Course
Syllabus for Sharyland High School
College Transition 2015-2016
Instructor name: Guillermo Carriaga
Conference
block: 3rd Block
Phone
Extension: 1241
Email: [email protected]
Course Information: College Transition 4th period;
State Elective Credit Course
Course
Description: This is an elective course designed for high school students to
focus on college and career preparedness. It will give you an overview of key
knowledge and skills you will need for the transition to college life. You will
identify your educational goals, personal strengths, and areas for development;
become familiar with college resources and services, visit colleges and/or
universities, attend presentations from community/business members and
colleges, and briefly explore strategies for academic success such as time management
and study skills.
Course Purpose: The purpose of this course is to help you
transition into and succeed in high school dual enrollment and post-secondary
education.
Course Objectives: The
goal of the 10th Grade College Transition course is to teach
students the knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviors that can lead to
success in learning. Some of the topics
that will be covered in 10th Grade College Transition are:
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College/Career Resume Building which is
important for college and scholarship applications
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Preparation for college entrance/placements exams
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TSI testing in Reading, Writing, and Math
(required college placement exam)
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Financial aid overview
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Organizational skills to include time
management
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Teen Leadership components that will teach
students to take responsibility, express themselves, handle problems and
decisions when they arise.
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Portfolio design, building, presentation
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Community Service Information and
Opportunities
Instructional Methods: This course will
include the following teaching and learning methods: lecture, individual
application exercises, small group activities, class discussions and homework
assignments.
Required Texts/Materials:
1. Achieve College Success... by Raymond Gerson and Teen Leadership
2. A
1 ½ to 2 inch binder.
3. A
spiral notebook for keeping a journal (optional)
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Assignment Due
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Week 1
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Unit 1: Turn Dreams into Goals: Class Introduction
Weeks 2-3
Unit 2: Study Habits and Goals
Weeks 4-5
Unit 3: Career Development
Weeks 6-7
Unit 4: Understanding Ourselves
Weeks 8-9
Unit 5: Learning Styles and Public Speaking
Week 10
Unit 6: Time Management
Weeks 11-12
Unit 7: Test Taking Strategies and Taking
Responsibility
Weeks 13-14
Unit 8: Critical Thinking
Week 15
Unit 9: Self Evaluation
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TRANSITION TO COLLEGE
SUCCESS AKNOWLEDGMENT OF SYLLABUS
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I acknowledge having received
the syllabus and having read it carefully. I understand and agree to
the requirements and policies stated in the syllabus and will ask for
clarification whenever I am not sure of what is expected of me in this class.
My goal is to be successful in
my studies and to support that goal I agree to maintain contact with my
instructor during the semester and to discuss my situation with him if
complications arise or I am thinking about withdrawing.
Name Date:
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