keys to student success: a handbook
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A pdf that goes over school and classroom policies for ESL students in an Intensive ENglish Language program in the United States. Includes information on classroom rules, procedures and do's and don'ts.TRANSCRIPT
Keys to Student Success: A Handbook
Classes: Reading 1 & Speaking and Listening 1 Instructor: Joy Iris-Wilbanks School: Cascadia College
Success [suh k-ses]: noun, when you get what you want
What is success? To get what you want?
What do you want from your classes? I want ___________________. I want ___________________.
Keys to success: 1. Class Rules 2. Be Prepared 3. Attendance & Lateness 4. Participation 5. Homework 6. Grades (quizzes) 7. Try your best!
Use this handbook to help you SUCCEED (pass the class) at Cascadia College.
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Key 1 Be Prepared
Key 1 Class Rules
NO: cell phones, tablets or other devices
WHY? You are not listening 100% to the teacher. BUT: You can use your phone only when the teacher lets you. **This will make you loose points.
NO: Eating in Class
WHY? Smelly. Makes others hungry. You are not listening completely to the teacher. BUT: During break time you can eat your food. When the teacher says it is okay.
YES: Speak English! NO: Speaking your first language
WHY? You need to practice, practice, practice! I’m confused?! What do I do:
1. Ask the teacher first 2. Ask your classmate (IN ENGLISH) 3. Still a problem: ask your friends in first language (QUIETLY)
BUT: Translation, help with directions, confusion **This will make you loose points.
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Key 1 Be Prepared
Key 2 Be Prepared
Every time you come to class bring:
NOTEBOOK! • You need to buy 1
notebook. • They are called “3-
Ring Binders” • You can buy this at
the Student Store or at the grocery store (Walgreens, Bartells… QFC)
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Key 1 Be Prepared
Key 3 Attendance & Lateness
Excused Absences: Not Excused Absences:
• EMAIL the TEACHER (on CANVAS) before you are absent
• You DID NOT email the teacher
LATENESS:
• DO NOT BE LATE TO CLASS • Not 10 minutes late • Not 9 minutes late • Not 8 minutes late • Not 7 minutes late • Not 6 minutes late • Not 5 minutes late • Not 4 minutes late • Not 3 minutes late • Not 2 minutes late • OKAY 1 minute late
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Key 1 Be Prepared
Key 4 Participation
Do: • Arrive on time • Have everything ready • Ask questions • Ask for help • Answer questions • Be active (not sleeping…) • Listen to the teacher and
your classmates • Share your feelings and
thoughts • Do the activities
Don’t: • Not listening • Interrupting other students • Using your cell phone • Be mean • Speak your first language • Be lazy • Forget your homework
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Key 1 Be Prepared
Key 5 Homework
Do: • Do your homework ON TIME. • Try first and don’t give up. • Do not do your homework in
class. • Having problems? Email your
teacher or classmates.
Late homework: • Check: Do you have an
EXCUSED absence? o YES: It is due the next
day you are in class. o YES: You can give your
homework up to 1 week later.
• Check: Do you NOT have an excused absence?
o You will loose points • NO LATE WORK AFTER 1
Week!
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Key 1 Be Prepared
Key 6 Grades
Quizzes and Exams 60% Assignments/Homework 25% Participation/Attendance 15%
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Key 1 Be Prepared
Key 7 Do your best!
Hi. My name is _________________. I will succeed in this class. I am going to __________________ be late to class. I am going to give my homework _______________. I am going to not speak ________________________. I am going to ask for ___________________. I am going to ___________ the teacher if I am absent. I will try my best and not give up! I WILL SUCCEED!