- Course Syllabus for Sharyland High School
College Transition 2016-2017
Instructor name: Mrs. Martha Vargas
Conference block: 5th 2:30-4:00 PM
Phone Extension: (956) 580-5300 Ext. 1124
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:
- College/Career Resume Building which is important for college and scholarship applications
- Preparation for college entrance/placements exams
- TSI testing in Reading, Writing, and Math (required college placement exam)
- Financial aid overview
- Organizational skills to include time management
- Teen Leadership components that will teach students to take responsibility, express themselves, handle problems and decisions when they arise.
- Portfolio design, building, presentation
- 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:
- Achieve College Success... by Raymond Gerson and Teen Leadership
- A 1 ½ to 2 inch binder.
- A spiral notebook for keeping a journal (optional)
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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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