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Beginning College After High School
Often the differences between college, high school and early college students require an adjustment based on the information below.
Classes, Grades & Choices in High School | Classes, Grades & Choices in College |
|---|---|
Bells ring to tell students the start of a new class. | Students are responsible for getting to class on time. |
Students spend an average of 6 hours a day, 30 hours a week in class. | Students spend 12 to 16 hours a week in class. Students are also encouraged to spend additional time on campus studying in the Learning Commons. |
Students are provided with textbooks for each class. | Students are responsible for buying their own books for classes. |
Consistently good homework may help raise overall grades, even when test results have low grades. | Students should check the course syllabus for how assignment are weighted. |
Students can count on parents and teachers to remind them of responsibilities and provide guidance as they set their priorities. | Students will be faced with a large number of decisions, which will require them to balance their responsibilities and set priorities on their own. |