Advising check in meeting group b winter 2013

Advising Check-In Meeting

Today we’ll discuss...More Grading Options

Registration Deadlines

Plagiarism

Campus Resources

Campus Activities

Planning for your major!

Before we begin...

Please turn off cell phones, smart phones and laptops.

Some reminders

Update your Contact InformationHave you changed your address?

Get a new cell phone number?Raise your hand to get a Green Handout

Required by Immigration!

End of Week 1Check Your Schedule Online(especially if you were on a waitlist)

DIRECTIONSGo to www.shoreline.edu

You’ll need:Student ID Number 965-XX-XXXXPIN Code (Birthday) Month / Day / Year 12/03/1989

Current Students Home PageFind “My SCC (login

required)Click “My Quarterly

Schedule”

Grading Options

Quick Review from ISOP

Decimal Grading (0.0-4.0)1.0 is considered passing grade2.0 needed for ESL, Math, Science to move to next level

P / NC Grading (need 2.0 to pass)

Student Option Grading (Decimal or P/NC) – see example

Examples from Class Schedule

Check your Syllabus

“W” GradeWithdrawal

“W” - dropping a class beginning the 3rd week of the Qtr.

Will not earn credit

Other Grading Options

1. If “W” class is part of your 12 credits load – your I-20 will be terminated.

2. Question? See an Advisor

“N”Audit

(Appears on transcript, but not calculated in the GPA)

Use this grade only 1x as part of your 12 credits

“Z”Hardship Withdrawal

(Sick, Emergency, Crisis)Teacher MUST approve this grading option

“V”Vanish grade = 0.0

I-20 will be terminated.

“I”Incomplete

(Have up to 1 yr. to complete)

Scenario #1: Student has been ill. She has been seeing a doctor for 4 weeks and is still unable to attend class. She should ask her instructor for a ____ grade.

Scenario # 2: A students decides his ESL class is too easy. He plans to take IELTS next month so has stopped attending his class. He will receive a ____ grade. What will happen to his I-20?

Scenario #3: A student in ESL 100 is worried because he thinks he may not be able to pass his class. He doesn’t want a decimal grade on his transcript so he can request this other grading option _____.

Know Your Grading Deadlines

(This is YOUR responsibility.)

Available in printed quarterly class

schedules

IP Office Bulletin Board

Advising This Week

E-News

SCC Website

Upcoming Deadlines

http://new.shoreline.edu/calendars/

Click “Academic”Unclick the other calendars to see

only academic deadlines.

Find Calendars under “Quick Links”

Add calendars to your mobile device

Communication

FACEBOOKFriend us: “IEadvisor”Cynthia’s IE Advising PageErin’s IE Advising PageTiffany’s IE Advising Page

EMAILCheck weekly! Update information – Green FormsInclude your FULL name in emails please.SCC email address required by February

IN/OUT BOARDAdvisors’ Work SchedulesAvailable online: www.shoreline/international.edu1.) Contact Us, 2.) See Who is Here Today

E-News

Sent directly to your email!

Important Reminders

Live Links!

Get Connected...

Get Active - Get ConnectedStudent Clubs

Volunteering

Intramural Sports/Activities

Great for College Applications

Student Leadership Center

http://ww2.shoreline.edu/sba/

STUDENT CLUBS

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Volunteering

www.volunteermatch.org

www.unitedway.org

www.northwestharvest.org/Volunteer

Intramural Activitieshttp://new.shoreline.edu/athletics/in

tramurals.aspx

Campus ResourcesTutoring (FOSS Bldg.)

Rm. 5217 http://new.shoreline.edu/steps/succeed/tutoring.aspx/

The Writing & Learning Studio Rm. 5221 http://new.shoreline.edu/twls/default.aspx/

Library

The Math Learning Center Rm. 2201 http://www.shoreline.edu/math/

Shoreline’s Website www.shoreline.edu

Can’t find what you need?Visit “Quick Links”

Subjects listed in

alphabetical order: A-Z

Classroom Reminders1. Attend class every day.2. Sick? Contact your teacher before

missed class.3. Come to class on time. 4. Ask questions & participate in

discussions5. Treat your teachers and each other

with respect.6. Speak in English 7. No cheating!

Did you know you can lose points for

being late to class?

Plagiarism

What YOU need to knowWhat you need to know? Can result in failure of the class. Can be reported to transfer university if information is requested as part of application.

Examples of plagiarism:Using your friends work and passing it off as your own.Copying work from a friend while taking a test (whether in class or for an online class).Studying for an exam using questions from a friend’s test.Quoting or summarizing from another’s work (published, unpublished/website) and NOT acknowledging the source

ADVISING

Who is my Advisor?Family Names beginning with:

A – J: TiffanyK – Pa: Erin

Pb – Z: Cynthia

You can meet with any advisor during walk-in or you can sign up for your assigned advisor.Schedule appointments with your assigned advisor.Email questions to your assigned advisor.

And remember…while we do have assigned advising,

we’re all here to help you!

Where is my Advisor?Advisors are faculty at SCC

Work 9 month contract over 12 month year

Check Online to see who is here?

Some days during quarter break with NO Advising, but IE Office will remain open.

Okay to see another advisor if you’re advisor is out of the office.

When can I meet with my

advisor?

I have many questions.

“Regular”Walk-in Hours

(Begin on Monday)

Mondays: 10:30am-12:00pm & 2:00pm-3:30pmTuesdays: 10:30am-12:00pm & 2:00pm-3:30pmThursdays: 10:30am-11:45am & 2:00pm-3:30pm

You Choose!

Any advisor can help you, but you can sign up for your

assigned advisor.

Immigration Walk-in2:00pm - 3:00pm

M,T,W,F

Advising Reminders

Come to walk-in prepared

Fill out forms BEFORE seeing an advisor

Be responsible – respond to emails, attend workshops, let us know if you’ll miss an appt.

Bring list of questions during walk-in.

Academic WorkshopsSee handout

(Sign up Online)

* Meet in Groups by Major(If you’re not planning to transfer, let an advisor know.)

* Learn what classes you’ll need to take* Work with Advisors to create your OWN quarter by quarter academic plan!

Plan Your Major

WHICH GROUP SHOULD YOU ATTEND?Business

General/Undecided* Undecided, Communications, Psychology, International

Rel., History, Computer Science

Nursing

Engineering: Civil/Aero/Mechanical/Industrial

Engineering: Bio/Chemical/Computer/Electrical/Paper Science

Science – Biochemistry, Chemistry,

* Professional/Technical Programs – please see an advisor for more information

Planning Groups by Major

Following today’s meeting, sign up for your group in Rm 1305 or cell phone.

Do not miss class to attend a group.

Discuss your major and goals (HSC, degree, transfer)

Help create a PLAN just for YOU!

But wait!When do I get an appointment with

my advisor?

Individual Appointments

AFTER your “Plan Your Major” group or you get Advisor

permission.

Come see an Advisor during Walk-in.

Any Questions???

http://www.shoreline.edu/IntlGroupCal/

Sign up for Plan Your Major OnlineSign up for Workshops Online

Once you’ve signed up, you can go!Have a great weekend.