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Academic Tips
What does it mean to say in a course information sheet package to "act appropriately"? 
Acting appropriately means remembering and doing the following:
1. Going to college is not a right but rather an opportunity
2. To take advantage of this opportunity it is essential that
a. You come to class everyday
b. You arrive on time and stay for the entire class
c. You schedule appointments and other commitments outside of class time
3. To use this opportunity to be successful in a college environment means
a. You should be prepared for start of class by arriving a few minutes early
b. Your pencils should be sharpened
c. Your reading assignment and homework should be completed and brought with you to class
d. You should be ready with your textbook, notebook and calculator for every class
4. This opportunity requires first and foremost that you respect yourself, other students and the instructor. Thus,
a. The words you choose should be those we associate with an articulate, educated person
b. You should be thinking of yourself as a scholar, one who wants to learn and so one who would neither be disruptive nor tolerate disruptive behavior in others.
5. If your course is hybrid or entirely online, be sure to
a. communicate frequently with the professor and other students via the discussion areas in your course map;
b. complete the required work on or before the deadline dates;
c. manage your time wisely so you are not trying to complete a week’s worth of work in just a few hours.
A brief history lesson...
It is only in the second half of the twentieth century that higher education has been available to many who would like to become educated. Since the inception of the concept of education it was commonly believed that only the upper classes, primarily the wealthy, were capable of learning. The great experiment of the last fifty years, most notably in the United States, has made it possible for many to have the opportunity to attend college.
Be very aware that only one of every seven entering first semester students will eventually graduate with a bachelor’s degree. College is an opportunity that requires effort, motivation and very hard work. Take advantage of your opportunity and work diligently.
Grading Standards required to meet college level performance
A A grade of A means a student has performed as follows:
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all work submitted on time, completed in the prescribed form and free of technical or organizational errors
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all work showed original thought and creativity
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able to apply learning to new situations
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demonstrated exceptional understanding of subject and its application
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attended all classed and worked diligently in each class.
B A grade of B means a student has performed as follows:
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submitted all work on time, completed in the prescribed form with evidence of above average skills and understanding
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submitted work had very few errors in form and content
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demonstrated above-average understanding of subject and its application
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attended all classes and worked diligently in each class
C A grade of C means a student has performed as follows:
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submitted all work on time, completed in the prescribed form, with 70% to 80% being acceptable. Acceptable means some (more than a few, but not very many) errors in logic, organization or mechanics.
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worked diligently in each class, and demonstrated satisfactory understanding of subject and its application
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missed no more than 4 classes
D A grade of D means a student has performed as follows:
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submitted assigned work late, did not complete in the prescribed form, and less than 70% was acceptable
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submitted work contained errors in logic, organization, and mechanics, showing sub-college level skills
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worked in each class, but was unable to demonstrate satisfactory understanding of subject and its application
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missed no more than 4 classes
F A grade of F means a student has performed as follows:
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did not complete assigned work
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submitted unacceptable work more than 60% of the time
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was inattentive in class
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did not work effectively in class
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missed more than 4 classes
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