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ESL Group Advisement Session

ESL Group Advisement Session. www.saddleback.edu. Updated 4/2012. Today’s Goals:. Understanding the online schedule of classes, handbook, & catalog ESL classes 0-Unit or Unit classes Test results Picking your classes Creating an Educational Plan Having your Educational Plan signed!!.

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ESL Group Advisement Session

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  1. ESL Group Advisement Session www.saddleback.edu Updated 4/2012

  2. Today’s Goals: • Understanding the online schedule of classes, handbook, & catalog • ESL classes • 0-Unit or Unit classes • Test results • Picking your classes • Creating an Educational Plan • Having your Educational Plan signed!!

  3. Important Information: • Academic calendar • Add/Drop dates • Cost of classes • Resources available • O Unit classes do not clear prerequisites

  4. Where To Find Information: • Schedule of classes- How to read- Online schedule www.saddleback.edu/cs • Student handbook- Important dates (inside cover)- ESL course sequence (page 7)- Special services (page 13)- Degrees/Certificates/AA degree (page 17)- Financial Aid (page 34)- College services (page 46) • Course catalog- Course descriptions

  5. Key Terms: • 0-Unit vs. Unit classes • PASS vs. No PASS • Open-Entry / Open-Exit • Prereq - prerequisite required • Coreq - corequisite required • Rec Prep - recommended preparation = Required Prerequisite

  6. 0-Unit or Units: • Cost- There is no charge for 0-Unit courses- Unit classes cost between $46 and $179 a unit • Prerequisites - There is no grade for 0-Unit courses so these courses CANNOT fulfill a prerequisite • Limited seats available- The ESL department sets a limit for 0-Unit courses and when filled that part of the class closes. O-UNITS OR UNIT Classes? Which Is Right For ME?

  7. ESL Course Grid: ESL Courses • Handbook (page 7) • Courses in RED are core classes for each level • Prerequisites are enforced • Courses may have required corequisites

  8. Placement Exam Results: ESL Course Placement • Select your classes based on your placement results. • If you would like to take a class LOWER than your placement results, you may need to talk to your ESL professor or the department chair.

  9. Placement Exam Results: • Beginning Level- ESL 320, 321, 322, 323 & 325 • Intermediate Level- ESL 330, 331, 332, 333, 335 & 336 • Advanced Level 1- ESL 340, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346 & 347 • Pre-College & Advanced Level 2- ESL 350, 354, 355, 356 357, 358 & 359

  10. ESL Appeal Process: What if I disagree with my placement? • Take the ESL test again after 6 months have passed • Take the ESL Writing Sample

  11. Student Educational Plan: • Educational Goals • Test Results/Regular English test referral • Select classes based on your testing results • Use referral of services • Have the Counselor sign your Ed Plan before you leave!

  12. Regular English Exam Referral If your test results indicate ESL 350 placement the advisement counselor can recommend that you take the regular English placement exam.

  13. Schedule Of Classes:

  14. Student Services: • Admissions and Records (SSC -102) • Bookstore (SSC - 134) • Transfer Center (CC - 1) • Counseling Center (SSC – 167) • Learning Assistance Program (Village 8-05) • Child Development Center (CDC – Lower Campus) • International Education Office (SSC - 107) • EOPS (SSC – 126) • Financial Aid (SSC 106) • Special Services-DSPS (SSC 113)

  15. Tips For Success: • Attend all classes • Manage work and school • Take advantage of campus resources • See a counselor Every semester • Use your student email account OR forward your student e-mail to another account

  16. Before You Leave: • Ask questions • Please make sure your Educational Plan is signed by the counselor • Good Luck with all of your academic pursuits! • Visit the ESL website for more information:http://www.saddleback.edu/la/esl/

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