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Success 100. Heald College Teri Tosspon, M.A. . Assignments. Turned in at the beginning of class In Folder at the door (marked “TURN IN WORK HERE”) Call me if you’re going to miss the class!!!. Course Requirements. Student Planner Assignments Personal Portfolio Assignments
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Success 100 Heald College Teri Tosspon, M.A.
Assignments • Turned in at the beginning of class • In Folder at the door (marked “TURN IN WORK HERE”) • Call me if you’re going to miss the class!!!
Course Requirements • Student Planner Assignments • Personal Portfolio Assignments • In-class handouts and bookwork • Homework • Quizzes and Final exam • Participation in classroom discussions and activities • Planner use—will be checked every class
Instructor Information • Teri Tosspon, M.A • ttosspon@gmail.com • http://ttosspon.wikispaces.com/Success • (949) 682-8374 – (WHY 682 TERI) • Office hours: Tue/Weds/Fri afternoons and by appointment
Grading Policy • Exams 40% • Projects and Assignments 50% • Planner, Portfolio, Homework, etc • Participation 10% • 2-3 graded activities per class
Textbooks • Carter, C., Bishop, J., & Kravits, S.L. (2009). Keys to Success (Heald Edition). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall. ISBN 013512879X • Student Planner • Student Online Companion web site: http://wps.prenhall.com/chet_carter_keys_6/
About Teri Tosspon • Born on a farm in the middle of Nebraska Education • University of Nebraska- Lincoln - Masters • Oxford University, England • University of California Irvine – Masters/PhD
Attendance • If you miss 14 days in a row, you will be dropped. • Studies have shown that 85% attendance is minimum for success. • There are graded activities during class period • If you need to miss class, call/text/emailTERI TOSSPON as soon as you know you are going to be absent (949-682-8374).
Makeup Policy • Each student has the opportunity to make up one missed major in-class graded event. • You MAY make up one (1) quiz or exam. • You may NOT make up an in-class activity. • You will not be given the same quiz/exam everyone else takes. • In-class we take quizzes as games. Out of class, you have a 3pg quiz: multiple choice, short answer and essay.
Blue or White Scrubs for MEDICAL Layer appropriately- White Only NO Canvas/Fabric Shoes- It’s a hazard! Shoes must be covered- no holes Or open toed No Piercings and/or excessive jewelry WHITE shoes- Leather only, Must have a defined heel No Piping on Scrubs No Externship Scrubs WHITE Outerwear only!!!! NO HOODS
NO HOODS Professional Attire Example
NO HOODS Professional Attire Example
MALES & FEMALES: NO HATS OF ANY KIND NO HOODIES OR SWEATSHIRTS NO SUNGLASSES IN THE CLASSROOM PROFESSIONAL OUTERWEAR ONLY IN THE CLASSROOMS!!!
Homework/class Work • All homework is due on the due date at the beginning of the class period. No late homework will be accepted under any circumstances. • Homework should be typed in MLA format You may download a template from our class website and you can print on campus for free! • All class work must be done in class and turned in that day and at the time specified. • If you are absent or tardy or leave class, you cannot make up the class work (including quizzes) that you missed. • Your name should be on all of your work.
First Generation StudentsHidden “Rules” to College • Turn off/silence your cell phone in class. • Come to class on time • Have your book open, eyes forward, pen in hand • Take notes on key points, not every single word • PLAN time to study/do HW w/in 24hrs of today’s class. • Reflect: what is working for you, what isn’t.
How to Get an “a” • Show up on time to each class. Do not miss class, come tardy, or leave early. • Be preparedfor each class with your homework and studying done. • Follow the directions and be mindful of the grading rubric for each assignment. • Pay attention to your syllabus. All homework and quizzes are listed in the syllabus and are downloadable/on the website. • Work hard—make a true effort with your homework and class work. • Participatein class discussions and activities. • Be diligent, responsible, and a good citizen of the class. (This means, among other things, being respectful of everyone, including yourself. Put away your cell phone. Put away your food.) • Contact the teacher. I am here to help you! • Get your work done early. Waiting until the last minute may mean not having your work done because of unforeseen problems with computers, printers, etc.
Course Schedule • See Pg 2-3 of the Syllabus • Write EVERY due date in your planner TODAY.
Planner: Due EVERY WEEK! Topics to be covered on that day Homework: due at the next meeting. Type your Paragraphs if possible, Portfolios: do handout
Personal Portfolio • Designed to help you prepare a life/career plan • identify your personal strengths, • set realistic career goals, • develop a resume, and • engage in other activities that will support your personal and professional success. • Each Portfolio is worth 10 points. Each activity should be complete and easy to read. Professional language should be used at all times. • I will provide handouts (that you can also download online!)
Personal Portfolio Activities • #1- Setting Career Goals (pg 29) • #2- Plans for Success: Career Goals (pg 61) • #3- Self-Portrait Think Link (pg 92) • #4- Generating Ideas for Internships (pg 130) • #5- Reading Skills on the Job (pg 168) • #6- Learning more about career success (pg 205) • #7- On-the-Job Testing (pg 238) • #8- A Job Interview Cover Letter (pg 272) • #9- Compiling a Resume (pg 306) • #10- Wellness at Work (pg 340) • #11- Be Specific About Your Job Needs (pg 377) • #12- Revisit Your Successful Intelligence (pg 399)
Planner • Keep track of schedule/ events in your Planner. • This will be checked in class but not collected.
Student Paragraph Assignments • Example Week 1: • Paragraph to be turned in: Write a one-paragraph reflection on how this may help you in school and on the job.
Success 100 Final • Prepare an oral presentation on the four questions found in your syllabus. • Email me your presentation no later than 5pm the day before the final presentation is due. • Each of the four questions is worth a possible 20 points, and the professionalism of your presentation is worth a possible total of 20 points. • Total points possible: 100
Computer/cell phone Usage • During lectures, presentations, and discussion monitors (if we have a computer classroom) should be turned off unless otherwise approved. • If you need to take a call during class hours, immediately leave the room. • Do not have a conversation (voice or text) in the classroom.
Golden Rule • Respect • Each other The classroom The school Yourself Me • Positive comments only. • No negative comments allowed in class.
Campus ReSources • Mental Resources • Note-taking, organizing, sorting, planning • Physical Resources • Health, transportation, school materials, computers • Financial Resources • Meet your needs for food, clothing, bills • Emotional Resources • Get hope! • Get your attitude on right.
Helpful Links • Heald Portal (check grades here) http://myportal.heald.edu(go to Assignments, not Grades) • Heald Emailhttp://webmail.heald.edu • Heald CARES assistance program http://healdcares.com