Heald College Teri Tosspon, M.A.

 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!!!

 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

 Teri Tosspon, M.A    (949) – (WHY 682 TERI)  Office hours: Tue/Weds/Fri afternoons and by appointment

 Exams40%  Projects and Assignments 50%  Planner, Portfolio, Homework, etc  Participation10%  2-3 graded activities per class

 Carter, C., Bishop, J., & Kravits, S.L. (2009). Keys to Success (Heald Edition). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall. ISBN X  Student Planner  Student Online Companion web site: 6/

 Born on a farm in the middle of Nebraska Education  University of Nebraska- Lincoln - Masters  Oxford University, England  University of California Irvine – Masters/PhD

 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/ TERI TOSSPON as soon as you know you are going to be absent ( ).

 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

Professional Attire Example NO HOODS

Professional Attire Example NO HOODS

NO HATS OF ANY KIND NO HOODIES OR SWEATSHIRTS NO SUNGLASSES IN THE CLASSROOM MALES & FEMALES: PROFESSIONAL OUTERWEAR ONLY IN THE CLASSROOMS!!!

 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.

 Show up on time to each class. Do not miss class, come tardy, or leave early.  Be prepared for 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.  Participate in 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.

 See Pg 4-9 of the Syllabus  Write EVERY due date in your planner TODAY.

Week 1 Jan 19 TopicsIn Class Activities Syllabus Course Requirements Chapter 1 Welcome to College Reader response 1 Who Can Help You? (handout) Assess Yourself as an Analytical Thinker (page 12) Assess Yourself as an Creative Thinker (page 18) Assess Yourself as an Practical Thinker (page 24) Homework (due next meeting): Quick start to college (xxix-xxxviii) Chapter 1 Planner 1: Record class times, class prep times, study times, and commute times. Write down academic due dates for projects, papers, tests, and presentations. Write a one-paragraph reflection on how this may help you in school and on the job. Portfolio 1: Setting Career Goals (pg 29) Chapter assignments: Read by next meeting. Homework: due at the next meeting. Prefer typed and/or on handouts. Topics to be covered on that day

 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!)

 #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)

 Part 1: Keep track of schedule/ events in your Planner. This will be checked in class but not collected.  Part 2: Turn in Planner paragraphs (listed on pg 9-10)  Demonstrate communication, time management, critical thinking, study skills, and literacy skills that support academic and professional success  Recognize the benefits of self-motivation, self-management, and personal responsibility on career planning and development  Explain the relationship between physical health, psychological well being, and healthy lifestyles to personal growth and development

 Example Week 1:  Record class times, class prep times, study times, and commute times. (In Planner)  Write down academic due dates for projects, papers, tests, and presentations. (In Planner)  Paragraph to be turned in: Write a one-paragraph reflection on how this may help you in school and on the job.

 Prepare an oral presentation on the four questions found in Chapter 12.  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

 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.

 Respect  Each other The classroom The school Yourself Me  Are there any other classroom rules you’d like to see?