Welcome to High School Student Orientation! Fall 2019 Semester Hosted by K-12 Relations, Division of Continuing Education & Community Engagement

Introductions

Texting K-12 Relations

You’re a college student!

Grades You have to take this seriously…you are earning a grade on a college transcript that will affect your GPA and possibly admissions decisions to future colleges/universities If you want to drop your class, you need to let us know by 4:00pm on Thursday, September 17th If you’re struggling with your course, not going to class is not an option. Talk to someone! Tessa, your professor, your school counselor, someone!

Academic Integrity & Resources Cheating, plagiarizing, and other forms of academic dishonesty will result in serious punishment from UW-Green Bay and from your high school You have access to academic resources Writing/Learning Centers Professors/TAs Go to office hours, send an email, make an appointment

Disabilities & Accommodations If you require accommodations, we will connect you with Disability Services UWGB will accommodate documented disabilities including: Learning Psychiatric/mental health Deafness/hard of hearing Mobility/systemic Blindness/low vision Traumatic brain injury

Being successful in your course

Sciences: Lab, Lecture, Discussion Lab – 1x per week Lab work based on lecture material Lecture – 2-3x per week (depends if it’s a MWF or TTh class) Learn new material from professor Discussion – 1x per week Gives you the opportunity to work with the TA and/or other classmates on material Great place to ask questions, get clarification, seek help if you need it

Syllabus Contacting your professor Office hours Your syllabus will have your professor’s email address – email you professor if you have a question/concern/will be absent Office hours This is time your professor has set aside specifically to meet with students; if you’re struggling/have questions, this is the perfect place to get 1-on-1 help The times and location will be in your syllabus

Syllabus cont. Assignment schedule Take a careful look at the assignment schedule Use a planner of some kind to manage your assignments and keep track of tests/quizzes TAs – students the professor has asked to assist with his or her class May be involved in lab and discussion Attendance Attendance policies will be listed in the syllabus – pay attention to those! If you know you are going to be absent (especially for a high school related reason) tell your professor ASAP so you can arrange to get notes from someone and/or reschedule if you miss a test or quiz

Notetaking Handwritten Computer You’ll retain the info better Is probably the best option for math and science classes, but is good for any class Do not let yourself get distracted Don’t be online when you should be taking notes Is a great option for English and history courses where there are a lot of notes Is a good option for courses with professors who talk fast

Textbooks Read the textbook (seriously, actually read the textbook and study) Professors will tell you if they expect you to bring it to class You might not have to bring it at all IMPORTANT: If the professor announces that you need an additional textbook or a material you don’t have DO NOT BUY IT YOURSELF. Let us know and we will get that material for you

Being on campus Food & Drink Parking Coffee, soda, tea, energy drinks, water, sandwiches, snacks available in many academic buildings, library, and Union All places take debit/credit cards & cash Meal plans not included for high school students Work with Tessa if you are interested in a meal plan We will take care of your parking permit today It costs $76 – you can pay with cash, check, or credit card You can park in any lot on campus You are able to park on campus 5 times for free so if you don’t pay for your parking permit today, you will be okay for the first day of class Your permit is tied to your license plate so if you bring a different vehicle than you usually do, your permit won’t transfer

College Tips If you have to go to the bathroom during class, leave and return quietly Most professors won’t mind if you bring snacks/drinks to class With the exception of science labs – don’t bring a snack to lab The first class (possibly the first week) might seem super overwhelming (Looking at the syllabus and seeing how much reading/how many assignments there will be) but don’t get discouraged! If you’re still unsure after the first week, work with Tessa, your school counselor, and/or your professor Try to sit towards the front of the room It’ll be easier to pay attention Try to sit in the same seat each time There won’t be assigned seats, but college students will sit in the same place every time

Questions?

Next: Technology Orientation Computer Lab