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

2. Introductions

3. Texting K-12 Relations

4. You’re a college student!

5. 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!

6. 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
If you are struggling, you have access to academic resources
Student Success Center
Professors/TAs (office hours)

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

8. Being successful in your course

9. Sciences: Lab, Lecture, Discussion
Lab – 1x per week
Do 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

10. Syllabus Contacting your professor Office hours
Your syllabus will have your professor’s address – 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. Being on campus Food & Drink Parking
Food & drinks are available in the Commons and in vending machines
The Commons accepts debit/credit cards and cash
Meal plans are not paid for by high schools
You will not need a parking permit

15. 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

16. Questions?

17. Next: Technology Orientation
Computer Lab