What to Expect as a Student
College Early Start Expectations
- Students are expected to be in class regardless of the high school calendar and activities.
- Students will be treated as college students. Professors are only made aware of grade standing through self –identification.
- Students are expected to use and adhere to the course syllabus provided by instructors.
- Counselors will be notified of student progress five times throughout the semester and of final grades. Students can access current grades in ROC at any time.
Benefits of College Early Start
- Your High Schools pay the tuition for you to take college classes
- Students are responsible for minimal expenses
- Students find ease of transition from High School to College more attainable when enrolling later as a full-time student
- Students have the ability to explore career options
- Students have the opportunity to explore a variety of classes/careers
- Students have advanced standing when enrolling as degree-seeking full-time students.
Keys to Success
Show Up! Be in class on time. Be attentive. Be engaged!
Do the work & turn it in on time. You may not have the opportunity to turn in late assignments.
Ask for help! Self-advocacy. Standing up for yourself. Speaking up when you need help. Don’t be too afraid to ask questions and ask for help.
Time management! Between high school and college classes, the different calendars, and any other extracurriculars you are involved in (band, sports, job, etc) you will be busy. Find the best way for you to make time for everything.
What to Expect as a Parent
Benefits of College Early Start
- High Schools pay a designated college tuition rate on behalf of the student
- Students are responsible for minimal expenses
- Students find the ease of transition from High School to College more attainable
- Students have the ability to explore career options
- Students have the opportunity to explore a variety of classes
- Students have advanced standing when enrolling as degree-seeking full-time students.
College Early Start Expectations
- Students are expected to be in class regardless of the high school calendar and activities.
- Students will be treated as college students. Professors are only made aware of grade standing through self –identification.
- Students are expected to use and adhere to the course syllabus provided by instructors.
- Counselors will be notified of student progress five times throughout the semester and of final grades. Students can access current grades in ROC at any time.