Keys to Student

Success: A Handbook
Classes: Reading 1 & Speaking and Listening 1
Instructor: Joy Iris-Wilbanks
School: Cascadia College

Keys to success:
1.

Class Rules

2.

Be Prepared

3.

Attendance & Lateness

4.

Participation

5.

Homework

What do you want from your

classes?

6.

Grades (quizzes)

I want ___________________.

7.

Try your best!

Success [suh k-ses]: noun,

when you get what you
want

What is success?
To get what you want?

I want ___________________.

Use this handbook to help you SUCCEED (pass the class) at Cascadia College.

Key 1
Class Rules
NO: cell phones, tablets or other devices
WHY? You are not listening 100% to the teacher.
BUT: You can use your phone only when the teacher lets you.
**This will make you loose points.
NO: Eating in Class
WHY? Smelly. Makes others hungry. You are not listening
completely to the teacher.
BUT: During break time you can eat your food. When the teacher
says it is okay.
YES: Speak English! NO: Speaking your first language
WHY? You need to practice, practice, practice!
Im confused?! What do I do:
1. Ask the teacher first
2. Ask your classmate (IN ENGLISH)
3. Still a problem: ask your friends in first language (QUIETLY)
BUT: Translation, help with directions, confusion
**This will make you loose points.

Key 2
Be Prepared
Every time you come to class bring:

NOTEBOOK!
You need to buy 1
notebook.
They are called 3Ring Binders
You can buy this at
the Student Store or
at the grocery store
(Walgreens,
Bartells QFC)
3

Key 3
Attendance & Lateness
Excused Absences:

Not Excused Absences:

You DID NOT email
the teacher

EMAIL the
TEACHER (on
CANVAS) before
you are absent

LATENESS:

DO NOT BE LATE TO CLASS

Not 10 minutes late
Not 9 minutes late
Not 8 minutes late
Not 7 minutes late
Not 6 minutes late
Not 5 minutes late
Not 4 minutes late
Not 3 minutes late
Not 2 minutes late
OKAY 1 minute late

Key 4
Participation
Do:

Dont:

Arrive on time
Have everything ready
Ask questions
Ask for help
Answer questions
Be active (not sleeping)
Listen to the teacher and
your classmates
Share your feelings and
thoughts
Do the activities

Not listening
Interrupting other students
Using your cell phone
Be mean
Speak your first language
Be lazy
Forget your homework

Key 5
Homework
Do:

Late homework:

Do your homework ON TIME.

Try first and dont give up.
Do not do your homework in
class.
Having problems? Email your
teacher or classmates.

Check: Do you have an

EXCUSED absence?
o YES: It is due the next
day you are in class.
o YES: You can give your
homework up to 1 week
later.
Check: Do you NOT have an
excused absence?
o You will loose points
NO LATE WORK AFTER 1
Week!

Key 6
Grades
Quizzes and Exams


60%
Assignments/Homework


25%
Participation/Attendance


15%

Key 7
Do your best!
Hi. My name is _________________.
I will succeed in this class.
I am going to __________________ be late to class.
I am going to give my homework _______________.
I am going to not speak ________________________.
I am going to ask for ___________________.
I am going to ___________ the teacher if I am absent.
I will try my best and not give up!
I WILL SUCCEED!