The NUANCE is ungraded, but ability to continue within the class will be contingent on: enrolled in one or more academic credit classes, performance, growth, participation with mentors, and class participation.
Mission Statement: The improvement of: social language, social interaction and its appropriate use; executive function including initiation, planning, organization and execution; and self-regulation and control of appropriate and inappropriate behaviors in order to facilitate positive educational outcomes such as passing credit classes, earning certificates, two-year degrees or transferring to four year institutions.
These are designed to assist with academic and social skill preparation for success in a college setting. Attendance : On time attendance for any workshop is important. Twice weekly with peer mentors : Students are required to meet twice weekly on a consistent, agreed schedule with their mentors outside of the class session.
Sessions will consist of academic and social practice on specific goals set with the leaders. The mentors are not personal tutors. Pre and Post-tests : We may be giving some surprise quizzes during the semester. These will not be graded. Students may role play with other students, peer mentors or Instructors. Class Rule : Set all electronic devices to be set to vibrate or off and related headsets removed. Required practice : Students may use phone, email, and other communication to practice learned techniques from the workshops.
Winter intersession info sessions will be held in January or February dates to come. Schedule: Fridays PM. Class Location: Building 9E Room Office Hours: By appointment. E-mail: EHernandez mtsac. Required: 3-ring binder specifically for this class materials, pencil, and paper for notes.
