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Week 13 of the Concurrent Enrollment Tool Kit is designed to help you guide students in thinking ahead to the next semester. It is important for students to learn how to plan for future semesters when in college, as many universities will expect students to do this themselves. Read more »

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Week 12 of the Concurrent Enrollment Tool Kit is designed to help guide students in thinking about the end of their semester. By encouraging thoughtful questions and early reflection, students will be able to gauge the grade they can expect while also considering whether or not to withdraw from the... Read more »

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Tag Calendar Placement

  • Any time of year

Tag Family Engagement

  • Supporting Student Success
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Time Frame 10 minutes

Week 7 of the Concurrent Enrollment Tool Kit is designed to help guide students in the way they look at their progress so far in their university-level courses. Students will evaluate their current standing in the course, identify their expected grade for the semester, and work to figure out what they... Read more »

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  • Any time of year
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Time Frame 10 minutes

Week 6 of the Concurrent Enrollment Tool Kit is designed to introduce students to strategies for writing at the college level, emphasizing the different commonly-used writing styles and the importance of proofreading. Students will be provided with a handout that outlines tips to improve their writing. Read more »

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  • Supporting Student Success
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Time Frame 10 minutes

Week 5 of the Concurrent Enrollment Tool Kit is designed to introduce students to the resources available at colleges and universities. Since concurrent enrollment students are still considered students at the associated university or college, they can access resources like the school's library and... Read more »

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Tag Family Engagement

  • Supporting Student Success
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Time Frame 10 minutes

Week 2 of the Concurrent Enrollment Tool Kit is designed to guide students in the way they look at syllabi for their university-level courses. By encouraging thoughtful questions and close reading of the syllabus, students are better equipped to navigate their course(s). Read more »

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  • Supporting Student Success
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Time Frame 10 minutes

Though the traditional five-paragraph essay is a great foundational tool, writing beyond the traditional high school environment can take many forms. One form is known as an infographic, combining visuals with researched information. In this club activity, students gain an introduction to the infographic... Read more »

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Tag Target Audience

  • Students

Tag Calendar Placement

  • Any time of year

User Group Group Size

  • Medium Group (at least 10), Small Group

Tag College & Career Readiness Framework

  • College Admissions Procedures, Extracurricular Activities

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  • Informative Writing
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Time Frame 60 minutes