Expectations for Start College Now Students
Start College Now courses are college level courses and will require you to put in time outside of your class time to complete the coursework . Review these expectations for all types of Start College Now courses below :
• Check your NWTC email daily .
• Know how to navigate and submit work in Canvas ( see virtual Early College Orientation for more information ).
• Submit your coursework on time .
• Communicate with your NWTC instructor as needed .
• Participate in class discussions .
• Watch your email for Starfish alerts and utilize NWTC resources .
• Maintain at least a 2.0 GPA to ensure future financial aid will not be affected .
• Read the course syllabus thoroughly . It is the roadmap of your college class .
Academic Integrity
As an NWTC dual credit student , you are expected to maintain academic integrity in your classes . Academic Integrity is defined by NWTC as maintaining academic honesty in your courses . You are expected to do your own work and to avoid plagiarism or cheating . Some examples of academic dishonesty are using unapproved resources on tests , submitting papers or assignments as your own work if someone else has prepared it , and copying assignments or other class work .
YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP ( YA )
Wisconsin ’ s Youth Apprenticeship program is part of a statewide school-to-work initiative . It is designed for high school students who want hands-on learning in an occupational area at a worksite along with technical instruction .
The technical instruction can be offered through high school or college courses . The program is managed by different consortiums , or organizations , and its availability differs by school district . If you think you might be interested in a Youth Apprenticeship option , contact your school counselor to see what is available .
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