High School vs. College

True or False: All classes take attendance

• True

  All classes take attendance

• False

  I do not need to go to class if they don't take attendance

• False

  But I am required to attend every class that I am not excused for due to a team obligation

True or False: My teachers will tell me when assignments are due

• True

  A teacher must tell students the class before an assignment is due

• False

  But all the assignments and due dates will be given to me in the class syllabus

Will all of your grades come from in-class tests?

• The only things that we are graded on are our exam scores

• Our exams don't count towards our overall grade in class

• It depends on the teacher and the class but all of that information will be in the class syllabus

Will my teacher will tell me what assignments are missing?

• No, but I can look at Brightspace to see if I am missing any assignments

• Yes, my teacher will tell me what needs to be made up if I miss an assignment

True or False: Everybody has to take a Math class

• True

  Math is a required Gen Ed for all students

• False

  It depends on my major

True or False: Extra credit is optional

• False

  Because I am a student-athlete I am now required to go above and beyond in all of my classes

• True

  Student-athletes are busy and we do not have time for extra credit

True or False: Before exams my teachers will give me a study guide based on what will be on that exam

• False

  Some teachers do not provide a study guide but will typically outline the exam material

• True

  My teachers will always give me practice problems before the exam

True or False: The reading assigned for each class is optional

• True

  Teachers do not expect me to read before class

• False

  The reading assigned for the class is expected to be read and understood before class to know what is going on in class

Can you participate in your sport if you do not do well in school?

• Yes, I am here to be an athlete and school doesn't really matter

• No, I must maintain a certain GPA in order to be eligible to compete in the NCAA

• Yes, my coaches do not care what my grades are

True or False: The dining halls are open all the time

• True

  I can get food whenever I need it

• False

  I need to carefully plan out my day so that I am fueled for school and sports