HIGH SCHOOL |
COLLEGE |
| Usually follow a school-directed schedule and proceed from one class to another |
Individual students must manage their own time and schedules. |
| Class attendance is usually mandatory and monitored carefully. |
Attendance policies may vary with each instructor. (Hint: Lack of attendance may impact performance.) |
| Classes generally have no more than 30-35 students. |
Classes may have 100 or more students. |
| Textbooks are typically provided at no expense. |
Textbooks must be purchased by each student and can be expensive. (Hint: An anticipated range for a full-time student is $200-$400 per semester.) |
| Guidance is provided for students so that they will be aware of graduation requirements. |
Graduations requirements are complex and vary for different fields of study. (Hint: You are responsible for monitoring your progress and seeking advice.) |
HIGH SCHOOL |
COLLEGE |
| Grade and check completed homework |
Assume homework is completed and students are able to perform on a test. |
| May remind students of incomplete assignments. |
May not remind students of incomplete assignments. It’s your responsibility to check with your instructor to see if requirements are being met. |
| May know students’ needs ad approach students when they need assistance. |
Are usually open and helpful, but expect students to initiate contact when assistance is needed. |
| May be available before, during, or after class. |
May require students to attend scheduled office hours. |
| Often provide students with information missed during absence. |
Expect students to get information from classmates when they miss a class. |
| Present material to help students understand what is in the textbook. |
May not follow the textbook. Lectures enhance the topic area. (Hint: You need to know what is in the textbook and connect it with the lectures.) |
| Often take time to remind students of assignments and test dates. |
Expect students to read, save, and refer back to the course syllabus. |
