M 10AM-12PM; TWR 8am-10am
Appointments are required for in person visits.
If you have a disability (learning, mental, physical) that affects your ability to participate effectively and have access to any program or service at Amarillo College please contact Disability Services at (806) 345-5639 . Our offices are located in the Enrollment Center, Suite 700. More information may be found at www.actx.edu/disability.
Disability Services facilitates access to all programs and services according to the ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, as well as other federal and state laws.
Amarillo College is committed to providing equal access to all programs and services, including all working, learning, and service environments that affect equal access for persons with disabilities. This commitment to provide equal access and opportunity for persons with disabilities is in compliance with federal and state law. Amarillo College also strives to provide Electronic and Information Resources (EIR) that are accessible to all authorized users.
If you find you are unable to access material in an accessible format please contact the Disability Services Office at (806) 345-5639 . This office will work in conjunction with other campus resources to address and accommodate your issue in a timely manner.
As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc
Tutoring for Success applies to any student whose overall performance in the course falls below 75%. The instructor will create the task in the Student Engagement Portal (Watermark) to direct the student to the appropriate tutoring service, which may be faculty- or SI-led, discipline-specific, and/or general. The tutoring service assigned, the due date for when the tutoring must be completed, and the amount of tutoring required are at the discretion of the instructor. Additionally, the task will alert the student’s success team. Students who do not fulfill the assigned tutoring task may be subject to program- and course-specific penalties that could result in a grade reduction and/or in not being allowed to progress in the course until the tutoring requirement has been satisfied.
Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016
Students who wish to withdraw from a course must complete all steps indicated on the Academic Withdrawal Request form by the course withdrawal deadline.
NOTE: Students who are attending Texas institutions of higher education, for the first time fall 2007 and later, may not withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career. This withdrawal limitation does not include dual credit or developmental classes (Senate Bill 1231 Rule 4.10.) For more information on Drop and Withdrawal Policies, please visit the Registrar's Office Web site.
The Amarillo College Privacy Policy is found at https://www.actx.edu/-amarillo-college-privacy-notice , and applies to all Amarillo College students. If you have questions about this privacy statement or you believe that your personal information has been released without your consent, send email to humanresources@actx.edu .
AESC-0051-099 College and Career Readiness Workforce Support Course
The course provides GED and ESL seekers the ability to explore multiple professional development opportunities aligned to career exploration, employability skills, digital literacy, and financial literacy. Emphasis is placed on College and Career Readiness to prepare students for college entry. Students are provided support by Career Navigators and I-BEST instructors.
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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(0 sem)
On Campus Course
No Textbook
All curriculum is provided online via Blackboard at actx.blackboard.com
Notebook Paper
Pen/Pencil
AC Student ID (physical or digital ID is fine)
Computer/Laptop (Computer labs on each campus are open to students with a current student ID. Also, laptops are available for rental from the AC bookstore for $65 a semester)
Use comprehension skills, including main idea, inferences, supporting details, drawing conclusions, making generalizations, point of view and authors purpose to engage with the text to answer questions.
Recognize and utilize clarity and command of language skills including sentence sense, grammar, and mechanics.
Use critical analysis to read opposing articles and write an extended essay response using evidence from the text, organizational structure, development of ideas and clarity and command of standard English conventions.
Employ academic strategies specific to the Texas high school equivalency test, GED, including test-taking and study skills.
Apply for a job, develop a resume, and create cover letter.
Objectives align with the Texas Adult Education and Literacy Standards 2.0
Subareas: I.2 (A)(B)(C)(D)(E)(F) I.3 (A) I.4 (A) I.6 (A)(B)(C)
Apply the four arithmetic operations using order of operations on signed numbers, fractions, and decimals.
Apply conversions between fractions, decimals, and percent.
Evaluate the perimeter, area, and volume of basic geometric shapes.
Apply conversions within the U.S. system of measurement and the Metric system of measurement.
Apply statistical skills in various types of stated problems, including mean, median, mode, probability and combinations.
Apply mathematical skills to evaluate equations from various types of stated problems, then state solutions in complete sentences.
Evaluate data from tables and graphs.
Objectives align with the Texas Adult Education and Literacy Standards 2.0
Subareas: 11.0(A), 11.1(A)(B), 11.2 (A)(B)(C)(D)(F), 11.3 (A), 11.4 (A)(B)(C)(D)(E)(F), 11.7(A)(B)(C)
Construct and evaluate algebraic expressions from given word problems.
Construct and solve one-step, two- step and multi-step equations from given word problems.
Construct and solve one-step, two- step and multi-step inequalities from given word problems.
Find the missing measure in the perimeter, area, or volume of basic geometric shapes.
Combine and multiply polynomials. (Monomials, Binomials, and Trinomials.)
Factor trinomials with leading a leading coefficient of 1.
Use the quadratic formula and/or factor to solve quadratic equations with a leading coefficient >1.
Find and graph coordinates, slopes, and equations of a line from given word problems.
Objectives align with the Texas Adult Education and Literacy Standards 2.0
Subareas: 11.0(A), 11.1(A)(B), 11.2 (A)(B)(C)(D)(E)(F), 11.3 (A)(B)(C), 11.4 (A)(B)(C)(D)(E)(F), 11.5 (A)(B)(C)(D)(E)(F) 11.6(A)(D)(E), 11.7(A)(B)(C)
In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .
If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
While in the workshop students are expected to make diligent use of their time. This includes working with instructors and working alone. Students are expected to refrain from unnecessary use of phones and Unnecessary conversations with other students. Please make good use of the workshop and be courteous to other students who are working.
You are expected to behave in the classroom in a manner that is supportive of the learning environment. Behaviors that are not supportive include, but are not limited to: tardiness/leaving early; electronic device noises; talking during lecture; abusive, offensive, or disrespectful language; abusive, offensive, or disrespectful demeanor toward AC faculty, staff, students and/or property.
If you fail to comply with the standards outlined in the syllabus and/or “Student Rights & Responsibilities” you will be subject to disciplinary action which may include but is not limited to: removal from the classroom; consultation with the Dean of Academic Success and/or other AC authority, withdrawal from the course and/or the college.
GRADING SCALE:
< 60% = U (Fail)
60% - 100% = S (Pass)
Since this course is in a workshop setting, each student's plan of study and grades will vary.
Each student will be required to work on a plan of study designated for him/her. Successful completion will be determined by successfully completing assignments and demonstrating improvement in language and/or math skills.
A grade of “F” will be earned as follows:
You complete the course with an overall average on coursework below 60.
You do not complete the course and do not withdraw from the course in time to receive a grade of “W”.
You violate the cheating and plagiarism policy.
Automatic Pass Policy for students seeking a high school equivalency diploma.
Any student that passes the GED Reasoning Through Language Arts Test at any point during the course AND has attended 12 or more hours will automatically receive a passing grade in the class.
COURSE MATERIAL DESCRIPTIONS:
All course material will be found on Blackboard and can vary depending on the students' goal.
GED TESTING:
GED Tests and GED Ready (Official Practice Tests) can be taken at any time the student is ready.
A score of 145 is passing. A score of 150 on the GED Ready (Official Practice Test) can earn the student a voucher to pay for up to two GED exams.
Once the Reasoning through Language Arts GED exam is passed the student will have officially passed the class, even if the course is not over, and the student does not need to return to the language class and will receive a passing score.
ACCESSING YOUR GRADES ONLINE:
To view your current course grades.
Go to www.actx.blackboard.com, log in using your AC ID and password.
Click on your course.
Click on My Grades on the menu to the left.
TUTORING
Math Outreach Center (806-371-5119)
Located on the Washington Street Campus in Durrett 104. (Math only)
When using the Math Outreach Center you are required to scan in and out with your Amarillo College I.D. and you must have your math homework/workbook with you. Tutors will not give you answers but will reinforce concepts taught in class to help you answer the homework questions yourself. Tutors cannot help on any quizzes.
Success Centers
Located on the Washington Street Campus on the 3rd Floor of the Ware Student Commons (Math and Language)
When using the Success Center you are required to scan in and out with your Amarillo College I.D. and you must have your homework/workbook with you. Tutors will not give you answers but will reinforce concepts taught in class to help you answer the homework questions yourself. Tutors cannot help on any quizzes.
Located on the West Campus Building B (Language Only)
Career Ready You Departmental Attendance = Success Policy
Only students who complete 12 or more direct hours in the CRU program are considered to be official students.
Since this course is a drop-in workshop setting, students are not required to attend specific days and times; however, students are encouraged to attend consistently and make diligient use of their time in the workshop while there.
*Instructional dates and material is subject to change per instructor.
Language Arts Workshop:
Week 1 & 2: Module 1
Week 3 & 4: Module 2
Week 5 & 6: Module 3
Week 7 & 8: Module 4
Math Workshop:
Week 1 & 2: Module 1
Week 3 & 4: Module 2
Week 5 & 6: Module 3
Week 7 & 8: Module 4
Week 9 & 10: Module 5
Week 11 &12: Module 6
Week 13 & 14: Module 7
Week 15 & 16: Module 8
2023-2024 School Holidays:
Labor Day - September 4, 2023
Fall Break - October 16-20, 2023
Thanksgiving - November 22-24, 2023
Christmas Break - December 19, 2021 - January 12, 2024
Martin Luther King Day - January 15, 2024
Spring Break - March 11-15, 2024
The Career Ready You department is located on the 3rd floor of the Ware Student Commons on the Washington Street Campus.
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