STARS First Year Experience: Writing, Reading and Digital skills
STARS First Year Experience: Writing, Reading, and Digital skills program supports you during your
first year at Cabrillo by orienting you to college, offering essential English, Reading, math, and computer
skills courses, and giving you support and classroom activities designed to foster a smooth transition and
environment for STUDENT SUCCESS. Practice success-oriented habits, use campus resources, manage
time, learn study and test taking techniques, strategies to thrive in college, and get connected to supportive
campus resources and a positive academic community.
Fall 2016 and Spring 2017 semester schedule:
STARS & Cabrillo Orientation:
1-2 day Orientation August 18-19, 2016
Fall semester 2016 courses
 English 255 – basic English
 Reading 205 – Introduction to College Reading
 CABT 101 – Computer proficiency in MS Office and other skills
 DMCP 130 – First Year Experience Seminar
 CG 51 – Planning for Success
Spring semester 2017 courses
 Math 254, 154, or 152/142 – includes math support and peer-led tutoring
 English 100 and Lab – elements of writing
 Additional courses chosen by student based on their educational plan
Apply online at: www.cabrillostars.org
Eligibility: You can join the STARS program if you:
 Placed into English 255 and Math 254, 154, or 152/142
 Commit to taking STARS courses and attending STARS activities during school year
 Want support in successfully transitioning to Cabrillo College
STARS FYE Program offers students…
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Priority classes - convenient block schedule and guaranteed class enrollment
1-2 day Orientation – activities and information designed to improve your transition to Cabrillo
Make new friends – take classes together and meet other students at Cabrillo!
English and math courses required to transfer or start courses in your major or career
FYE Seminar and Success Planning course introduce college life, strategies, and expectations
Math Tutoring and extra support through peer-led tutoring called Supplemental Instruction (SI)
First Year Experience Instructors who are caring, committed, and dedicated to your success
For more information contact: Eric Grabiel – STARS First Year Experience Coordinator
phone (831) 477-3340 or email at: ergrabie@cabrillo.edu
You can also visit the Learning Communities Center
Rm. 501 (Aptos campus) or online at www.cabrillostars.org
STARS First Year Experience: Writing, Reading and Digital skills
FALL 2016: STARS Writing, Reading and Digital Skills
Section
93683
Course/Number
English 255
Day/Hour
T/Th 9:00-11:05
Units
4
Instructor
Carter, J.
Room
321
95268
Reading 205
T/Th 11:30-12:50 pm
3
Paul, M.
LRC 1091
93191
CABT 101
3
Vered, J.
515
95125
CG 51 (Intro to College)
Mon 9:30-12:35
Friday 10:00-12:05 p.m.
8 weeks only: 9/2-10/21
1
Estrada, D.
517
93500
DMCP 130 - STARS
First Year Experience
Seminar
Wed 9:00-10:50 am
1
Grabiel, E.
517
The section number is the identification number of each class. Check for all required lab sections.
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English 255
9:00-11:05 am
DMCP 130
First Year Exp.
9:00-10:50 am
English 255
9:00-11:05 am
CG 51
Intro to College
10:00-12:05 pm
8 weeks only
9/2-10/21
CABT 101
9:30-12:35
Reading 205
11:30-12:50 pm
Reading 205
11:30-12:50 pm