December
Below is the information and links we have sent your student(s) on InsideTCC for this month,
by grade level:
Grade Level
7th & 8th Grade
(Middle School Track)
9th Grade (Freshman
Track)
10th Grade
(Sophomore Track)
11th Grade
(Junior Track)
12th Grade
Track)
(Senior
Topics/Points Covered
 How to access tutoring and resources in the community
 Finding after-school interests and supports
 Freshman checklist
 Introduce self to your counselors, plan your classes, find supporters, etc.
 Challenging yourself
 Tour colleges, virtually and in person
 Start thinking about what makes colleges different from each other and what
elements really matter to you, and how you learn
 Seeking out academic support and resources at their high schools with links to:
TriO programs: http://www2.ed.gov/programs/triotalent/index.html
Mentor253: http://mentor253.wordpress.com/
College Success Foundation: http://collegesuccessfoundation.org/wa/supports-andscholarships
 Seeking out academic support and resources at colleges, with links to examples
of TCC’s programs:
Admissions Info Sessions
Tutoring/Academic supports
Multicultural/First Generation/Disability Resources
ACCESS/Disability Services
Career/Job Centers on Campus
 Seniors, it’s time to apply to colleges and universities, including 2-year schools.
With an emphasis on deadlines:
 Enrollment Steps
 Admission Info Sessions
 Admissions Team
Want more of the same?
Want your student(s) to receive college readiness information like this on a monthly basis?
Wish your student(s) could receive exposure to a variety of college options (including TCC)?
Need some help getting reminders about deadlines and next steps in the college enrollment process?
College readiness, unplugged
Through InsideTCC, we are committed to introducing students to all their options. We want to
encourage young people to think about the educational options that match their interests. We
also know the delivery, tone and content needs to be tailored to the student’s grade level and
the place they are on their college & career pathway.
Get your students connected!
Online: To start receiving these monthly college readiness messages, encourage your son or
daughter to sign up for InsideTCC online.
Questions? Contact outreachservices@tacomacc.edu or call 253.566.6042.