Class: English 080
Instructors: Tracy Heinlein and Sara Legg
Location: The Page One Writing and Language Center
Time: To Be Arranged
English 080 Course Overview
English 080 is a two-unit course designed to support students taking developmental English courses by
exploring a menu of Student Success Activities designed to strengthen your academic skills and introduce
you to important student success resources at North Seattle College to ensure your success as you begin
your college career.
With each Student Success Activity you complete, you will accrue Student Success Points – like in a
video game – and the amount of points you earn will determine your grade.
Every hour of work equals 10 points and your goal is to achieve 200 points by the end of the quarter for a
4.0.
Learning Outcomes
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Build a solid foundation for academic success at North Seattle College
Develop a greater appreciation for one-on-one learning
Discover resources that promote student success in the Page One Writing Center and around
the NSC campus
Improve your writing and grammar skills
Become a more self-directed learner
Student Success Point/Grade Scale
189- 200
169 – 188
149 – 168
129 – 148
0 - 128
4.0
3.0 – 3.9
2.0 – 2.9
1.0 – 1.9
0.0
Student Success Activities
Student Success Activity
Orientation
Student Success Points
10 points for 1 hour live or online
orientation
MANDATORY
How Make Use of a Tutor
Canvas Module
10 Points
MANDATORY
One-on-One Tutoring
5 points each 30 minute tutoring
session
Description
Complete the orientation
worksheet either by
attending a live session or
online on Canvas.
A canvas lesson on how to
effectively get the most out
of a tutoring session.
One-on-one tutoring
involves meeting with a
Please note – A minimum of 50 of
your total Student Success points
must be with a Tutor or Tutor
Navigator in order to be awarded
a 4.0.
tutor individually in the
writing center to discuss an
assignment from class.
There is a 40 point minimum for a
3.0, and 30 for a 2.0
Tutor Navigator Group Study
Meetings
10 points each 1 hour meeting
Please note – A minimum of 50 of
your total Student Success points
must be with a Tutor or Tutor
Navigator in order to be awarded
a 4.0.
These group study sessions
facilitated by the tutor
navigator assigned to your
class will give you more time
to review and practice the
material covered in class.
There is a 40 point minimum for a
3.0, and 30 for a 2.0
Canvas Activities
5 points per 30 minute canvas
activity
Study Skills Workshop with
Jenny Mao
20 points for attending the 1 hour
workshop
Library Activity
10 points for completing 1 hour
Library Activity
These customized online
learning modules are
designed to teach you
valuable study skills and
writing/reading/grammar
lessons that will help you
throughout your college
career.
Learn valuable study skills
that will help you excel in
your English courses led by
one of our NSC counselors.
Jenny will offer two
workshops
during
the
quarter. One will be on Study
Skills for English classes and
the other on Career
Planning.
What does the library have
to offer students? Complete
this fun scavenger hunt
activity and find out all the
resources in the library that
can help you.
Computer Programs
5 points for each 30 minutes spent
on recommended computer
program
Meet with Coordinator at
Beginning , Middle and End of
the Quarter
5 points for all meetings
Sometimes you need extra
practice to master a skill or
concept. We have a variety
of reading, writing, and
grammar programs for you
to enhance your skills.
Meet with the coordinator
to check in on your
progress.
Explaining Tutor Navigator
Students taking Eng. 95/96 or Eng. 97/98 may earn points by participating in our tutor navigator
program.
Tutor Navigators spend time in your class, get to know your instructor and assignments, and then
organize study groups for your classes in the Student Learning Center.
Tutor Navigators can also help answer any questions you may have about your English class or other
resources at NSC.
Other Class Requirements
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You must have accrued 100 points by the 5th week of the quarter to be eligible for a 4.0
Tutoring sessions that take place after the beginning of finals week begins do not count toward
Eng. 080
You do not earn points for just typing your paper for class or doing homework
You must either meet with a Page One Coordinator for check-ins at the beginning and end of the
quarter. You can see either the Coordinator or Tutor Navigator for your mid-quarter check-in.
Documentation – Eng. 080 Activity Log
At the beginning of the quarter, you will be given a folder containing an Activity Log to record your tutoring
sessions and other Eng. 080 related activities. It is your responsibility to make sure your activities are
properly recorded. You will always keep the folder in the Page One Writing Center to make sure it does
not get lost.
Clocking In on the Time Keeper
The Time Keeper keeps track of the time you spend in the Page One Writing Center – so it is important
to clock in and out because this is an additional way we can record your Student Success Activities.
Our friendly greeters will help you create an account on the Time Keeper.
ADA Statement
Any student with a documented disability seeking academic adjustments or accommodations is
requested to speak with a Page One coordinator during the first two weeks of class. All discussions will
remain as confidential as possible. Students with disabilities will need to contact Disability Services in
the CC Building.