Heald College
Teri Tosspon, M.A.
 Turned
in at the beginning of class
 In Folder at the door (marked “TURN IN
WORK HERE”)
 Call
me if you’re going to miss the class!!!
 Student
Planner Assignments
 Personal Portfolio Assignments
 In-class handouts and bookwork
 Homework
 Quizzes and Final exam
 Participation in classroom discussions and
activities
 Planner use—will be checked every class
 Teri
Tosspon, M.A
 ttosspon@gmail.com
 http://ttosspon.wikispaces.com/Success
 (949)
682-8374 – (WHY 682 TERI)
 Office
hours: Tue/Weds/Fri afternoons and by
appointment
 Exams
 Projects
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40%
and Assignments
Planner, Portfolio, Homework, etc
 Participation
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50%
2-3 graded activities per class
10%
 Carter,
C., Bishop, J., & Kravits, S.L. (2009).
Keys to Success (Heald Edition). Upper
Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall. ISBN
013512879X
 Student
 Student
Planner
Online Companion web site:
http://wps.prenhall.com/chet_carter_keys_
6/
 Born
on a farm in the middle of Nebraska
Education
 University of Nebraska- Lincoln - Masters
 Oxford University, England
 University of California Irvine – Masters/PhD
 If
you miss 14 days in a row, you will be dropped.
 Studies
have shown that 85% attendance is
minimum for success.
 There
 If
are graded activities during class period
you need to miss class, call/text/email
TERI TOSSPON as soon as you know you are going
to be absent (949-682-8374).
 Each
student has the opportunity to make up
one missed major in-class graded event.
 You
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MAY make up one (1) quiz or exam.
You may NOT make up an in-class activity.
You will not be given the same quiz/exam
everyone else takes.
In-class we take quizzes as games. Out of class,
you have a 3pg quiz: multiple choice, short
answer and essay.
Blue or White Scrubs for MEDICAL
Layer appropriately- White Only
NO Canvas/Fabric Shoes- It’s a
hazard!
Shoes must be covered- no holes
Or open toed
No Piercings and/or excessive
jewelry
WHITE shoes- Leather only,
Must have a defined heel
No Piping on Scrubs
No Externship Scrubs
NO HOODS
Professional Attire Example
NO HOODS
Professional Attire Example
MALES & FEMALES:
NO HATS OF ANY KIND
NO HOODIES OR SWEATSHIRTS
NO SUNGLASSES IN THE CLASSROOM
PROFESSIONAL OUTERWEAR ONLY IN THE CLASSROOMS!!!
All homework is due on the due date at the
beginning of the class period. No late homework
will be accepted under any circumstances.
 Homework should be typed in MLA format You
may download a template from our class website
and you can print on campus for free!
 All class work must be done in class and turned
in that day and at the time specified.
 If you are absent or tardy or leave class, you
cannot make up the class work (including
quizzes) that you missed.
 Your name should be on all of your work.
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Show up on time to each class. Do not miss class,
come tardy, or leave early.
Be prepared for each class with your homework and
studying done.
Follow the directions and be mindful of the grading
rubric for each assignment.
Pay attention to your syllabus. All homework and
quizzes are listed in the syllabus and are
downloadable/on the website.
Work hard—make a true effort with your homework
and class work.
Participate in class discussions and activities.
Be diligent, responsible, and a good citizen of the
class. (This means, among other things, being respectful of everyone,
including yourself. Put away your cell phone. Put away your food.)
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Contact the teacher. I am here to help you!
Get your work done early. Waiting until the last minute may
mean not having your work done because of unforeseen problems with
computers, printers, etc.
See
Pg 4-9 of the
Syllabus
Write EVERY due
date in your planner
TODAY.
Topics to be
covered on that
day
Week 1 Jan 19
Topics
In Class Activities
Syllabus
Course
Requirements
Chapter 1
Welcome to
College
Chapter
assignments: Read
by next meeting.
Reader response 1
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Who Can Help You? (handout)
Assess Yourself as an Analytical Thinker (page 12)
Assess Yourself as an Creative Thinker (page 18)
Assess Yourself as an Practical Thinker (page 24)
Homework (due next meeting): Quick start to college (xxix-xxxviii)
Chapter 1
Planner 1: Record class times, class prep times, study times, and commute
times. Write down academic due dates for projects, papers, tests, and
presentations. Write a one-paragraph reflection on how this may help you in
school and on the job.
Portfolio 1: Setting Career Goals (pg 29)
Homework: due at the next
meeting. Prefer typed and/or on
handouts.
 Designed
plan
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to help you prepare a life/career
identify your personal strengths,
set realistic career goals,
develop a resume, and
engage in other activities that will support your
personal and professional success.
 Each
Portfolio is worth 10 points. Each
activity should be complete and easy to
read. Professional language should be used
at all times.
 I will provide handouts (that you can also
download online!)
#1- Setting Career Goals (pg 29)
 #2- Plans for Success: Career Goals (pg 61)
 #3- Self-Portrait Think Link (pg 92)
 #4- Generating Ideas for Internships (pg 130)
 #5- Reading Skills on the Job (pg 168)
 #6- Learning more about career success (pg 205)
 #7- On-the-Job Testing (pg 238)
 #8- A Job Interview Cover Letter (pg 272)
 #9- Compiling a Resume (pg 306)
 #10- Wellness at Work (pg 340)
 #11- Be Specific About Your Job Needs (pg 377)
 #12- Revisit Your Successful Intelligence (pg 399)
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Part 1: Keep track of schedule/ events in your Planner.
This will be checked in class but not collected.
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Part 2: Turn in Planner paragraphs (listed on pg 9-10)
Demonstrate communication, time management, critical
thinking, study skills, and literacy skills that support
academic and professional success
 Recognize the benefits of self-motivation, self-management,
and personal responsibility on career planning and
development
 Explain the relationship between physical health,
psychological well being, and healthy lifestyles to personal
growth and development
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 Example
Week 1:
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Record class times, class prep times, study times,
and commute times. (In Planner)
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Write down academic due dates for projects,
papers, tests, and presentations. (In Planner)
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Paragraph to be turned in: Write a one-paragraph
reflection on how this may help you in school and
on the job.
 Prepare
an oral presentation on the four
questions found in Chapter 12.
 Email me your presentation no later than
5pm the day before the final presentation
is due.
 Each of the four questions is worth a possible
20 points, and the professionalism of your
presentation is worth a possible total of 20
points.
 Total points possible: 100
 During
lectures, presentations, and
discussion monitors (if we have a computer
classroom) should be turned off unless
otherwise approved.
 If
you need to take a call during class hours,
immediately leave the room.
 Do
not have a conversation (voice or text) in
the classroom.
 Respect
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Each other
The classroom
The school
Yourself
Me
 Are
there any other classroom rules you’d
like to see?