A.C.T. Prep. Syllabus

Course Syllabus
Course: College/ACT Prep

Prerequisites:
Students enrolled in College/ACT Prep class should be juniors or seniors in good academic standing who have expressed an interest in attending college to pursue their particular career path, or to earn an associate’s or bachelor’s degree.

Course Description:
This is a course designed to foster growth in the students’ knowledge and comprehension of college and equip the students with the necessary skills to perform to his/her optimal level on the A.C.T. This class will include 3-5 sample tests in each subject area for the A.C.T. There will be financial aid simulations. There will be college scheduling and financial aid tips.

Course Objectives:
A major part of the class will be the mastery of the fundamental techniques when taking the A.C.T. Students will prepare a portfolio in which they will record their assessments, information and travels related to the class. Also, an objective is to expose the students to the assessments that they will be faced with on test day. Students should also achieve a basic conceptual understanding of the following:

College Curriculum
College Core Curriculum
Majors/Minors
Academic Credit Requirements
Financial Aid
Financial Aid Registration and Paperwork
Differences in Institutions of Higher Education
Scheduling
Planning for Success
Handling the College Load
In-State Tuition
Out-State Tuition
College Essay
Work Study
Scholarship Application
Basic Skills Math Test

Course Expectations:
Students will earn points for the following:
1. Sample Tests
2. Writing Assignments/Portfolio (talbot’s article summaries, 2-4 year plan, writing samples)
3. College Course Exercises (including English, reading, writing, math, science)
4. College Visits/Written and Verbal
Report and Parental Involvement
5. A.C.T Practice Test
Students must pass the basic skills test in math and complete a final draft college essay before exiting the class.

Student must fully complete a college visit information sheet and submit to his/her assigned instructor.

Student Standards
TLW learn the fundamentals of test taking related to the A.C.T
2. TLW accept the responsibility of preparing a portfolio
3. TLW take 3-5 sample tests
TLW learn acronyms and vocabulary related to the financial aid process
TLW learn vocabulary related to the academic requirements of institutions of higher learning
TLW perform duties that are aligned with Sparta High School’s board critical issues
7. TLW choose a school to apply to and follow through with appropriate procedures
8. TLW research majors/minors and how core curriculum relates to both
TLW listen critically to guest speakers in the classroom
TLW watch and read all auxiliary materials detailed by the instructor and complete comprehensive assignments when appropriate.
TLW pass a basic skills test in Math
TLW complete a 2-4 year plan with reflection paper included.
TLW complete cow packet for a mark of “B” and trig. Packet for mark of “A.”
TL must pass all math quizzes with a 90 percent.

Grading Policy: Consult the Sparta High School Handbook

Discipline: S.H.S guidelines (handbook) will be followed in regard to class behavior and also appropriate article content.

Weighted Grade: Consult Instructor assigned to you.

Start Up Costs: Textbooks and Sample Tests

Standards Taught:
Quality Producer – Portfolio
Problem Solver – 2-4 Year Plan
Speaking: Exit Interview
Writing: 4+ timed writings (ACT style)
Reading: 4+ Reading Comprehension tests