Being a Student
Once you begin your college courses, you will be considered a “regular”
college student. The faculty will expect the same level of
classroom participation and quality of work from all students. Students will be
expected to meet class deadlines, be prepared for class, ask questions and
conduct themselves as responsible adults. If students are having
difficulty or need additional assistance, it is the students’ responsibility to
seek out the instructor or contact their college counselor.
Here are some factors to consider:
Attendance
Instructors at Renton Technical College will take attendance.
They expect you to be prepared for class each day and to meet all deadlines.
Each student will be given a course syllabus at the beginning of the quarter
outlining his or her expectations. It is the student’s responsibility to
understand and follow through with these expectations.
Class Size
The average class size is about 22 students per one Instructor, some programs
have two or three Instructors per program.
Class Structure (3 options available)
1. Full- time training programs at Renton Technical College typically are 8:00
a.m. To 2:30 p.m, Monday through Friday, allowing three hours of lecture time
and three hours of lab time (varies per program).
2. Part-time programs at Renton Technical are offered at various times with
several different classes to choose from. Running Start Students are welcome to
participate if they have met all eligibility requirements.
3. General Education classes can be taken on a class-by-class basis. These
classes are designed to complete an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
degree and the credits may be transferred to other colleges within guidelines
as established by the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.
Class Pace
C ollege classes progress much faster than do high school classes. For example,
a high school English or Math class that is taught in one year at the high
school is taught in one quarter (11 weeks) at the college. There is very little
time for instructors to stop and review lessons for students who do not
understand the material or were absent form class. However, Instructors
encourage students to come to them for help.
Class Participation
Most instructors require students to participate in classroom discussions, as
this is an integral part of college. Other students in the classroom may range
in age from 16 to 80, and you need to be prepared for a variety of opinions.
Cost
Tuition costs will be paid by the school district. You will be responsible for
purchasing all books and supplies. Check with the college bookstore for the
exact cost of the books and supplies you will need.
Academic Records
You will receive both high school and college credit after you successfully
complete your classes. Your grade becomes part of your permanent college
transcript.
Grade Reports
We will mail official transcripts to your high school following each quarter.
Quarterly grade reports will be mailed directly to your home. You can check on
your quarterly grades through the student kiosk system located in the
registration lobby.
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