Project Success:
An
Academic Community of Learners at
Grossmont
College
FUNDAMENTAL
TRANSFER
CAREER
Project
Success
is a fundamental program combining English 090R
with English 090, English 098R with English 098, and English 110R with English
110. English 090R, 098R and 110R are courses designed to improve comprehension
skills, vocabulary skills and reading speed. English 090 teaches basic English
skills. English 098 instructs the student in paragraph and simple essay
development. English 110 instructs
the student in more sophisticated essay forms.
These courses are linked to ensure a student’s improvement in language
and communication skills.
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English 090 and English
090R
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English 098 and English
098R
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English 110 and English
110R
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Students receive specific
instruction in
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comprehension skills
·
vocabulary improvement
·
college reading techniques
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paragraph and essay development
Students assessing into the ESL program will also find
linked course designed to improve their skills.
- ESL 100 and ESL 102
- ESL 103 and ESL 105
- ESL 106 and ESL 106R
Project
Success
is a transfer program combining GE English courses
with GE courses in other academic fields such as Humanities, Psychology,
History, Math, Sociology and Philosophy.
These linkages provide students with opportunities to discover the
similarities between such courses, and encourage students to develop study
groups that share common goals.
The
Project Success
staff organizes the course content of these
linked classes to promote a clearer understanding of how composition and
literature relate to other course contents.
Instructors work with each other and the students to develop critical
thinking skills. The following courses are or have been taught concurrently.
Please check class
schedule for current links.
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English 110 and Psychology
120
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English 110 and English 201
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English 110 and English 217
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English 110 and History 119
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English 120 and Humanities
110
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English 120 and Sociology
120
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English 120 and Philosophy
110
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English 124 and History 109
Project
Success
is a program that focuses on innovative approaches
in the learning community. Contextualized Learning Communities have been
developed to enhance student opportunities to improve
basic skills and participate in collaborative educational environments,
while mastering skills and knowledge in specific career fields. The
Allied Health community links English 098, English 098R,
and Math 090 to prepare students for the rigors of the courses in the health
professions. Other contextualized links prepare students for careers in Business
and the Administration of Justice. Additional contextualized links are in
development.
CLUSTER
Project success is a program that focuses on innovative approaches in the
learning community. Cluster courses have been developed to enhance student
opportunities to develop basic skills and participate in collaborative
educational environments. The Honors Cluster integrates transfer level
disciplines that challenge the academically gifted student. Each semester
instructors develop new ideas and approaches to expand perspectives. The Reading
Academy links English 090 with English 090R and PDC 130 and prepares students
for the academic rigors of college courses.
STUDENT SUCCESS
Research indicates that students who enrolled in PROJECT SUCCESS completed more
units and earned a higher grade point average than students with similar skills
who did not participate in the project.The PROJECT SUCCESS staff have been
selected for their outstanding teaching skills and their commitment to the
theory that students need not experience failure within the college classroom.
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Honors Interdisciplinary Cluster - English 120 and History 105 and Humanities
110. First-Time Freshmen are invited to participate in the Honors Cluster on the
basis of a high school GPA of 3.2 or above. Freshmen must take the English
Placement Test and place at the English 120 level. The recommendation of high
school faculty may also be considered for enrollment.
Continuing Students at Grossmont College are invited to
participate in the Honors Cluster if they have completed 12 units
and maintained a GPA of 3.2. Students also must be eligible
for English 120. Recommendation of college faculty may be used
for enrollment in the program.
Students Transferring from other colleges are invited to
participate if they have completed 12 units and maintained a GPA of
3.2. Students also must be eligible for English 120.
Recommendation of college faculty may be used for enrollment in the
program.
Students with extenuating circumstances who do not meet the above
requirements should contact Sue Jensen (619-644-7493) who will then
review individual cases.
Powerpoint presentation on Project
Success.
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