Presentation to prepare ESL students to move upper level ESL classes.

1. Navigating the
system!

2. International
Student
Advisors
Erin Walker Cynthia Okawara
cokawara@shoreline.edu
ewalker@shoreline.edu
Lisa Hirayama
lhirayam@shoreline.edu

3. Programs of Study at Shoreline
 High School
Completion
 Professional /
Technical
 Academic Transfer
(2 + 2)

4. U.S.
Educational
System
Depending on math and English placement, your
program of study may take longer than four years.

5. So, What’s after ESL?
 Usually English and Math
 General Education
(Math, English, Social Science,
Humanities, Science).
 Most pre-major/prerequisite classes done
in second year, not first.

6. How Many Credits Should I
take?
 Typical
quarter = 15 credits
 Minimum for immigration = 12
 Maximum = 18

7. ESL and Math Classes

8. ESL/English Placement
ESL 050 ESL 60 ESL 99 ESL 100 English 101
10 credits 10 credits 10 credits 5 credits 5 credits
ESL 095
5 credits
 English 101 is college level English, required by
universities and for most degrees and certificates.
 ESL 100 will count for an elective class toward many
AA degrees. It may or may not transfer to
universities.
 Classes below ESL 100 do not transfer, but are
considered academic preparation.

9. Math Classes
 Insert math chart
here

10. Math Test Results
 Many times the math placement test will
place international students too low.
 If you feel the Compass test places you
too low, you have the option to re-take
the Compass test up to 3 times.

11. Grade Point Average (GPA)
 4.0 = A
 3.0 = B
 2.0 = C
 1.0 = D
 Below 0.7 = fail
 Scholastic Standard
= 1.75 GPA or
higher and pass all
P/NC classes
 Beware of the ―V‖

12. Class Withdrawal and Repeat
 If you drop a class in the first two
weeks, there will be no record.
 After the deadline, you will have a W on
your transcript (record).
 If you repeat a class (R), both classes
and grades will appear permanently on
your transcript.
 Your transcripts will follow you
everywhere!

13. Registration
 Live Schedule:
http://www.shoreline.edu/CourseProgramDesign
System/ClassSchedulePublic/ClassScheduleLive.a
spx
 Pre-Registration: Until you are finished
with ESL 100.
 Online Registration—better chance to get
your classes!

14. Academic Resources
 Academic Tutors
 Writing and Learning Studio
 Math Learning Center
 International Student Advisor

15. Be Informed
 Communicate with
instructors
 Be careful of plagiarism
 Read your syllabus
 Read the E-News
 Join IPadvisors on
Facebook

16. Transfer Resources
 Transfer cabinet in International
Programs
 Quarterly workshops on transfer
 University visits and
transfer fairs
 Your advisor
 Other faculty advisors on
campus

17. Next Steps
 Take your Math placement during
Fall Quarter test!
◦ Pay and schedule to take your test
online(1st floor 5000 building)
◦ Bring ID on the day of the test.
 Schedule an appointment online
with an IP Academic Advisor next
quarter to begin your academic
planning.
 Attend Academic Workshops
 Follow your plan!

18. Practice for the Math Test
 Testing Center information including math practice!
◦ http://www.shoreline.edu/math/handouts.html
 COMPASS Practice tests
◦ http://www.act.org/compass/tests/math.html
 Numerical Skills
◦ http://www.act.org/compass/sample/pdf/numerical.pdf
 College Algebra
◦ http://www.act.org/compass/sample/pdf/geometry.pdf
 Math Review by Topic
◦ http://shoreline.edu/math/Math_Review_and_Practice.htm
 Math Handout Sheets
◦ http://www.shoreline.edu/math/handouts.html

19.  Appointments will be made available by 3:30
p.m. for the following work day.
 Go to the IP website at
www.shoreline.edu/international
 Go to ―current students‖ (from the top menu)
 Go to ―appointment scheduling‖ (from menu on
right)
 You can access an advisor’s online appointment
calendar
 Follow the instructions that are provided.
How To Schedule an Appointment

20. Advising Assistance
 Walk-in advising (10 minute
quick questions)
 Appointments – ½ hour
 Department Faculty
AND
 eNews
 Facebook

21.  Monday, Tuesday Thursday
◦ 10:30 – 12:00
◦ 2:00 –3:30
◦ Extended walk-in
 Wednesday & Friday
◦ By appointment only
Plan, plan, plan!!!
Come to walk-in Advising!

22. Good luck!
Remember that we’re
here to help you!