Applicant Name Student ID# Passages College Literacy Progression Building Bridges to the Future Dual credit classes through the Passages Program offer students the opportunity to receive high school and PCC college credit through Reading 115. RD 115 is an essential class for college success and is a key prerequisite for many PCC programs. Additionally, if candidates successfully pass RD 115 with a C or higher, Passages will cover tuition, fees, and books for a writing class at PCC. Qualified candidates: are 16-21 years old (priority: first-generation college students) reside in the Beaverton School District attendance boundaries passed 10 th grade English and have an 11 th grade reading level can commit to an 11 week dual credit course, RD 115, from 2:30-4:30pm Tuesday and Thursday at Passages, Merlo Station High School during PCC s winter term (January 10 th - March 21 st ) of the 2016-17 school year Application Materials: Application signed by parent or guardian if under 18 Copy of transcript showing B s or better in LA classes One recommendation from a Language Arts or Social Studies teacher. This person must be able to speak to your reading and/or writing skills. One recommendation from your counselor Return completed application to Passages College Literacy Progression (attn.. Karey Glessing) no later than Friday, December 8 th, 2016 via one of the following options: scan and email to karey_glessing@beaverton.k12.or.us hand-deliver to Merlo Station High School, 1841 SW Merlo Road, Beaverton, 97006 send via inter-district mail to Karey Glessing, Merlo Station High School Date & time received:
Course Description: All courses are aligned with the Common Core Outcomes for Portland Community College. Students taking these courses have a choice to take them for high school credit and college credit. If students choose to take them for dual credit, students are able to access PCC resources. Classes will be based on exploring current social topics in order to develop critical cultural awareness while developing college level reading skills. Reading 115- Focuses on expanding reading frequency and effectively reading complex college level texts; Emphasizes comprehension strategies, critical reading and thinking skills, information literacy, vocabulary development, student success strategies and adapting reading rate to different reading tasks. WR 115- Introduces college level skills in reading critically, exploring ideas, and writing. Covers composing essays which support a thesis through structure appropriate to both thesis and reader and revision for clarity and correctness. Students write 2000-2500 words of revised, final draft copy, including at least one essay that incorporates source materials and employs MLA citation conventions. Students will be able to work through multiple drafts of several pieces of writing with time to separate the acts of writing and revising. WR 121- Focuses on academic writing as a means of inquiry. Uses critical reading, discussion and the writing process to explore ideas, develop cultural awareness and formulate positions. Emphasizes development of a variety of strategies to present evidence in support of a thesis. Students write 3500-4500 words of revised, final draft copy, including at least one essay of at least 1000 words that integrates research.
Application Passages College Literacy Progression Applicant Name Gender Home Address City State Zip Cell Phone Home Phone Email Birth Date Student ID# Age Grade Ethnicity/Race: AN Alaskan/Native American ME Middle Eastern AS Asian AA Black or African American LA Hispanic or Latino NH Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander WH White MR Mixed Race Student Services (circle all that apply): ESL TAG 504 Plan SPED High School Counselor Do you currently have a job? Yes No If yes, how many hours a week? Did any of your parents/step-parents/guardians graduate from college? Yes No Complete this only if the candidate under 18: Parent/Guardian Name Email Cell Phone I understand that my Merlo student is applying for admission to the Passages High School College Track program, and if accepted, will be attending classes at Portland Community College. They have my full approval to participate in this program. Parent/Guardian Signature Date
Passages College Literacy Progression Teacher Reference Form Directions: Please complete and sign the reference form. Scan and email to: karey_glessing@beaverton.k12.or.us or send via inter-district mail to Karey Glessing, Merlo Station High School. Student Name Student ID# Staff Name & Position Application for: Fall term Winter term Spring term Year Student s Attendance: Student s Self-Advocacy Skills: How long have you known this student and in what capacity? One of the requirements of Reading 115 is an 11 th grade reading ability. Please provide evidence that the student has met this requirement. In your opinion, is this student ready for PCC classes? o Yes, without reservation o Yes, with some concerns (please describe below) o No, not at this time
Passages College Literacy Progression Counselor Reference Form Directions: Please complete and sign the reference form. Scan and email to: karey_glessing@beaverton.k12.or.us or send via inter-district mail to Karey Glessing, Merlo Station High School. Student Name Student ID# Staff Name & Position Application for: Fall term Winter term Spring term Year Student s Attendance: Student s Self-Advocacy Skills: This student s strengths are: This student s weaknesses or areas of improvement are: One of the main challenges of college classes is rigor. Please explain why you think this student is or is not ready for the demands of rigor in a college reading class. In your opinion, is this student ready for PCC classes? o Yes, without reservation o Yes, with some concerns (please describe below) o No, not at this time