SBVC Counseling Office
Reasons why you got on probation 1. Failed to perform academically as expected 2. Failed to make the expected academic progress 3. Failed to perform academically as expected and to make the expected academic progress Differences between academic and progress probation Strategies for getting off probation Resources to help you stay a successful student
From Probation Level 1 Workshop I have learned Expected academic performance Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher Expected academic progress completion of over 50% of the courses enrolled Probation Level 2 Academic Probation Level 2 GPA is below 2.0 in each of the two consecutive semesters Progress Probation Level 2 Course completion rate is less than 50% in each of the two consecutive semesters The units of NP (non passing), I (incomplete) and/or W (withdrawal) are calculated as non passing/completion Probation Level 2 Combined (Academic and Progress Probation) A combination of the two patterns listed above in each of two consecutive semesters
Class registration hold Registration limited to a part time status (after the hold is removed) Prevention from graduation Prevention from transfer to a four year university
Complete SBVC online probation workshops Probation Workshop Level 1 & Probation Workshop Level 2 Complete SBVC Special Status Probation/ Dismissal Evaluation form Print out from www.valleycollege.edu Student Services Counseling Forms Meet with a counselor to create an educational plan and to remove the hold Register for classes
Follow the course sequences (from low to high) and start the courses at your academic levels Examples of the Course Sequence: Math Reading English Math 942 Read 920 English 914 Math 952 Read 950 English 015 Math 090 Read 015 English 101 Math 095 Read 100 English 102 Take a proper course load (per semester) Take 3 4 classes if you are a full time student Take 2 classes if you are working part time Take 1 class if you are working full time Check the learning outcome/grades at the end of the semester and adjust your course load for the following semester Utilize SBVC tutoring services Utilize SBVC counseling and/or student health services
Make sure you have the Basic Skills sufficient to succeed in the courses you have enrolled Complete READ 015 and ENGL 015 before taking most 100 level courses Complete MATH 090 and/or MATH 095 before taking most 100 level Math and Science courses Follow the course sequence Start Basic Skills courses at the levels you are placed in see your test results Start with Introduction or general courses in the subject field, such as Psychology 100 Chemistry 101 Physics 101 Sociology 100 Business 100 Adjus 101
Set aside enough hours for homework or course preparation 1 hour in class requires 2 hours course preparation outside of classroom Online classes require the same amount of time for class and coursework outside of classroom Take these factors into consideration when you try to decide how many classes you want to register for a semester Hours of employment/per week Hours needed to care for your child(ren) Hours needed to care for your family Hours needed to meet your social needs (boyfriend, girlfriend ) Keep balance between Quality (of your learning) and quantity (of the classes you are taking)
Name SBVC ID Number Date 1. The expected cumulative or overall GPA (Grade Point Average) is greater than a) 1.5 b) 2.0 c) 3.4 d) 4.0 2. The expected course completion rate (courses I have completed and passed with D or better) should be more than a) 50% b) 60% c) 70% d) 80% 3. Probation Level 2 means that a) I am in my second semester at SBVC. b) I have failed my Math and English for the second time. c) I have been on probation for two consecutive semesters. 4. One of the best ways to improve my academic performance is to a) skip all prerequisites and take the courses required for my AA /AS degree directly. b) start with Reading, English and Math courses according to my Basic Skills Assessment test results, and complete the courses required for my degree step by step. c) take many online courses because they are easy. *Please print this page, complete, and bring it to your meeting with a counselor. *Please move to the next slide.
Name SBVC ID Number Please print the evaluation below, complete, and bring it to your meeting with a counselor CHECK THE APPROPRIATE COLUMN FOR YOUR RESPONSE 1 Strongly Disagree 2 Disagree 3 Neutral 4 Agree 5 Strongly Agree 1 The online presentation on probation was technologically easy to locate and navigate. 2 The content of the presentation was easy to understand. 3 Information in the presentation was clear. 4 QuestionsI had about the level 1 probation status were answered in this presentation. 5 The presentation held my attention to understand the topic well. 6 There was a balance between pictures and written text in the presentation. Thank you for completing Level 2 workshop!