Specific times vary by semester. Supportive web sites, supplemental worksheets, reference materials in the Learning Lab. Its purpose is to establish incoming skills relative to course success. Grouped statistics regarding overall student learning in the course and developmental program are based on these tools. In addition, an ACSK Developmental Performance Report indicates that students who successfully complete academic skills courses preparing for college level work succeed in those first college level courses in math, composition, and reading intensive social sciences at a rate comparable to that of students placed directly into those college level courses .
Attendance is mandatory.
Student with 5 or more absences will receive lowered grades. Students may not make up or turn in late any quizzes or in-class work. There is enough flexibility built into the grading system to allow for a rare absence from class. Late homework will be accepted only for one assignment during the semester and must be submitted only within the week after the student returns to class after an absence. Students are responsible for contacting the instructor when they miss a class before the next class meets, so that they do not fall further behind in their work.