Puma College Connection

Student and Parent Handbook

Union Hills Campus Black Mountain Campus 18401 N. 32nd Street 34250 N. 60th Street Phoenix, AZ 85032 Scottsdale, AZ 85266

www.paradisevalley.edu 602-787-7182

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Dr. Audrey Delfina Fresques, Director of Early College Programs.....................…… (602) 787-6723

TBD..............Puma College Connection, Student Services Specialists........................ (602) 787-7170

Black Mountain Campus …………………………………..................…..................... (602) 493-2600

Early College Programs Office...........................…………….……........................…….. (602) 787-7170

PVCC Student Development Fax..………………….…….……….…........................... (602) 787-7175

PVCC at Black Mountain Fax………..…………………………......................……….(602) 493-2605

PVCC Operator/Switchboard.………….............................……………………………….. (602) 787-6500

Admissions and Records.……………….............................…………………………....…. (602) 787-7020

Advisement Center.……………………….............................…………………………...... (602) 787-7060

Assessment (Testing)…………….....................................................……………………... (602) 787-7050

Bookstore…………………….............................…………………………………………. (602) 787-7120

Computer Commons…………………………………………………................................. (602) 787-6760

Counseling Service and Personal Development......………………..................................... (602) 787-6540

Disability Resource Center…………............................……………………………….…. (602) 787-7171

Financial Aid Department………...………………………............................………….… (602) 787-7100

Fitness Center……………………………………............................……………………... (602) 787-7270

Information Center………………………………...........................……………………… (602) 787-7411

Learning Support Center (Language, Math, Writing)...........................…………….……. (602) 787-7180

Library/Circulation Desk……………………………………............................……….… (602) 787-7200

Security Office (College Safety) ……………………………...........................……….… (602) 787-7900

Student Life Center……………………………………............................……………….. (602) 787-7240

Important Telephone Numbers

Kendra Howe and Mary Askew, Academic Planner...……………………………....(602) 787-7170

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PARADISE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE PUMA COLLEGE CONNECTION

This exciting program is designed for motivated high school students (juniors and seniors) with good academic and attendance records who wish to get a jump start on college. Students must also possess the readiness for and commitment to rigorous college coursework. While still in high school, students can complete up to 35 semester hours of lower division general education coursework. Just as high schools have specific requirements for graduation, colleges and universities likewise have requirements, referred to as general education courses, which all students are required to complete. Because students will have completed the general education requirements, they won’t have to repeat these classes and may enter the university as a sophomore. If a student chooses to remain in the program for 1 year beyond high school, they will complete their Associates Degree and can enter the university with 35 credits completed and gain admittance into their specific major (assuming all other requirements have been met).

Cohorts

Students in Puma College Connection will be placed primarily in cohort classes as a group with other high school students who have similar academic goals. During the second year in the program, some of the classes may be with the mainstream population of college students.

Early Alert

Instructors in this program are knowledgeable, engaging, and experts in their field. To help students succeed, twice during the semester instructors will report on students’ progress as it relates to attendance, participation, and academics to the Puma College Connection staff. This will help us to assist students as needed and keep them on track for program completion.

Communication

Once students have been accepted into the program, an orientation meeting will be held for students and parents. At that time we will provide specific information related to the program, share expectations for students’ success, and answer any pending questions. Additionally, we may hold periodic meetings to get feedback from students about the program. This will allow the college staff to make adjustments to the program as necessary with the goal of continuous improvement and student success.

Requirements for admission

• 3.0 GPA with no grade lower than B in Math and English.• Assessment testing-spring of your HS sophomore year for English and reading. Math testing

assessment will take place spring of your junior year (once you are in the program).• Letter of recommendation from a counselor or instructor of one of your core high school

classes.• Application and short essay.

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Things you need to know:

• You must be committed to class attendance. Attendance requirements are determined by thecourse instructor. Students who do not meet attendance requirement as determined by thecourse instructor may be withdrawn. Additionally, you are required to make up work fromexcused absences. Please know that YOU must take the initiative with your instructor tomake up missed class work and to communicate an absence in advance. Furthermore, if forsome reason you are unable to take your final, you must call the instructor and makearrangements with them. Failure to do so will result in a failing grade in the class.

• Instructors will provide you with a syllabus which shows all assignments and due dates for thesemester. Instructors generally do not remind you of due dates. You must be responsible forthis information.

• Occasionally, schedules vary from community college and high school. For instance, springbreak may be a different week at your high school than it is at PVCC. You will be required toattend college classes if school is in session even if your high school is not in session.

• Classes are held during the afternoon, Monday through Friday, after you’vefinished your high school classes for the day. You are responsible for transportation to/fromPVCC. Check with your high school to confirm whether transportation may be provided.Generally, you will be finished with your classes in time to return to your high school toparticipate in extracurricular activities.

• Because you are a PVCC student, you are eligible to participate in student activities oncampus. You also have full access to support services such a computer labs, tutoring, and thelibrary.

• Grants, which will cover the cost of books and tuition, are available to qualified students.Maricopa Grant applications are provided in the information/application packet. Submissionof a grant application does not guarantee funding. Available funding is limited.

• For students who are not grant eligible, you may check with your high school to determine ifbooks are available through the high school. Participation costs for non-grant students willinclude tuition, fees, and books:

2017-2018 Tuition & Fee Schedule Student Status Cost per credit hour County Resident - Resident Rate $86

Out-of-County Resident $383

Out-of-State Resident $327

Note: The rates charged for tuition and fees are subject to change.

Additional Fees A one-time, per semester $15 registration fee is due by the specified due date along with tuition and any additional course fees which may apply for specific courses. Please refer to the college schedule for specific course information and fees.

• Payment of tuition and fees may be made by cash, check, money order, VISA, MasterCard,Discover or American Express. Payment Plan options are also available.

NOTE: If you do not pay your tuition and fees at the time of registration or by the specified due date,you may be dropped from your classes and may be responsible for the tuition and fees based on therefund schedule which outlines the refund deadlines for each course.

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PARADISE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Paradise Valley Unified School District ~ Deer Valley Unified School District

Cave Creek Unified School District ~ Home School

Puma College Connection Associate in Arts: Three Year Plan

Paradise Valley Community College High School

Junior Year High School 2017-2018 SUMMER TERM 2017

Communication COM110 3 Credits SB Creating College Success AAA115 1 Credit Elective

FALL TERM 2017

Computers BPC110 3 Credits CS Psychology PSY101 3 Credits SB

English Math American History Language (or other H.S. classes)

SPRING TERM 2018

1st Year Composition ENG101 3 Credits FYC Humanities TBD 3 Credits HU/H/G (HIS111, ENH251, MHL155, or PHI243) Humanities course will be determined based on instructor availability

English Math American History Language (or other H.S. classes)

Senior Year High School 2018-2019 SUMMER TERM 2018

Science Lecture & Lab TBD 4 Credits SQ/SG

FALL TERM 2018

1st year composition ENG102 3 Credits FYC Communication COM225 3 Credits L Humanities TBD 3 Credits HU/C (ENH110 or MHL155) Humanities course will be determined based on instructor availability

Government/Economics Math H.S. Elective H.S. Elective

SPRING TERM 2019

Science Lecture TBD 4 Credits SQ/SG Science Lab—Fridays Math (151, 187) MAT 3-5 Credits MAMath course to be determined by student’s assessment score Science to be determined based on student’s major

Government/Economics H.S. Elective H.S. Elective H.S. Elective

Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) Complete

PVCC 2019-2020

Fall Term 2019 13-15 credits

Spring Term 2020 13-15 credits

Complete 25-29 credits needed for Associate degree and transfer to university. Most programs at the three state universities allow a maximum transfer of 64 community college credits. Some universities and/or Maricopa transfer partners allow more credits to be completed at the community college level.

May 2020 Graduate from PVCC with Associate in Arts degree

Note: This plan may vary based on course and instructor availability and PVCC Program reserves the right to modify curriculum for the program based on current program needs.

Cohort 2017

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PUMA COLLEGE CONNECTION PROGRAM GUIDELINES

PUMA COLLEGE CONNECTION PROGRAM GOALS: 1. To demystify higher education, its requirements, costs and benefits;2. To allow students to earn up to 35 college credits (Arizona General Education Curriculum) while still

enrolled in high school;3. To familiarize students with college life;4. To provide tools for students to succeed socially, academically and personally;5. To assist students in identifying educational, career, and vocational goals and interests;6. To identify sources of financial assistance and scholarships and facilitate students in the application

process.

PUMA COLLEGE CONNECTION MARICOPA GRANT: Puma College Connection students may have tuition paid by the Maricopa Grant for up to six

semesters (or 35 credit hours), beginning the summer semester after sophomore year in high school, and concluding after spring semester of senior year in high school. Additionally, textbooks may be provided through book loan for grant eligible students by the Puma College Connection program and must be returned by the last day of class each semester. Maricopa Grant students within the Puma College Connection and Dual Enrollment may be awarded a maximum Maricopa Grant award of 12 credit hours per student, per year, per program.

SUMMER CLASSES:

Puma College Connection students will begin taking classes during Summer Session which generally runs for five weeks (Typically during June and July).

FALL/ SPRING CLASSES:

During the first year in the PVCC Puma College Connection Program, students take classes together as a cohort. Classes are held Monday through Friday during the Fall and Spring sessions (August - December and January - May) during their first year. Starting Fall semester (August - December) of their second year, students are mainstreamed into regular college classes in addition to their cohort class. Each student is required to take placement tests in Reading and Writing, and during their Junior year, Math. Test scores are analyzed and each student’s individual needs are met by placing them in the appropriate classes based on their test scores. The student is expected to meet the requirements and obligations of a regular college student. Puma College Connection students are placed in General Education courses necessary for every degree. The Puma College Connection Program works to ensure that the Puma College Connection participants gain the most experience and complete 35 credits earning their AGEC (Arizona General Education Curriculum) certificate.

REQUEST FOR MODIFICATION/SUBSTITUTION OR WAIVER OF ACADEMIC REQUIREMENT:

Students who participate in Puma College Connection are committing to a prescribed program of study. In the event that modification, substitution, or waiver of a course is requested, a written request will be considered a minimum of two weeks prior to registration for that term. Consideration will be made for conflicts due to illness, emergency or educationally related activities.

Students who participate in extracurricular activities, groups you belong to outside of class, such as sporting teams, clubs or organizations are required to follow the procedures and timeline as outlined in the previous paragraph. The Puma College Connection staff will work with the students on a case-by-case basis to determine the best possible modification which may include, but not limited to, taking alternate courses with mainstream college students, reduce semester course load, or making up a missed class during another term if possible.

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Request for Modification/Substitution/Waiver of Academic Requirement Puma College Connection ~ Paradise Valley Community College

Please complete Course Modification Request and speak with Puma College Connection Staff and meet with an Academic Advisor two-weeks prior to the start of registration for the following semester. ____________________________________________ ________________________ Student Name (Print) Student ID #

Check the campus you attend:

_______ Black Mountain Campus _______Union Hills Campus

Current Cell Phone___________________ Current Email Address_______________________

This is a Request for a Puma College Connection Requirement.

a. List the class for which you are requesting a Modification/Substitution/Waiver: CourseTitle, Section, Designation and Awareness Area (for example: SQ, SB, HU, CS, S/C/G):_________________________________________________________________________

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b. If applicable, specify the alternative course you are seeking:_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

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c. Explain the basis for your request (attach additional page if necessary)_________________________________________________________________________

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______________________________________________ __________________ Student Signature Date

Approved/Denied by

______________________________________________ __________________ PCC Staff Signature Date

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PUMA COLLEGE CONNECTION PROGRAM GUIDELINES ATTENDANCE:

Paradise Valley Community College and the Puma College Connection Program subscribe to the belief that college class attendance is essential to academic success. The following attendance policy is in effect from the first day of classes and will be enforced until completion of the program to help ensure success and to prepare students for the expectations and demands of their full-time college experience.

PVCC Puma College Connection Program Attendance Policy: Each PVCC faculty member has the discretion to define their attendance policy for their particular class. Students are expected to be aware of and to adhere to each class attendance policy. Additionally, the Puma College Connection Program will enforce the following attendance policy: A maximum of THREE absences in fall & spring semesters; TWO maximum during the summer. The student WILL still be responsible for making up any missed class work/exams/projects/etc. Students with absences exceeding this limit WILL BE withdrawn from class for that semester, unless prior arrangements have been made with the class instructor. All students must report absences to the Puma College Connection office AND to their instructor. Students who are withdrawn from class for excessive absences by the instructor may be placed on academic probation with the Puma College Connection Program. The Attendance Policy is in effect as of the first day of classes and will be strictly enforced until completion of the Puma College Connection Program.

Definition of an Absence: Regardless of the reason, if a student is not physically present in the classroom during the scheduled class time, that student is considered absent. Please see the PVCC Catalog and Student Handbook for information on Official Absences. In the event of an absence, the student is responsible for any missed class work. Check your class syllabus for definition of an absence and a tardy according to instructor policy.

GRADING: Puma College Connection students will begin an OFFICIAL college transcript, which will become a

part of the student’s PERMANENT records. Grades and transcripts will be available online at my.maricopa.edu after the course completion date. Official copies of the student’s transcript can also be requested in person at Admissions & Records. Paradise Valley Community College uses the following grade key: A - Excellent B - Above Average C - Average D - Passing F - Failing I - Incomplete (not computed in GPA) W - Withdrawn (not computed in GPA) Y - Computed in GPA

Completion of courses at 100 level or above, with a grade of ‘C’ or better, may be eligible for transfer to another college or university. A grade of ‘D’ d o e s n o t satisfy graduation requirements at Paradise Valley Community College, and WILL NOT BE eligible for transfer. Any student with a grade of ‘W’, ‘D’ or ‘F’ will complete a Student Probation Contract. The contract indicates that the student understands that he/she did not earn a “C” or better; has met with Puma College Connection staff to will utilize specific strategies in order to increase likelihood of success; the student will be allowed to enroll in next prescribed course; If the student earns a second ‘W’, ‘D’ or ‘F’ they may be removed from the program.

A STUDENT WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE PUMA COLLEGE PROGRLAM if she/he: 1. Drops out of high school;2. Fails to attend High School and Puma College Connection classes on a regular basis or perform satisfactorily;3. Does not abide by PVCC and Puma College Connection regulations and Code of Conduct;4. Does not progress with the prescribed Puma College Connection Curriculum;

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5. A student will be removed from the program if he/she earns two or more grades of ‘W’, ‘D’, or ‘F’.

BOOKS Grants, which will cover the cost of books and tuition, are available to qualified students.

For students who are not grant eligible, you may check with your high school to determine if books are available through the high school. Otherwise, textbooks are available for purchase at PVCC located on the first floor of the KSC Building.

ID CARD: Every PVCC Puma College Connection student must acquire a Paradise Valley Community College

ID card. To obtain the card you must present a picture ID. Student ID cards are issued in the E building in the Computer Commons. A valid ID is required for ALL transactions on campus in Admissions and Records, Assessment/Testing, Computer Commons, Cashier’s Office, Fitness Center, the Learning Support Center (LSC) and the Library. I.D. cards must be carried at ALL times while on campus. IDs are automatically renewed when the student is registered and has paid for a specific semester. Replacement IDs are $5.00 per card.

PARKING ON CAMPUS: PVCC requires registration of your vehicle with the College Safety Office (no charge), and all vehicles

parked on campus must adhere to the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) policies. College Safety enforces parking policy on campus; violations may result in a fine. Parking decals are available for pick up in the E Building in the Computer Commons.

PROGRAM STAFF: The Puma College Connection staff members are assigned to track Puma College Connection students’

academic, educational, and career progress. The program staff is available to all students to discuss program status, course registration, future plans, scholarship information, change of schools, trouble with classes, questions/concerns about the program, and questions about colleges and universities. Puma College Connection staff will make visits to the students’ high schools during the school year. To make an appointment with the Puma College Connection coordinator, or Director call 602-787-7170.

STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT:

Paradise Valley Community College cares about the well-being of all students, faculty, and staff. We are committed to creating and maintaining a safe and healthy environment where all members of the community are treated with respect and dignity. Please follow the college rules and PVCC regulations otherwise you will recieve disciplinary consequence

No Senior Assassins - The game is an annual tradition for seniors, students pay to participate. Then they are given names of students they need to target with a water gun. Senior Assassins is not allowed on PVCC campus. No floaties, goggles, life vest, or inner tubes. If caught playing this game on PVCC campus you will recieve disciplinary consequence, we take this matter serious. Puma College Connection students are members of the PVCC student body and are expected to adhere to the college rules, regulations, and the PVCC Academic and student policies.

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Expectations of PVCC Puma College Connection Parents/Guardians

1. Attend parent meetings and orientations.

2. As applicable, provide transportation assistance to and from PVCC forstudents to attend classes, and any other program-related activities.

3. As applicable, assist in purchasing textbooks and other relatedmaterials for each class.

4. Talk with son/daughter and keep up to date with daily activities of theirclasses and related program activities.

5. Be positive and encourage students with their personal efforts andprogram responsibilities.

6. Take an active role in students’ education and support future goals.

7. Understand FERPA* (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) lawand communicate directly with son/daughter to monitor academicprogress.

9. NOTIFY PVCC PUMA COLLEGE CONNECTION OFFICEOF ANY ADDRESS, TELEPHONE, CELL PHONE, AND E-MAIL CHANGE. This is crucial to maintain accurate student

records. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Ace (FERPA) (20 U.S.C § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education. For additional FERPA info:

http://www.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/index.html

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Puma College Connection Student Success: A Shared Responsibility The Puma College Connection Program at Paradise Valley Community College is dedicated to providing diverse programs and services that help students develop the ability to meet their educational and personal goals. We recognize that student success is a shared responsibility of both staff and students, and we believe that to succeed, students must be involved as active partners in their education.

Puma College Connection Staff are committed to:

1. Monitoring and enforcing Puma CollegeConnection student attendance policy.

2. Providing an academic advisor to support andtrack students’ educational and career progress.

3. Providing Puma College Connectionstudents with a program of study toensure proper class placement.

4. Making every effort to provide accurate, timelyinformation regarding access to the college’sprograms, services, and amenities.

5. Providing quality student services and makingknowledgeable and accurate inter-officereferrals.

6. Reviewing and updating student services andprocedures based on feedback from students.

7. Treating students with respect, courtesy, anddignity.

8. Recognizing that academic progress andintellectual growth are the students’ primarygoals, and providing services that will promotesuch progress.

9. Providing learning opportunities for students toacquire life management skills such as realisticgoal setting, time management, stressmanagement, and social skills.

Puma College Connection Students are expected to:

1. Attend all class sessions!!

2. Provide or arrange transportation to and fromParadise Valley Community College campus,if applicable.

3. Provide textbook(s) and all other relevantclass materials for each class.

4. Communicate their needs and let employeesknow the perceived barriers to meeting theirrequests.

5. Read and review printed materials and askquestions regarding access and services in atimely manner.

6. Follow through on all class requirements andcomplete them in a timely manner, includingbut not limited to projects, homework,research papers, etc.

7. Make use of student services and evaluate inorder to provide meaningful feedback.

8. Treat employees, faculty, and other studentswith respect, courtesy and dignity.

9. Make a commitment to their own academicand intellectual growth and to use thoseservices that will help them achieve theirgoals.

10. Be aware of and select those personal growthopportunities that will help them develop lifeand social skills.

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A Glossary of Important College Terms

Academic year: The school year that begins with autumn (fall) classes. The academic year at most colleges and universities start in August or September.

Advisor: School official who guides and advises students with educational matters; such as degree requirements, transfer requirements, graduation, and much more.

Associate’s degree: A type of degree awarded to students at a community college, usually after earning 60 or more college credits.

Audit: To attend a class without receiving academic credit.

Bachelor’s degree: A degree awarded to undergraduates usually after four years of college classes who have earned 120 or more college credits.

Catalog: An official source, released every year that includes the College’s mission, policies, programs of study and requirements, course descriptions, and general education course listing.

Commencement: Day of graduation.

Course Number: The number your college or university uses to classify a course. You usually need this number in order to register for a class.

Credit Hour: The number of hours assigned to a specific class. This is usually the number of hours per week you are in the class. The number of credit hours you enroll in determines whether you are a full-time student or a part-time student.

Developmental Education: Courses that prepare students for college level work. Students are placed in courses as a result of their scores on the College’s placement test.

Doctorate: The highest academic degree conferred by a university to students who have completed at least three years of graduate study beyond the bachelor’s and/or Master’s.

Drop: Students may drop a course from their schedule during the first week of the term, depending on the length of the course. It is always best to check the calendar in your student center. A dropped course will not show on the transcript. The amount of the refund is determined by the drop date in the catalog.

Elective: A class you can take that is not specifically required by your major or minor.

Extracurricular activities: Groups you belong to outside of class, such as sporting teams, clubs and organizations.

Financial Aid: Money you receive for your college tuition or expenses that you may or may not have to pay back. (See: “Grant,” “Loan,” and “Scholarship”)

Freshman: First-year college student and/or 0 – 29 credits

Full-time student: A student who enrolls in at least 12 credit hours.

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General education classes: Classes that give students basic knowledge of a variety of topics. Students often must take general education classes in order to graduate. This set of classes includes different courses and is called by different names at various colleges and universities. Grade point average: The average of all of the course grades you have received, on a four-point scale.

Grant: A form of financial aid from a non-profit organization (such as the government) that you do not have to repay.

Hybrid: Classes that are taught with a mixture of face-to-face classroom experiences and online course room experiences.

Internship: A temporary job, paid or unpaid, usually in the field of your major. You may be able to receive college credit for an internship.

Junior: A student who has earned 60 – 89 college credits.

Loan: A form of financial aid that you must repay.

Major: Your primary area of study. Your college major is the field you plan to get a job in after you graduate (for example: business, fire science, nursing, biology, psychology).

Master’s degree: A degree awarded to graduate students. The awarding of a master’s degree requires at least one year of study (and often more, depending on the field) after a student earns a bachelor’s degree.

Non-resident: A student who isn’t an official resident of the state where a college is located. Tuition at community colleges is less expensive for residents.

Office hours: Time set aside by professors or teaching assistants for students to visit their office and ask questions or discuss the course they teach. Your professor or teaching assistant will tell you at the beginning of the term when and where office hours will be every week.

Online courses: Classes you take by computer instead of in a traditional classroom.

Part-time student: A student taking between 6 – 11 credit hours.

Placement Tests: Tests that measure a student’s college readiness in the areas of reading, writing, and mathematics. The results of a placement test determine which classes are best for a student to enroll in.

Prerequisite: A class that must be taken before you can take a different class. (For example, Astronomy 100 may be a prerequisite for Astronomy 200.)

Program of Study: The major subject area a student will study in college.

Private university: A university that is privately funded.

Public university: A university that is supported by the state and funded by the government.

Registration: The process of enrolling in classes.

Required Course: A course that is needed to complete a student’s Program of Study.

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Schedule of Classes: A schedule available online and sometimes in print that identifies what courses are offered, important dates for the semester, which courses meet General Education requirements, and which courses require and/or meet pre-requisites. Scholarship: A form of financial aid that you do not have to repay.

Section / Class number: A five-digit number that designates the time, day and place that a particular course is offered.

Semester: Type of academic term. A school with this system generally will have a fall semester and a spring semester (each about 15 weeks long), along with a summer term.

Senior: A student who has earned 90 or more college credits.

Sophomore: A student who has earned 30 – 59 college credits.

Syllabus: A contract between teacher and students, outline of course competencies and requirements. Will generally include teachers contact information, grading policy, timeline for assignments.

Term: The length of time that you take a college class.

Transcript: An official academic record from a specific school. It lists the courses you have completed, grades and information such as when you attended.

Withdrawal – Student withdrawal: Students may withdraw from classes for any reason during various times in a semester (check the website for maximum date) and receive a grade of “W” on a transcript. A “W” will have no impact on your GPA and you will not receive any money back for the course. Students should check their my.maricopa.edu for more information.

Withdrawal – Teacher Withdrawal: The teacher may withdraw a student throughout the semester. Past the date of student withdrawal, it is only the teacher that can request a withdrawal (please refer to your student center for specific dates). A teacher may withdrawal a student with either a “W” (see explanation above) or a “Y” (this is a withdrawal/fail, and will affect your GPA).

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PVCC Academic and Student Policies2.3.11 Academic Misconduct

1. Definitionsa. Academic Misconduct - includes any conduct associated with the classroom, laboratory, or clinical learning process that

is inconsistent with the published course competencies/objectives and/or academic standards for the course, program,department, or institution. Examples of academic misconduct include, but are not limited to: (a) cheating and plagiarism(including any assistance or collusion in such activities, or requests or offers to do so); (b) excessive absences; (c) use ofabusive or profane language; and (d) disruptive behavior.

b. Cheating is any form of dishonesty in an academic exercise. It includes, but is not limited to, (a) use of any unauthorizedassistance in taking quizzes, tests, examinations, or any other form of assessment whether or not the items are graded; (b)dependence upon the aid of sources beyond those authorized by the faculty member in writing papers, preparing reports,solving problems, or carrying out other assignments; (c) the acquisition, without permission, of tests or other academicmaterial belonging to or administered by the college or a member of the college faculty or staff; and (d) fabrication ofdata, facts, or information.

c. Plagiarism is a form of cheating in which a student falsely represents another person’s work as his or her own – itincludes, but is not limited to: (a) the use of paraphrase or direct quotation of the published or unpublished work ofanother person without full and clear acknowledgment; (b) unacknowledged use of materials prepared by another personor agency engaged in the selling of term papers or other academic materials; and (c) information gathered from theinternet and not properly identified.

2. Academic ConsequencesAny student found by a faculty member to have committed academic misconduct may be subject to the followingacademic consequences, based on the faculty member’s judgment of the student’s academic performanceWarning - A notice in writing to the student that the student has violated the academic standards.Grade Adjustment - Lowering of a grade on a test, assignment, or course.Discretionary assignments - Additional academic assignments determined by the faculty member.Course Failure - Failure of a student from a course where academic misconduct occurs.

Sanctions The following sanctions may be imposed upon any student found to be involved in Academic Misconduct:

a. Disciplinary Probation - Disciplinary probation is for a designated period of time and includes the probability of moresevere sanctions if the student commits additional acts of academic misconduct.

b. College Suspension - Separation of the student from the college for a definite period of time, after which the student iseligible to return. Conditions for readmission may be specified. (A suspension from one Maricopa Community Collegewill apply to all other colleges/centers in the District.)

c. College Expulsion - Permanent separation of the student from the college. (Expulsion from one Maricopa CommunityCollege will apply to all colleges/centers in the District.)

2.5.2 Student Conduct Code 1. Acts of dishonesty, including but not limited to the following:

a. Furnishing false information to any college official or office.b. Forgery, alteration or misuse of any college document, record or instrument of identification.c. Tampering with the election of any college- recognized student organization.

2. Obstruction of teaching, research, administration, disciplinary proceedings or other college activities, including itspublic service functions on campus, in clinical settings or other authorized non-college activities, when the conductoccurs on college premises a faculty member may remove a student from a class meeting for disciplinary reasons.

3. Physical abuse, verbal abuse, threats, intimidation, harassment, coercion, conduct which threatens or endangers thehealth or safety of any person, and/or disruptive behavior as defined in Article II.2. above.

4. Attempted or actual theft of and/or damage to property of the college or property of a member of the collegecommunity or other personal or public property.

5. Failure to comply with direction of college officials or law enforcement officers in the performance of their dutiesand/or failure to identify oneself to these persons when requested to do so.

6. Unauthorized possession, duplication or use of keys to any college premises, or unauthorized entry to or use ofcollege premises.

7. Violation of any college or District policy, rule or regulation published in hard copy such as a college catalog,handbook, etc. or available electronically on the college's or District's website.

8. Violation of federal, state or local law.9. Use, possession, manufacturing or distribution of illegal or other controlled substances except as expressly

permitted by law.10. Illegal use, possession, manufacturing or distribution of alcoholic beverages or public intoxication.

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11. Illegal or unauthorized possession of firearms, explosives, other weapons, or dangerous chemicals on collegepremises, or use of any such item, even if legally possessed, in a manner that harms, threatens, or causes fear to others,or property damage.

12. Participation in a demonstration, riot or activity that disrupts the normal operations of the college and infringeson the rights of other members of the college community; leading or inciting others to disrupt scheduled and/ornormal activities within any college building or area.

13. Obstruction of the free flow of pedestrian or vehicular traffic on college premises or at college-sponsored orsupervised functions.

14. Conduct that is disorderly, lewd or indecent; breach of the peace; or aiding, abetting or procuring another person tobreach the peace on college premises or at functions sponsored by or participated in by the college or members of theacademic community. Disorderly conduct includes but is not limited to: any unauthorized use of electronic or otherdevices or to make an audio or video record of any person while on college or District premises without his/her priorknowledge, or without his/her effective consent or when such a recording is likely to cause injury or distress. Thisincludes, but is not limited to, secretly taking pictures of another person in a gym, locker room, or restroom.

15. Attempted or actual theft or other abuse of technology facilities or resources, including but not limited to:a. Unauthorized entry into a file, to use, read or change the contents or for any other purposeb. Unauthorized transfer of a filec. Unauthorized use of another individual's identification and/or passwordd. Use of technology facilities or resources to interfere with the work of another student, faculty member or college officiale. Use of technology facilities or resources to send obscene or abusive messagesf. Use of technology facilities or resources to interfere with normal operation of the college technology system or network

g. Use of technology facilities or resources in violation of copyright lawsh. Any violation of the District's technology resource standardsi. Use of technology facilities or resources to illegally download files

16. Abuse of the Student Conduct system, including but not limited to:a. Falsification, distortion or misrepresentation of information before a Student Conduct Board.b. Disruption or interference with the orderly conduct of a Student Conduct Board proceeding.c. Invoking a Student Conduct Code proceeding with malicious intent or under false pretensesd. Attempting to discourage an individual's proper participation in, or use of, the Student Conduct systeme. Attempting to influence the impartiality of the member of a judicial body prior to, and/or during the course of, the

Student Conduct Board proceedingf. Harassment, either verbal or physical, and/or intimidation of a member of a Student Conduct Board prior to, during

and/or after a Student Conduct Board proceedingg. Failure to comply with the sanctions imposed under this Student Conduct Codeh. Influence or attempting to influence another person to commit an abuse of the Student Conduct Code systemi. Failure to obey the notice from a Student Conduct Board or college official to appear for a meeting or hearing as part of

the Student Conduct system.17. Engaging in irresponsible social conduct.18. Attempt to bribe a college or District employee.19. Stalking behavior, which occurs if a student intentionally or knowingly maintains visual or physical proximity

toward another person on two or more occasions over a period of time and such conduct would cause a reasonableperson to fear for his or her safety.

Sanctions The following sanctions may be imposed upon any student found to have violated the Student Conduct Code:

a. Warning - a written notice to the student that the student is violating or has violated institutional rules orregulations.

b. Probation - a written reprimand for violation of specified rules or regulations. Probation is for a designatedperiod of time and includes the probability of more severe disciplinary sanctions if the student is found toviolate any institutional rules or regulation(s) during the probationary period.

c. Loss of Privileges - denial of specified privileges for a designated period of time.d. Restitution - compensation for loss, damage or injury. This may take the form of appropriate service and/or

monetary or material replacement.e. Discretionary Sanctions - work assignments, essays, service to the college, or other related discretionary

assignments. (Such assignments must have the prior approval of the Student Conduct Administrator.)f. College Suspension - separation of the student from all the colleges in the District for a definite period of

time, after which the student is eligible to return. Conditions for readmission may be specified.g. College Expulsion - permanent separation of the student from all the colleges in the District.

For the complete policy and other administrative regulations visit:

http://www.maricopa.edu/publicstewardship/governance/adminregs/adminregs_toc.php

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The PVCC Puma College Connection Program Paradise Valley Community

College 18401 N. 32nd Street Phoenix, Arizona 85032

Phone (602) 787-7182 or (602) 787-7170 Student Contract

I, ___________________________________, agree to abide by the following rules and regulations to fulfill my responsibilities as an Puma College Connection student:

1. Attend all class sessions and complete all assignments and projectsa. First class session of every semester is mandatoryb. In case of absence (not to exceed THREE per semester), I will report it to my instructor AND

PVCC Puma College Connection office by calling (602) 787-7182 or (602) 787-7170.2. Provide transportation to and from PVCC3. Provide textbook(s), related materials, and course fees for each Puma College Connection class4. In the event of an absence, notify my instructor and PVCC Staff prior to the absence and make up any missed

assignment5. Follow the syllabus of my class and complete my assignments, exams, projects and other related class

requirements in a timely manner6. I will no longer be eligible to be a participant of the Puma College Connection Program if:

a. Drops out of high schoolb. Fails to attend High School and Puma College Connection classes on a regular basis or perform satisfactorilyc. Does not abide by PVCC and Puma College Connection regulations and Code of Conductd. Does not progress with the prescribed Puma College Connection Curriculume. A student will be removed from the program if he/she earns two or more grades of ‘W’, ‘D’, or ‘F’

7. Complete an exit survey upon graduation from High School8. Understand that each semester the final class placement will be determined by the Puma College Connection Staff9. Notify the PVCC Puma College Connection Program about any changes in address, telephone and cell phone

number(s), email address(es), and High School enrollment status10. Satisfy my High School graduation requirements for the duration of the Puma College Connection program11. Follow the rules and regulations of Paradise Valley Community College12. Meet with Puma College Connection staff at least twice a semester13. Return all borrowed books and materials to the Puma College Connection Staff, Library, LSC, or any other PVCC

office from which they were initially obtained. Failure to do so will result in losing the privilege ofborrowing books, being responsible for replacing them if lost or misplaced, and having a hold placed on academicrecords until fees are paid

14. If I receive a “W”, "D" or an "F" in any of my classes, I will be put on academic probation.15. If I fail to attend the first day of class, have excessive absences, withdraw from classes or receive a “W”,

"D" or an "F", I may be required to reimburse the Puma College Connection Program for the full cost oftuition if I am a grant recipient.

I have read and fully understand the rules and regulations of the PVCC Puma College Connection Program. Failure to abide by any of the above statements will result in being removed from the Puma College Connection Program. __________________________________ _____/______/____ __________________________________ Student Signature Date High School Attending

I acknowledge that my son/daughter must abide by the above rules and regulations, and I agree to support his/her commitment to Puma College Connection.

__________________________________ _____/______/____ Parent or Guardian Signature Date