When you complete this class with a 2.0 or better, it’ll apply to the state certificates in ECE, the AAS degree in Early Childhood Education, or an emphasis area in Education for planning on transferring. Check out our information for certificate and degree candidates.
Have you gotten advising? If not, you should. Advisors are here to help you plan your classes and make the most out of your experience. We can also help with finding your way around college systems and access to resources. If you're an Education student, you can request one right away. Other disciplines may ask that you wait until you've completed 30 credits.
What are "accommodations"? Accommodations are adjustments or changes that help everyone fully participate in class. Accommodations promote inclusivity, address individual needs, and ensure equal access.
I want you to thrive in this class! If you're a person with a identified disability, someone who had an IEP in school, or just feel like you may need something different, let’s talk!
If you haven’t established services through Access Services, but have a temporary health condition or permanent disability that requires accommodations (conditions include but not limited to; mental health, attention-related, learning, vision, hearing, physical or health impacts), you can contact them at access@highline.edu, via their website at access.highline.edu, or by phone at 206-592-3857. Whether you have a temporary health condition or permanent disability, I highly recommend that you reach out to them.
Not having enough food or a consistent safe place to live are pervasive issues in our community. If you need help, I recommend making an appointment with someone at the Benefits Hub.
There's also support for academic achievement. This includes Access Services, faculty advising, the Academic Success Centers (math, writing, and general tutoring), the college library, and technical support. For more detailed information on these services, please visit Highline College Resources for Students (first module in our Canvas class).
I'm here to help you. I hope that you enjoy the class, are engaged in your learning and that you never feel like you need to copy someone else's work. If you're thinking about doing that, or "plagiarizing", please reach out to me! I'm here to support you. The college expects that you'll maintain a high standard of honesty in your work. Cheating and plagiarism are specifically prohibited under the college’s Student Rights and Responsibilities provisions.
There's a link to the library modules about plagiarism in your course Orientation module. If you have have any questions about it, contact me and we can figure it out.
If you have any problems in this course, I truly hope that you’ll let me know. I want to be the best instructor I can be, to support you, and to have an honest and inclusive environment. If for whatever reason you feel like you can’t approach me directly, you can contact the Health, PE, and Education Division Chair to discuss an instructional grievance.
It is the policy of Highline College to provide equal opportunity in education and employment and not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, RCW 49.60.030 and their implementing regulations. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types).
For more detail see the procedure: https://humanresources.highline.edu/faculty-and-staff/policies/title-ix/
For a more comprehensive list of policies and procedures related to diversity, classroom behavior, incompletes, absences for religious reasons, student grievances, withdrawals, emergency procedures and more, please visit Highline College Procedures and Policies in our Canvas course (it's the top module).