Student Support
Seminar
Seminar is a required course for students and meets regularly throughout the school year. The purpose of Seminar is to equip students with skills that will help them be successful inside and outside the classroom. To achieve this goal, students will engage in varied learning approaches that encourage critical thinking through written expression and thoughtful dialogue. Seminar also includes helping students better understand themselves, how they learn and how this knowledge can be used to increase their overall success. Building a sense of community through learning to work with others in groups and in the community at large is also a valuable part of this course. Student assignment to Seminar will be random and will allow for the development of an ongoing, meaningful, and supportive relationship between each Early College student and at least one member of the Early College faculty. Seminar Advisors will be assigned each semester. In their second year, students continue to participate in Seminar where a variety of topics related to specific student needs are addressed. During their final two or three years at RECHS, students continue to receive information and support that helps them experience success beyond the Early College program. Students receive credit for this class, therefore attendance is required.
Academic Lab
All students are assigned to academic labs throughout the week. These are designed to provide personal assistance to students in their core high school classes. Upperclassmen will also be assigned to at least one academic lab for additional support for their college courses. This is a time for students to complete homework or for teachers to provide enrichment or remediation to students.
College Assistance
If you are having difficulty in a community college course, you should first contact your instructor or the College Liaison to find out what types of academic assistance may be available. Smarthinking is an online tutoring program available 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week & free of charge for RCC students. This program allows for a student to get personalized assistance from a tutor via the computer in math, economics, accounting, Spanish, chemistry, biology and writing. Additionally, face-to-face tutoring is available, free of charge, in many college courses. This service is provided through the Student Support Services Office. Your college instructor or College Liaison can assist you in securing a face-to-face tutor in available areas. Also, know that any high school staff member is here to provide support if and when needed as well.
RCC Writing Center
"The Writing Center is a free service designed for currently enrolled RCC students who desire feedback, assistance and guidance with their writing. The Writing Center is staffed by English faculty and other qualified professionals who can assist with all types of writing: formal, informal, technical, and professional. However, it is important that you have specific questions prepared. Students can also receive help with research and MLA and APA documentation styles. The Writing Center is operated on a walk-in basis or by referral." Visit the link here.
1:4 Mentor Program
Upperclassmen students are assigned to four freshman students. These mentors can offer tutoring services or simply provide support during the high school transition. Upperclassmen students work to foster relationships with the new students and help them anyway they can.