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High School vs. College

High School
College
bullet Class Time: 6 hours per day, 180 days, total=1,080 hours bullet Class Time: 12 hours per week, 28 weeks, total=336 hours

bullet Study Time: 2 hours per day??Frequent tests and quizzes, variety of assignments including worksheets

bullet Study Time: 2 hours of study for every one hour of class: 4+ hours per day?? Infrequent tests & quizzes, mostly papers assigned

bullet Grades: "D"=passing, Report cards sent to parents and student

bullet Grades: "C"=passing, Report cards sent to student

bullet Teachers: active role in your progress

bullet Teachers: passive role. May not know your name

bullet Structure: High, limits set by teachers, parents, other adults

bullet Structure: Low, limits set by you. No one will come to you

bullet Legal Protection: IDEA, ADA, Section 504

bullet Legal Protection: ADA, Section 504

bullet Identifying Students with disabilities: School

bullet Identifying Students with disabilities: Student initiative

bullet Obtaining disability documentation & supporting need for accommodation: School

bullet Obtaining disability documentation & supporting need for accommodation: Student

bullet Providing accommodations: School

bullet Providing accommodations: College

bullet Planning Course of Study: School

bullet Planning Course of Study: Student/College

bullet Advocating to obtain services: Parent and Student

bullet Advocating to obtain services: Student

bullet Deciding on coursework: IEP team including student

bullet Deciding on coursework: Student

Excerpted from Virginia's College Guide for Students with Disabilities (2003 Edition) www.pen.k12.va.us



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