You’re a part of our HSI ECP. Now what?
Set Up eServices and Los Rios Gmail
eServices is Los Rios' online student portal where students manage their information, records, classes, and more.
After your application is processed, you will receive an official acceptance letter from the International Student Program that contains your Los Rios student ID number (also known as a "W" number or "wID"). This is a seven-digit number with a preceding "W"; for example, W0000001.
You will use your Los Rios ID and password to log in to multiple services, including:
- Canvas
- eServices
- Los Rios Gmail
- instructional lab computers
Be Familiar with the Following Information
- Review SCC Academic Calendar and Deadlines
- Excessive Absences
- Students are expected to attend all sessions of the class in which they are enrolled. Any student with excessive absences may be dropped from class (Title 5, Section 58004).
- Non-Attendance at First Class
- Per Los Rios Regulation R-2222, students who fail to attend the first session of a class may be dropped by the instructor.
"See, the difference between college and high school is how you get help. In college, you have to ask for it and look for help yourself. Graduating students need to understand that people aren't just going to come to you. That's why, when I'm looking at classes I could take, I'm not looking at just the class. I'm asking people what kind of help I can get for the class." -- Tina Johnstin, 20
| Concept | High School | College |
|---|---|---|
| Legislation | IDEA is about providing support for the student to do well in school. | ADA assures that students with disabilities have the support they need to access everything college offers. |
| Class Materials | Teachers must change the material so you can better understand it. | Professors don’t have to change the material, but they do have to provide students with accommodations determined by disability services. |
| Evaluation | The school district evaluates students’ learning and reports disabilities to teachers. | Students must start a conversation about their disability if they want to request accommodations. |
| Who Provides Services | Parents and teachers help students. | Students must get help from Disability Services Office. |
| Personal Care Services | Personal care services (assistance getting to class or lunch) are required. | The college is not responsible for providing these services. It is up to you to find help. |
| Student Records | The parent has access to student records. | The parent has no access to student records without the student’s permission. |
| Advocacy | Parent advocates for the student. | Students advocate for themselves. |
| School Year | The school year runs from September to June. | The school year is divided into two semesters: August to December and January to May. |
| Contact Frequency | Daily contact with teachers. | Classes meet less frequently, so you will see your instructors. |
| Getting Extra Help | Teachers make sure that students get extra help. | Students must schedule a time to get the extra help they need. |
| Responsibility | Teachers tell students where to go to get the help they need. | The student is responsible for knowing where to go to get information and assistance. |
| Keeping Schedules | Teachers often remind you of assignments and due dates. | Professors expect you to read the course syllabus. They do not remind you of upcoming due dates. |
Source: Think College
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Parent & Family Support
Starting college is a major transition — for both students and their families. Our program is here to support scholars with this transition and understand that many of our students may have non-academic roles and responsibilities on top of their high school course work. Many of our scholars are learning time management and learning to prioritize their academic life for future career goals. To learn more about your student’s commitment to dual enrollment, please see the information and resources below.
Your scholar’s dedication
- 1 unit = 3 hours of work per week
FERPA
- Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the college is only permitted to communicate directly with the student regarding their records and accounts.
- Faculty and staff are only allowed to speak directly with the student about their educational records. In certain cases, students can grant special permission for family members to access specific information.
Parent/Guardian Tips to Aid Success
- Review the course syllabus with your student
- Recognize that your parental role as related to their education shifts from primary advocate to secondary advocate when your student is enrolled in college courses.
- Encourage independence in problem solving. Allow your student the opportunity to solve any academic concerns.
- Assist in developing time management skills.
- Understand that a straight A high school student may make their first C in a college level course
- Remind your student to check college email and Canvas daily