Oxnard College

Success Academy

What is the Success Academy?

A learning place offering an alternative to the traditional classroom specializing in mastery of basic English, writing, reading, and math.  This is an independent learning environment where the lessons are presented on the computer, but instructors and tutors are available to answer questions as you go along.  Traditional 3 - 5 unit courses are broken into smaller unit segments so students can schedule the units as they are ready.

Where is the Success Academy?

The Success Academy is located in the Learning Resource Center, upstairs in the Library.

When is the Success Academy Open?

Spring Hours for Lab staff: 

  • Monday - Thursday:  8:00AM to 2 PM and 5 PM to 8:30 PM
  • Friday:  9 AM to 12 PM
  • Closed for regular college holidays

Orientations :  Please drop by the lab at least a day BEFORE attending orientation so we can get your information and prepare a packet for you.

For the remainder of the spring 2012 semester orientations will be offered at the following times:

Tuesday and Wednesday at 8am or 6pm.

 

 ***Please arrive early and plan to stay for at least an hour.

 

How does the Success Academy work?

  • PLATO Learning Systems software
  • On-Site Tutoring . . . Peer Tutors
  • Individualized Faculty Instruction
  • Offline assignments (given by instructors)
  • Progress Carefully Monitored
  • Earn Units: test out of what you know; focus on areas needing improvement.

Why should a student come to the Success Academy?

  • It has flexible hours . ..
  • If you work well with computers . ..
  • If you need more individualized instruction . ..

  • If you want to try something other than the usual classroom/lecture approach . ..

How much time does it take to complete a unit?

  • Each unit has a minimum time commitment of 34 hours.  Some students finish early, some take longer.  This program allows you to go determine your own pace as long as you meet minimum weekly requirements and your pace allows you to pass your unit by the end of the semester.

  • This is an open entry- open exit program, so students coming in later in the semester will need to schedule more hours per week than those students starting at the beginning.

  •  At orientation, the instructor will calculate the minimum number of hours needed each week. 

How do I get started?

  • If you are a new student to Oxnard college, visit the matriculation office in Student Services (LRC Building) and take an assessment test.  This will help determine the classes you need.
  • Register for the class you are interested in - if you are unsure of what to sign up for, come see us first!
  • Come to the academy upstairs in the library and fill out an information sheet
  • Come to a one hour orientation with an instructor
  • You are ready to go! 

 

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Last Updated 1/25/12
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