COLLEGE READINESS
Info for families, educators and students, elementary to high school
About the Project
Are you prepared for the transition from high school to college?
Do you have the skills and preparation needed to be successful doing college-level work?
Are you taking the right classes to prepare you for college?
The College of Lake County wants to provide information to help families and students – from elementary through high school age – to help them be successful at CLC or any college. That's why CLC formed the College Readiness project.
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Did You Know?
Dual Credit = Real College Credit? All dual credit classes are the same as the classes offered by CLC and the best part is that CLC pays your tuition! So, start today.
"Think about college as an important part of your future. Discuss your thoughts and ideas with your family and with people at school."
Start Early!
As part of the project, the college has assembled a variety of online resources on this page to help you -- whether you're a parent, student or school guidance counselor. We hope this information will be helpful to you.
Elementary School Tips
Getting your child ready for college
- Great tips for starting early: College prep checklist
- Reading is essential to success in college!
Help your child become a reader
Middle School Tips
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Parents: How to Handle Homework
College requires time management and diligent completion of assignments. Help your child learn how to handle homework now to create good habits for the future. - Homework Tips for Parents
Check out page 7 for reading tips and page 8 for math tips. - Middle School: College prep checklist
- Middle School: Everything you need to know
High School Freshmen Tips
- High school planning timeline
- College Planning Guides:
Grade 9: Workbook in English
Grade 9: Workbook in Spanish - Freshmen: College prep checklist
- Freshmen: Everything you need to know
High School Sophomore Tips
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High school planning timeline
This high school planning timeline keeps it simple by showing you what to do in fall, spring and summer. - College Planning Guides:
Grade 10: Workbook in English
Grade 10: Workbook in Spanish - Sophomores: College prep checklist
- Sophomores: Everything you need to know
High School Juniors Tips
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High school planning timeline
This high school planning timeline keeps it simple by showing you what to do in fall, spring and summer. - College Planning Guides:
Grade 11: Workbook in English
Grade 11: Workbook in Spanish - Juniors: College prep checklist
- Juniors: Everything you need to know
High School Seniors Tips
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High school planning timeline
This high school planning timeline keeps it simple by showing you what to do in fall, spring and summer. - College Planning Guides:
Grade 12: Workbook in English
Grade 12: Workbook in Spanish - Seniors: College prep checklist
- Seniors: Everything you need to know
- Transition tips for Seniors with disabilities
College Success Tips
- College and Personal Success Strategies
CLC's counselors have put together a list of tips and strategies for a successful college experience. - How is College Different from High School?
"High school is mandatory and usually free. College is voluntary and expensive." View the chart produced by Southern Methodist University. - Students with Disabilities: Accommodations
After you get to college, visit your disability services office to arrange your accommodations. - Strategy for Taking Tests
The DETER strategy: Read the test Directions, Examine the entire test, plan your Time, answer Easy items first, Review your answers - CLC Library Resources
The library provides resources to help with study skills and test prep.
CLC Resources
Our goal is to help smooth students' transition to college-level coursework by defining "college readiness," promoting communication between the College of Lake County and its key stakeholders (parents, Lake County school districts and students) regarding college readiness expectations and to assist students in becoming "college ready" at the College of Lake County.
CLC Readiness Guides
CLC English Resources
CLC Math Resources
CLC Links
- Students with Disabilities
- General Education Teaching and Learning Resources
- First-Year Experience Philosophy Statement
Other Resources
Related Links
- 4 steps to college
- Helping child become a reader
- Helping with homework
- Helping through adolescence
- Skipping Dinner: College readiness blog for parents
"Homework is an opportunity for children to learn and for families to be involved in their children's education."
