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S4S is a program to support you during your first year of college through: 1. Critical learning support 2. Customized math classes 3. Financial aid counseling 4. World class tutoring and academic support . S4S gives you the tools to make the transition from high school to college a bit easier!

Our goals  Place you into UA college level math during your first year  Prepare you for success in college level math  Alleviate the frustration, cost and inconvenience of having to take math coursework at a community college  Keep you “on track” for your major (area of interest)  Help you complete college math your first year to keep you on the optimal timeline for graduation The right math fit makes all the difference

The right schedule for optimal performance Students who participate in the program…  Have higher grade point averages (GPA)  Enroll in college level math courses in greater numbers their second semester  Utilize a wide range of tutoring and support services  Are more likely to stay on track and return for a second semester

The right schedule for a customized first year experience FALL 2013 SPRING 2014 WEEKS 1-7 WEEKS 8-16 WEEK 6 SAS 100AX: (1 unit)  MATH 100B Delivery method: In person  (7 weeks) 7 week run time. Math placement test REGULAR MATH 100AX (2 units)  Meets twice a week (50 minutes) TRACK SAS 100AX (1 unit) repeatable  Math primer: arithmetic and MATH 112 strategies (7 weeks)  Tech check, tools check. FAST MATH 112 MATH 100 (3 units) TRAC (16 weeks) LOTS OF COURSE OPTIONS TO CHOOSE FROM : (3-13 units) K  English  General Ed Regular Track and Fast Track have options for  Other courses required by your students to elect a LATE START GEN. ED COURSE academic college (3+ units)

Plan for success As part of Schedule for Success you have exclusive access to…  Learning Specialist support to help you set academic and personal goals, learn new study strategies and connect to academic resources to keep you on track to graduation in four years  Vast range of tutoring services through THINK TANK  Support package valued at $600  Support throughout your first year experience

Support for success Personalized access to a financial aid counselor to help you navigate financial aid, scholarships and financial planning. Jennifer Miller jmiller7@email.arizona.edu 520-626-3168

Contact information: Cassandra Hirdes Academic Services Coordinator The THINK TANK chirdes@email.arizona.edu (520) 626-8017