Probationary Students

Reason for Academic Difficulty Directions: Complete this form and bring it with you when you meet with your academic counselor. Mark any of the following which you think may have contributed to your academic difficulty.         Student Name:   Student ID:   Major: Division: Choose One Liberal Arts, Communications & Social Sciences Science, Mathematics and Engineering Business and Public Services Life and Health Sciences Personal Interest Other   When is the last date to withdraw from a class this quarter?   Which Sinclair resources from the Student Success Workshop are most applicable to your situation?   I could be dismissed if?   Study Skills Poor study skills Hard classes Poor high school preparation Difficulty managing time Unhappy with teaching style of instructor Unable to understand course materials Too heavy of a course load Other None of the Above   Career/Major Issues Unsure of major Unable to decide from several majors like No clear career goals or plans Unsure of interests, skills and abilities Did not know SCC had a Career Planning Office Other None of the above   Personal Issues Work related issues Financial difficulties Use of alcohol or other substance abuse Pressure, stress, tension, anxiety Can't find meaning for anything; motivation Conflicts with social obligations/activities Possible learning disability Uncertain where school fits into my life Other None of the above   What institutional factors have made learning difficult for you? Poor teaching Problems with instructor Class too large/small Inconvenient campus hours Unaware of support services to help students with problems No opportunity for involvement with other students Other None of the above

Study Skills Checklist Directions: Read each statement below. If it applies to you, check the Y box. If it does not apply to you, check the N box. The purpose of this inventory is to find out about your own study habits and attitudes.   Time Scheduling Y N I spend too much time studying for what I am learning. Y N I usually spend hours cramming the night before an exam. Y N If I spend as much time on my social activities as I want to, I don't have enough time left to study, or when I study enough, I don't have time for a social life.       Concentration Y N I usually try to study with the radio and TV turned on. Y N I can't sit and study for long periods of time without becoming tired or distracted. Y N I go to class, but I usually doodle, daydream, or fall asleep.       Listening and Note-taking Y N My class notes are sometimes difficult to understand later. Y N I usually seem to get the wrong material into my class notes. Y N I don't review my class notes periodically throughout the semester in preparation for tests.       Reading Y N When I get to the end of a chapter, I can't remember what I've just read. Y N I don't know how to pick out what is important in the text. Y N I can't keep up with my reading assignments, and then I have to cram the night before a test. Y N I often find myself getting lost in the details of reading and have trouble identifying the main ideas. Y N I rarely change my reading speed in response to the difficulty level of the selection, or my familiarity with the content. Y N I often with I could read faster.       Exams Y N I lose a lot of points on essay tests even when I know the material well. Y N I study enough for my test, but when I get there my mind goes blank. Y N I often study in a haphazard, disorganized way under the threat of the next test.       Writing Skills Y N When my teachers assign papers, I feel so overwhelmed that I can't get started. Y N I usually write my papers the night before they are due. Y N I can't seem to organize my thoughts into a paper that makes sense.