SEN16RS attend English 111 at MECC
Can you believe senior year is already here for the Class of 2016? Michael Taylor and Cody Messer are just a couple of seniors this year that are taking the Dual Enrollment Academy program at Mountain Empire Community College, or MECC . The Dual Enrollment Academy is a program that allows students with a high GPA (3.0 or higher) to have their first year of college completed their senior year of high school. This program helps seniors get the most basic courses out of the way, so they can focus on what they want to major in. It also gives students college credits in high school. Frequently, the courses students take during their first year in college differ dramatically from courses previously taken in high school. Both Cody and Michael are enrolled in English 111 through Dual Enrollment. This class is located on the MECC campus in Phillips Taylor Hall Room P115 . The time span for this class is from 11:00 to 11:50 am and students only attend this course on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
English 111 is taught by Mrs.Martinez. The expectations Mrs.Martinez has for the students are for them to keep up with their work, turn in assignments on time, and get to class on time. Mrs.Martinez's class this year has 21 students. The students were asked about some of the differences between this college course and their junior year English class at John I. Burton. One student, Cody Messer replied, " My junior year English class was much easier,and I knew the teacher very well. The English class for the dual enrollment academy program requires more responsibility and there are more expectations, such as knowing a lot of English". He was then asked what are some difficulties he faces in English 111. Cody replied "I try to avoid repetitiveness in essays, and I try to turn in my work on time".
Michael Taylor also provided comments about his experience in the class. He stated with confidence, " I find the class easy, because writing essays has always came naturally to me." Michael mentioned that he loved the college class and felt like he had more freedom. Both students felt that having their classes be only on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays gave them more time to complete their assignments. Burton's Blog wishes these two students along with the rest of the senior class the best of luck in pursuing a bright future. Stay focused and follow your dreams!
Can you believe senior year is already here for the Class of 2016? Michael Taylor and Cody Messer are just a couple of seniors this year that are taking the Dual Enrollment Academy program at Mountain Empire Community College, or MECC . The Dual Enrollment Academy is a program that allows students with a high GPA (3.0 or higher) to have their first year of college completed their senior year of high school. This program helps seniors get the most basic courses out of the way, so they can focus on what they want to major in. It also gives students college credits in high school. Frequently, the courses students take during their first year in college differ dramatically from courses previously taken in high school. Both Cody and Michael are enrolled in English 111 through Dual Enrollment. This class is located on the MECC campus in Phillips Taylor Hall Room P115 . The time span for this class is from 11:00 to 11:50 am and students only attend this course on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
English 111 is taught by Mrs.Martinez. The expectations Mrs.Martinez has for the students are for them to keep up with their work, turn in assignments on time, and get to class on time. Mrs.Martinez's class this year has 21 students. The students were asked about some of the differences between this college course and their junior year English class at John I. Burton. One student, Cody Messer replied, " My junior year English class was much easier,and I knew the teacher very well. The English class for the dual enrollment academy program requires more responsibility and there are more expectations, such as knowing a lot of English". He was then asked what are some difficulties he faces in English 111. Cody replied "I try to avoid repetitiveness in essays, and I try to turn in my work on time".
Michael Taylor also provided comments about his experience in the class. He stated with confidence, " I find the class easy, because writing essays has always came naturally to me." Michael mentioned that he loved the college class and felt like he had more freedom. Both students felt that having their classes be only on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays gave them more time to complete their assignments. Burton's Blog wishes these two students along with the rest of the senior class the best of luck in pursuing a bright future. Stay focused and follow your dreams!