We are pleased to announce that Hunterdon Preparatory School (HPS) will once again be offering our students the opportunity to enroll in a college-level course titled "Pathways to College Success" (see course description below) for the spring 2025 semester. This educational opportunity, open to eligible HPS juniors and seniors, was developed by both Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) and HPS personnel to introduce students to the skills and strategies necessary to successfully transition from high school to college and to practice those skills in a supported classroom environment.
This course, held on the RVCC campus, will be taught by an RVCC professor and supported by HPS instructor Michael Villafane. The class will start on Monday, January 27 and end on May 5, 2025. The class will meet on Mondays from 11 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. HPS will provide transportation. The class will culminate with a final project known as The Passion Project. Students who complete and pass the course will earn two transferable college credits from RVCC.
HPS will provide transportation to RVCC except on April 14th and April 21st, when HPS is closed for spring break. Students must arrange their own transportation to RVCC on these days.
Today, we met with all juniors and seniors to discuss the course, answer students' questions about this opportunity, and discuss the class eligibility requirements. To be eligible to enroll, students must show a level of readiness and meet the following criteria: Good Academic Standing, 3.0 min., Good Attendance, Trustworthiness, Ability to Follow Staff Directions, and Ability to Follow Through on Commitments.
Students interested in the course must sign up with Rachel Geissinger, our School Psychologist, by Tuesday, November 12th. HPS staff will meet to determine your child’s eligibility and contact you to let you know if your child has been accepted into the course.
Students are responsible for paying RVCC directly for the tuition and fees associated with the course. Students are eligible for the In-County tuition rate. Information about the cost of the class is forthcoming and will be sent via email along with a Parental Consent form. A minimum enrollment of six students is needed to hold the course.
We welcome you to direct any questions you may have concerning this opportunity to Rachel Geissinger, School Psychologist, at rgeissinger@hunterdonprep.org
Course Description: SCCS 100- PATHWAYS TO COLLEGE SUCCESS 2 credits
This course examines ways in which students can build the cognitive and non-cognitive skills necessary for success in college and career. Students engage in and utilize independent and collaborative tools and exercises to enhance reading and notetaking, writing, studying and test taking, critical thinking, research, and reflection. Enhanced skills are applied to current and future personal, academic and career exploration and readiness experiences. Students engage in the college experience as intentional learners who are empowered to persist for personal and collective outcomes.
