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Study Teams

Students are matched into one-on-one study teams. One student is the Leader (Tutor) and the other is the Member (Tutee).

• The two-person team is matched by the Pass the Torch staff according to their time availability.
• The team meets for the entire quarter and works together in the specific subject in which the Member is enrolled.

All students who participate in the program are expected to work hard and

• be responsible
• have integrity
• meet deadlines

Leaders

To become a team Leader, you must have completed one of the Pass the Torch core courses at 17³Ô¹Ï and meet the following requirements:

• Have earned an A grade in core Math, English and/or ESLL courses and have received a referral from your instructor(s) from your Pass The Torch core class(es)
• Enroll in and attend the mandatory weekly one-unit Tutor Training class
  
  • English/ESLL classes are LA 61A for new Leaders and LA 61B for continuing second-time Leaders
  • Math classes are PSE 61A for new Leaders and PSE 61B for continuing second-time Leaders
  • Note: Week 1 classes meet on a different schedule

Benefits of being a Leader include: 

• New Leaders receive a Mentoring Scholarship for their first quarter in Pass the Torch and in subsequent quarters are paid as student employees
• Course specific training by a 17³Ô¹Ï Math/English Instructor
• Satisfaction of helping a fellow student achieve success in a class at which you excel
• An additional item to include on your transfer and job application

Members

To become a team Member, you must meet the following requirements:

• Be enrolled in a 17³Ô¹Ï Math, English and/or ESLL class listed as a Pass the Torch core course
• Have a two-hour time commitment per week
• Note: once selected to participate in the program, your academic progress is monitored to help you succeed

Benefits of Being in a Pass the Torch Study Team

• One-on-one peer support from a student who has earned an "A" grade in a similar class and has been highly referred by his/her instructor.
• Participation in a program with a caring environment
• Enjoy the challenge of being in a Study Team where you are expected to achieve good grades

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