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Puente
Students in Puente work
closely with their counselor, English
instructor, and mentor to prepare for
transfer to four-year colleges and universities. Students should be
prepared to participate in the following:
English
Instruction
Puente students take two consecutive writing classes, English 51 and
101. These classes provide a supportive environment for Puente students
to build confidence in their writing skills. The content of both courses
focuses on Latino authors and issues.
Counseling
Puente students take a 3 unit Personal Growth 127, College Success
Skills, in the fall. Additionally, they work individually with the
Puente counselor until they graduate from San Diego City College,
exploring career options, developing an academic educational plan, and
identifying lifetime goals. Students visit UC and CSU campuses and
attend an annual Puente Motivational Conference.
Mentoring
Each Puente student is matched with a mentor who is a businessperson or
professional in the local community. Students and their mentors commit
to a minimum of nine hours of contact during the academic year. Mentors
share their knowledge and experiences with students. The network of
trained Puente mentors provides many resources for the Puente students,
their families, their colleges, and the community.
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Luis Perez,Email:
lperez@sdccd.edu
Puente Counselor
(619) 388-3668
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PUENTE
