Showing posts with label Frequently Asked Questions. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Frequently Asked Questions. Show all posts

Friday, April 27, 2012

What is the Dress Code like at College Forward?


Coach Ken and Qiji reppin' the College Forward t-shirts
For the most part, College Forward coaches must wear their College Forward t-shirts. Ken is featured in the new green on black design while Qiji is wearing the original grey shirt. The days that the coaches go to the schools, they must wear their shirts with long pants and closed toe shoes.

Maria featured in the CoFo hoodie
Coaches and staff may also wear the College Forward hoodie both at the schools and in the office. They are super comfortable!


Harry and Teanna in proper dress code
On office days, coaches may dress in casual apparel however, there are a few ground rules:
  • There must be no visible tattoos or facial piercings. If one does have their ears pierced, it is limited to three piercings per ear.
  • Shorts, skirts, and dresses may be no higher than five inches above the knee
  • Clothing shall not bear messages promoting, expressing, or suggesting sex, drugs, violence, alcohol, overt political affiliations, or obscenities
  • Mustaches and beards are permitted however, they must be neatly trimmed and well-groomed
  • Clothing must also not be worn too tightly or too loosely. Spaghetti strap, halter tops, or tank tops with less than two inches in width are not acceptable professional attire.
Other than that, College Forward has pretty casual dress code!

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

What is the Weekly Schedule like at College Forward Houston?

Senior Coach Christi Garza hard at work!

Mondays
  • 9:00 AM Eisenhower coaches arrive at CoFo office and prepare for class
  • 11:00 AM Lee and Sterling coaches arrive at CoFo office and prepare for class
  • 1:45 PM Eisenhower coaches leave for class
  • 2:15 PM Lee and Sterling coaches leave for class
  • 3:00 PM Eisenhower/Lee/Sterling classes begin
  • 4:30 PM Lee and Sterling classes end
  • 5:00 PM Eisenhower classes end
  • 6:00-7:30 PM Evening College Forward class at Lee and Sterling
Tuesdays
  • 9:00 AM All coaches arrive at College Forward office
  • 10:00 AM Tuesday weekly staff meeting begins
  • 11:00 AM Staff meeting ends
  • 11:00 AM- 5:30 PM Coaches take care of a variety of tasks- have bi-monthly one-on-one meeting with their High School Program Manager, update student files, work on journal entries, etc.
Wednesdays
  • 7:30 AM- 4:00 PM Lee and Sterling coaches arrive at their respective high school and have one-on-one meetings with their students during school hours
  • 9:00 AM Eisenhower coaches arrive to College Forward office and prepare for class
  • 1:45 PM Eisenhower coaches leave for class
  • 3:00-5:00 PM Eisenhower College Forward classes
Thursdays
  • 7:30 AM-4:00 PM Eisenhower coaches arrive at school and have one-on-one meetings with their students during school hours
  • 11:00 AM Lee and Sterling coaches arrive to College Forward office and prepare for class
  • 2:15 PM Lee and Sterling coaches leave for class
  • 3:00-4:30 PM College Forward class at Lee and Sterling High School
  • 6:00-7:30 PM Evening College Forward class at Lee and Sterling High School
Friday
  • 9:00 AM All coaches arrive at College Forward Office
  • 11:00 AM High School Program Meeting begins
  • 12:00 PM High School Program Meeting ends
  • 1:30-4:00 PM Work group meetings take place (Some examples of the many work groups at College Forward Houston- C201, End of Year Celebration, ACT Diagnostic, AmeriCorps Awareness, etc.)

** The biggest difference between Eisenhower and Lee/Sterling High School is that Lee/Sterling CoFo kids have the option of attending an evening class. This allows students, who are busy with other after school activities, to attend other club meetings and then go to College Forward at 6 PM. Additionally, the other big difference is that Eisenhower has class Mondays and Wednesdays with office hours on Thursdays while Lee/Sterling has class on Mondays and Thursdays with office hours on Wednesdays.