** News for Foothill Students **

New Student and Parent Orientation Is Sept. 20

Before Fall Quarter classes begin Sept. 25, Foothill College will host orientation sessions for new students and parents of new students. Admission to both events is free and the public is invited to attend. New Student Orientation is Wednesday, Sept. 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Smithwick Theater. Parent Orientation is Wednesday, Sept. 20, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in Room 1501.

New Student Orientation will feature Making College Count, a presentation that spotlights numerous success strategies for college students. The event will also include a complimentary lunch, entertainment and the opportunity to meet other new students as well as Foothill faculty and staff. Parking is free in Lot 1 only. For more new student orientation information, call (650) 949-7282. If you require disability accommodations, call (650) 949-7038, voice; (650) 948-6025, TDD. Phone us at: (650) 949-7282.

Take Placement Tests Now for Success Later

Taking placement tests early in your college career has proven to be a successful way to reach your educational goals. Research demonstrates that students who take placement tests and complete their English and Math courses early in their college career have a higher chance of reaching their academic goal. So don’t wait! Sign up for your placement tests in English and Math now by visiting the placement Web site, available on the Foothill College homepage at www.foothill.edu, or directly at www.foothill.edu/placement.

Consider Middlefield Campus, Afternoon and Evening Classes for Fall 2006

As Fall Quarter approaches, some of the most popular classes in prime-time spots are full. If you are having difficulty finding a class in the busy morning hours on the Foothill campus, consider that Foothill offers many classes in the early afternoon and evening times. In addition, the Foothill Middlefield Campus, located near the intersection of Middlefield Road and San Antonio at the Cubberly Community Center in Palo Alto, offers convenient access, free parking and many popular classes. Look in the online or printed schedule for the MC notation under location. Remember, fall quarter classes begin Sept. 25 and registration is ongoing. Don’t wait until the last minute.