The college has developed many systems designed to help your son or daughter to succeed here at JSC. One important element is our Early Warning Notification. The purpose of early warnings is to send a clear message to students who are performing poorly in 1000- and 2000-level courses, and to do so early enough in the semester for corrective action to be taken. All faculty are required to participate in the early warning process. During the fifth week of classes, if a student is performing at a grade level of D or below in a 1000- or 2000-level course, he/she receives an early warning. This is a signal for the student to meet with the professor to discuss strategies for improvement; contact the Academic Support Services Office for information on tutoring and strategies for note taking, testing, and study skills; and/or meet with his or her academic advisor.