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High SchoolCollege

Classes meet daily

Classes typically meet 1-3 times per week

The average length of a class is 

35-45 minutes

Classes vary in length from 

50 minutes to 3 hours

Daily contact with teachers is a standard

Classes meetless frequently which impacts access to course instructors

Guidance counselorsor other school staff schedule support services for students

The student must make arrangements for support services

A main office exists as the center center of activity for the school

The student is responsible for knowing where to go to obtain information information and assistance

Teachers often take time to remind students of assignments 

and due dates

Professors expect the student to read the course syllabus (outline); this tells the student exactly what is expected, when assignments are due and how they will be graded

Student progress is monitored by teachers and communicated 

to parents

Students monitor their own progress and are responsible for communicating with their parents

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