Study Teams

To become a team Leader, you must have completed one of the Pass the Torch core courses at Foothill and meet the following requirements:

• Have earned an A grade in core Math, Chemistry, English and/or ESLL, Literature, Humanities or Social Sciences courses and have received a referral from your instructor(s) from your Pass The Torch core class(es)
• Enroll in and attend the mandatory weekly one-unit Tutor Training class
  
  • English/ESLL, Literature, Humanities or Social Sciences classes are LA 61A for new Leaders and LA 61B for continuing second-time Leaders
  • Math and Chemistry classes are PSE 61A for new Leaders and PSE 61B for continuing second-time Leaders
  • Note: Week 1 classes meet on a different schedule

Benefits of being a Leader include: 

• New Leaders receive a Mentoring Scholarship for their first quarter in Pass the Torch and in subsequent quarters are paid as student employees
• Course specific training by a Foothill College Math/English Instructor
• Satisfaction of helping a fellow student achieve success in a class at which you excel
• An additional item to include on your transfer and job application

To become a team Member, you must meet the following requirements:

• Be enrolled in a Foothill College Math, Chemistry, English and/or ESLL class listed as a Pass the Torch core course
• Have a two-hour time commitment per week
• Note: once selected to participate in the program, your academic progress is monitored to help you succeed

Benefits of Being in a Pass the Torch Study Team

• One-on-one peer support from a student who has earned an "A" grade in a similar class and has been highly referred by his/her instructor.
• Participation in a program with a caring environment
• Enjoy the challenge of being in a Study Team where you are expected to achieve good grades