Freshmen Academy

 Adhere to class policies ◦ No late work! ◦ Know deadlines for work when absent  Use a daily planner ◦ Keep track of ALL assignments and due dates ◦ Parent’s are encouraged to check planners ◦ $5 at the bookstore

 Homework ◦ Complete all homework  Neatly: Homework that cannot be read = No grade.  Clearly: Homework without a name = No grade.  Honestly: “We did it together” = No grade.  Timely: Procrastination = Poor grades.  Accurately: Grades are seldom given for completion only!  Tutoring ◦ Take advantage of tutors available through NHS. ◦ Take advantage of tutoring times offered by teachers.  Grades ◦ Check online ◦ Communicate with teachers if there are discrepancies

 Monday through Friday 5 th hour lunch Room 1236  Monday through Thursday After school 2:30-3:30 Room 1219

 Encourage your student to advocate for themselves.  If they have a question, remind them to ask.  If they need help, invite them to find time to meet with their teacher.  Take responsibility for missing work when absent.

 Visit the library; read a book  Sit with someone new at lunch  Converse with the student next to them in a class  Introduce themselves to a staff member, i.e. security guard, custodian, or office staff  Attend a school play  Attend a school athletic event  Attend a school music or dance concert  Join a club  Volunteer outside of the school day  Show gratitude  Smile!

 Invite your student to show respect by: ◦ Obeying classroom and school rules ◦ Never cheating ◦ Cooperating with teachers and classmates ◦ Following “The Golden Rule” of “Doing unto others as you would have them do unto you.” ◦ Honoring others in both challenges and triumphs ◦ Taking responsibility for their actions