Parent Night Study Skills 2017

Family

Study Skills Topics Organization of Materials Using Planners Efficiently Understanding Accommodations Homework/Study Routines Goal Setting Working with Teachers/Parents Using Textbooks Executive Functions Learning Styles Taking Notes Memory Taking Tests Managing Stress Study Skills Topics

○ “Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.” (1 Timothy 4:12) ○ “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might.” (Ecclesiastes 9:10) ○ Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.” (Colossians 3:23) ○ School is work. It is harder for some than for others, but it is possible to thrive in school and not just survive. It takes time, effort, patience, and most of all, a focus on serving the Lord through our work. Biblical Worldview

Purpose of Study Skills Purpose: Provide learning opportunities in which students can identify their God given learning styles and understand strategies that will enhance their learning strengths and support their learning weaknesses as they strive to glorify God in their work. Purpose of Study Skills

Goals and Expectations Become knowledgeable about personal accommodations and advocate for themselves through appropriate interactions with teachers. Create and maintain a manageable organizational system for materials Monitor academic support tools daily such as Power School/Haiku, teacher emails, homework boards, etc. The Study Skills class and teacher do not have all of the assignments that are given to students. Teachers often give a task in class without Mrs. Barnett or the parents knowing about the assignment. It is ultimately the student’s responsibility to be aware of all assignments. Goals and Expectations

Goals and Expectations Record assignments and use a system of personal accountability in school and at home towards completing work and studying (print or electronic planner/agenda). Participate in Study Skills activities intended to teach and practice specific study strategies. Employ individually appropriate strategies at home, during Study Skills class, and in the classroom. Complete homework at home on a consistent basis. Goals and Expectations

Homework

Take Away Points Check Haiku Every Night Check Grades 1-2 Times a Week Request a Second Set of Books from Mrs. Golden Use Tools on Study Skills Haiku Page Create Routines at home=Build Brain Connections Use Checklists at Home=Build Memory for Routines and Reduce Stress Take Away Points