Strategies for Learning 1

Teachers Mrs. Upham Mrs. Coleman Mrs. D’Emidio 2

Introductions Name- (First and Last) Grade- Middle School- Focus subjects - 3

Study Habits Do you: study for tests? How do you study? Name 2 techniques of studying Do you cram for tests? Do you attend clinic? Do you ask your teachers for help?

5 personal goals for this year of high school How will you reach these goals? Write down goals to be placed in daily folder.

Room Set Up Student Cell Phone Storage Student Text Books/Supplies/Bins Student Binders Passes Vocabulary Books, Binders, Cards Calculators Teacher Only Areas Sept. 1- Sept 15

Fire Drill In the event of a fire drill exit the classroom. Turn left towards the library. Make another left down the first hall way.

Computer Use  Must be school related Needs to be a top priority Decorating the cover for a Social Studies Report and trying to find a interesting font to write your report in would not be a top priority.  NO Games, e-mail, etc. are allowed  No rolling on chairs, no feet (Do not raise or lower chairs.) 8

Information Form Start here with class 1 both days going over the second page. 9

Assignment Books 20% of your daily class grade Have your assignment book out on your desk at the beginning of class Write daily assignments Never just fill out none for HW.

Alg. 1 9th Sci English Am. Civ 9 Spanish MONDAY Alg. 1 9th Sci English Am. Civ 9 Spanish ** Buy report cover at Staples. Need new notebook for math No HW - Took test on Ch. 2 Ans Ch. Rev. ?’s pg 12 # 1-4, 7,10 . Complete Sent. Voc. Test Fri. -Voc. Sent due Wed. No HW- Video Civil War Ans Ch. Rev. ?’s pg 12 # 1-4, 7,10 . Complete Sent.

1 pkg of index cards 12

1 box of tissues please! Why you ask? Colds and Allergies Better than using paper towels.

Each Day Place your cell phone in assigned “pocket” Sit where your folder is located Get set up for class ►Assignment books out ► Record grades ► Get materials out Allow us time for daily comments/instruction Develop a Study Plan for the period Work productively for the entire period Joe Smith

Help us Help You  Pay attention in class.  Ask your teachers questions.  Keep an organized notebook for each subject  Take good notes in all of your classes. We need see your notes so we can see what your teacher expects. We need to know the process, steps, strategies your teacher wants you to follow.

Help us Help You  Know the purpose of each assignment. When you are having difficulties with a specific subject stay for clinic with that teacher Stay for clinic with us when you need help with study strategies  Review a little bit every night so you don’t need to cram before tests. BE P O S T I V E ! DO YOUR BEST ! 16

Study Skills (Strategies for Learning) Date Daily Planner (1pt) Time on Task** (4pts) Totals **Includes time on task for the entire class period, individual preparedness, and lesson participation when appropriate. Independent Lessons 1st 2nd 3rd Subject _________ Teacher___________ Subject__ ________Teacher__________ Subject_____ _____Teacher___________ Grade Date Assignment Subject _________ Teacher___________ Subject__ ________Teacher__________ Subject_____ _____Teacher___________ Grade Date Assignment

Map of building color-code schedule and class location, Period Day1 Day 2 Course Room # 1 HR 2 3 4 5 6 7/8 9 Fill out schedule Map of building color-code schedule and class location, including locker and homeroom. 18

Top 5 Bucket List 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

3 per marking period- required for class Independent Lessons 3 per marking period- required for class Choose subjects that are an area of need Create a study plan to help improve test scores Practice will improve memory and scores

Cell Phone Policy Cell Phone use is not permitted AT ALL during Study Skills class! Students are to place cell phones in assigned storage “pocket” upon entering the room at the beginning of the class period Students are to retrieve their cell phones at the end of the class period NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

Summary: Daily Student Responsibility Be attentive in ALL classes Take notes Participate Ask questions Complete work Attend clinic