Success at School College Prep Period Academic Tips for All Students September 9 th, 2015

TIPS FOR SUCCESS

KEEP A POSITIVE ATTITUDE Always reflect on what you can already do and what you already know. Here are some examples of how you can reflect a positive attitude: 1. Treat others the way you want to be treated. 2. Use Good Manners 3. Do all your work on time and to the best of your ability. 4. Follow school rules in order to keep our campus safe.

BE PREPARED TO LEARN Have ready the necessary learning tools like pencils, pens, notebooks, and other required materials for participating in class. Example: –When the bell rings, be in your assigned seat with your agenda open and ready to learn –Bring your Chromebook fully charged to your class daily

COMPLETE ALL OF YOUR ASSIGNMENTS Do your best to finish all of your assignments and meet all timelines. –Example: When the opportunity to give up arises, say NO! Do everything you can to reach your goal. Use an organizer to plan your time and ensure all work is completed. –Example: Writing in your Agenda will allow you to keep track of all classwork and homework. Using it will make your school life easier.

Even if you know the material well, practice will reinforce your knowledge. Or learn more with your Chromebook as it is a tool for you to extend your learning. Ask your teachers for recommendations on educational websites to extend your understanding for that topic/subject. If a question is difficult for you, work through it as far as you can so that your teacher can see exactly where you are having difficulty.

REVIEW YOUR CLASSROOM WORK EACH DAY when you get home review to be sure that you understand the material that you learned in class. You can review the materials presented in class by –Read your notes –Ask and take notes of your questions –Log into Canvas or Google Classroom for more information –Google your questions and learn the answers is another way to extend your learning – your peers or teachers your questions –Tweet or blog your questions

ASK YOUR TEACHER or A PEER FOR HELP Your teacher or a peer can help you if you are having trouble understanding a concept. Examples include –See your teacher before or after school to ask for help. –If asking a friend is easier then try that –Google your questions –Tweet or Blog your questions – your peers or teachers of your questions Most importantly, try your best effort always!

GET PLENTY OF REST AND EXERCISE Concentrating in class is hard work. It is important to be well-rested and have time to relax and socialize with your friends. This helps you to keep your positive attitude about your school work.

EAT HEALTHY MEALS A balanced diet keeps you healthy and gives you the energy that you need for studying at school and at home. Some healthy meals can be –Eggs –A glass of milk –fresh fruit –plain wheat toast and –plenty of water throughout the day.

SCHEDULING TIME to STUDY

SCHEDULING STUDY TIME Review your class notes regularly to ensure that you have a clear understanding of all the new material you learned. This helps you to learn and remember ideas and concepts. It also reduces the quantity of material that you need to study prior to a test.

Establishing a study schedule will help you to make the best use of your time. –Example: Walk home at 2:30 Have a snack 3:00 Relax and unwind until 3:30 Begin doing homework 3:45-5:00 Regardless of the type of study schedule you use, you may want to consider the following suggestions to maximize your study time and effort

Alternate regularly between your different subjects and types of study activities in order to maintain your interest and motivation. Make a daily list with headings like –"Must Do," –"Should Do," and –"Could Do."

Begin each study session by quickly reviewing what you studied the day before. Maintain your usual routine of eating, sleeping, and exercising to help you concentrate better for extended periods of time.

SYMBOLS AND STICKY NOTES Use symbols to mark your class notes. –For example, An exclamation mark (!) might be used to point out something that must be learned well because it is a very important idea. A question mark (?) may highlight something that you are not certain about, and A diamond (◊) or asterisk (*) could highlight interesting information that you want to remember. Use sticky notes when you are not allowed to put marks in books. Use sticky notes to mark a page in a book that contains an important diagram, formula, explanation, etc. Use sticky notes to mark important facts in research books.

Use sticky notes when you are not allowed to put marks in books. Use sticky notes to mark a page in a book that contains an important diagram, formula, explanation, etc. Use sticky notes to mark important facts in research books.

Reviewing textbook material, class notes, and handouts should be an ongoing activity because –You will have a deeper understanding of what you read –You have a chance to see the puzzle pieces coming together –You will spend more time thinking and making sense that would help you acquire the materials

Reminder for all students: Tomorrow, Thursday, Sept. 10 th is our first day of MAP Testing. I am responsible for I 1.Charge my Chromebook tonight 2.Bring my Chromebook to school tomorrow 3.Be in my College Prep class by 8:15 a.m. Be ResponsibleBe SafeBe Respectful