TOP 10 WAYS TO BE SUCCESSFUL at Markville Secondary School

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Be Honest To earn credits, MSS students must provide authentic original evidence of their learning. Academic Honesty = EXCELLENCE & true achievement Academic Dishonesty = Plagiarism & Cheating

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Participate Students participate in co-curricular activities! MSS clubs, teams, & committees help to: 1. make the most of the high school years (DECA,…) 2. meet new people & learn new things (Debate Club,…) 3. celebrate arts and culture (Film Club) 4. develop life-long interests (Computer Programming Club) 5. get fit while having fun (Markville Athletics,…) 6. make a difference in your school (Anti-Bullying Club) 7. make a difference in the world (Eco Club,…) 8. create life-long memories

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Make Good Choices Take responsibility for their words and actions Support and important information to know: Safe and Supportive Schools – pages 7 to 11 in Student Package School Resource Officers

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Students do their work… it all counts Homework Being prepared Participating in class

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Students Know what is expected… …and meet those expectations.

Assessment and Evaluation Rights Know methods Understand mark Have accommodations Receive feedback Improve performance

Provide evidence Demonstrate academic honesty Complete work Submit work on time Attend classes Communicate difficulties to teachers Responsibilities

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Who can help?. Ms. Wager Guidance Ms. Mathura ESL Mrs. Achong Special Education Ms. Obadia, Ms. Smith, Mrs. Wonnacott Mrs. Scagnetti/ Ms. Sharp Mr. BramerMs. Ruffo Mrs. Avgeropoulos

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Care for our school and our community Students represent Markville S.S. Well, both on property and in the community. Show respect for people and property. Show care about: Cleanliness of classrooms, halls, fields, parking lot, & cafeteria Lockers & personal property (theirs & others’) Textbooks, school equipment, rooms, and furniture Fellow students- report trespassers & anything else staff need to know

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Care for Others Equity –Our students were born in 56 different countries…. –Our students and staff have many different beliefs –We know and are learning right and wrong –We want everyone to feel safe Food & Drink – Allergies –Lunch in the cafeteria or at home

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Care for Self Dress ready for learning Make healthy choices Valuables

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Do Their Best Every Day Attend classes everyday Be on time Awards & Recognition

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