WELCOME TO Study Skills Curriculum Night 2015

About Me Name: Karen Lee Years at IMS: 28 Have taught: Chorus, Language Arts, Challenge, Study Hall, Study Skills, PAWS, and PWR, and am Dean of Students Education: Pacific Lutheran University, Bachelor of Arts (Music and English); University of Washington, Master’s degree Parent to Erica, a recent graduate from Issaquah High School Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends, reading, writing, singing, playing the piano, photography, scrapbooking, and I enjoy vacations with sun and water!

Goals and Curriculum Our class will work together this trimester to learn and practice several important study tools, utilizing Middle School Study Skills Guidebooks from Mangrum-Strichart Learning Resources and related supplemental materials. Students will track their progress with on-line Pre & Post Study Skills assessments, as well as self-assessments on study-related topics.

CURRICULUM, continued Curriculum includes: learning styles, listening skills, note taking, organization, goal-setting, finding main ideas, building vocabulary, memorization strategies, time management & ways to avoid procrastination, test-taking tips, and building confidence as successful students.

Materials Students bring: a pen and/or a pencil, Panther Planner, Study Skills Guidebook, hand-outs from class, & homework assignments

Classroom Expectations 1. Be Kind. 2. Be Responsible. 3. Be Respectful.

Grading Attitude and Participation (10 pts. per week) - Involvement in class activities is positive and helps with learning (includes teacher feedback and student self-reflection) - Students are on-task while learning & practicing study skills assignments and when given opportunities to work on homework (I will also monitor progress in students’ other classes to help).

Ms. Lee’s Contact Information Phone: (425) Website: IMS Staff Websites, Karen Lee Planning Period: 5 th period IMPORTANT NOTE: Though this is a one-trimester class, in my role as Dean of Students, I will follow-up with our Study Skills students individually during Tri II & III to see how they’re doing in their classes and to continue my support. Thank you so much for coming to Curriculum Night! I’m enjoying working with your students!