1. Strategies for Learning1

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

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

4. 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. 5 personal goals for this year of high school
How will you reach these goals?
Write down goals to be placed in
daily folder.

6. 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

7. 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.

8. 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, , etc. are allowed
 No rolling on chairs, no feet (Do not raise or
lower chairs.) 8

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

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 1 pkg of
index cards 12

13. 1 box of tissues please!
Why you ask?
Colds and Allergies
Better than using paper towels.

14. 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

15. 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.

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

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

20. 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

21. 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!!!

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