1. Keys for Successful English II & Pre-AP Students!
(How to Survive Your Sophomore English Class with Ms. McKemie)

2. Attend Class Regularly
You must be present to take the notes, receive the lecture materials, study guides, handouts, instructions, etc. Every absence requires attending 3-4 tutorials to get the make-up information!

3. Be on Time!
If you are tardy, you miss valuable instructions! To be successful, you must be on time!

4. Keep Organized
Orange folder: assignment sheet, essay rubric, pyramid, test scores, major essays & tests
English Notebook: assignment sheet, all handouts, notes, daily work
Reader’s/Writer’s Notebook: all journal entries

5. Attend tutorials!
As a student in Ms. Mac’s class you are required to attend tutorials every week.

6. Take Notes!
Take notes and write in your assignment sheet/academic planner every class period!

7. Use Cornell Notes

8. Pay Attention

9. Ask Questions

10. Use Time Wisely
Use class time wisely to avoid taking work home

11. Do Your Homework
No excuses!

12. Avoid Procrastination

13. Study Your Notes Every Day
Review your notes daily after school, either when you get home, or at tutorials. Study first, then play.

14. Try to Eat Healthy Foods

15. Get Plenty of Sleep
Teens need 8 to 9 hours of sleep at night, not in class!

16. Avoid drugs and alcohol
Successful students stay away from drinking and drugs

17. Make a Commitment
Successful students take responsibility & make a commitment to doing whatever it takes to stay focused on their goals!