1. Time Management Where does the time go? Ms. Christie Boyle

2.  How to stay focused  How to be self-aware of your time  Setting goals  Attachments  Discussion Summary

3.  What distracts you?  What do you do to avoid distractions?  How do you stay focused?  More difficult or easier to focus in an online school? Staying Focused

4.  What distracts you? -loud noise, friends, family, chores  What do you do to avoid distractions? - listen to music, work in quite room, inform family and friends that you are completing school work  How do you stay focused? - set goals, i.e. complete 3 lessons and then take a five minute break, listen to music Staying Focused: Interventions

5.  Work Schedule  Chore List  Outside Activities (Sports)  Going out with friends  Social Media/ Video Games Know and be aware of the times and dates of your daily and weekly schedule! Being Self-Aware of Your Time

6.  Setting short-term and long-term goals  Short-term example: completing 3 lessons then taking a 30 minute break to eat a snack, watch your favorite TV show, call and talk to your friends  Long-term example: make 50% progress in class in 2-3 days, take a break from the course, go see a movie with a friend  Overall Goal: Get a 80% in one of your courses- buy something you have been wanting for awhile  By setting goals you are able to stay motivated and focused on your school work. Goals Remember: It is okay to reward yourself for your hard work!

7. Attachment #1- Where does the time go?

8. Attachment #2- Success Checklist

9. Attachment #3- Weekly Planner

10. Attachment # 4-Homework Sheet

11. Attachment #5- Exam Tips

12.  Take responsibility for your time  Understand your strengths and weaknesses (you know you cannot focus in a loud area, go to a quite room)  Know and follow your schedule- helps you stay on task  Stay organized – you will save time knowing where your notes are  Create goals- helps stay motivated and focused Be Your Own Boss

13. Questions?