1. TEN EASY STEPS HOW TO GET GOOD GRADES

2. BELIEVE IN YOURSELF In order for you to succeed, you have to believe in yourself and in your abilities You need to recognize the talents and abilities that you possess, and you must know, and believe, that you can succeed.

3. BE ORGANIZED Use an Assignment Notebook or Student Planner Use Three-Ring Notebooks for Class Notes Use Folders for Schoolwork Have Phone Numbers/Emails for Classmates Keep Your Locker and Backpack Neat Get Organized Before You End Your Day

4. MANAGE YOUR TIME WELL Use class time and Study Halls Create Your Own Study Plan Prepare for Sabotage

5. BE SUCCESSFUL IN CLASS Be in School, On Time, Every Day Learn How to Adapt to Different Teachers Be Prepared for Each Class Be Aware of Your Body Language Always Do Your Homework Participate in class

6. CONT. Be a Good Group Member Treat Others with Courtesy and Respect Involve Your Parents Take Responsibility for Your Grades

7. TAKE GOOD NOTES Be an Active Listener Take Notes to Help You Pay Attention Recognize Important Information Take Notes that Are Easy to Read Go Over Your Notes as Soon as Possible Get Copies of Class Notes if You’re Absent

8. KNOW HOW TO READ A TEXTBOOK Scan Read Review

9. STUDY SMART Find a Good Place to Study Get Started Know Your Learning Style Organize Your Study Time Know How to Study for Tests Use Tricks to Help You Memorize Information

10. CONT. Know How to Write a Paper Use Tricks when Making a Presentation or Speech Have Good Computer Skills

11. USE TEST-TAKING STRATEGIES Get Off to a Good Start Develop a Plan Mark the Questions that You Want to Return to Increase Your Odds on Multiple Choice Questions

12. CONT. Look for Key Words in True/False Questions Know How to Approach Essay Questions

13. GET HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT When you have a problem, do something to resolve it!

14. FINAL THOUGHTS “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” Aristotle “Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.” Thomas Edison