1. 1 ©College Nannies + Tutors Development, Inc. / All Rights Reserved How to Help Your Student Achieve Success!

2. Common Pitfalls -Overwhelmed -Pressured -Procrastination -Distracted -Disorganized -Late Start -Uncertainty (no goal) -Lack of confidence -Parent/Teen Relationship 2 ©College Nannies + Tutors Development, Inc. / All Rights Reserved

3. Stressed out Students and Parents A variety of causes One of the top: Struggling with School work – Grades are sinking – feeling like they are drowning – Test Anxiety – Class Material is tough – Smart kids sometimes don’t learn how to study – Pressure Stay at the top Get into the top “x” % Graduate 3 ©College Nannies + Tutors Development, Inc. / All Rights Reserved

4. Procrastination/ Prioritizing – To Do Lists (Google doc…you can color code and rearrange) – Break a project down (not so overwhelming) – Distractions “Do not deny they exist, deny their temptation!” – Plan tomorrow the night before, Review the next morning 4 ©College Nannies + Tutors Development, Inc. / All Rights Reserved

5. Distractions – Technology (while studying and sleeping!) – Social Media – Texting (pocket texting!) – Tips for parents Grades based intervention Contract for phone use Contract for internet use Contract for driving 5 ©College Nannies + Tutors Development, Inc. / All Rights Reserved

6. 9 th Grade Year is Important! – Transition can be taxing New environment Social pressures Challenging classes – Accounts for 1/3 of the grades on their college applications 6 ©College Nannies + Tutors Development, Inc. / All Rights Reserved

7. Skills for High School (and life) 7 ©College Nannies + Tutors Development, Inc. / All Rights Reserved

8. Time Management – Write it down! – List activities – Establish a budget – Prioritize – Create a strategy – Stick to the plan – Use a planner 8 ©College Nannies + Tutors Development, Inc. / All Rights Reserved

9. Student Planner (paper or digital) Paper Planner (old-fashioned, visual) – Not just for teachers to check for student use – Gives a visual – Relieves Stress – Allocates Time – Break assignments into smaller pieces w/ deadlines – Schedule around ALL activities App for iPad/cell phone 9 ©College Nannies + Tutors Development, Inc. / All Rights Reserved

10. Organizational Skills - Plan ahead - Block off time effectively - Color code things - Use binders and folders - Keep things clean and simple - Go through materials and re- organize weekly - Have & use school supplies 10 ©College Nannies + Tutors Development, Inc. / All Rights Reserved

11. Good Study Habits - Review the lesson before class - Time/Place to do homework - Minimize Distractions - Turn off the phone! - Organize/Read over notes daily 11 ©College Nannies + Tutors Development, Inc. / All Rights Reserved

12. Concentration – Pay attention in class – Sit up front – Ask Questions (no questions are “dumb” if you are paying attention) – Take Notes 12 ©College Nannies + Tutors Development, Inc. / All Rights Reserved

13. Test Taking Strategies - Preparation grows confidence - Pace yourself - Do the easy questions first - Look over your answers - Don’t be the first to turn in your test! 13

14. Leverage Available Resources – Get Help if Needed Teacher Tutorials Tutors On Line Resources – TURN IN ASSIGNMENTS 14 ©College Nannies + Tutors Development, Inc. / All Rights Reserved

15. Why does tutoring help? – AP classes are tough! Material Competition Missed concepts in a classroom setting – Attention – Distractions 15 ©College Nannies + Tutors Development, Inc. / All Rights Reserved

16. Why does tutoring help? (cont.) Confidence -Afraid to ask questions -Teachers might reprimand…”We went over that in class!” -Test Taking improves (test anxiety) -Coaching / Role Model (similar Age, successful student, “almost” peer) -It’s ok to be smart, make good grades, etc. -Peer Pressure to procrastinate  Learn how to study (smart kids don’t always know how to do this )

17. Live a Balanced Life – Grades A’s in regular classes trump C’s in AP – SAT/ACT Scores Practice, familiarity, confidence – Volunteer / Work Focus and Leadership – Extracurricular Focus and Leadership 17 ©College Nannies + Tutors Development, Inc. / All Rights Reserved

18. SUCCESS! -College Bound -Challenging Curriculum -AP Classes -Good Grades -Budget time (class time vs free time) 18 ©35 College Nannies + Tutors Development, Inc. / All Rights Reserved

19. Nuggets Learn how to learn Get help if grades are low Stay busy Budget time QUESTIONS? 19 ©College Nannies + Tutors Development, Inc. / All Rights Reserved