Ways to be Successful (PDF)
•Get to bed earlier ~ 8-10 hours of sleep and eat breakfast.
•Do homework every day!
•Keep a schedule & budget your time wisely!
•Don’t procrastinate ~ Chunk your work!
•Keep an agenda & write down assignments
•Stay Organized!
•Be responsible for your work
•Check teacher’s website frequently & Powerschool daily or at least every other day
•Ask for help when needed: don’t be afraid to ask?’s
•Stay on task, participate, take detailed notes and use active listening skills in class!
•Study a little bit at a time; review notes; don’t cram – E-X-T-E-N-D the process!
•Study in brightly lit areas
•Take notes in color and use highlighters
•Maintain good attendance!
•Don’t forget materials and show up on time!
•Do extra credit!
•Form study groups
•Communicate with teachers, especially if absent
•Worry about yourself ~ not others!
•Meet Deadlines!
•Have some fun along the way
• Be honest and reasonable with yourself
•Go to C.A.S.H. or see your teacher before or after school
•Set expectations and goals for yourself!
•See counselors if you need help or if you are having problems
•Be a Leader in school and in class!
•Limit time on computer and other distractions
•Do something auditory/visual to stimulate your brain before studying
•Take a break while studying
•Eat a peppermint or chew peppermint gum to stimulate your brain
•Use flash card/electronic flash cards on websites
•Make positive connections in school: get involved!
•Don’t be afraid to ask questions!
•Set long term goals- EX: To achieve a 95% average for the year
•Keep open communication with teachers and parents
•Don’t get into trouble/don’t get ISS or OSS – it keeps you out of class!
• “What I do now will pay off in the future!”