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To
Succeed in School a Student Must. . .
Care.
This is the key.
Your attitude makes an important difference. Some kids don’t care. Who you hang
around with has a big effect on how
people see you. Your body posture in class tells the teacher a
lot about how much you care.
How do you act
in class?
Can you be
proud of the work you turn in?
Be
Prepared.
In order to do
well, you must have all the materials you need. You must have
completed all the assignments that get you ready to learn.
Do I bring the
things I need to each class?
Have I
completed all the assignments I need?
Be
Organized
You must know
where all your “stuff” is in order to be prepared. Assignments and
class materials should always be kept in the same place, not just
thrown into your locker.
Can I find the
papers I need, when I need them?
Can I get rid
of the clutter in my folders?
Pay
Attention.
You need to know
what is going on during class if you expect to succeed.
Do I listen
carefully to lessons and instructions?
Can I find
ways to stay focused?
Take
Notes.
One way to keep
focused is to take good notes during class. Note taking is a skill
that will help you all through school. Re-write your notes after
class. This helps you to review and to be sure you understood the
information.
Do I write
down all of the important information the teacher
presents?
Does my
notebook have a clear, understandable format?
Ask
Questions.
Asking questions
and participating in the class discussion helps to keep you involved
and focused. Be willing to take a risk to answer—even if you might
not have the right answer.
Do I respond
to the teacher’s questions—or do I always wait to be called on?
Do I ask the
teacher to explain things I don’t understand?
Study.
The time you spend
in class will usually not be enough to really learn the material.
You need to check your understanding of the basic facts and
vocabulary each day—not just the night before the test.
Do I review my
notes each day for each class?
Do my notes
make enough sense to be helpful?
Can I ask
questions about the parts I don’t understand?
Have
Support.
Your parents and
teachers are always willing to help you. But, you cannot count on
them to do the work. Be prepared to ask specific questions about
what you do not understand. Simply saying, “I don’t get any of
this,” is a cop out.
Do I ask for
help when I need it?
Can I ask
specific questions to let my parents or teachers know exactly what
it is I don’t understand?
Know
the Assignment.
In order to be
able to complete an assignment, you need to know what it is and what
is expected of you. You need to keep an accurate assignment book
each day.
Do I
completely write out my assignments each day?
Do I remember
to take all the materials I need home with me?
Finish
Assignments.
Whether the
assignment is one you begin in class or is assigned for homework,
the only way for you to succeed with it is to finish it. Mark the
parts of the assignment you had trouble with so you can ask about
it.
Do I have a
regular time for homework?
Do I finish my
assignments so that I can be proud of my work?
NOT
MAKE EXCUSES.
You are the only person who can be
responsible for your work, your attitude or your success. It is not
your parents or your teachers who are holding you back. You can
succeed if you make up your mind to do it and then carry through.
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