Guidance
Parents + Students + School = Success
Counselors:
Dr. M. Levine Ext. 26424 - all 7th Grade, 6th Grade
Ms. J. Osborne Ext. 26422 - all 5th grade, 6th Grade
Ms. D. Montalvo Ext. 26421 - all Grade 8
Ms D. Postell, Ext. 26-460 - Substance Abuse Counselor
What kind of student are you?
Step 1: Believe in yourself!
"To succeed, we must first believe we can! Michael Korda, Author
Step2: Be Organized
Use a planner
Break down assignments
Use 3-ring notebooks for class notes
Use folders for school work
Have phone numbers for classmates
Keep your locker and bookbag neat
Get organized before you go to bed
Step 3: Manage Your Time Well
Use class time and study halls
Create your own study plan
Prepare for sabotage
Step 4: Be Successful in Class
Be in school, on time, everyday
Learn how to adapt to different teachers
Be prepared for class
Sit in the front of the class, if possible
Be aware of your body language
Always do your homework
Be a good group member
Participate in class
Treat others others with respect
Involve your parents
Take responsibility for your grades
Step 5: Good Notes
Be an active listener
Take notes to help you pay attention
Take notes that are easy to read
Go over your notes as soon as possible
Get copies of notes if you are absent
Step 6: Know how to Read a Textbook
Scan - Read with a purpose - Review
Step 7: Study Smart
Find a good place to study
Get started
Know your learning style
Organize your study time
Know how to study for a test
Use trick to help you memorize information
Use tricks when making a presentation or speech
Know how to write a paper
Step 8: Be a Good Test Taker
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
Look for key words in True / False questions
Improve your math test scores
Be prepared for open book tests
Check your answers
Go over all returned tests
