Transcript Clovis East Area SART Meeting

Clovis East Area
SART Meeting
MARCH 4, 2014
What to expect at Reyburn Intermediate
 New Teachers and Classmates – it’s a different larger
school and it means new teachers and opportunity to
make new friends.
 New Adjustments – dressing out for PE, changing
classes, five teachers.
 Extracurricular Activities and Athletic Programs – more
choices for students
 Greater Academic Pressure – classes are more difficult,
more homework, expectation to do more on their own
How to Get Good Grades
 Be Organized
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use a student planner
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Have a separate folder for each class
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Phone numbers of classmates in case there are questions
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Keep backpack nea
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Have everything organized before going to bed
How to Get Good Grades
 Time Management
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use any extra time in school to get started on homework
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Have a regular time to study (expect 2 hours a night)
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Break large assignments into smaller parts
How to Get Good Grades
 Study Smart
Have a good place to study
 Organize your study time
 Large assignments into smaller ones
 Allow more time for homework than you think you’ll
need (2 hours)
 Know how to use a computer (research & write papers).
 Use tricks to help you memorize things (acronyms)
 Know what material will be covered on a test.
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How to Get Good Grades
 Take Good Notes
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As you listen, think about what is being said
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Write down key words, important names, dates, and facts
(Cornell Notes).
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Take notes that are easy to read.
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If your absent, get notes from a classmate or teacher
How to Get Good Grades
 Be Successful in the Classroom
Learn teachers class rules and expectations
 Be in school, on time, every day
 Have everything you need when you get to class
 Always complete homework
 Participate in class
 Treat others with respect and courtesy
 Don’t leave class with unanswered questions
 Turn in work that is neat and easy to read
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Goal Setting
 Set short and long term goals
 Set goals that are Specific, Measurable, and Realistic.
 Set both School and Personal Goals
 Write the goals down
Get Involved
 At school
Clubs
 Leadership
 try new things
 meet new people
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 In your community
volunteer work
 Big Brothers / Big Sisters
 Find something you enjoy, is important, and worthwhile
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