Dear Students,
I want nothing more than for you to succeed. I believe that you can do anything if you put your mind to it. I am here to help you become your very best. However, I am merely a guide. I can't make your decisions for you.

So don't wait until the last minute to do an assignment because you know it won't be as good as it could, and don't blame others for your mistakes. Learn from your mistakes. Ask your teachers for help. However, in order for you to be successful, you have to do your part as a student. This page was put in place as a guide to help you accomplish your goals.

1. Figure out your learning style.

2. Good Cornell notes + an organized binder = a great student
You should have a 3 ring binder. In that you should have:

• a metal ringed zipper bag (lasts longer) for your pens, pencils, erasers, sharpener, colored pencils etc.
• A three hole punch for binders to help keep you organized.
• Your agenda. Fill it out daily!
• a double-sided pocket folder. One side should be labeled "Homework to do/ papers to be signed" and the other side should be labeled "graded work". When you study at home you will put your graded work in your file system at home.
• Two sets of colored tabbed dividers. Separate the sets and match the colors (e.g., two greens together, the two yellows together, and so on). One tab will be labeled with the subject (e.g., Survey, Science, etc.). This section is for daily work and notes. The other tab will be one labeled "tests" or "quizzes." This way, you can quickly find your old tests and use them to study for tests or exams at the end of the grading period.
• One set of clear tabbed dividers (optional) for additional subdivisions in a particular subject.
• Notebook paper
• An expandable file folder, three- hole punched with an opening toward the binder rings. This will hold anything else (index cards, small paperback books, etc).

  3. Get enough sleep.

  4. Highlight and/or underline the key points in your notes and handouts.

  5. Attend class regularly.

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