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Welcome Back-to-School 2011! The Silver Team. Note: This PowerPoint & Contact Information is posted on our wiki…. www.silverteam.wikispaces.com. Homework. Check the wiki for help sheets, homework clarification, upcoming assignments. How much? Generally, 1-2 hours a night None?
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Welcome Back-to-School 2011!The Silver Team Note: This PowerPoint & Contact Information is posted on our wiki… www.silverteam.wikispaces.com
Homework • Check the wiki for help sheets, homework clarification, upcoming assignments. • How much? • Generally, 1-2 hours a night • None? • Studying note cards • Quizlet • Organize binder • Planning ahead for long term assignments
Advice for Effective HW • Quiet • Centrally located • Plenty of paper, pencils, etc. • Computer – not in bedroom • Google Calendar – Sync them together* *A cheat sheet is onwww.silverteam.wikispaces.com
A Back-Up Plan • While we realize that computers break, printers run out of ink, we try to teach your children to come up with alternative solutions, including, but not limited to, • Save to flash • Email to friend (or teacher at last resort) • Print at lunch or HR • Utilize the UD library
A Year of Transition: Self-Advocacy • Students Checking HAC Grades Regularly • Issues with grades, curriculum, or other? • Have your child approach teacher • Students can email if necessary • Unresolved? Parent contact teacher • This approach often resolves the problem/question more quickly. • We even make mistakes sometimes!
Extra Help • Advisory help every day • Morning, lunch, afternoon appointments can be scheduled • Study Buddies