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The Secrets of Success at PCMS

The Secrets of Success at PCMS. The Steps: Secrets Revealed. Be Organized Be Responsible Follow Directions Ask for Help – Develop Relationships Maintain Good Study Habits Put forth your best effort. Be Organized. Bring materials to class daily Bring and write in planner daily

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The Secrets of Success at PCMS

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  1. The Secrets of Success at PCMS

  2. The Steps: Secrets Revealed • Be Organized • Be Responsible • Follow Directions • Ask for Help – Develop Relationships • Maintain Good Study Habits • Put forth your best effort

  3. Be Organized • Bring materials to class daily • Bring and write in planner daily • Consult the teacher’s calendar daily • File papers behind dividers or in color- coded folders • Turn in papers before class starts – make it a habit • Manage your time well

  4. Be Responsible • Pay attention in class • Communicate with teacher in advance if problems arise • Be an advocate for yourself – follow through • Review planner daily even if you think you do not have any homework • Know teacher’s preferred method of communication

  5. Follow Directions • Read the Directions • Write your name on EVERY paper • Check off the Guidelines or Rubric • Meet the deadlines • Complete heading on ALL papers • Edit and Revise!

  6. Ask for Help – Develop Relationships • Teacher’s have all had their shots –they don’t bite! • Know right and wrong times to ask • When teacher calls for questions raise your hand or walk up to teacher for clarification once class is at work • Ask a buddy and have several Study Buddy numbers in your planner and by your work area • Go to 7th Period or the Library

  7. Good Study Habits • Have a snack before you do HW • Have a well stocked work area • Good lighting, NOT in front of TV • Know your “style” – visual, auditory, kinesthetic, etc. • Make connections • Review daily • Take breaks – no longer than 10 minutes • Study for tests in advance

  8. Complete the Learning Cycle: • Memorize new information, rules and concepts – • Assimilate and organize this information – • Use this information to analyze, synthesize and problem solve - • Incorporate this information into evaluations, judgments and predictions -

  9. Put Forth Your Best Effort • Maintain balance in extracurricular activities/school • Be aware of and manage stressors • Be positive – hang around positive people, engage in positive self-talk • Set Goals • Re-evaluate if something’s not working and change your approach • Neatness counts

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