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GEAR UP Mississippi

GEAR UP Mississippi. 2014. Presented by: Pamela Carson William James Chambers Michael Haynie Briana Thompson. GRADUATION. TO. STEPS. High School. Out of. Get the Most. William James Chamber Michael Haynie. To. How. UNDERSTANDing Your Academic Record Means Understanding:

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GEAR UP Mississippi

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  1. GEAR UP Mississippi 2014 Presented by: Pamela Carson William James Chambers Michael Haynie Briana Thompson GRADUATION TO STEPS

  2. High School Out of Get the Most William James Chamber Michael Haynie To How

  3. UNDERSTANDing Your Academic Record Means Understanding: • Academic Requirements • Grade Point Average (G.P.A.) • Class Rank 1. Understand Your Academic Record

  4. It’s Always Good To KNOW: • Know your school calendar • Know the attendance and tardy policies • Know your school’s code of conduct and • school rules • Know athletic eligibility requirements 2. Know Your School

  5. BE in school Those who attend class tend to pass!!!! 3. Be In School Everyday

  6. GET Good Grades • BE organized • BE a good steward of time • BE successful in the classroom • BE a good note taker • BE a reader • BE smart • BE a good test-taker 4. Know How to Get Good Grades

  7. GOALS Short Term Long Term 5. Set Goals!!!

  8. GET Involved • Spend time with friends and meet new people • Become a leader • Enjoy school more • Relieve stress 6. Get Involved

  9. GET Involved • Provide a valuable service • Try something new • Have activities to put on • applications • Develop a variety of skills • HAVE FUN 6. Get Involved

  10. Steps to a Good Decision • Determine your choices • Write down the positive and • negatives about each choice • Get all the information you need • Think about it • MAKE A DECISION! 7. Make Good Choices and Decisions

  11. LEARN Stressbusters • Breathe • Relax • Spend time with loved ones • Laugh • Take care of your body • ASK FOR HELP 8. Learn how to Handle Stress

  12. USE Resources Teachers Principals Counselors Librarians Tutors Coaches Secretaries 9. Use Available Services

  13. CHOOSE Wisely • Choose Your Courses • Choose Your Career • PLAN 10. Plan and Prepare for Your Future

  14. 10 Easy Steps Good Grades Get Pamela Carson Briana Thompson To How

  15. BELIEVE “To succeed, we must first believe that we can.” - Michael Korda, Author 1. Believe In Yourself

  16. BE Organized • Have what you need when you need it • Use a student planner • Break down assignments • Use three-ring notebooks for class • Use folders for school work • Have phone numbers for classmates • Keep your locker and backpack neat • Get organized before you go to bed. 2. Be Organized

  17. It’s all about TIME!!! • Use class time and study halls • Create your own study plan • Prepare for sabotage 3. Manage Your Time Well

  18. IF you follow the advice in this section, • THEN you will enjoy school more and get better grades. • Be in school, on time, every day. • Learn to adapt to different teachers • Be prepared for each class. • Sit in 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 with respect • Involve your parents. • Take responsibility for your grades. 4. Be Successful in Class

  19. Taking good notes leads to higher test scores • Be an active listener • Take notes to help you pay attention • Recognize important information • Take notes that are easy to read • Go over your notes as soon as possible • Get copies of notes when you are absent 5. Take Good Notes

  20. Reading is FUNdamental • Scan • Read • Review 6. Know How to Read a Textbook

  21. Work Smart, Not Hard • Get Comfortable • Get Started • Learn Your Style • Organize Your Time • Know How to Study • Use Tricks to Memorize • Use Tricks to Present • Know How to Write 7. Study Smart.

  22. Make Test Taking a Breeze • 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 8. Be a Good Test Taker

  23. Don’t chew up your pencil!! • Try these techniques!!! • Study early • Mentally practice • Review the night before • Be confident • RELAX 9. Reduce Test Anxiety

  24. HELLLLLPPPPPP!!!!! • Make the call • Talk about it • Resolve the issue • Remember: The smart ones get help! 10. Get Help When You Need It

  25. Thank you for your time and attention. Please feel free to ask any questions at this time. GEAR UP Mississippi Sharing the Dream for the Class of 2014 THANK YOU!!!!!

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