1. Believe in yourself-set goals for each class

  2. Get yourself organized

A. Use an agenda

B. Use a binder or folder for each class

C. Have a reliable friend’s phone number/e-mail

D. Keep your locker and backpack clean and organized

E. Be prepared for the next day the night before

  3. Have good time management

A. Make effective use of class and study hall time

B. Have a study plan

  4. Take notes

A. Be an active listener in class

B. Develop your own system of note-taking

  5. Study smart

A. Have a quiet place where you always study

B. Organize your time

C. Find out what your learning style is

D. Develop a method for studying for quizzes and tests

E. Learn memorization tricks

  6. Know test-taking strategies

A. Develop a plan for taking tests

B. Mark questions that you need to return to

C. Learn how to answer multiple choice, short answer, and extended response questions

  7. Work to achieve success in the classroom

A. Adjust to different teachers

B. Have excellent attendance

C. Be on time for school and class

D. Be prepared for class daily

E. Do your homework daily

F. Be an active class participant

             8. Ask for help