High School Readiness Class

Organization

100

What is the name of a tool you can use to keep track of assignments?

Agenda book/planner

200

Where do you keep all of your class materials and handouts?

A binder

300

What can you use to keep papers and class materials organized in your binder?

Dividers

400

Name 3 things you can do to make sure you don't forget anything before leaving for school?

1. Pack things the night before 2. Make a list and check that you have everything before leaving 3. Put a sticky note on the door

500

What organizational technique can you use to make sure you meet all the requirements for graduation?

Make a four-year plan

Goals

100

What is a goal?

Something you want to accomplish

200

What is the difference between short term and long term goals?

Short term goals are less than 12 months, long term goals take more than 12 months to achieve

300

What is a SMART goal? What does S.M.A.R.T. stand for?

Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Measurable, Time-bound

400

Give an example of a short term goal

I want to get started on all of my work by 5pm

500

What steps can you take to reach your goal of graduating on time?

Making sure you take all your required classes, meet with your guidance counselor, stay up to date on your assignments, and make-up and missed exams.

Miscellaneous

100

What kind of class can give you college credit?

AP (Advanced Placement) classes

200

Name 2 standardized college admissions tests

ACT and SAT

300

Name 3 things you can do to study for an exam.

1. Review notes 2. Make flash cards 3. Form a study group

400

Name 3 extracurricular activities high school student can participate in.

1. The school musical 2. Football 3. Debate Team

500

What is name for the category of classes not required for graduation?

Electives

Peer Pressure

100

What is peer pressure?

Feeling the need to do something because other people are doing it or because they make you feel like you should do it

200

What can you do when you are being pressured by peers?

Say no. Repeat it if you have to. Walk away.

300

Does peer pressure only involve words? Why?

No. Sometimes actions can be a form a peer pressure.

400

What is a reason people give in to peer pressure?

To fit in. To be liked. Because they are worried people will make fun of them.

500

Give an example of positive peer pressure.

You see all your friends studying for a test. They encourage you to join them and study.

Name That High School

100

What high school was named after a famous poet, novelist, and playwright?

Dunbar Vocational HS

200

What high school is known for their focus on visual and performing arts?

The Chicago High School for Arts (ChiArts)

300

What selective enrollment high school, located near the west side of Chicago, is named after a leader of the Civil Rights movement?

Whitney Young Magnet High School

400

Name a Chicago high schools that offers vocational career training?

Chicago Vocational Career Academy

500

Name the TOP 5 selective enrollment school in Chicago.

Walter Payton Preparatory HS, Northside College Preparatory, Lane Tech, Whitney Young Magnet HS, Jones College Prep