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Two options students have for their lives after high school
What are . . .
4-year college - 2-year (community) college - technical/vocational school - military enlistment - full-time employment - apprenticeship - "gap" year - ...
Get at least 8 hours of this daily to improve your concentration, memory and energy
What is sleep?
The skill of thoroughly and accurately recording important points from a lesson for later review
What is effective note taking?
Athletic? You may want to participate in one of these five FALL sports available to MLK high school students
What are volleyball (girls), soccer (girls), football, cross country, and bowling?
If Mr. Waddell is having a "rocky" day, this school's fight song will cheer him right up!
What is the University of Tennessee?
The document you'll develop with your counselor that outlines what classes you'll take each year to meet graduation requirements
What is the 4-year plan?
Stressed about the big test? Name two strategies that may help to relieve your anxiety.
What are: deep breathing - exercise - guided imagery - yoga - calming music - mindful meditation - journaling - art - quick,"hands on" games like Jenga - . . .
A quiet space with good lighting, minimal distractations and access to materials (pencils, pens, calculators)
What is a good study space/environment?
Muscially talented or want to work toward that goal? Take courses related to one of these three musical performing groups.
What are Band, Orchestra, and Chorus/Choir?
Oprah Winfrey studied Communications at this university
What is Tennessee State University?
The standardized test you'll first take in your Junior year that colleges review for admissions purposes
What is the ACT? or What is the SAT?
Developing this skill will help you break large assignments into management parts and avoid missing important deadlines
What is organization?
A support service you can access - often after school hours - if you're struggling with a class or assignment
What is tutoring?
Giving your time to an organization or cause you are passionate about
What is volunteering (community service)?
Dr. Angela McShepard-Ray earned her undergraduate degree from this small, private institution
What is Fisk University?
Term used for your cumulative high school average on a 4.0 or 5.0 scale
What is your GPA (Grade Point Average)?
In addition to helping with academic needs, this person at MLK is here specifically to help students with personal/social concerns or anything interfering with their success and happiness
Who is your school counselor?
Making a weekly to-do list and using a calendar or planner are examples of having good ________
What is time management?
The art of influencing, inspiring and helping others achieve a goal
What is leadership?
Tom Brady played quarterback for this Big 10 football team. If he was an "average" student at this university, he needed at least a "31" ACT score to be admitted.
What is the University of Michigan?
The document that lists all your high school credit courses and the semester grades earned in each
What is your transcript?
The term we use for goals that are Specific - Measurable - Achievable - Realistic - and Time-based
What are SMART goals?
For most effective studying, we want to avoid this unproductive habit of "putting things off" until the last minute
What is procrastination?
Extracurricular and community activities help you build a strong _______________ for colleges to review when making admissions decisions.
What is resume?
This actor, who tragically died in 2020, graduated from Howard University before starring in films including "42" and "Black Panther".
Who is Chadwick Boseman?