What will you need to do about schoolwork if you are involved in after school family or community activities?
Carefully plan time to allow for studying and completing homework.
100
How can you tell a teacher that you don't understand a question on a test?
raise your hand or go to the teacher and ask
100
Where is the best place to keep important school work?
Notebook, folder, or cubby.
100
What is a goal?
A very specific achievement you are working towards. Some are small and short-term. Some are large and long-term.
100
Who is responsible for your success in school?
YOU!
200
What are two things you write in your assignment notebook/planner daily?
reading requirement, homework, worksheets, etc.
200
Why is it important to listen when someone is talking.
So you know what to do next. So that you don't miss important information. So that everyone feels respected and listened to.
200
Why should you always have paper, pencil, and other important supplies at school?
to be prepared for work, so that you don't have to bother others by borrowing
200
Name one goal you have for school?
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200
Why is it important to get a good night's sleep and eat a healthy breakfast before/at school?
To be able to concentrate, to have energy to think and learn
300
How could you complete your work if you're not finished?
ask for more time, bring it home to work on, finish it at recess
300
Name three places that you put all your school things at school so that they are safe?
backpack, locker, with a teacher, etc.
300
Where should you put your belongings when you are in class? Name 2.
in desk, in locker.
300
Why is setting goals important?
Keeps you focused. Gives you something to work towards.
300
How can an adult in your family help you study?
By helping set a quiet time and place at home for homework, by quizzing you on what you've learned that day, by checking your homework.
400
You don't understand your homework and are feeling pretty bad about yourself? What should you do?
Talk to a teacher, parent, or other trusted adult. Take a break and go back to it, refreshed and ready to keep trying.
400
You are late several days in a row. What will happen?
You are distracting the class from learning when you arrive late. You may have missed directions and will have to interrupt the teacher to find out what you need to do. Students will begin to feel uncomfortable with you.
400
Why is it important to use an assignment notebook? Name at least 2 reasons.
Stay on task, be organized, know what homework you need to complete, give yourself reminders, etc.
400
What does it meant to have a reachable goal?
That you can reach the goal. That it is challenging, but NOT too hard.
400
You have missed the school bus several times. What should you do?
Speak to your teacher or another trusted staff member about what is happening.
500
Give four examples of what you can do if there is no one there to help you with your homework.
Call a friend who is a good student, do as much as you can and get help from the teacher the next day, have your parent write a note to explain.
500
Give three examples of what makes a good classmate/student?
Paying attention, being engaged, using good study habits, asking for help, attend school everyday and on-time, do your work.
500
Name 3 people who can help you organize your notebook and school papers?
Teacher, parent, adult, friend, etc.
500
Name two ways a goal can help you be successful in school.
Keeps you focused and on track, gives you something to work towards, a feeling of accomplishment when you reach the goal.
500
Name 3 people here at Howe that can help you when you need something?
Teacher, Counselor, SSW, principal, dean, another adult staff, UWGB tutor, volunteer, etc.