DAY AT BX SCI
How many periods are in a typical school day?
9 periods
How can you motivate yourself to study?
Use the reward system however it works for you. EX. use candy after each section; give yourself small breaks to go on your phone or do something you enjoy
You come home from school and have a lot of homework. However, you just can't seem to focus on your schoolwork. What do you do?
Take a short break before you start your homework to relieve some stress. When you're done, focus all your attention on your HW.
Where on the Bronx Science website can you find mental health resources?
Go to guidance, then guidance resources
What day do we have homeroom?
Thursday
What should you do if you know that you have games, tests, or other obligations after school and won't have enough time to do all your HW and get to sleep on time?
Do homework during your free periods!
You have a friend who is stressed and not getting enough sleep. You're scared for her but don't know how to help. You also don't want to upset her. What do you do?
Go tell any guidance counselor about this problem. You will remain completely anonymous. Don't let the situation get worse.
Who is the school social worker and where can you find him?
Mr. Cogliano in room 035D2 (guidance office)
What are the 3 S's?
Sleep, study, and socialize!
What should you do to keep yourself organized and make sure you don't forget anything?
Use your planner, make lists and use a calendar. These things will help you to see everything you have to do and do them one by one.
You come home and you are quite tired from sports practice. You have a few simple homework assignments to do. You decide to take a quick power nap. How long should it be?
~20 minutes
Where in the school can you find a lot of the school's mental health resources listed?
Right outside the cafeteria on the bulletin board!
What entrance do you go through when you don't have your ID card
The one all the way to the end, closest to the school. You need to remember your OSIS for this one!
Should you or should you not stay up studying the night before a test?
No! Studying should begin three days before a test. Cramming is not a good idea and has been proven to be ineffective. The day before a test, take it easy for that subject and don't stress out.
You don't like what the cafeteria is serving for lunch today so you go out to buy food. What healthy options can you pick?
Neds: bananas, grilled chicken sandwiches
Jays: chicken cutlet, grilled chicken, rice and beans, grilled chicken salad, veggie quesadilla
You could also get Chinese food or fruits from in front of the 4 train.
Who do you see when you're struggling with a subject or outside issue?
Trick question kind of, there are actually SO MANY things you could do in this situation because our school has a large variety of mental health resources. Start by reaching out to your counselor.