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HOW TO SUCCEED AT HIGH SCHOOL

HOW TO SUCCEED AT HIGH SCHOOL. HOW TO SUCCEED AT HIGH SCHOOL. (Secrets of Life We Want You to Know) L. Hiebert, B.Ed., M.Ed. Counsellor, LBHS. Teens Top 7 Personal Concerns. From: Teen Trends: A Nation in Motion R.W. Bibby & D.C. Posterski. Number 7. Looks. Number 6.

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HOW TO SUCCEED AT HIGH SCHOOL

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  1. HOW TO SUCCEED AT HIGH SCHOOL

  2. HOW TO SUCCEED AT HIGH SCHOOL (Secrets of Life We Want You to Know) L. Hiebert, B.Ed., M.Ed. Counsellor, LBHS

  3. Teens Top 7 Personal Concerns From: Teen Trends: A Nation in Motion R.W. Bibby & D.C. Posterski

  4. Number 7 Looks

  5. Number 6 Losing friends

  6. Number 5 Not being understood by parents

  7. Number 4 What to do after graduation ? ? ? ?

  8. Number 3 Lack of Money

  9. Number 2 Never enough time!

  10. Number 1 Pressure to do well in school High School Diploma

  11. So What can you do?

  12. Continue Choosing for Success • Review the academic level of the courses you are in • know the guidelines • talk to teachers • choose for success • Pick complimentary courses that you like and can continue through Grade 12 REMEMBER: Success builds confidence

  13. Semester I (September – January) Term 1Term 2 English 10-1 (5Cr) Pure Math 10 (5Cr) Phys Ed 10 (3Cr) Auto Body 12 (3Cr) Art 10 (3Cr) Des. St. 12 (3Cr) Semester II (February – June)) Term 1Term 2 Social Studies 10-1 (5Cr) Science 10 (5Cr) Career Ex.10 (3Cr) Auto Tech 12 (3Cr) Food Studies 10A (3Cr) Multi Media 10 (3Cr) How are Courses Scheduled?For a student in Phys. Ed. 10 (3Cr) Credit Total = 44

  14. Semester I (September – January) Term 1Term 2 English 10-1 (5Cr) Pure Math 10 (5Cr) Phys. Ed. 10 (5Cr) Art 10 (3Cr) Des. St. 12 (3Cr) Semester II (February – June)) Term 1Term 2 Social Studies 10-1 (5Cr) Science 10 (5Cr) Career Ex.10 (3Cr Auto Body 12 (3Cr) Food Studies 10A (3Cr) Multi Media 10 (3Cr) How are Courses Scheduled?For a student in Phys Ed 10 (5Cr) Credit Total = 43

  15. Semester I (September – January) Term 1Term 2 Music 10 / Career Ex. 10(3Cr) (Split) Pure Math 10 (5Cr) English 10 (5Cr) Art 10 (3Cr) Des. St. 12 (3Cr) Semester II (February – June)) Term 3Term 4 Music 10(5Cr) / Phys. Ed. 10 (3Cr) (Split) Science 10 (5Cr) Social Studies 10 (5Cr) Food Studies 10A (3Cr) Multi Media 10 (3Cr) How are Courses Scheduled?For a Vocal or Instrumental Music Student Concert Band or Choir 15 (5Cr), All Year Outside of the Time Table Credit Total = 48

  16. Moms and Dads: Be Informed • Read the Student Planning Guide • Look at the School’s web site • Go to presentations • Talk with your child • Talk with your child’s teachers • Help your child choose academic course levels for success Success builds confidence Confidence opens up the world

  17. The LBHS Web SitePut It On Your Favorites List

  18. Attend Regularly No single reason destroys student success more than irregular attendance Attendance + Effort = Success If you are in classes to make it happen ... … it will!

  19. The Daily Time Table Periods There are FourPeriods a day with the morning and afternoon periods rotating each day Mon – Thurs 90 minute periods Friday 67 minute periods Time Blocks 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

  20. Here is a Sample Classes Start at 9:00 Some classes are scheduled before or after the Period 1-4 Time Table LUNCH Periods 90 min Day ends at 3:35 Periods 67 min Day ends at 1:38

  21. Dads and Moms: Attendance Tips • Make attendance important, talk about the school day, every day • Keep track of the days you excused your child from school • Contact the school if you have concerns • Make arrangements to pick up work if your child is sick for more than two days “90% of life is just showing up” Woody Allen

  22. Main Office & Phone Directory 259-5585 Assistant Principals T. Dueck: A - F V. Quan: G - L P.Conrad: M - Q C. Forbes: S - Z Guidance & Counselling 259-5585 Ext.: 2410 Counsellors L. Freeborn: A - F L. Mason G - L & AP Program J. Elliott: M - Q & ESL & K&E L. Hiebert : R - Z & NSD-Hockey Who Can You ContactThe PrincipalMr. J. Turner

  23. COMPLETEAll Assigned Work • learn new ideas and skills • solidify what you began to learn in class • let you, and the teacher, identify areas of concern • feel connected and part of the class Attempting ALL assigned work will help you:

  24. Moms and Dads: Study Tips • Over dinner, talk about what they learned in classes today • Become a study skills expert; Google “Study Skills” or “Test Taking Tips” or “Test Anxiety” • Be aware of how much time your child spends on homework • Help with time management and organizational skills • Make sure there is a dedicated place to do homework in the house; it should be comfortable, free of distractions, well lit and stocked with paper, pens, pencils, crayons, etc. • Many parents find it best if computer access is in a public place in the home • Never miss a parent-teacher conference Praise efforts, NOT JUST accomplishments!

  25. NEVER be happy being confused! Everyone gets confused learning new things: • admit it when you are confused • have a number of ways to get unconfused • get unconfused as quickly as possible Never, EVER, be happy being confused

  26. Dads and Moms: Homework Help • Help with homework, if you can • Arrange help through siblings, friends, or tutors, if you can’t • Talk to the school about available tutoring times for students at the school • Help get your child to the tutoring times • Let your child know that being confused is part of learning, even strong students need to ask for help

  27. Make Goals (write these down) What do you want out of High School? What are you prepared to do to get what you want? Only worry about each day … … all great journeys start by putting one foot in front of the next.

  28. Moms and Dads: Setting Goals • Discuss expectations and goals every year, every semester, every reporting period • Help your child set reasonable, realistic and positive goals • Ensure the goals include effort and outcomes • Post the goals in plain sight • Praise the efforts not just the accomplishments “The journey usually ends up being more important than the destination.”

  29. Develop a Plan • Know which courses will get you what you want • Talk to friends, parents, teachers and counsellors to get advice about reaching your goals • Look back every once in a while and pat yourself on the back for coming this far DON’T FORGET: The most important step is the one you are taking right now

  30. Moms and DadsBe a Planning Consultant Listen to your child - about their hopes and dreams for their future - ask them what they want their life to be like when they are 20, 30 or 40 (don’t judge or advise but do dare to dream with them) - talk to them about your journey so far Get informed - look at web sites, go to presentations at the school and open houses at post-secondary institutes, read publications - talk to the school counsellors, career practitioners, teachers, friends, people you work with and anyone else who can give you information to help support your child’s hopes and dreams Celebrate - praise the efforts, recognize the accomplishments, get excited about the possibilities and celebrate the journey

  31. Get Involved!!!!! Involvement nourishes: • friendships • pride • confidence • excitement • fulfillment Guess What! This is the BIGGEST key to success

  32. Moms and Dads • Encourage involvement • school sports and community sports • school clubs and groups • youth organizations • cadets, Scouts • volunteer work • Make it easy to get involved and stay involved: • help find information about opportunities • encourage involvement • attend school events • provide transportation

  33. FINALLY

  34. Eat Dinner as a Family • A Readers Digest survey showed that the students who scored highest on academic tests had one thing in common: Their families ate dinner together at least 4 times a week

  35. Help Them Get the Sleep They Need Did you know that: • sleep deprivation is commonly used as a form of torture • inadequate sleep severely limits the ability to think and learn • not enough sleep is one of the main causes of traffic and work place accidents • lack of sleep compromises the immune system, people who are sleep deprived get more colds and flu than those that are not • 8 – 10 hours is the typical amount recommended for adolescents

  36. Talk, Listen, Talk, Listen, Talk, Listen ….. talk and listen, some more. and when you are done ……

  37. Hug Your Kids Just trust me on this one For any good reason ….. ….. and for no good reason in particular.

  38. In Summary: Students Should • Choose for Success • Attend regularly • Complete all assigned work • NEVER be happy being confused • Make goals • Develop a plan • Get involved

  39. In Summary: Parent(s) Should • Get informed and stay informed • Talk about the day, every day • Support regular homework completion • Help plan and be positive about the future • Encourage and support involvement • Eat together at least four times a week • Be a role model, get your beauty sleep too • Talk - Listen - Hug (Repeat)

  40. Dare to Excel Lord Beaverbrook High School

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