HOW TO HELP YOUR STUDENT SUCCEED IN SCHOOL

HOW TO HELP YOUR STUDENT SUCCEED IN SCHOOL

AGENDA v. Home-to-school connection v. How to improve your grades v. Resources v. Questions and Answers

HOME-TO-SCHOOL CONNECTIONS v Review assignments • Check Zangle or Edline • Utilize Teacher’s Website (if available) • Review student’s planner (ask that student have teacher initial if necessary) v Reinforcement (Positive and Negative) • • Be your student’s parent first Set clear and consistent limits Praise student Logical consequences • Cell phones and computers are not birth rights v Contact Teacher • 805 -497 -6711 or send them an email v Contact Counselor • 805 -497 -6711 Ext. 1020 or 1021

HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR GRADES Homework Stay Organized v develop a study schedule v well lit area v utilize your planner v comfortable v quiet v organize notebook v neat v clean out backpack v necessary supplies available v avoid distractions v take short breaks v reward yourself for completion

HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR GRADES Active Note taking v be brief v use abbreviations and symbols v be neat v listen actively v review your notes v summarize your notes Talk with your teachers v make an appointment with your teacher during lunch or before/after school v ask questions

HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR GRADES Study for tests Reduce test anxiety v prepare in advance v study in advance v review v mental practice v memorize v think of relaxed place v take practice tests v take a deep breath v relax

RESOURCES www. conejo. k 12. ca. us/WHS v teacher websites v lunchtime tutoring (beginning at quarter) v math club (link on website) v www. hotmath. com v after school library help 3: 00 to 4: 00 v weekly progress report www. conejo. k 12. ca. us v Brain fuse (online tutoring from the TO library) need valid library card. Connect through district website under parents

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