How to Succeed in My Class

1.   Be Organized

ü       Maintain a neat, accurate assignment notebook, calendar, or other means of tracking assignments, both for daily homework and long-term assignments.

ü       Keep your class materials in good order. Use the notebooks, folders, pockets, etc. that I require to keep materials organized & useful.

ü       Learn to manage your time wisely, allowing the time necessary to complete assignments to the best of your ability.

2.   Be Prepared

ü       Bring all necessary materials to class every day. This includes materials specific to that class, as well as general school supplies such as lined paper, pens, highlighters, etc.

ü       Arrive to class with any homework complete and ready to be submitted.

ü       Be prepared—EVERY SINGLE DAY—for a brief, written quiz on material covered in recent classes or as part of your homework.

ü       Check with the course website frequently to review the course calendar

3.   Be Involved

ü       Engage willingly and actively in in-class activities and discussions.

ü       Be willing to answer questions and share ideas with the class as a whole.

ü       Work productively when placed into groups with other students.

ü       Be creative and original in your approach to your school work.

4.   Be Respectful

ü       Treat other individuals in the classroom with respect and common courtesy.

ü       Show that you respect yourself as a student by taking pride in your work and the work of groups in which you participate.

ü       Provide honest, mature feedback to your classmates when reviewing their class work

ü       Be attentive and cooperative in the classroom. Please be particularly careful to NEVER speak when another person is speaking to the class as a whole.

5.   Follow Directions

ü       Read & follow the directions provided for each assignment. Pay attention to details!

ü       Use the rubrics provided for formal writing assignments and long-term projects. These indicate exactly what is expected, and, in effect, tell you exactly what you need to do to earn a superior grade.

ü       Check with the course calendar frequently, as dates & requirements have a habit of changing over time.