Title: HOW TO SUCCEED AT HIGH SCHOOL
1HOW TO SUCCEED AT HIGH SCHOOL
2HOW TO SUCCEED AT HIGH SCHOOL
- (Secrets of Life We Want You to Know)
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- L. Hiebert, B.Ed., M.Ed.
- Counsellor, LBHS
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3Teens Top 7 Personal Concerns
- From Teen Trends A Nation in Motion
- R.W. Bibby D.C. Posterski
4Number 7
5Number 6
6Number 5
- Not being understood by parents
7Number 4
- What to do after graduation
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8Number 3
9Number 2
10Number 1
High School Diploma
- Pressure to do well in school
11So
12Continue 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
13How are Courses Scheduled?For a student in Phys.
Ed. 10 (3Cr)
- Semester I
- (September January)
- Term 1 Term 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 1 Term 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)
Credit Total 44
14How are Courses Scheduled?For a student in Phys
Ed 10 (5Cr)
- Semester I
- (September January)
- Term 1 Term 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 1 Term 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)
Credit Total 43
15How are Courses Scheduled?For a Vocal or
Instrumental Music Student
- Semester I
- (September January)
- Term 1 Term 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 3 Term 4
- Music 10(5Cr) / Phys. Ed. 10 (3Cr)
- (Split)
- Science 10 (5Cr)
- Social Studies 10 (5Cr)
- Food Studies 10A (3Cr) Multi Media 10
(3Cr)
Concert Band or Choir 15 (5Cr), All Year Outside
of the Time Table
Credit Total 48
16Moms and Dads Be Informed
- Read the Student Planning Guide
- Look at the Schools web site
- Go to presentations
- Talk with your child
- Talk with your childs teachers
- Help your child choose academic course levels for
success
Success builds confidence Confidence opens up
the world
17The LBHS Web SitePut It On Your Favorites List
18Attend 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!
19The Daily Time Table
Periods There are Four Periods 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.
20Here is a Sample
Classes Start at 900
Some classes are scheduled before or after the
Period 1-4 Time Table
LUNCH
Periods 90 min Day ends at 335
Periods 67 min Day ends at 138
21Dads 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
22Who Can You ContactThe PrincipalMr. J. Turner
- Main Office Phone Directory
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- 259-5585
- Assistant Principals
- T. Dueck A - F
- V. Quan G - L
- P.Conrad M - Q
- C. Forbes S - Z
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- Guidance Counselling
- 259-5585 Ext. 2410
- Counsellors
- L. Freeborn A - F
- L. Mason G - L AP Program
- J. Elliott M - Q ESL KE
- L. Hiebert R - Z NSD-Hockey
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23COMPLETEAll Assigned Work
Attempting ALL assigned work will help you
- 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
24Moms 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!
25NEVER 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
26Dads and Moms Homework Help
- Help with homework, if you can
- Arrange help through siblings, friends, or
tutors, if you cant - 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
27Make Goals (write these down)
- What do you want out of High School?
- What are you prepared to do to get what you want?
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Only worry about each day all great
journeys start by putting one foot in front of
the next.
28Moms 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.
29Develop 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
DONT FORGET The most important step is the one
you are taking right now
30Moms and Dads Be 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 (dont 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 childs hopes
and dreams - Celebrate
- - praise the efforts, recognize the
accomplishments, get excited about the - possibilities and celebrate the journey
31Get Involved!!!!!
- Involvement nourishes
- friendships
- pride
- confidence
- excitement
- fulfillment
- Guess What!
- This is the BIGGEST key to success
32Moms 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
33FINALLY
34Eat 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
35Help 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
36Talk, Listen, Talk, Listen, Talk, Listen
and when you are done
- .. talk and listen, some more.
37Hug Your Kids
For any good reason ..
.. and for no good reason in particular.
- Just trust me on this one
38In Summary Students Should
- Choose for Success
- Attend regularly
- Complete all assigned work
- NEVER be happy being confused
- Make goals
- Develop a plan
- Get involved
39In 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)
40Dare to Excel
Lord Beaverbrook High School