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Get plenty of sleep
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Be sure to get up in time :-)
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Eat a good breakfast
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Have all you school materials ready, and be sure
to take them with you
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Be on time to school
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Be on time to each class
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Go to school with the intention to learn
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Be Prepared !
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- bring all your required materials to class
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- pencils, notebook paper, etc.
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Maintain an organized notebook with a section
for each class
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Maintain a daily assignment calendar
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- write complete details of assignments (requirements, date
due, page number etc.)
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Sit in a location where you are not distracted
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Demonstrate teacher-pleasing behaviors:
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- ask questions at the appropriate time
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Ask for additional help if you need it
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Be successful on tests- refer to this link Test
taking tips
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Take well written notes
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Homework !
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- make it a habit to study at least 30 minutes everyday
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- create a study plan to manage your time better
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- study difficult subjects first.
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- study
in a quiet place away from any type of distractions
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- use mnemonic
terms to help you remember key information
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- create your own study sheet (what you think is important
to know)
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- review your notes and highlight information that could
be on the next test
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- create your own tricks to learn
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Be prepared
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- do not put it off until the last moment
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- have all your school materials ready to go the night before
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If you've got questions, ask!
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Discuss with your parents what your studying in
school
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