CONFERENCES

Students who wish to talk with a teacher about any problem should request a conference with the teacher before or after school, or at a time convenient to both during the day. Teachers may also request conferences with a student in order to give or arrange individual help, or to clear up misunderstandings.

PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES

Parent-Teacher conferences are scheduled for all students in the fall and in the spring.

During Parent-Teacher conferences, we discuss each student’s progress in school, learn about students from parents, and consider ways to work together to help each student on an individual basis.

Parent-Teacher conferences can be held at any time during the year. Either a parent or a teacher may request a conference..

STUDY SKILLS

A student who studies well:

• Brings notebook, paper, pen or pencil and other necessary materials to class.
• Is an active participant in the classroom. They listen well and take part in discussions.
• Asks questions if he/she doesn’t understand the discussion or if they have a problem.
• Plans his/her work and schedules time for homework each day; makes sure he/she understands the assignment before he/she leaves class.
• Uses what he/she learns and sees how each subject applies to the others.
• Strives to do his/her best, not just get by.

How to study

• Attitude is important — think positively, work independently, seek questions and use library sources.
• Learning requires concentration — keep your mind on what you are doing. It will take less time.
• At home, have a definite, well-lighted, quiet place to study. Unless you have a straight “A” average, you will have to study at home each day.
• Read the entire assignment rapidly to grasp the basic content. Reread slowly to understand content, details, explanations, directions, if the assignment is not written, make notes of your own; outline what you have learned.
• If the assignment is a long term project, do a little of it each day, don’t let it go until the last minute. It will be easier and you’ll do a better job.

How to take a test

• Relax and forget other people.
• Read the directions carefully, and then follow them.
• Read the whole test first to see what’s asked for and how to apportion your time.
• Read each question twice before answering.
• Think before you write.
• Answer questions fully with information asked for — not what isn’t asked for.
• Check your paper for spelling and grammar before turning it in.