Get Good Grades

 

We would like to see all of our students succeed.  These steps can help you work toward achieving your academic goals here at Arlington High School. 

 

1.               Believe in Yourself

·        It is important to recognize abilities and talents that you possess. 

You must believe you can succeed.

 

2.               Be Organized

·        Use an assignment notebook

·        Use three-ring notebooks for class notes

·        Use folders for schoolwork

·        Have phone numbers for classmates

·        Keep your locker and backpack neat

·        Get organized before you go to bed

 

3.               Manage Your Time Well

·        Use class time and study halls

·        Create your own study plan

·        Prepare for sabotage—identify anything that

could interrupt your study plan and

figure out how to avoid it

 

4.               Be Successful in the Classroom

·        Be in school, on time, every day

·        Learn how to adapt to different teachers

·        Be prepared for each class

·        Sit in the front of the class if possible

·        Be aware of your body language and nonverbal behavior

·        Always do your homework

·        Participate in class

·        Be a good group member

·        Treat others with courtesy and respect

·        Involve your parents

 

5.               Take Good notes

·        Be an active listener

·        Take notes to help you pay attention

·        Recognize important information

·        Take notes that are easy to read

·        Go over your notes as soon as possible

·        Get copies of class notes if you are absent

 

6.               Know How to Read a Textbook

·        Scan by reading subtitles, words in bold and

italic print, summaries, charts, and review questions

·        Read with a purpose

·        Review by scanning the material to check your comprehension

 

7.               Study Smart

·        Find a good place to study

·        Get started

·        Know your learning style

·        Organize your study time

·        Know how to study for tests

·        Use tricks to help you memorize information

·        Know how to write a paper

·        Use tricks when making a presentation or speech

·        Learn word processing

 

8.               Use Test-Taking Strategies

·        Get off to a good start

·        Develop a plan

·        Mark the questions that you want to return to

·        Increase your odds on multiple-choice questions

·        Look for key words in True/False questions

·        Know how to approach essay questions

·        Improve your math test scores

·        Be prepared for open book tests

·        Check your answers

·        Go over all returned tests

 

9.               Reduce Test Anxiety

·        A little anxiety improves concentration;

excessive worry will lower your scores

 

10.         Get Help When You Need It

·        When you have a problem, do something to resolve it