Starting out in a new school will give you a chance to challenge yourself in
a new environment. If you follow these tips you will enjoy your years at
Marlboro Middle School.....
1. Always do your best. Never cheat yourself.
2. Be kind to each other. Treat other people the way you would like to
be treated.
3. Respect school property. Marlboro Middle School is our school. It
is a beautiful building. Let’s all be proud to be here.
4. Be prepared for class. Have your materials ready.
5. Be on time for school and classes. Promptness is very important,
not just in school, but for your future.
6. Be involved in your school. Don’t sit back. Get involved in
everything you can.
7. Set high standards for yourself. Don’t allow others to talk you
into doing things that you know are wrong.
8. Make your family proud of you. One great gift you can give your
parents is to be successful in school. You are our future.
Getting Organized
One of the most important things you can do to be successful in middle
school is get organized. Here are some tips to help you get started.....
1. Use your agenda (assignment book). Write down all of your assignments
for each subject every day.
2. Keep your locker neat. A messy locker can slow you down and make you late
for class.
3. Set up a place for each subject in your notebook. This way you will
always know where your work is.
4. Set up a special homework time each day. Create a study area at home.
5. Be sure you understand your assignments. If you have a question, ask.
STUDY TIPS:
Develop your own study method and style. Begin with the right mindset-
believe in yourself and trust the fact that you have taken good notes and
participated in class throughout the year.
Think about what you've been doing throughout the year to study. Validate
your class and homework notes-they are your own words. Use a highlighter and
key in on vocabulary because they are the primary focus of questions on most
exams. Along the same lines, remember that homework is not to be dreaded. It
is actually a great way to study.
The more you work at homework assignments, not rush through them as a waste
of time, and then use the content of homework to participate in your class
as 'practice,' you are studying for those end of course tests that other
kids worry about. You are already prepared.
Figure out your best study time. Is it early in the morning, just after
breakfast, before bed?
Figure out a place to study. Is it in your room or that 'quiet room' at the
public library?
Get rid of all distractions. A boyfriend or a girlfriend can be great
people, but they aren't taking your test. They need to give you space and
respect your study time. Don't sell yourself short. Let's take this
suggestion into the 21st century and remove all distracting technology from
your midst-there goes the TV, iPod, Zune, cell phone and emails that
say "you've got mail,"
Don't put off until tomorrow what you should have done yesterday! Remember,
those who procrastinate probably can't spell it.
Study with a friend who shares your interest in learning and being
successful! Become each other's tutor and try to "teach the test." When you
explain something aloud to someone else, you are 'using the content,' and it
becomes more and more a part of your very being.
Remember how important your teacher is in your study life. Take time to
discuss your problem areas with your teachers. Their suggestions will be
right on the money.