Class of 2016 Review • Credits • Transcripts • Graduation requirements 4.0 credits Language Arts 3.0 credits Math 3.0 credits Social Studies 2.0 credits Science 2.0 credits Health/PE 1.0 credit Occupational Ed 1.0 credit Fine Art 7.0 credits Electives Who Walks (graduation) 2016 Students would only walk across the stage at graduation if they fulfill all graduation requirements including all required credits (23), pass all required parts of the HSPE (reading, writing, TWO math EOCs, Biology EOC. Senior Project and High School and Beyond plan Question: What do I want to achieve this year? Eleven reasons for Failure in School 1. 2. Lack of a definite goal Laziness-the unwillingness to make a decision and the follow through. 3. Lack of regular attendance to school and classes. 4. Poor relationships 5. Poor study habits 6. Excessive worry 7. Negative personality traits 8. Outside activities 9. Lack of Incentive or Interest 10. Illness 11. Lack of intellectual ability Eleven Steps to Achieving Motivation 1. 2. Set goals, both short and long range Build desire by constantly reaffirming goals, visualizing success. 3. Think rationally. Keep an open mind. Don’t guess or make assumptions. 4. Develop positive personality traits. 5. Choose your friends carefully. 6. Have faith in yourself. 7. Give yourself reinforcement; acknowledge your successes. 8. Seek help when needed. 9. Resolve personal problems learn over what you have control. 10. Develop persistence. 11. Take action. Question: What kind of learner are you? Visual Learner I remember things better if I write them down. I can visualize pictures in my head. I take notes on what I read and hear. It’s easier for me to work in a quiet place. It’s easy for me to understand maps, charts, and graphs. When I get an idea, I must write it down right away. When I am concentrating on reading or writing, music bothers me. When taking a test, I can “see” the textbook page and the answer. Auditory Learner When reading, I listen to the words in my head or I read aloud. I need to discuss things to understand them better. I prefer hearing a teacher to reading a textbook. I remember what people say better than what they look like. It’s hard for me to picture things in my head. I talk myself through homework assignments. I like having someone tell me how to do something rather than reading directions. Kinesthetic Learner I can study better when music is playing. I need frequent breaks when studying I don’t like sitting at a desk. I like to move around. I take notes, but I never go back and re-read them. When I start a book, I like to look at the ending. My notebook and desk may look messy, but I know where things are. I daydream in class I’d rather do a project than write a report. I use my fingers to count and move my lips when I read. Learning tips-Visual Learner 1.Write things down because you’ll remember them better. 2. Look at a person who is talking to you, helps keep you focused. 3.Take lots of notes. 4. Use color to highlight main ideas in your notes. 5. Sit toward the front of the class. Learning tips - Auditory Learner 1. Try studying with a friend so that you can talk out loud and hear the information. 2. Read aloud facts you want to remember. 3. Use color and graphic symbols to highlight main ideas in your notes, textbooks, handouts, etc. 4. Before reading a chapter, look at all the headings and picture captions and read them aloud. Learning tips-Kinesthetic learner 1. Memorize, walk around while reciting to yourself or looking at a list or index card. 2. If you need to fidget when in class, experiment with ways of moving that doesn’t disturb others. 3. Try studying on your bed or with music playing in the background. 4. Take breaks as frequently as you need to. Just be sure to get right back on task. GET INVOLVED!!!!! You will know the school better, teachers, and other students will get to know you. You will build skills in areas that interest you (sports, photography, music, etc.) As a well rounded student, you will be more interesting to colleges and employers. Sports and Clubs Fall – Boys’ Tennis, Cross Country, Football, Girls’ Soccer, Girls’ Swimming, Volleyball, Golf Winter – Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball, Boys’ Swimming, Gymnastics, Wrestling Spring – Baseball, Boys’ Soccer, Fastpitch, Tennis, Track & Field. Book Club, CIA (Christians in Action), Drama club, FCCLA (Family Career & Community Leaders of America), French Club, Interact Club, Latino Club, Multicultural Club, National Honor Society, Art Club, Pacific Islanders Club, Key Club, and more.