• STUDY TIPS FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS

     
    Develop organizational systems that will work for YOU.  
    Not all organizational systems will work for all students.  You should choose the ones that will work best with your schedule and needs. Remember, though, that learning to be organized takes time and practice. If a system doesn’t work the first time you try it, try again. You may just need more time to become accustomed to it.

    Avoid distractions in your study space.
    If your study space includes a TV or phone, it’s probably not the best place for you to study.  Your study space should be used for studying and working only. Choose a space that doesn’t have a lot of tempting distractions available.

    Reward yourself! 
    Positive reinforcement is an amazing thing. When you have completed tasks, reward yourself in small ways. This can be anything from allowing yourself to take a 10 minute break to treating yourself to a movie.  This will help to avoid procrastinating!

    Use an academic planner on your MacBook to keep track of your assignments, deadlines, and appointments. 
    By having all this information in one place, you’ll know exactly where to look to find out what you need to do.  You can even use your planner to prioritize tasks and set a study schedule.  See myHomeworkapp.com. 

    Divide your study time into blocks separated by quick breaks. 
    It is most effective to study in 30-45 minute blocks of time, allowing yourself quick 3-5 minute breaks in between study blocks. This approach gives you time to focus while also allowing time to relax and reenergize. Be careful though—you need to make sure that your quick breaks don’t turn into longer procrastination breaks!

    Learn how to effectively communicate with your teachers. 
    Your teachers are there to provide guidance and support.  You’ll find that most of your teachers are more than happy to provide additional instruction and extra help.  This also shows that you care about your academic performance. Your teachers want to see that you are interested in the class material and that you are driven to succeed. By effectively communicating with your teachers, you can help maintain and increase your class grades.