What You Need to Know and Review! - D R A F T. Knowledge, Pride and Future!

Content Standards:

A.S.9.1 Students will acquire attitudes, knowledge, and skills that contribute to effective learning in school and across the life span.

Competencies: Students will…

A.C.9.1.06 Make annual revisions as appropriate to their academic improvement plan based on their most recent classroom work, high school grades, standardized test scores, teacher comments, and life experiences.

GOAL:Students will review their mid-term reports and, examine current progress towards meeting first semester graduation requirements and plan for school success.

Activity Statement:

Students will review and discuss graduation requirements, examine their mid-term reports, determine progress, and develop a plan of action to improve school success.

Materials: 1. Pencil/pen

2. Handout 1 – Local and Current Requirements

3. Handout 2 - Student Credit Checklist and Graduation Checklist

4. Transcript or report card from last year 5. Handout 3 – Checklist for Grading Period

Procedures:

T Distribute copies of the Student Credit Checklist, graduation requirements and last year’s transcript to students.

T Instruct students to:

a. Check off courses on graduation checklist that were completed last year and make note of any 9 grade courses in which they are failing or doing poorly.th

b. Place checklist in portfolio folder for further reference.

c. Review their schedules to determine if they are in appropriate ability-level courses required for the current school year.

T Discuss school procedures to make any schedule adjustments to revise course levels that match the students’ abilities.

T Review tutoring and study assistance available in the school.

T Handout

Discussion:

You will need to ask general question to assure students understand their schedules and the school’s graduation requirements. Sample questions:

1. According to your schedule:

a. Where will you go during second period?

b. What are the names of the course you are currently taking? 2. According to the school’s graduation requirements:

a. How many math credits are required for graduation? b. How many English classes are necessary for graduation? c. What classes do you still need in order to graduate?

d. Based on the list of graduation requirements you have been given, will you meet promotion requirements? (List their requirements here.)

3. Have you met with your counselor for credit evaluation and discussed your future educational plans?

4. Discuss tutoring programs and support services that are available.

Closing Statement:

High school success is based on successful completion of promotion requirements. If students have been unsuccessful, it is essential that you seek assistance from the school counselor to revise your schedule and to locate resources to help you improve your academic performance. Additional Resources:

Extension Activities:

Check with grade-level counselor to make any necessary course changes to stay on track for graduation. Seek help with study skills and take advantage of tutoring provided by the school or community. Develop personal school improvement plan after completing the Checklist for the Current Grading Period.

Activity:

Have students outline their support plans for any required tutoring or study assistance and include in their portfolio.

HANDOUT 2: GRADUATION CHECK LIST:

___ Attendance—Has your attendance been regular? Have you been tardy? ___ Makeup Work—If you have had to be absent from school, have you done all

makeup work?

___ Book—If a book is required for class, have you brought it each day? Have you read materials in the book relating to the lessons or as the teacher has assigned?

___ Materials—Have you brought all necessary materials to class every day? (pens, paper, notebook, etc.)

___ Assignments—Have you completed all assignments and turned them in on time? ___ Study time—Have you spent time at home studying and completing assignments? ___ Attitude—Have you had a positive attitude in class?

___ Behavior—Has your behavior interfered with class instruction or your understanding of assignments?

___ Concentration/Focus—Have you been focused on the teacher and the assignments in each class?

REMEMBER - Bringing materials/tools to work and doing the work as assigned by a supervisor are tasks expected on any job outside or after school. A positive attitude and focusing on assigned duties are required on any job!

Adapted from: Louisiana Teachers As Educational Advisors and Mentors http://www.doe.state.la.us/lde/uploads/4879.pdf

NOW here this! Your job is that of a (employee) student and tasks are done my way (supervisor)! If you do not come prepared with tools for work, we do not need you on the job!

GRADE 9 LESSON 7: IMPROVING HOW YOU STUDY!

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