Team Aloha’s Keys to Success

 

 

1. Time Management

 

Use your binder reminder to plan your week for English, history, math, and science. Fill in the Binder reminder calendar every Monday so you know what homework you have each night for the week and when assignments are due.  Check your Binder Reminder every morning before you go to school.

 

 

2. Organized Notebook/Backpack

 

Take 5-10 minutes to check your notebook and backpack each week.  Make sure there are no assignments you forgot to turn in.  Throw out any unnecessary papers.

 

 

3.  Turn In Assignments When They Are Due

 

This may sound obvious, but many students finish assignments, then don’t turn them in.  Put completed assignments in the front of your notebook section for each class.  When you walk into math, open the front of your math section to find your most recent work.  If it is going to be collected, take it out and have it ready to turn in.  Do the same for each class. 

 

 

4. Take Advantage of Extra Credit

 

Extra credit is offered in all Team Aloha classes.  If you are not sure about what it is, how to do it, or when it is due, ask your teacher.  Extra credit is used to boost your grade and not to replace doing regular assignments or projects.

 

 

5.     Study/Phone Buddy

 

It is helpful to study with a friend; that does not mean copying someone else’s work.  If you can’t study with a friend, at least have a friend’s phone number to ask about make-up work, instructions, difficult assignments, etc.

 

 

6. Active Listening

 

Practice active listening in class.  The steps are:

1.      Sit up in your seat

2.      Maintain eye contact with the speaker.

3.      Repeat in your mind what the speaker is saying.

4.      Ask yourself, “What should I be learning or understanding?”

 

 

7. Help From Home

 

Ask your parents or somebody else who might be able to help you solve math problems, proofread your written work, quiz you for tests, or offer advice about projects.  We welcome the expertise of your relatives and neighbors. 

 

 

8. Develop Study Skills and StrategiesFlash Cards:.

 


What 3 questions does Chin Po-                      1.             Why is the snake not yet a dragon?

Wan ask of the Living Quan-Yin?                     2.             Why is the innkeeper’s daughter not yet married?

                                                                                3.             Why does the rich man’s garden never bloom?

 

 

 


Outlining:                  I.  Birth of a New Economy

A.     Better roads and waterways

1.      Tang and Song Dynasties built an extensive system of roads.

2.      Hostels and inns were built for traveling bureaucrats. 

 

Summarizing:             The main idea of the story was…

                                    The main characters were…

 

Note-taking:               Take neat notes during class discussions and especially during test    

reviews.  Notes may be used on all math tests and sometimes on tests in other classes.

 

Study Guides              These are helpful in preparing for tests, use them!!

and maps:

 

Quizzing:                    Have somebody quiz you the morning of the test.

 

 

9.  Be Test Wise

 

Become familiar with each teacher’s test pattern.   Mr. Tracy has a vocabulary quiz every Friday.  Mrs. Choate has a weekly quiz as well.  Mrs. Yeager and Mr. Oatey will let you know a week in advance before they give a test.  Become familiar with these patterns.

 

 

10.  Quality Work

 

Every paper handed in must use this form:

 

                                                                                               

       Bill Philips                          proper 

                                                                                           Sept. 12, 2006                  heading

                                                                                           Period A

                                                                                                                                    title

                                                Fish Fable                                                                   

neat writing

                                                                                                                                  or word

Jen was a very small trout who lived in a clear                              processing

 babbling stream.                                         

 

Indent start of paragraph

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proofreading is absolutely necessary.  We expect correct spelling and punctuation in every class.  We also expect thoughtful answers in complete sentences; not fragmented responses.

 

Example:

 

Question:                      How did Emperor Wen finally reunify China? 

 

A “C-” answer –          by tradition, public works projects, and education

 

An “A” answer -           Emperor Wen reunified China by using three techniques.  First, he brought back the traditions and rituals of the ancient Chinese emperors.  This reminded people of their common history.  Next, he organized public works such as the Great Wall and the rebuilding of the capital of Changan.  These focused people’s attentions on the common goals of the empire.  Last, he renewed interest in scholarship by founding new colleges and calligraphy and accounting schools.

 

 

 

 

11.Absences

 

When you miss school you should:

A.                 Check your binder reminder

B.                 Call your study/phone buddy

C.                 Ask your teammates about the work when your return.

D.                 Check with your teachers to make sure you acquire the missed assignments.

E.                  Turn in the work due when you were absent when you return.

F.                  Be familiar with the school rules about absences and tardies.

 

 

12.Extra Help

 

Team Aloha teachers are available for out-of-class help for those students who really want and need a little extra help.  We also provide two after school study clubs (Tuesdays and Thursdays) to assist you as well. 

 

 

 

These keys to success on Team Aloha are designed to help you feel good about your progress in school.  There are many people who are willing to help you.  However, in the end, it is you who must pay attention, stay on task, complete the assignments, take the tests, and cooperate with your teammates.  We hope you will make the right decisions and end the school year proud of your accomplishments.