Finals are coming!

Let's finish off the year strong.  Make it a point to attend review classes offered by teachers. Remember "the choices we make dictate the lives we lead"

"Some days there won't be a song in your heart, sing anyway"

Mid-terms will be starting on January 18th.  Most teachers will be starting their review next week, it is very important that you pay close attention to what is being reviewed.  Use old tests and quizes to study from.  Remember mid-terms are very important as they count as two test grades for the second quarter. If you are retaking a Regents exam the regentsprep.org website is a helpful tool to help you prepare to do your very best.  Good Luck to all!

We are only a few weeks into the second quarter, at this time it would be a good idea get yourself organized.  Remove items form the first quarter, put them in a place you will be able to find them, as you will need them for mid-term review.  Also make sure you have a separate notebook for every subject. Organiztion is one of the keys to success!

During this month of thanksgiving, it is a nice time to reflect on all the blessing we have been given and share our good fortune with others.

Graduation

"The more that you read, the more things you will know.  The more that you learn, the more places you'll go"
~ Dr. Seuss

Test Taking Tips

1.  Don't wait until the day before the test to start studying.
2.  Get enough sleep the night before the test.
3.  Eat breakfast the day of the test.
4.  Arrive early to the test with supplies to take the test (pens, pencils, calculator, etc).
5.  Listen carefully to the instructions and read the directions carefully before you begin.
6.  Read each question carefully and understand what is being asked.
7.  If you don't understand a question, ask the teacher or proctor for help.
8.  Use the test to take the test (look through the test for answers to other questions).
9.  If you get stuck on a question, skip it and come back to it later - remember to come back.
10.  Relax