Gear UP High School4

THE FACTS.

middle school prepares you for high school.

High school prepares you for college.

College prepares you for life.

being successful starts with you.

dreams

STRENGTHS

Improvementsknow YOUR purpose

setting goals.

What does your future life look?

What are some of your goals?

Lets Make

your

action plan

In the classroomCommunicate with your teachers

Ask questionsGet organizedTake Notes

PAY ATTENTION

At Home

Learn how to study!!!Bad study habits are hard to breakcreate a strong foundation NOW.

What type of learner are YOU?

Visual learnerLearn from watching, looking, & seeing

Hardest Tests:Listening and respond tests

Easiest Tests:Diagramming, reading, maps, essays (if you use an outline), showing a process

color coded highlighters,drawing picturesdetailed notes, flashcards, videos

STUDY TIPS

auditory learnerLearn from listening and hearing things

Easiest Tests: Listen and respond tests, oral exams, and written responses to lectures

Hardest Tests:Read and respond while being timed

Study TipsRecord lectures, reread info, verbalize lessons

kinesthetic learnerLearn from doing, hands on practice, experience

Easiest Tests: fill in the blank, experiments, short essays, hands on projects

Hardest Tests:long essays or tests

Study Tipsstudy with others, draw diagrams, make models

Outside the classroom

Get involved!Sports, community service, clubs

church programs, part time jobs & internships

Get ahead!HOnors, ap courses, and dual enrollment

build resume and enhance skills

If you get behind...➡After school tutoring

➡Teachers

➡family & Friends

➡Volunteer centers

➡colleges

➡online tutors

Why success?

‣ You become well rounded

‣ Ability to pass HSAP

‣ Resume Builder

‣ Prepares you for college

‣ FREE MONEY (scholarships & awards)

Th! End.