Developing good work and study habits in the middle school

Mr. JohnstonSaigon South International School

Why is middle school so important?

Middle school skills are easy to change, high school ones are not

Students that have good work habits in the middle school, will see them transfer over to high school (article)

What you can do to improve your work habits in school:

Come to class with your binder, materials.

Wear a watch Ask questions! Come see the teacher if

you don’t understand. (Testimony: Katrien)

Coming in for help testimony:

“I came in for help with Math and because I did, I understood the next lesson so much better.”

Katrien Grade 7, Saigon South International School

What you can do to improve your work habits at home: After completing

your homework, put it in your bag by the door

Don’t study while IM, chatting, watching T.V.

Check “Edline” and “Moodle” for due dates, grades

What you can do to improve your work habits in your own mind: Make goals for

yourself to improve. Tell yourself: “I can

do better!” and make a plan to meet your goal.

Go above and beyond what is expected.

Think of learning not as a duty, but the opportunity to learn –Al Einstein

The End Questions? Check out PBS “It’s my life” for topics

on Middle School Life