9th-Grade 101Things you should know

Get OrganizedDon’t waste time looking for filesKnow how to create folders and name files

You may have to go back and find a file 4 months later so name the file something related to the project. Example: Essay_LawsofLife.docx

Jamesisthebomb.docx

Keep Track of PasswordsPASSWORD TRACKERMost ELA teachers require it to be part of

your notebookThose that use it say it’s really helpfulYou won’t have to hold up the class trying to

remember or reset your passwordsYou won’t miss valuable instructional time

while the class moves ahead

OtherGet a Notebook – use study hall time to file

papersUse an assignment calendarAT A MINIMUM – know how to use

NoodleTools to make a basic citation.

Soft SkillsPersonal Decisions

when a teacher talks about resources

WCHS – Math help every period – SH or lunch students can show up and get free tutoring.

LISTEN

Not many teachers will

walk around and ask if you

understand – so if you don’t….ASK!!

If you miss something you

have to SELF-ADVOCATE

and ASK!!!!!!!!

ASK

Think about the most successful students you know and fake their habits until they become your own

THINK

Successful StudentsDo their homework – even if it cuts into their

“fun” time and even if they don’t want to do it.

Read (always have a book)Sit where they know they can pay attention

(even if they’d prefer to sit with friends)Use study halls with serious intentRepresent themselves and their family well

“Represent ????”Little habits matter with adults and studentsNever start a sentence with “I need……”

but rather with “Could you please help me with……?”

Or“Do you have time to………?”

It goes a long way – a really looonnng way – and it’s good training for the “real” world!

“I see a lot of students give off an impression they'd never want to give off because they don't represent themselves thoughtfully, and I think teachers really respond when a student shows an interest in working harder.” – Amy Hamrick

The EndGood Luck!!!!