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