HOW TO SUCCEED AT
HIGH SCHOOL
HOW TO SUCCEED AT
HIGH SCHOOL
(Secrets of Life We Want You to Know)
L. Hiebert, B.Ed., M.Ed.
Counsellor, LBHS
Teens Top 7 Personal
Concerns
From: Teen Trends: A Nation in Motion
R.W. Bibby & D.C. Posterski
Number 7
Looks
Number 6
Losing friends
Number 5
Not being understood by
parents
Number 4
What to do after graduation
?
?
?
?
Number 3
Lack of Money
Number 2
Never enough time!
Number 1
Pressure to do
well in school
So
What can you do?
Continue Choosing for Success
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Review the academic level of
the courses you are in
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know the guidelines
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talk to teachers
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choose for success
Pick complimentary courses
that you like and can
continue through Grade 12
REMEMBER: Success builds confidence
How are Courses Scheduled?
For a student in Phys. Ed. 10 (3Cr)
Semester I
Semester II
(September – January)
(February – June))
Term 1
Term 2
English 10-1 (5Cr)
Pure Math 10 (5Cr)
Phys Ed 10 (3Cr) Auto Body 12 (3Cr)
Art 10 (3Cr)
Des. St. 12 (3Cr)
Term 1
Term 2
Social Studies 10-1 (5Cr)
Science 10 (5Cr)
Career Ex.10 (3Cr)
Auto Tech 12 (3Cr)
Food Studies 10A (3Cr) Multi Media 10 (3Cr)
Credit Total = 44
How are Courses Scheduled?
For a student in Phys Ed 10 (5Cr)
Semester I
Semester II
(September – January)
(February – June))
Term 1
Term 2
English 10-1 (5Cr)
Pure Math 10 (5Cr)
Phys. Ed. 10 (5Cr)
Art 10 (3Cr)
Des. St. 12 (3Cr)
Term 1
Term 2
Social Studies 10-1 (5Cr)
Science 10 (5Cr)
Career Ex.10 (3Cr
Food Studies 10A (3Cr)
Credit Total = 43
Auto Body 12 (3Cr)
Multi Media 10 (3Cr)
How are Courses Scheduled?
For a Vocal or Instrumental Music Student
Semester I
Semester II
(September – January)
(February – June))
Term 1
Term 2
Music 10 / Career Ex. 10(3Cr)
Term 3
Term 4
Music 10(5Cr) / Phys. Ed. 10 (3Cr)
(Split)
(Split)
Pure Math 10 (5Cr)
English 10 (5Cr)
Science 10 (5Cr)
Social Studies 10 (5Cr)
Art 10 (3Cr)
Des. St. 12 (3Cr)
Food Studies 10A (3Cr)
Multi Media 10 (3Cr)
Concert Band or Choir 15 (5Cr), All Year Outside of the Time Table
Credit Total = 48
Moms and Dads: Be Informed
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Read the Student Planning Guide
Look at the School’s web site
Go to presentations
Talk with your child
Talk with your child’s teachers
Help your child choose academic course
levels for success
Success builds confidence
Confidence opens up the world
The LBHS Web Site
Put It On Your Favorites List
Attend Regularly
No single reason destroys student success
more than irregular attendance
If you are in classes to
make it happen ...
Attendance + Effort
= Success
… it will!
The Daily Time Table
Time Blocks
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Periods
There are Four
Periods a day with
the morning and
afternoon periods
rotating each day
Mon – Thurs
90 minute periods
6.
Friday
7.
67 minute periods
Here is a Sample
Classes Start at 9:00
Some classes are
scheduled before
or after the Period
1-4 Time Table
LUNCH
Periods 90 min
Periods 67 min
Day ends at 3:35
Day ends at 1:38
Dads and Moms: Attendance Tips
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Make attendance important, talk about the
school day, every day
Keep track of the days you excused your
child from school
Contact the school if you have concerns
Make arrangements to pick up work if your
child is sick for more than two days
“90% of life is just showing up”
Woody Allen
Who Can You Contact
The Principal
Mr. J. Turner
Main Office & Phone Directory
Guidance & Counselling
259-5585
259-5585 Ext.: 2410
Assistant Principals
Counsellors
T. Dueck:
V. Quan:
P.Conrad:
C. Forbes:
A-F
G-L
M-Q
S-Z
L. Freeborn:
L. Mason
J. Elliott:
L. Hiebert :
A-F
G - L & AP Program
M - Q & ESL & K&E
R - Z & NSD-Hockey
COMPLETE
All Assigned Work
Attempting ALL assigned work will help you:
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learn new ideas and skills
solidify what you began to
learn in class
let you, and the teacher,
identify areas of concern
feel connected and part of
the class
Moms and Dads: Study Tips
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Over dinner, talk about what they learned in classes today
Become a study skills expert; Google “Study Skills” or “Test Taking
Tips” or “Test Anxiety”
Be aware of how much time your child spends on homework
Help with time management and organizational skills
Make sure there is a dedicated place to do homework in the house;
it should be comfortable, free of distractions, well lit and stocked
with paper, pens, pencils, crayons, etc.
Many parents find it best if computer access is in a public place in
the home
Never miss a parent-teacher conference
Praise efforts, NOT JUST accomplishments!
NEVER be happy being
confused!
Everyone gets confused
learning new things:
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admit it when you are
confused
have a number of ways to
get unconfused
get unconfused as quickly
as possible
Never, EVER, be happy
being confused
Dads and Moms: Homework Help
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Help with homework, if you can
Arrange help through siblings, friends, or tutors,
if you can’t
Talk to the school about available tutoring times
for students at the school
Help get your child to the tutoring times
Let your child know that being confused is part
of learning, even strong students need to ask for
help
Make Goals (write these
down)
What do you want out of
High School?
What are you prepared to
do to get what you want?
Only worry about each day …
… all great journeys start by putting one foot in
front of the next.
Moms and Dads: Setting Goals
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Discuss expectations and goals every year,
every semester, every reporting period
Help your child set reasonable, realistic and
positive goals
Ensure the goals include effort and outcomes
Post the goals in plain sight
Praise the efforts not just the accomplishments
“The journey usually ends up being more
important than the destination.”
Develop a Plan
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Know which courses will get
you what you want
Talk to friends, parents,
teachers and counsellors to
get advice about reaching
your goals
Look back every once in a
while and pat yourself on
the back for coming this
far
DON’T FORGET: The most important step
is the one you are taking right now
Moms and Dads
Be a Planning Consultant
Listen to your child
- about their hopes and dreams for their future
- ask them what they want their life to be like when they are 20, 30 or 40
(don’t judge or advise but do dare to dream with them)
- talk to them about your journey so far
Get informed
- look at web sites, go to presentations at the school and open houses at
post-secondary institutes, read publications
- talk to the school counsellors, career practitioners, teachers, friends,
people you work with and anyone else who can give you information to
help support your child’s hopes and dreams
Celebrate
- praise the efforts, recognize the accomplishments, get excited about the
possibilities and celebrate the journey
Get Involved!!!!!
Involvement nourishes:
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friendships
pride
confidence
excitement
fulfillment
Guess What!
This is the BIGGEST key to success
Moms and Dads
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Encourage involvement
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school sports and community sports
school clubs and groups
youth organizations
cadets, Scouts
volunteer work
Make it easy to get involved and stay involved:
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help find information about opportunities
encourage involvement
attend school events
provide transportation
FINALLY
Eat Dinner as a Family
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A Readers Digest survey showed that the
students who scored highest on academic tests
had one thing in common:
Their families ate dinner
together at least 4 times a week
Help Them Get the
Sleep They Need
Did you know that:
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sleep deprivation is commonly
used as a form of torture
inadequate sleep severely limits
the ability to think and learn
not enough sleep is one of the
main causes of traffic and work
place accidents
lack of sleep compromises the
immune system, people who are
sleep deprived get more colds
and flu than those that are not
8 – 10 hours is the typical
amount recommended for
adolescents
Talk, Listen, Talk, Listen, Talk, Listen
and when you are done ……
….. talk and listen, some
more.
Hug Your Kids
For any good reason …..
….. and for no good reason in particular.
Just trust me on this one
In Summary: Students Should
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Choose for Success
Attend regularly
Complete all assigned work
NEVER be happy being confused
Make goals
Develop a plan
Get involved
In Summary: Parent(s) Should
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Get informed and stay informed
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Talk about the day, every day
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Support regular homework completion
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Help plan and be positive about the future
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Encourage and support involvement
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Eat together at least four times a week
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Be a role model, get your beauty sleep too
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Talk - Listen - Hug (Repeat)
Dare to Excel
Lord Beaverbrook High School