Check out www.how-to-study.com/, this is a great site that gives tips on preparing to study, listening better, improving reading skills, taking notes in class, and much

more.

Homework help.  School librarians offer free on-line help to students K-12.  www.ala.org/iconn/askkc.html

 

At Mariemont Junior High, students should expect to work on homework between one and two hours each night.  Using class time wisely, reviewing notes or studying a few minutes each night, and avoiding the most common teenage study skill: procrastination, will allow students more free time and less cramming.  Parents please check out teacher webs and the library web page for project outlines.  Students are given ample time to work on long-term projects, the key is using the time and not waiting until the last minute!

 

WAYS TO CON YOUR TEACHERS

Note to the student:  Like any good con artist, you must master each con one item at a time.  The victim becomes overwhelmed and therefore is wary if you con too hard or too fast.

1.  Look at the teacher when he or she is speaking

2.  In class call/use the teacher's name at least once a day when you talk to him or her.

3.  Make one good comment or observation in class each day.

4.  Arrive early and smile at your teacher.  (It will drive him/her crazy wondering what you are up to).

5.  Get ready to leave only when the bell rings.

6.  Never slam your book shut.

7.  When a teacher offers suggestions or corrects your errors, always say "thank you".

8.  Even if you are not completed with an assignment or don't like it, always hand your paper in on time.

9.  If you do not understand, ask the teacher if he/she would explain it differently using other words or examples.

10.  If you make a mistake, neatly cross out the error with one thin line and continue.

11.  Always go to your teacher first if there is a problem with your work.  If you can't get help, it is okay to ask another teacher for some help.

By carefully doing each of the above, you will successfully con your teacher and most of the problems with him/her will disappear.