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Still Cookin' at Westhill

 

Still Cookin' at Westhill is a collection of 275 recipes from staff and teachers
in our fabulous Westhill District. Cost of the cookbook is $10.00 and can be
purchased by contacting the Main Office at your school. Proceeds go to
benefit our friends at Casey's Place, an overnight respite for families and
caregivers of children with multiple needs. We're also planning to send
support to union members affected by floods to the south of us.

Please support these very important programs.

 

Helpful Tips for Parents

 

How To Get Good Grades - In Ten Easy Steps!

(things you can teach your kid(s))

 

Step One : Believe in Yourself! Whether you're an athlete preparing for competition or a student tackling a difficult subject, it's important that you believe in yourself. You need to recognize the talents and abilities you have, and you must believe that you can succeed!

Step Two: Be Organized! Use a student planner, break down assignments, use three-ring notebooks for class notes, use folders for schoolwork, have phone numbers for classmates, keep your locker and backpack neat, and get organized before you go to bed.

Step Three : Manage Your Time Well! Use class time and study halls to start homework, create your own study plan (ask yourself when you study best), and eliminate disruptions.

Step Four: Be Successful in Class! Be in school, on time to every class, and be prepared. Learn how to adapt to different teachers, and be aware of your body language. Sit in front of the class, if possible, and always do your homework. Be a good group member, participate in class, and treat your teacher and classmates with respect. Involve your parents in what your doing in school, and take responsibility for your grades.

Step Five: Take Good Notes! In order to take good notes, you must pay attention and actively listen to what your teacher is saying. Doing this will also help you stay focused in class. Take notes that are easy to read and review them as soon as possible. If you are absent, get copies of notes and handouts.

Step Six: Know How to Read a Textbook! Textbook authors have already done alot of the work for you! They have inserted section headings to tell you what you are going to read about, they've put important words in bold or italic print, and they include pictures, graphs, and charts to name a few. The key is knowing how to Scan, Read, and Review. Scanning gives you a quick overview: take a look at headings, bold, italic print, pictures, graphs, and charts. Then Read with a purpose. Try asking yourself a question so you have a reason to stay focused. Lastly, Review to lock the information in to your brain.

Step Seven: Study Smart! Find a good place to study and get started! Know your learning style and organize your study time.

Step Eight: Be a Good Test Taker! To do well on any test, you must study and be prepared. Have everything you need to take the test. Before you begin the test, look over everything and develop a plan. Mark the questions you aren't sure of and return to them after you have comleted the other questions. If you have time; check your anwers.

Step Nine: Reduce Test Anxiety! A little anxiety before a test improves your concentration and alertness. Too much worry, or test anxiety, can lower your test score. Start studying early, mentally practice going through the test, take a deep breath, and get a good night's sleep before test: these are just a few tips.

Step Ten: Get Help When You Need It! When you have a problem, do something to resolve it. Most questions can be answered and most problems rsolved, just by talking to the right person. Ask for help, if you don't understand something, ask the question. More times than not, you are not the only person with that question.
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Words to Live By:
 

We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.  Aristotle

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"Middle Years" Newsletters - Working Together for School Success
*Helpful information for parents of middle schoolers
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