Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.

1. What is the best way to survive Mrs. Belchyk's class?
2. What does SLANT mean?
3. What do effective students do differently than ineffective students?
4. Why put your planner opened to the current week in your binder?
5. How can you prevent missing assignments?
6. What is the secret to turning in homework every day?

What is the best way to survive Mrs. Belchyk's class?

The best way to survive Mrs. Belchyk's class is to bring a sweater and leave 
it in your locker!

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What does SLANT mean?

S-Sit up 
L-Lean Forward
A-Ask questions & act interested
N-Nod your head in agreement or disagreement
T-Take notes and talk not!

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What do effective students do differently than ineffective students?

Effective students  practice the 7 habits of higly effective teens.

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Why put your planner opened to the current week in your binder?

Leaving the planner open to the current week in your binder makes it easy
to write down your assignments in each class.

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How can you prevent missing assignments?

You can prevent missing assignments by:
1- working in class, 2- turning in work at the end of class, 3- placing all 
homework in one place, and 4- keeping your planner updated in each class.

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What is the secret to turning in homework every day?

PLAN ON DOING IT - Write assignments in your planner
GET IT DONE - do homework within the first 2 hours at home
PUT IT IN THE SAME PLACE - assign on pocket folder to place all of your 
homework in every evening.  The next day take the folder to every class so 
you have your homework with you!
LISTEN - when the teacher request homework, turn it in; or place it in the 
proper place everyday!

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