4 YEAR PLAN for CLASS of 2016

Name:                                                                            Student Number:                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Phone Number:                                                            Career Cluster:

Co-Curricular                       Advisor

Business Professionals          Sue Briddell

FCCLA                                   Terri Morris

Med Tech VICA                     Pat Johnson

Newspaper/Yearbook            Sarah Huey         

Future Educator’s                  Wanda Snyder

Skills USA VICA                   Chris Jude

Music                                     Instructor

Band, Band Auxillary            Gene Bohlnad

Jazz Band                               Gene Bohland

Orchestra                                Pam Theil

Symphony Orchestra              Pam Theil

Choirs                                     Dawn Kingman

Student Government/Class Advisors

Student Government              MaGee Wilson/ Katherine Jensen

Freshmen                                Rick Schneider/Amy Schloegl

Sophomore                             Paula Werner/ Perry Lefevre

Juniors                                    Fran Borchers/Karolyn Nowak

Seniors                                    Sue Briddell/Jodi Hess/Peggy Keller

 



TIME MANAGEMENT

Time management is the way you regulate or schedule your time. Successful time management
allows you enough time to complete your work while still finding time to take advantage of 
other important activities such as clubs, sports, and volunteer work. In fact, these activities 
will be enjoyed more fully when you know that you have your class work completed.

Three of the basic time management strategies every student must integrate in their life are:

                  planning, prioritizing and focusing


Step one:  Planning

USE YOUR AGENDA BOOK or start very basic with just a notebook and a pen. At the
very start of your day, jot down your to do list of the day. If you are making big tasks,
break it down in steps and put some of these smaller steps as part of your day.

Step two:  Prioritize

When you are coupling time management and studying, you'll have to know which ones are
the tasks that are truly important and put them first on the list. Experts recommend doing the
task that is more time consuming and boring first. This way you'll be mentally freer the rest
of the day!

         ***DO NOT PROCRASTINATE!!!!  Procrastination is the habit of putting off
planned activites for activities of lesser importance. All of us procrastinate to some extent!
But when procrastination becomes a habit that causes stress, reduces the quality of your
work, and impedes your ability to achieve goals then overcoming procrastination becomes
important.

Step three:  Focus

Finally, you'll need to focus. During teenage years this can be pretty hard. Text message, IM,
calls, they all contribute to losing focus. However, when the time comes to do what we have
to do, focusing will have to be exercised. Turn down all elements that distract you and get to
the task at hand!

***Remember, time management is a learned skill, and it might be a new skill for you. If you
try to organize your time and it doesn't go flawlessly at first, never fear. The more you manage
your time, the easier this habit will become. Best of luck students!




             STUDENT TEST-TAKING STRATEGIES


Preparing for Tests
   • Maintain good study habits:  Do your class work.
         º Have a clear understanding of homework assignments before leaving class.
         º Keep a record of assignments received and completed.
         º Make a study schedule and follow it.
         º Tell your parents about schoolwork and homework.
         º Turn in homework on time.
         º Get make-up assignments when returning from an absence.
         º See teachers for additional help.
   • Seek and use past homework assignments, class notes, and available review materials.
   • Follow directions.
   • Find out when tests will be given out.
   • Get a good night's rest and eat a normal breakfast before testing.

During Tests
   • Read and pay careful attention to all directions.
   • Read each passage and accompanying questions.
   • Read every possible answer--the best one could be last.
   • Read and respond to items one at a time rather than thinking about the whole test.
   • Reread, when necessary, the parts of a passage needed for selecting the correct answer.
   • Don't expect to find a pattern in the positions of the correct answers.
   • Don't make uneducated guesses. Try to get the correct answer by reasoning and 
        eliminating wrong answers.
   • Decide exactly what the question is asking; one response is clearly best.
   • Don't spend too much time on any one question.
   • Skip difficult questions until all other questions have been answered. On scrap paper,
        keep a record of the unanswered items to return to, if time permits.
   • Make sure to record the answer in the correct place on the answer sheet.
   • Only change an answer if you are sure the first one you picked was wrong. Be sure to 
        completely erase changed answers.
   • Work as rapidly as possible with accuracy.
   • After completion of the test, use any remaining time to check your answers.
   • Keep a good attitude. Think positively!




                        MORE WAYS TO STUDY . . .

            »  Read
            »  Reread
            »  Review your notes
            »  Highlight your notes
            »  Practice with Flashcards
            »  Ask someone to quiz you
            »  Organize your papers so that you are working with everything you need
            »  Outline or make a graphic version of written work (lists, columns, 
                  Venn diagrams, etc.)
            »  Quiz yourself
            »  Use a worksheet as a quiz by covering over the answers and re-doing it
            »  Look over old quizzes and try to figure out why you're making mistakes
            »  Look over returned assignments for the unit
            »  Answer study guide questions
            »  Look up the parts of the assignment that you didn't understand the first time



Taking Notes in Class

In classes, your teachers will talk about topics that you are studying. The information they
provide will be important for you to know when you take tests. You must be able to take
good written notes from what your teachers say.

Taking good notes is a three-stage process in which there are certain things you should do
before class, during class, and after class. Here are the threee stages of notetaking and what
you should do during each stage.

1. Get Ready to Take Notes (Before Class)

      • Review your notes from the previous class session before you come to class. This will
          help you remember what was covered and get you ready to understand new information
          your teacher provides.
      • Complete all assigned readings before you come to class. Your teacher will expect that 
          you have done this and will use and build upon this information.
      • Bring all notetaking materials with you to class. Have serveral pens and pencils as well as
          your notebook.

2. Take Notes (During Class)

      • Keep your attention focused on what your teacher is saying. Listen for "signal statements"
          that tell you that what your teacher is about to say is important to write in your notes.
          Examples of signal statements are "The most important point..." and "Remember that..."
          Be sure to include in your notes information that your teacher repeats or writes on the 
          chalkboard.
      • Write quickly so that you can include all the important information in your notes. Do this
          by writing abbreviated words such as med for medicine, using symbols such as % for
          percent, and writing short sentences.
      • Place a ? next to information you write in your notes, but about whose meaning you are
          not sure.

3. Rewrite Your Notes (After Class)

      • Rewrite your notes to make them more complete by changing abbreviated words into 
          whole words, symbols into words, and shortened sentences into longer sentences.
      • Make your notes more accurate by answering any questions you had when writing your
          notes in class. Use your textbook and reference sources to obtain the information you
          need to answer your questions. If necessary, ask your teacher or other students to help.
      • Check with other students to be sure you did not leave out important information.

Having good class notes will help you to be better prepared for tests.



 

Tests/Exams

Tests that you will be taking during high school:

Every year you will be required to take certain tests. Some of the tests are optional (but suggested),
and many are required. Please refer to the list below as your guide and if you have any questions,
please feel free to contact your guidance counselor.

   Freshmen Year:

      During this year, you will take a practice Ohio Graduation Test (not to be used for any other 
       reason than for tutoring/help)

   Sophomore Year:

   1.   Ohio Graduation Test (OGT).  This is a test that is required by the state to pass in order to 
          receive a diploma. It is administered in March of the sophomore year. Students will then be
          given 6 more chances to pass prior to senior year.

   2.   PSAT (Pre SAT):  This is an optional test, however, recommended for college bound students.

   Junior Year:

   1. ACT Assessment Test—This is a test to be taken for the first time spring of junior year. It is 
     recommended for all college bound students.

   2. SAT (Scholastic Aptitude test). This is a test to be taken the 1st time during the spring of junior year.     

***For both of these tests, please check with the college for entrance requirements.

   3. PSAT—same as sophomore year, however, the scores during the junior year could enable a student
   to become eligible for National Merit Scholarships.

   Senior Year:

   1. ACT and SAT: both tests can be retaken during the fall of the senior year.

Please be aware that these are tests for each year. As you approach the next level, please be sure to check
with your guidance counselor to verify the tests for the upcoming year.

Helpful Hints:

1. KNOW your  teacher’s email and extensions.

2. Contact your counselor immediately if there is a problem.

3. STAY INVOLVED!!!

4. Use your Agenda Book.

5. Keep a resume of activities. 

Grade Cards/Mid-Term Distribution:

      1st Quarter

            Midterm: 9/21/12

            Grades: 11/2/12

      2nd Quarter

            Midterm: 11/30/12

            Grades: 1/25/13

      3rd Quarter

            Midterm: 2/22/13

            Grades: 4/12/13

      4th Quarter

            Midterm: 5/3/13

            Grades: Mailed Home 6/14/13

1st Semester Exam Schedule:

      1/15/13: Periods 1,2,3

      1/16/13: Periods 4,5,6

      1/17/13: Periods 7,8,9

2nd Semester Exam Schedule:

      6/4/13: Periods 1,2,3

      6/5/13: Periods 4,5,6

      6/6/13: Periods 7,8,9




Scheduling Dates:

Early January

Students will be able to log on to the new Course of Study

Mid January

All signed course selections will be due to counselors

March

All students will meet individually with their counselor to finalize schedule

April-May

Any schedule changes or adjustments will be made for final schedule

KUDER NAVIGATOR

Individual Registration and Login Instructions:

Please follow the instructions below to begin using KUDER Navigator—an online
educational and career planning system for today’s high school students.

Registration:

· Go to Ohio Career Planning System at http://oh.kuder.com

· Select New Users from the Login Area to begin the registration process.

· Select Student and choose your grade level from the drop down menu.

· Click Continue to create your account.

· During the process you will need  to create a unique user name and password.
Write down your user name and password in the space provided for future reference.

               User Name:  _______________ 

               Password: _______________ 

You will be asked to enter your N Activation Code provided by our school

         N Code:  See your counselor 

      · Be sure to check the box next to “I have read and agree to the terms and conditions of use”

      · Click Create New Account to complete the process