Welcome to Study Skills!!
Ms. Krause
dkrause@d101.org
Course Overview
Study Skills is a silent time devoted for organization, homework completion, studying and silent reading. During this time, I will also teach you lessons that will help you learn how to be a more efficient student. Topics include organizing your time, organizing your learning. self-advocacy/task initiation, self-care and organizing your materials. Below is a general idea of what each day of the week will look like:
Monday tasks- Planning out your week, organizing binders/folders or setting a small goal for the week
Tuesday tasks- Mini Lesson (topics vary)
Wednesday tasks- Check grades on Powerschool and fill out Google Form
Thursday tasks- Mini Lesson (topics vary)
Friday tasks- Reflection on learning/personal goal & assignment notebook check
Grading Policy
You do receive a grade for study skills so it is important to complete these tasks and to keep yourself busy. The grades for study skills will be based on a total point system and points will be deducted if you are not completing your daily tasks for study skills, working on homework, or are talking to others.
Daily Academic Behavior- You will earn 1 point per day by being present and ready to learn when the bell rings, bringing materials needed to complete homework + an independent reading book to enjoy when your homework is complete, staying on task and in our own workspace, working without disturbing the other learners in our community, treating supplies, equipment, and furniture as intended and remaining seated until dismissed by the teacher (not the bell).
Study Skill Lessons- You will earn 5 points per lesson based on active engagement during our lesson, including discussions and learning activities
Assignment Notebook Check- You will earn 5 points per week when you record all of your homework in each of your classes for everyday that week. NOTE: If you DO NOT have homework in that class you write “NONE”
Locker Check- You will earn 15 points for keeping your locker neat and well organized during that quarter. I’ll let you know a week in advance so you can be ready.
Study Skills Tasks- You will earn 5 points for completing grade check, goal setting and reflection Google forms when required.
**No Chromebook games or videos are allowed so bring a silent reading book and/or something to do everyday to keep yourself busy! No partner work will be allowed unless you have a pass from the core subject teacher.
Bathroom/Water fountain/Locker
Please use the restroom and get a drink before class begins. If you have a health issue or it is an emergency, please let me know. You are allowed 3 passes per quarter to use for water/restroom/locker.