GET INVOLVED in clubs, activities, sports, etc.

Set specific, realistic GOALS: 

• Break down your big goals into actionable smaller REALISTIC steps (want to achieve this school year); COMMIT to WORKING HARD!

POSITIVE, GROWTH MINDSET

• Stretch your comfort zone & learn from setbacks. Perfection is not realistic.

TIME MANAGEMENT – PLAN AHEAD; MAKE TIME COUNT by staying ORGANIZED. Set up a STUDY AREA.

•  Bring what you need to class & bring home notebooks, texts, pens, calculator. Take good notes

Set up a SCHEDULE /CALENDAR

• Consciously & wisely schedule time! Identify things that distract you (eliminate or decrease). Use planners, wall calendars, or app (Todoist  Microsoft To Do. Calendly  iStudiez Pro myHomework Power Planner.ClickUp)  

• *See a counsellor to help with time management & stress

• See homework as a priority; decide how much time you are willing to allot for homework & studying - your decision; dedication correlates to success. *Procrastination – don’t let procrastination tell you that avoiding is a good thing

SLEEP, HEALTHY EATING, EXERCISE, limit screen time…, a HEALTHY SOCIAL LIFE ….

PAUSE to make smart decisions. Don’t put anything on SOCIAL MEDIA that is potentially embarrassing, harmful or mean (grandma check). Deep Breathing & Relaxation techniques

UTILIZE SUPPORT early before falling behind. 

• Teachers, Grade Level Advisers, tutorials or tutors can help with academics 

COUNSELLORS can help with emotional (anxiety…) or social issues & work with you on skills to help you succeed both academically & emotionally.

Be the best version of yourself & be nice to your peers, your teachers, your parents… !