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SDUSD ADVANCED STUDIES CALENDAR
SDUSD ADVANCED STUDIES CALENDAR
Suggestions for a Successful Year:
Suggestions for a Successful Year:
PREPARE FOR GREATNESS
PREPARE FOR GREATNESS
- What's your plan for getting to school everyday on time, healthy and prepared to learn?
How long does it take to get to school? How long does it take to get ready in the morning? How much sleep do you need before school to learn? What drinks/snacks do you need to get through a long school day? Make a plan!
- Record important dates in your planner...digital or paper...planners are essential to your success in school!
How will you know what to do and when it is due? Most scholars need to document deadlines in paper and/or digital format and review it daily.
EXPLORE RESOURCES
EXPLORE RESOURCES
- Visit each of your teacher's website to explore their resources and other important details for your success in their course. You can find the teacher's website on their syllabus and the school's website.
- If you are taking an AP class, checkout these additional resources....AP exam order deadline is November 1 to avoid late fees.
- If you are in 11th grade, confirm when your school is hosting the PSAT/NMSQT in October so you don't miss out on the FREE practice SAT exam that could also get your scholarships!
MID-SEMESTER REFLECTION
MID-SEMESTER REFLECTION
- What is going well so far this year?
Think about your satisfaction with course grades, friends, tests/exams, organization of time and materials, daily habits....everything....what can you celebrate?
- What is NOT going well so far this year and what changes do you intend to make?
When looking at the above, what is not going as well as you'd wish and what changes are you willing to make?
- Who can you ask for help?
Talk to any trusted adult at school ... teacher, administrator, facilities, nursing, coach, secretary...truly every staff member is rooting for your success!
FINAL FALL WEEKS
FINAL FALL WEEKS
- Once November arrives, there are about 6 weeks of school until the end of the semester!
- Login to PowerSchool to review each class detail. If something is incorrect, email your teacher or plan to talk to them tomorrow.
- If your grades are NOT where you want them, ask your teacher for ideas...retake a test, extra credit, revisions, etc.
- Use fall break to complete any extra work and be ready to give to your teacher the day after break.
END THE SEMESTER STRONG
END THE SEMESTER STRONG
- Talk with each of your teachers! Confirm that all your work is submitted or if work is missing, how you can finish it.
NEW BEGINNINGS
NEW BEGINNINGS
- What changes do you want to make for the new semester?
A new year and new semester is a beautiful time to reflect and make changes!
- What's your plan for getting to school everyday on time, healthy and prepared to learn?
How long does it take to get to school? How long does it take to get ready in the morning? How much sleep do you need before school to learn? What drinks/snacks do you need to get through a long school day? Make a plan!
- Record important dates in your planner...digital or paper...planners are essential to your success in school!
If you started a new class - this is essential! If you are continuing a class you started in August, it is a good time to review your organization habits! How will you know what to do and when it is due? Most scholars need to document deadlines in paper and/or digital format and review it daily.
EXPLORE RESOURCES
EXPLORE RESOURCES
- Visit each of your teacher's website to explore their resources.
- If you are taking an AP class, checkout these additional resources....exam order deadline is March 1!
- If you are in 10th grade, confirm when your school is hosting the PSAT 10 so you don't miss out on the FREE practice SAT exam.
MID-SEMESTER REFLECTION
MID-SEMESTER REFLECTION
- What is going well so far this year?
Think about your satisfaction with course grades, friends, tests/exams, organization of time and materials, daily habits....everything....what can you celebrate?
- What is NOT going well so far this year and what changes do you intend to make?
When looking at the above, what is not going as well as you'd wish and what changes are you willing to make?
- Who can you ask for help?
Talk to any trusted adult at school ... teacher, administrator, facilities, nursing, coach, secretary...truly every staff member is rooting for your success!
FINAL COUNTDOWN
FINAL COUNTDOWN
- After spring break, we have less than 8 weeks of school remaining!
- Login to PowerSchool to review each class detail. If something is incorrect, email your teacher or plan to talk to them tomorrow.
- If your grades are NOT where you want them, ask your teacher for ideas...retake a test, extra credit, revisions, etc.
- Use your teacher's office hours! They will often have extra support at the end of the year...use it!
END THE YEAR STRONG
END THE YEAR STRONG
- Talk with each of your teachers! Confirm that all your work is submitted or if work is missing, how you can finish it.
- Eat well, drink lots of water, and get a solid sleep!
- Volunteer - use your free time for some soul-building!
Explore HandsOn San Diego for options or talk to someone at an organization you already know and love.
- Work - summer jobs are a fantastic experience!
Talk to your school counselor to make sure you have a valid work permit and ask about job leads they have. Otherwise, go ask your favorite places if they are hiring! Checkout these tips for successfully snagging a job!
- Classes - summer school classes are short + sweet!
Talk to your school counselor about options for summer courses - they vary every year!
- Talent - develop a new skill or practice an existing one!
Summer break is a rare extended break and opportunity to practice a talent or develop a hobby! Promise yourself a 30/60/90 minute daily practice and you'll be amazed at what you can do before school starts again!
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