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Successful Start

Here are some tips to help you get organized and have a successful start to the school year

Be Prepared to Learn:

These tips can help you be ready to succeed

some Advice from our

students & recent graduates

Check out some tips from our current students to help you this year.

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TIme Management Tips

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Tip for success

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A "Key to success"

5 Tips for 9th Grade.mp4

"5 Tips" to help you

Book Recommendations.mp4

Books Recommendations

Summer Reading Information Be Found on the

WPS Website- Summer Reading

SLANT

when in class

Use An Agenda.

Each 9th grade student will be provided with an agenda book or you can use your own to help you stay organized. Watch this video for some tips on how to organize your agenda.

Use Google Calendar

Google Calendar is another tool you can use to stay organized. Watch this video from Ms. Hatz (DMHS Librarian) on how to use your Google Calendar

Develop Good Habits

Review the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens that were created by Sean Covey. What habits do you have you already established? What habits to we want to adopt to help you succeed in school?

Explore one or two of the habits in more depth. How will you make this habit/these habits a part of your routine? Explore the videos below and complete Highlander Habit Challenge Form. Complete all 7 and create your own habits and earn a Highlander Habits Badge.

Take the HIGHLANDER HABITS CHALLENGE

Habit 1

Be Proactive

How can being proactive help you to succeed?

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Habit 2

Begin With The End In Mind

How can setting goals help you to succeed?