September 6, 2016

Welcome to semester one of the 2016/2017 school year! I am looking forward to teaching all of you :) Please check here often! You will find a calendar beside this home page for each class I teach this semester. Find your class and click on the date you wish to see...much of the content will not be viewable unless you do this! The course handouts will be available on your class page. You will see this listed beside the home page.

Below are some tips for a good school year...you are welcome :)

·   Attend all classes (and arrive on time).

·   Get involved.  Join a school sports team or club.

·   Prioritize your time.  Create a schedule to complete homework.  Balance school work with extracurricular activities

·   Ensure you get a sufficient amount of sleep.

·   Be organized.  Ensure your binders are organized and tidy.  Avoid having loose papers in your binder.

·   Use a personal electronic device or an agenda to organize your time and to record homework, assignments and test dates.  Use the reminder function and check daily to remind yourself of important events and school work

·   Ensure you have a quiet place to do your homework/study for tests.

·   Review course notes daily.  Review your course notes to refresh your memory on course material.

·   Set goals to achieve and record goals in your agenda.  Work hard to achieve these goals by prioritizing your time, being organized and efficient, studying and completing course work on time.  If you are not meeting your goals, taking action by seeking assistance from a teacher, or your guidance counsellor.

·   Complete your homework.

·   Study for tests.  Don`t leave it until the night before.  Create a study schedule (topics to study on each day) and test yourself.

·   Be the best student you can be.  Respect yourself and everyone else in the school.

·   Follow the school’s rules.