Title: Welcome to PCSST High
1Welcome to PCSST High
Ms. Katz- Social Studies/World History I
Katz_at_pcsst.org Mr. Ritchie- Language Arts/English
I Ritchie_at_pcsst.org Ms. Tempesta-
Science/Biology Tempesta_at_pcsst.org Ms.
Pavlica- Math/Algebra I
Pavlica_at_pcsst.org Mr. Ziem- Phys. Ed. Health
Ziem_at_pcsst.org
September 28, 2007
2Agenda
- I. Whats different about high school?
- II. Know your resources
- III. Getting organized
- IV. Homework and study skills
- V. Healthy students are successful students
- VI. Reading, note taking, and research skills
- VII. Wrap up student QA
3I. Whats Different About High School?
- And.
- II. Know Your Resources
- Home
- Community
- School
4I. Whats So Different About High School?
- A. The bridge for the life you want
- 1. Where do you go from here?
- a. College?
- 1. Junior (or Community) College? AA (Associate
degree) - 2. 4 Year college? B.A.? B.S.?
- 3. With plans for graduate school? Law? (JD),
Medicine? Business (MBA)? Or Masters in your
subject of interest? (MA or MS) - b. Military?
- c. Trade School?
- d. Work?
5 I. Whats so different about high school?
- What kind of life do you want?
- College graduates earn almost twice as much as
those with only a high school diploma
No HS 18,734 HS 27,915 4 yr. College
51,206 Advanced Degree 74,602
Source Report on Literacy Programs, March 2005
6GPA Grade Point AverageYour Grades Follow You
- A 4.3, A 4.0, A- 3.67
- B 3.3, B 3.0, B- 2.67
- C 2.3, C 2.0, C- 1.67
- D 1.3, D 1.0, D- .67
- F 0
F no credit for the class, and no credit for
graduation. It will bring down your GPA, AND you
need to make up the class.
7GPA Example- Freshman Year1st Marking Period (of
4)
Note ELECTIVES COUNT, TOO!
1st marking period GPA 3.28
For illustrative purposes only. Database system
calculations may differ the concept and
principles are the same
8GPA Example- Freshman Year2nd Marking Period (of
4)
2nd marking period GPA 2.46
(MP 1 MP 2)/2 2.87
9GPA Example- Freshman Year3rd Marking Period (of
4)and what an F will do
3nd marking period GPA 2.22
(MP 1 MP 2 MP 3)/3 2.65
10Whats So Different About High School?You Should
Know If Youre On Track! Make Honor Roll! ?
- Scholars-
- All As
- GPA 4.0
- High Honors-
- More As than Bs
- No Cs
- 3.5-4.0
- Honors
- 1. More As than Bs
- No more than 1 C
- 3.0- 3.5
11I. Whats so different about high school? Your
GPA affects your lifes choices
- A. Which college you go to
- 1. Everyone in America can go to college?
- 2. But you must compete for which one
- 3.0 GPA? 2.0 GPA?
-
- 3. Scholarships?
- B. Other post secondary (HS) choices
- C. Your GPA says a lot about you not
necessarily how smart you are, but how hard will
you work?
12I. Whats so different about high school?
Behavioral records also follow you!And everyone
remembers attitude
- A. Your behavioral records are becoming
increasingly important- required for college
applications - 1. Citations? Suspensions uh oh!
- B. Dont burn your bridges
- 1. Youll need teacher and administrator
recommendations - a. College
- b. Other post - high school plans
- c. Jobs (summer, interns, post high school)
13II. Know your resources and problem solving
support!
- A. Home- family, friends, neighbors
- B. Community- city and county services
- 1. Religious Institutions
- 2. Paterson Library
- 3. Paterson Museum
- 4. YMCA/YWCA
- 5. Local Colleges (PCCC, William Paterson
U.) - 6. Local Clubs and Business Internships
- . Watch for local and school postings during
the year, or contact school resources -
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14II. And. School Resources
- A. Library- Mrs. Jang
- 1. Period 6 Lunch and after school- with
a pass - B. Guidance Counselor- Mr. Sweet
- 1. PSAT and SATs, interest inventories,
and college preparation - C. Child Study Team- Mrs. OReilly/
- Dr. Merachnik- If you need to discuss
personal issues - 1. School Social Worker- Mrs. Friendly (10-2 pm
Mon- Thurs.) -
15II. School Resources Continued
- D. PCSST is a safe environment
- 1. Dean- Mr. Anzaldi
- 2. Assistant Dean- Mr. Bacote
- E. Nurse- Mrs. Casale
- F. Computer Lab- Mr. Cebeci
- G. ESL- Mrs. Attyeh
- H. Reading Specialist- Mrs. Magazzolo
- And always use your teachers! We are here for
YOU.
16II. School Resources- How to Best Use Them
- A. Arrange for extra help if necessary (if
staying after school bring a permission slip
indicating you have a way to get home.) - B. Make an appointment
- C. Get a pass
- D. You are always responsible for making up
missed work. - 1. Negotiate with your teacher if necessary.
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17II. School Resources The PCSST Website and
Database
- A. Website- home page
- 1. Keep up to date with hot topics
- 2. Check the school calendar
- B. Student Database
- 1. Check your assignments- missed a class? Keep
up! (No internet? No excuse. Have a buddy!) - 2. Check your grades. No surprises!
- C. Have your student ID name and password?
18III. Lets Get Organized!
- A -Binders
- B -Lockers
- C -Planners
- D -At Home
19III. Lets Get OrganizedA. Binders
- 1. Three inch binder for all core classes
- 2. Separate each subject with color coordinated
folder - a. Blue for Social Studies
- b. Green for Language Arts
- c. Yellow for Science
- d. Red for Math
- e. Any other color for Health
20III. Lets Get Organized A. Binders (continued)
-
- 1. Have loose leaf paper at ends of each
section. - 2. When you need to refill loose leaf paper,
indicate it in the homework section of your
planner. - 3. Purchase a binder three hole punch at
Staples. Three hole punch everything to avoid
loose papers. - 4. Keep all papers/notes/handouts in the proper
subject section.
21III. Lets Get Organized B. Lockers
- 1. Only keep necessary school items in locker.
- 2. Hang all clothing and book bags on hooks.
- 3. Put shoes in a plastic bag so it can be hung
from a hook. - 4. Put all smaller items, pens/pencils, jewelry,
etc. on top shelf. - 5. Stand up all books with the spine facing out
on the bottom shelf. Organize your books, (every
morning), in the order in which you have class.
Youll always grab the book on the left and put
it away on the right. - 6. Do not put loose papers in your locker, place
them in the correct folder first.
22III. Lets Get OrganizedB. Lockers (continued)
- 1. You can only go to your lockers before
homeroom, even numbered periods, and after lunch. - 2. You dont need to go to your locker every time
you are allowed, especially if all you need for
class is your binder. - 3. You are responsible for keeping your locker
AREA clean. - 4. If you need to catch the bus, get your book
bag together before ninth period.
23III. Lets Get OrganizedB. Lockers (At the End
of the Day)
- 1. When leaving for the day, consult your
planner to determine which books/binders you
need to bring home for homework. - 2. Take home all items you accumulated during the
day that doesnt need to be in school. - 3. Every day, throw out any trash youve placed
in your locker.
24III. Lets Get OrganizedC. Planners
- 1. Make your planner a part of your daily
routine. - 2. When your teacher tells you deadlines or test
dates, write it in your planners. Indicate
subject and type of exam. - 3. Write your homework in todays date section.
Write neatly and leave enough room for every
classs homework.
25III. Lets Get OrganizedD. At Home
- 1. Pick a quiet spot in your home, where you will
do all of your homework every day. Avoid TV and
Music. - 2. Do your homework every day at the same time
and in the same place. - 3. Make sure there is sufficient lighting, a flat
surface, and enough room to write. - 4. Check off each homework item, in your planner,
as you complete it. - 5. After completing your homework, make sure you
keep all of your homework in each subjects
section of the binder. This will help you access
your homework quickly.
26III. Lets Get Organized D. At Home (continued)
- Pack up your book bag as soon as you are finished
with your homework. - Do you have everything?
- A. Working pens/pencils
- B. Binders
- C. Homework is in your binder
- D. Books
- E. Planner
- Leave your book bag in a place where no one will
bother it.
27IV. Study Skills
28IV. Study Skills
- Reality Tests, Exams, and Quizzes are not going
anywhere. - GEPAs, HSPAs, High School Exams, SATs, College
Placement Exams, driver license exam, college
course exams, GREs, Police Force Entrance Exams,
Firemans - Most classes at least 25 or more of your grade.
- Why not master techniques now?
29IV. Study Skills
- Doing well on tests isnt necessarily about how
smart you are - 1. Smart people know when they need to prepare
- a. that means studying!
- b. there are skills required in studying and
test taking - c. study and test taking skills need to be
practiced, just like any other skills
30IV. Study Skills
- Create a Study Environment
- 1. Set up a place
- a) well lit
- b) quiet and distraction free (turn off cell
phone, TV and radio) - c) spacious (enough space to put textbooks,
notebooks, paper, high lighters, etc.) - d) comfortable, but not too comfortable
- Ex. Library, desk, kitchen table
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31Study Skills
- D. Set up a time.
- 1. Create a routine
- a) schedule certain hours that are used for
studying only everyday - b) schedule at a time when most alert (not
right after eating dinner) - c) prioritize! Make a list of what you intend
to study and what is a priority - 2. DO NOT WAIT until the night before to start
to study - a) stay up to date with assignments
- b) review notes everyday (right before class
and after each class) - c) repetition is key!!!
-
32IV. Study Skills
- Cornell University Study
- Make it easier for yourself!
- Review everyday recall 75 of the information
- Did not review everyday recall only 20 of the
information
33IV. Study Skills
- SQ3R Method
- 1. Survey
- 2. Question
- 3. Read
- 4. Recite
- 5. Review
34IV. Study Skills
- SQ3R Method
- 1. Survey
- a) overall picture
- -chapter headings, subtitles, end of chapters
review, websites for textbooks - 2. Question
- a) ask questions as you read
- b) look at questions at end of chapter to see
what you will need to answer as you read
35IV. Study Skills
- 3. Read
- a) actively read which means be alert to bold
or italicized words. - b) include tables, graphs and illustrations
- 4. Recite
- a) stop reading to recall what you have read
- b) recall in your own words and connect to
things you already know
36IV. Study Skills
- 5. Review
- a) go over what you just studied
- b) dont wait until before the exam
37IV. Study Skills
- Create your own study aids
- 1. Make an outline from your notes/textbook of
just the main ideas - a) go over outline with highlighters
- b) highlight the main ideas (do not highlight
everything) ie. important vocabulary, headings
etc - c) color code
38IV. Study Skills
- 2. Make a timeline of important dates or the
order of events.
39IV. Study Skills
- 3. Make flashcards for studying vocabulary or
events/important dates. - 4. Make up your own quiz, use questions in
textbook that have answers in the back, or go
over quizzes and homework from class. Have
friend, parent, or sibling test you. - 5. Make acronyms (first letters spell a word)
or ways to remember first letters as clues - Ex. King Philip Came Over For Good Soup
- Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus,
Species - 6. Form study groups with your friends.
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40IV. Study SkillsA. Ten Tips for Taking Tests
- Read the instructions carefully. Never assume.
- Answer the easiest questions first, then the ones
with the highest point value. - If you get stuck come back to it later.
- If you dont know an answer fully, try to answer
at least part of it. - Need to guess on a multiple-choice test?
Eliminate the answers that you know are wrong.
41IV. Study SkillsA. Ten Tips for Taking Tests
(Continued)
- On an essay test, take a moment to plan your
writing. - Keep it neat!
- Quickly read through the entire test before
starting. Notice number of questions and point
values. This will help you pace yourself. - Dont waste time doing things for which you will
not receive credit, such as rewriting test
questions. - Leave time at end to go over your work.
42V. Healthy PCSST Students Are Successful!
43V. Healthy Students Are Successful StudentsA.
Top 10 tips for helping students to become
healthy, successful students
- 1. Turn off all electronics, getup and get
outside.2. Sneak exercise into your regular day
even if its walking up the stairs instead of an
elevator3. Drink waterstay hydrated4. Get
enough sleep (8-9 hours)5. Start morning with
stretching or exercise
44V. Healthy Students Are Successful StudentsA.
Top 10 tips for helping students to become
healthy, successful students
- 6. Eat your veggies7. Stock up on healthy
snacks--Fruit chunks, Trail Mix, Nuts, Energy
Bar8. Eat breakfast9. Find an active
hobby--basketball, biking, jogging10. Hanging
with friends builds on social well being
45VI. Reading, Note Taking and Research Skills
46VI. Reading and Note taking
- A. You must be aware that reading comprehension
and writing take place in ALL classes. (not just
language arts!) - B. Keep track of all your important information
and notes by keeping a neat and organized binder.
- 1. Place headings on all your paperwork.
- 2. Practice writing things neatly.
47VI. Note taking continued
- 3. Just because you can hear it doesnt mean you
are listening. - a. Put distractions away.
- 4. If you miss the notes for a class, ask to
borrow them from a responsible student. - 5. When a teacher is lecturing
- a. Identify key points to write down. Dont try
to write everything. - 6. On worksheets or packets
- a. Use a highlighter
- b. Write in the margins.
48OutliningTitle
- I. Main Point
- A. Subpoint
- 1. Sub-subpoint
- a. specific detail
- b. specific detail
- 2. Sub-subpoint
- B. Subpoint
- 1. Sub-subpoint
- II. Main Point
- A. Subpoint
- 1. Sub-subpoint
- B. Subpoint
- 1. Sub-subpoint
49VI. Reading, Note Taking, and.Research Skills
- A. DO NOT PLAGIARIZE!!!!!
- 1. Dont copy and paste information from the
internet without citing the source. - 2. Dont copy another students work
- B. The best way to eliminate plagiarism is to
study the information first, put the information
away, and then write information from memory.
50VI. Research Skills Finding Sources
- Helpful websites
- www.dictionary.com
- www.sparknotes.com
- www.famouspoetsandpoems.com
- www.takesat.com
- www.infoplease.com
- www.mytextbook.com
- www.wh.glencoe.com for world history
- www.literature.glencoe.com for language arts
51VI. Research Skills When Creating a Final Draft
of a Paper
- A. Remember to do all of the following
- Use size 12 font
- Use standard font style for the text (e.g. Times
Roman or Arial- not italicized or in a font that
is difficult to read.) - Always Double Space
- Never type or write a final draft on the front
and back of a page. - Black ink
52VI. Research Skills How to cite information
- A. First you need to keep track of all the places
you found information. - B. Once all of your research is complete, use the
website below to plug in information. - C. www.citationmachine.net
- 1. This website will put your cited information
in order but will not do either of the following - a. Put cited sources in alphabetical order
- b. Indent AFTER the first line of the source
53VI. Research Skills- Example Works Cited page
- Works Cited
- "Global Events." World Problems. 30 May 2002.
Discovery. 18 Sep 2007
. - Smith, John. The World Turns. Chicago Penguin,
1998.
54CLASS OF 2011
- The balls in your court. Make wise choices.
- Your teachers are excited about your
possibilities. - Its all about your
- future.
- Best of Luck!