"For any challenge, the best preparation provides the best chance of success."

During the years that you spend at Scott Young Public School, being prepared is the best advice we can give you succeed. These years are a time of change, both physically and emotionally, and as students you will be expected to become more independent in your work habits. You will need to develop skills that will help you for the rest of your life. Skills such as: being on time, being responsible, getting along with others, being willing to talk bout things that bother you, and paying attention are important to your success and at times can be very easily forgotten. Being able to understand the benefits of school, and through motivating yourself to want to study and learn, you will do well and be successful. Remember, as in most of life's challenges, "The most difficult step of all is always the first one."

In Class

• Bring necessary materials and supplies
• Listen to what is going on
• Take accurate notes; do your best work on assignments
• Organize your notebooks; keep them neat and up-to-date
• Be part of the class... PARTICIPATE!

Independent Studies

• Have a time and place set aside for homework where you can concentrate
• Do it in the day it is assigned
• Work alone; ask for help when necessary

Tests

• Read the entire test before you start
• Do the best job you can on every test... this means study for more than one night
• Check the entire test before handing it in
• Save all tests for future studying

There are many more work related skills that will make your job as a student better and more enjoyable. Use these skills; you are the one who will benefit the most.