T.H. Bell This Moment... We Own It!!!. How can you make this year a successful one?

T.H. BellThis Moment . . .

We Own It!!!

How can you make this year a successful one?

Do these things and you will have a great

school year!

Be in school every day (on time)To do well in school, you must have good attendance.

Believe in yourselfHaving a positive attitude is very important. See yourself succeeding!

Set personal and academic goalsSet both short-term goals (get an A on tomorrow’s math test) and long-term goals (get a 3.0 GPA 1st term).

Start off (and stay) organized

Have a system to keep track of all notes, papers, homework, and assignments

Try using a single binder with separate sections for each class

If you need help getting organized, ask a teacher

The planner you get today can help you stay organized . . . If you use it!!!

Take it with you to every class Use it to keep track of assignments, test dates,

etc.

Manage your time wellUse any extra time you have in class/school to get started on homework. Create a study plan that works for you.

Get help when you need itIf you need help or have questions, please talk to your teachers. We are here to help you. T.H. Bell also has after school homework help from 2:35 until 3:30 in room 2E with Mrs. Rampton. Remember, you will need to find your own way home.

Be successful in the classroomHave everything you need when you go to class• If you need help getting supplies, please let your teacher know

ALWAYS do your homeworkParticipate in classTreat others with courtesy and respectLearn how to adapt to different teachersKnow each teacher’s class rules and requirements

Make good choices and decisionsMake sure that your choices and decisions are consistent with your goals and values.

2015-2016 Student PlannerEach student at T.H. Bell has been given a planner this year. Please put your name on the inside of the planner in addition to the label on the front.

If you find a lost planner, turn it into the main office or counseling center windows.

Students will NOT be given replacements for lost planners.

Use Your Planner to Keep Track of the Following:

Important DatesDaily AssignmentsTests and QuizzesLarge Assignments and ProjectsActivities and AppointmentsSocial Activities

Use This Planner to Keep Track of the Following:

Important DatesYou can find many important dates in

your student handbook.• Write down the beginning and end of

each termAlso write down the days that school

gets out early or starts late, or when school will be closed for holidays and vacations. These include: • Late Start & Early Out Days• Parent/Teacher Conferences• Thanksgiving, Christmas, & Spring breaks

Daily Assignments Write your schedule down under

“subject” Write assignments under the date

it’s assigned Write down the date the

assignment is due Use the “Notes” section to remind

you of things happening next week

Daily Assignments Check assignments off when

they are completed

Tests and Quizzes Put a star beside all tests and

quizzes

Large Assignments and ProjectsUse this planner to break large assignments down into smaller ones:

Example:English Research Paper due Oct. 14:• Oct. 4 – do research • Oct. 6 – finish first draft • Oct. 11 – write final paper • Oct. 14 – turn in final draft

Make This Year Great

The first three pages of your planner have these and more

ideas on how to help you make this year great!

Take this planner with you to every class and take it home with

you each night.

T.H. BellThis Moment . . .

We Own It!!!