Tips For Success From The hvk12 Counseling Department

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Tips for success from the HVK12 Counseling Department

Students:

 Immediately print out all 6 pace charts.


 Check pace charts, emails, messages, and your gradebook daily.
 Make sure you are aware of what is due each week and you have scheduled time to complete it.
 Spend 6 hours a day on coursework - make a schedule with your parent/guardian and follow it.
 Make a calendar noting when assignments are due. Many assignments are due on Fridays, so when
creating a work schedule use a calendar to write which assignments your student plans to complete on
which dates (or make weekly charts noting which modules are due).
 Attendance is mandatory - this is measured by daily log ins and weekly submissions.
 Have a designated work area and supplies available - set up a work station at home in a quiet place.
 Watch any introduction videos teachers have on their home pages and all LIVE LESSONS.
 Communicate with teachers about progress and problems.
 Read directions carefully – when in doubt – ask your teacher.
 Set up a folder for each course on your desktop to keep your saved work.
 Set up a folder or binder per class with dividers for modules. Place your pace charts and any other
subject specific information like your notes in your binders.
 TAKE GOOD NOTES.
 Develop a system with parents/guardians to check on progress. For example, choose one day a week
to sit down together to discuss a plan for the upcoming week and review the previous week.

Parents:

 Create a daily schedule that works for your family.


 Every Monday morning go over the pace charts with your student for every class and review what is
expected that week in regards to quizzes and assignments. Create a schedule for the week where
students write out each class and the assignments due and the live lesson schedule. Having a schedule
in front of students is helpful because students will know what needs to be done each day.
 Develop a work schedule for your student (examples below):
o EX: Plan to work in every course, every day for around 60 minutes per class with Math, Science,
and Social studies before lunch and English and electives after lunch
o EX: Monday and Wednesday = Math and English (2.5 hours per class) and elective A (1 hour)
Tuesday and Thursday = Science and Social Studies (2.5 hours per class) and elective B (1 hour)
Friday = electives (3 hours per elective) Have extra time? Wrap-up, DBA’s, study, or work ahead

 Assist your student with work submissions – consistency is the key! Students should turn in work
consistently.
 Develop a system with your student to check on progress. For example, choose one day a week to sit
down together to discuss a plan for the upcoming week and/or to review the previous week.
 Monitor the quality and effort of student work.
 Be an active participant in your student’s educational routine. Create a parent/guardian account to see
your student’s gradebook and progress anytime (This is crucial to success).

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