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10 Ways to Be a Good Student

1. Come to school everyday. Attend every class and be on time!  Poor attendance and frequent tardies contribute to failure in class.  Don’t miss class unnecessarily and be sure to get notes and complete all assignments for the days that you do miss.
2. Have your supplies ready.  Bring everything that you need to class.  Your locker is probably not close by and it takes time away from class for you to have to leave to retrieve your materials.
3. Have you materials organized.  It’s stressful to dig through your book bag to find homework that is actually under your bed.  If you know where everything is, you’ll save time and be less likely to forget something important.
4. Pay attention in class.  It’s not simply enough to show up.  You need to listen, take notes, and ask questions to make sure that you don’t miss anything important.
5. Complete assignments on time. Most teachers will not accept late work and even if they do, you’ll lose points.  Keep an agenda and use it to write down every assignment and be sure to check it nightly.  Cross out items as you finish them.
6. Follow directions. What’s the point of completing an assignment if you’re not going to do it right?  Don’t lose points on a test or quiz because you didn’t do what was asked of you.  Look for examples to follow.  If you’re not sure of what to do, ask for clarification.
7. Ask for help when you need it. Don’t be embarrassed to ask questions.  Teacher’s love to see you learn and if it takes a quick question after class or an extra help session after school, we are all willing to do what we can to help you.  Don’t wait until test day or the last days before the final exam to get help.  If you see that you are struggling, get help early.  The sooner the better.
8. Participate in class activities. Class activities are designed to help you learn and practice so it’s important that you participate and take them seriously.  Failure to participate not only hurts you, it can be a distraction to classmates.
9. Follow all school rules. Do what’s asked of you by your teachers and other school staff.  Some rules are given for your safety and the safety of others; others are given simply to make class go smoothly so that you and your classmates can learn and get more accomplished.  All school rules are applicable in the classroom and each classroom has its own rules.  Familiarize yourself with these and follow them.
10. Always try to do your best. All anyone can ask of you is 100% effort.  End each day knowing that you did your best and be proud of that.

Source: http://www2.fultonschools.org/teacher/wilsonm3/Important%20Information/10_ways_to_be_a_good_student.htm