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maltatoday, SUNDAY, 11 SEPTEMBER 2016 II Back to School Tip #1: Have the Proper School Supplies that you need for your classes! Get folders and binder with patterns and designs to make note taking more fun. During the first day of class most teachers will tell you everything they require for their courses. Make sure that you get the specified supplies so that you are able to keep up with the class work and stay organized. Tip #2: Get an Agenda! During the school year is such a busy time! Between taking test, doing homework, attending activities, and school events it can be really hard to keep track of everything. By keeping an updated agenda you can better manage your time and know what you have to accomplish. Having a agenda will definitely help you with time management. Time management is key to being successful and staying on top of everything you need to do! Tip #3: Know your Course Syllabus Knowing your class sched- ule is so important for being successful in the course you're taking. Teachers will typi- cal hand out your syllabus in class or post it online. Keep it in a safe and convenient place so you can frequently view. Knowing when you have papers and projects due is so important for passing the course and keeping up your grades. Having the syllabus will allow you to plan ahead and give yourself proper time to complete every assignment and get great grades! Tip #4: Do Not Procrastinate This is something that we have all been guilty of in the past and have learned the stressful repercussions. A habit is created in three weeks so if you study for every course your taking daily in 21 days that will be a new habit for you. Dedicating a little bit of time every day to the courses you are taking is definitely going to positively impact your grades and make you a better student! Tip #5: Know what is expected of you It is very important to know what your teachers are expect- ing from you. Pay attention to what the teacher is saying about the workload of the class and what they are hoping for you to get out of it. Teacher are supposed to want you to succeed so most likely they will provide you with what you need to do to thrive. Knowing their expectations and achiev- ing them will help your year start smoothly. Always remem- ber that communicating with your teachers is key for under- standing their expectations. Tip #6: Get Involved Getting involved with your school community is great because you can pursue your interest and meet peers who have the same and similar interest as you. Many stud- ies have shown that students who are involved in sports and school activities are able to achieve higher GPA's. If you enjoy playing sports try out for the school team. If you are a musician or actor then join your school band or theatre company and share your talent with your fellow peers. Join clubs that you are interested in and attend all the meetings. If your school doesn't have the sports you play, a club you want to join, or a musical or theatre program then talk to your school administrators and see if you are able to start your own! It is amazing to have something that you are pas- sionate about and enjoy doing so never be afraid to pursue your interests. Tip #7: Learn What Type of Leaner You Are Everyone is individual and so is the way you learn! There are three main types of learn- ing styles which are auditory, visual, and kinaesthetic. Know- ing what type of leaner you are is going to help you be a better student and have better studying habits. When you are able to determine the type of learning style that is best for you, you will find better results when you are studying and it will result in higher test scores! I highly encourage you to do some research and determine the type of learner you are so you can personalize your studying. Tip #8: List of academic goals Write out a list of goals that you want to achieve for the upcoming school year! Do you want to make the lead role in the play, get that varsity spot on the basketball team, improve your grades, you can reach all the goals you set for this year! When you write down every goal you are able to plan and realize what you need to do to prepare for them. Having that list can be a driving and motivating force to help you work to achieve those goals. Every new school year is an opportunity for a fresh start, new friends, and to make it count. You have the potential to make this year one of the best ones yet! Back to school: eight tips every student should know • School Uniforms • Individualisation • Custom-made uniforms • Consultations • Attention to customer requests • Resizing and Alterations Find us near Carini Show-rooms. 437, Triq il-Kbira San Guzepp, Sta Venera, SVR 1013 T: 2144 9305 M: 9940 8568, 9927 7244 Email: fand@maltanet.net You name it… We uniform it!