1. Developing good work and study habits in the middle school Mr. Johnston Saigon South International School

2. Why is middle school so important?  Middle school skills are easy to change, high school ones are not  Students that have good work habits in the middle school, will see them transfer over to high school (article)

3. What you can do to improve your work habits in school :  Come to class with your binder, materials.  Wear a watch  Ask questions!  Come see the teacher if you don’t understand. (Testimony: Katrien)

4. Coming in for help testimony:  “I came in for help with Math and because I did, I understood the next lesson so much better.”  Katrien Grade 7, Saigon South International School

5. What you can do to improve your work habits at home :  After completing your homework, put it in your bag by the door  Don’t study while IM, chatting, watching T.V.  Check “Edline” and “Moodle” for due dates, grades

6. What you can do to improve your work habits in your own mind :  Make goals for yourself to improve.  Tell yourself: “I can do better!” and make a plan to meet your goal.  Go above and beyond what is expected.  Think of learning not as a duty, but the opportunity to learn –Al Einstein

7. The End  Questions?  Check out PBS “It’s my life” for topics on Middle School Life