1. Keys for Successful 6th grade ILA Students
(How to Survive Ms. Mac’s Class!)

2. Attend Class Regularly
You must be present to take the notes, receive the lecture materials, study guides, handouts, instructions, etc. Every absence requires attending 1-2 tutorials to get the make-up information!

3. Be on Time!
If you are tardy, you miss valuable instructions! To be successful, you must be on time!

4. Keep Organized FOLDER: all essays & writing assignments
ILA BINDER: assignment sheet, all handouts, notes, daily work
Reader’s/Writer’s Notebook: all journal entries

5. Attend tutorials!
As a student in Ms. Mac’s class you are encouraged to attend tutorials every week.

6. Take Notes!
Take notes and write in your assignment sheet/academic planner every class period!

7. Pay Attention

8. Ask Questions

9. Use Time Wisely
Use class time wisely to avoid taking work home

10. Do Your Homework
No excuses!

11. Avoid Procrastination

12. Try to Eat Healthy Foods

13. Get Plenty of Sleep
You need 8 to 9 hours of sleep at night, not in class!

14. Make a Commitment
Successful students take responsibility & make a commitment to doing whatever it takes to stay focused on their goals!