Power of Ten

THE POWER OF TEN: SKILLS FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS AT CHEROKEE HIGH SCHOOL 

 

·       Developing AIR values of accountability, integrity, respect

o Accept responsibility for all actions and expect others to do the same

o Do the right thing, even if no one is watching

o Treat every member of the Cherokee Community as a person of value

·       Setting academic goals

o  Understand setbacks and challenges are part of the learning process

o  Evaluate your progress in order to set goals

·       Thinking independently

o  advocate for your own learning by utilizing all available resources

o  become self-reliant by recognizing your strengths and improving your weaknesses

·       Managing time productively

o  Work before play

o  Complete important tasks first and avoid interruptions

o  Finish and submit assignments before their due dates

·       Communicating clearly in speaking and writing

o  Choose your words precisely and logically based on what you want to say, to whom you are speaking, and where you are

o  Words are powerful, so use care and thought in what you write and rewrite

o  Understand that speaking is an action and our words define us: think before you speak

·       Being organized

o  Keep track of assignments, deadlines, and appointments

o  Keep class notes, handouts, and materials in a specific folder or binder for each class

·       Applying study skills effectively

o  Take notes in class and make note cards to study

o  Review nightly even when there is no other homework

o  Study somewhere free of distractions (like the environment of a test)

·       Recovering and learning from setbacks

o  Put things into perspective and view setbacks as learning experiences

o  Challenge yourself to refocus your attention and set new goals

·       Responding to directions promptly and completely

     o  Listen to and read all directions carefully for all coursework, including tests, labs, 

                essays, and projects

o  Recheck the directions or ask your classmates and teacher if you are uncertain of what is being asked

·       Using technology appropriately 

o  Use technology as a tool for school work, research, and positive communication

o  Respect the power and permanence of messages sent through social media