- Located on the main floor, in room 235 (computer lab at the east end of the main building)
- Open all day – lunch too!
- desktop computers and chromebooks (and a printer) available for student use
- Teacher supervisor to provide academic support and clarification
- Open for students during their lunch or spare period for supervised completion of school work
- Pens, pencils, pencil crayons, paper, staplers, scissors, hole-punch, rulers, calculators – available for student use (while in 235)
Schools Learning that Early Help = More Grads
“Local school boards are learning that a good way to help more students earn diplomas is to help them before they even get to high school.”
The Waterloo Region Record – Dec. 03, 2018 – by Jeff Outhit
Studying for Test / Exams – Tips…
- Top 10 Exam Tips
- Find out about the exam
- Ask for help
- Sort out your subject material
- Review past exams / get practice exams/review from teacher
- Know where to go
- Don’t cram
- Keep your cool
- Use your reading time
- Break the questions down
- Review your answers
- Exam Preparation: Ten Study Tips
- Give yourself enough time to study
- Organize your study space
- Use visual aids: flow charts, diagrams, etc.
- Practice on old exams / complete exam reviews
- Explain your answers to others
- Organize study groups with friends
- Take regular breaks
- Snack on ‘brain food’
- Plan your exam day
- Drink plenty of water
- 20 Study Hacks to Improve Your Memory
- Walk Before An Exam
- Speak Out Loud Instead of Simply Reading
- Reward Yourself With A Treat
- Teach What You Have Learned
- Create Mental Associations
- Draw Diagrams
- Times New Roman is the Fastest Font to Read
- Use Apps to Block Distracting Sites
- Watch a Documentary on the Topic
- Search Google Like a Pro
- Create Flashcards for Quick Memory Buzz
- Take Regular Study Breaks
- Listen to the Correct Type of Music
- Make Your Study Space Portable
- Practice, Practice, Practice…
- Don’t Stay Up All Night Before an Exam
- Discover News Ways to Learn
- Use Scents or Gum to Jog Your Memory
- Study in a Group
- Meditate
- How to Study For Exams
- Setting the Foundation for Later
– Review your syllabus
– Pay attention in class
– Take good notes
– Make studying a part of your habits
– Ask about the exam format - Creating an Optimal Environment for Learning
– Study in a clean, quiet and orderly room
– Turn on the light!
– Turn the TV off
– Decide if music is right for you - Organizing Your Learning
– Focus on your work objectives
– Write yourself a study guide
– Reinvent your notes in other formats
– Ask yourself questions about your material
– Review previous tests and assignments - Studying Efficiently
– Find the right hours
– Start as early as possible
– Study for your learning style
– Adjust your study techniques to fit your subject
– Think of your teacher
– Ask for help - Keeping Motivated
– Take breaks
– Think positive but work hard
– Work with others
– Call for help - Preparing Yourself for Test Day
– Get plenty of rest the night before
– Eat a healthy, light meal
– Bring a snack
– Get to the exam room with time to spare
– Do the questions you know first
– Make flashcards
- Setting the Foundation for Later