• So you've gotten through your first year of high school! With the big transition year behind you, and graduation still just a bit out of reach, it's easy for students to forget how important this year is. Use these tips to help you make 10th grade your best year yet!
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  • Academic Development

    • Most of you will be taking Chemistry this year. For many, this can be a challenging subject. Please keep in mine that your teacher should always be your first resource if you're feeling lost. Don't be afraid to ask questions!
    • If you feel like you need additional support or would like to learn more about the subjects you are learning, make yourself a Khan Academy account and utilize their FREE tutorials! --https://www.khanacademy.org/
    • Another place to turn for academic support is our Peer Tutoring program. Peer tutoring will take place after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays until 3:40. Lunchtime tutoring is also available on a limited basis. Please see Mrs. Hopkins if you are in need of this support!

     

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  • Career Development

    • 10th grade is an excellent time to start thinking more seriously about your future. Feeling unsure about what you want to do after high school? Start by asking yourself the following questions:
      • What is my favorite subject?
      • What type of work environment sounds appealing to me? (i.e. office, lab, outdoor, etc.)
      • How many years of postsecondary training/education are you willing to pursue? (i.e. 2-year college degree, Medical school, etc.)
    • The answers to these questions will help you decide on your career goals and values. As these answers become more clear to you, it will help you to decide which elective courses to take for the next two years. 
    • HASD has purchased a new Career Development program called Choices360. Early in the school year you will get your access information and you will be trained on how to use some of the features of this program. It can be used in school or at home and will be an important tool for you to use throughout high school! https://www.choices360.com/Home/_default.aspx
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  • Personal Development

    Goals

    • A key to success in life is learning the art of GOAL SETTING. The best way to make sure you're setting appropriate and attainable goals is by using the SMART goal system. SMART stands for:

    S = Specific and Simple  
    Many goals fail because they’re too vague or too complicated. Make sure yours are specific and simple.

    M = Measurable  
    Being able to measure not just your goal, but the milestones of progress toward it can make it easier and more enjoyable, especially if you have a starting benchmark.

    A = Action-Oriented  
    A goal that can’t be reached without specific action on your part isn’t a goal. It’s a fantasy.

    R = Realistic  
    Setting unrealistic goals is a sure way to fail, and worse – to make you feel like simply giving up. Don’t! Set goals you know you can achieve. If you’re thinking big, you may need to set a series of progressively larger goals that will get you to your major objective.

    T = Time-Bound 
    Set a target time for reaching your goal, particularly if it’s a goal that will include multiple milestones.  Keeping that deadline in mind will help you stay on track and motivated.

      • You can use this system to set goals of any kind. For example, instead of saying "I will do better in Science this year" you can say "I will get a 93 or higher in Chemistry 1A for quarter 1 by attending peer tutoring and using Khan Academy for two hours each week."

    Mental Health Awareness

    • For some students, mental health issues prove to be obstacles that can get in the way of academic success. It's important to know that mental health concerns like chronic anxiety and depression are common and treatable. If you think you might be struggling with these or any other mental health or personal concerns, please make an appointment to see Mrs. Hopkins and she can give you more information about counseling options outside of school. Read more about teen mental health and support at the site below:
    • http://www.nami.org/Find-Support/Teens-and-Young-Adults
    • If you feel like you or someone you know may be a danger to him or herself, please seek Mrs. Hopkins immediately in school, or utilize one of the following resources outside of the school day:
      • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (24 hrs.) - Call 1-800-273-8255
      • Crisis Text Line (24 hrs.) - Text "GO" to 741741

         
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