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  • Tips for the Student
  • Well-being and Motivation
     
    • Prioritize your health: 
      Get enough sleep, eat a healthy diet, and exercise regularly. 
    • Take care of your mental health:
      Practice stress-reducing techniques and seek help when needed. Check out the Wellness Center page for resources.
    • Set realistic goals:
      Set achievable goals for yourself and break them down into smaller steps.
    • Find your passion:
      Identify your interests and passions, and seek out opportunities to explore them.
    • Build relationships:
      Connect with teachers, classmates, and other students.
    • Stay positive and resilient:
      Don't be discouraged by setbacks, and learn from your mistakes.
    • Seek help when needed:
      Don't hesitate to ask for help from teachers, tutors, or classmates.
     
    Study Habits
     
    • Develop good study habits:
      Find a quiet and comfortable study space, and create a routine that works for you.
    • Review course materials regularly:
      Don't wait until the last minute to study; review your notes and read frequently.
    • Use active learning techniques:
      Summerize information, teach it to others, and test yourself regularly.
    • Take advantage of available resources:
      Utilize tutoring services, study groups, and other resources offered by your school. Click >>here<< for our tutoring services.
     
    Organization and Time Management
     
    • Stay organized:
      Keep track of assignments, due dates, and important information.
    • Manage your time:
      Create a schedule that allows for studying, completing assignments, and participating in extracurricular activities.
    • Break down large tasks: 
      Divide assignments into smaller, more manageable chunks to avoid feeling overwhelmed.
    • Set realistic goals:
      Set achievable goals for yourself and break them down into smaller steps.
     
     
     
     

  • Tips for Technology Maintenance
  • Hardware
    • Clean your devices:
      Regularly clean your devices (screens, keyboards, cases) to remove dust, dirt, and grime.
    • Organize cords:
      Keep your cords organized to prevent damage and tripping hazards.
    • Unplug to avoid overcharging:
      Unplug your devices when they are fully charged to prolong battery life.
    • Protect with padding:
      Use protective cases to shield your devices from physical damage and environmental factors.
    • Avoid overheating:
      Don't expose your devices to extreme temperatures or direct sunlight, as these conditions can damage sensitive components.
    • Back up your data:
      Regularly back up your important data to prevent data being lost in case of hardware failure or other issues.
    • Use cloud storage:
      Consider using cloud storage solutions, like Google Drive, for backing up and accessing your files from anywhere.
    • Update your operating system and software:
      Once a week, restart your device so that it can install applications to patch security vulnerabilities and improve performance.

    Other Tips

    • Stay focused on school work:
      Use device to do research for school work and avoid distractions like online games, streaming and shopping.
    • Follow the 20-20-20 rule:
      Every 20 minutes, take a break and look at something at least 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds.
    • Computers get overworked too:
      There isn't a hard limit to the number of tabs you can open in Chrome, but having too many can slow down your computer or even cause it to crash, so it's best to manage them effectively. Including other applications, try not to have more than 5 open at a time.

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