From Reviews for Succeeding in High School New Handbook aims to guide students to success STAFF REPORT myCentralJersey.com, A GANNET COMPANY High school can be tough - from the anxiety of social situations to the pressures of College applications, many students find themselves overwhelmed by stress.
This book makes great use of examples (i.e., Calculating Grade Point Average) as the author explains to the students in an authoritative and yet compassionate manner how they can best help themselves to succeed.
The book is divided in two parts with part 1 covering important topics and skills used in school like: -Laying a strong academic foundation in the ninth grade -Developing good organization skills -Selecting High school courses to fit your interests and post-graduation plans -Handling stress -Developing coping skills for handling emotional challenges and distractions -Finding appropriate extracurricular activities Each chapter thoroughly explains a skill using plenty of examples and then concludes with questions for the students to get them thinking about how they can accomplish specific goals, things to do which are action items for the students, and a Parents section filled with tips and advice to support their students in school. -September 4, 2009 Succeeding in High School Reviewed By Wendy Thomas of Bookpleasures.com Succeeding in High School is a Handbook for Teens and Parents on how to stay the course in the often confusing halls of High school. . . .
This guide also lets Parents know how to advocate for their teen\'s education and how to keep track of their teen\'s progress.
If students consider the projection that four out of five jobs will require some form of post-secondary education, they\'ll see the importance of a High school education.
While each student\'s post-High school plan may be different, the single most important credential needed to pursue this goal is still the High school diploma. . . .
Joseph Adegboyega-edun is a High school counselor who is determined to help students succeed - both emotionally and academically - in the four most important and challenging years of their K-12 education.
From Reviews for Succeeding in High School New Handbook aims to guide students to success STAFF REPORT myCentralJersey.com, A GANNET COMPANY High school can be tough - from the anxiety of social situations to the pressures of College applications, many students find themselves overwhelmed by stress
