Making High School Count.
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Be Focused and Involved

  • Focus on academics and do your very best.  Learn to study well, stay organized, and manage time.
  • Attendance is extremely important to the success of any high school student.
  • Develop a 4 year academic plan to make sure you are meeting prerequisites and grad requirements.
  • Get involved (Adams Clubs and Activities website:  https://ahs.rochester.k12.mi.us/student-life/clubs-activiites. Colleges pay attention to your life both inside and outside the classroom.  Your activities reveal a great deal about you, such as:
    • How you've made a meaningful contribution to something
    • What your non-academic interests are
    • Whether you can maintain a long-term commitment
    • Whether you can manage your time and priorities
    • What diversity you'd bring to the student body
  • Practice for the ACT & SAT

Be Prepared

  • Bring a textbook, paper, pencil, notebook, and highlighter, etc. to class.
  • Notebooks/folders should be organized.
  •  Establish strong study habits and time management skills early on.
  • Do homework daily.
  • Use a planner to be organized.
  • Begin developing a resume now.  Keep a log of activities or volunteer hours so that you can easily access the information when you need it.

Skills for Success

  • Be well-organized.
  • Establish/focus on your objectives.
  • Make a daily “To Do” list.
  • Don’t procrastinate.
  • Do hardest projects first.
  • Set realistic timelines.
  • Do homework at the same time every day.
  • Establish a routine.
  • Limit cell phone/computer use.

Ask

  • Don’t be afraid to ask questions.
  • Teachers are there to help you.
  • If you don’t ask questions, they don’t know you need the help.

Tips for being successful in class

  • Attend school/class daily and actively engage in your classes.  If you miss a class you should check in with your teacher about what you missed or need to makeup. 
  • Use class time to process the information and access teacher support for questions, clarification of curriculum, assigned work and due dates.