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Study Smart

Your Guide to High School Success Through Efficient Study Skills

The transition to high school is challenging and frustrating for students who don't develop good study skills. Doorway to College Foundation's Study Smart! class provides 9th and 10th graders with powerful techniques to make studying effective, efficient, and even fun.

In the 2 1/2-hour interactive session, your students will learn helpful tips to

  • Understand their learning style
  • Minimize distractions
  • Set realistic and achievable goals
  • Get organized
  • Take effective notes
  • Build a strong vocabulary
  • Read for comprehension
  • Ask effective questions
  • Identify what's important
  • Memorize effectively
  • Manage time and set boundaries on commitments
  • Deal with school anxiety

Students attending the class will receive a free e-book:

Goal-Setting for Student Athletes ... and their Parents

Session 1

Class Date:  Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Class Time:  6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Location:  Urbandale High School - Room TBA

Deadline to Register:  September 9, 2015

Costs: $58.00

 

Session 2

Class Date:  Thursday, November 19, 2015

Class Time:  3:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Location:  Urbandale High School - Room TBA

Deadline to Register:  November 13, 2015

Costs: $58.00

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