When you start a new grading period, you have straight A’s. Its only till you blow that first test that you go “Now I have a C.” The instructor gives you a sylabis. This tells you exactly what is coming and when. What yopu need to do is take out yur daytimer (or get one), and wrtie down important dates like tests, and paper due dates, etc. Then go back on your calendar and write down things like “study for Math Exam” a week before the exam. 

By taking the time ti write this down, it allows you to plan for the class (and for your life). It does take some time to do this, but it is worth it. You will never lose points because you didn’t know something was due.  

Music Timeline

1:01 Ann Davis Elevator Music – BUY CD
2:33 Julie Melton Serenity BUY CD 
6:00 Sonic Deviant Peache’s Lullaby http://www.sonicdeviant.com/
12:40 Colie Brice: Contemplative Thoughts http://aeriaentertainment.com/
15:52 Jackit Patrick Beautiful You http://myspace.com/jakit 
19:21 Michael Mucklow UniVerse BUY CD

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As a teacher of 15 years, the one thing you want in the classroom is a willing student. I’m amazing as I now sit in the classroom and I see a teacher ask a question and NOBODY raises their hand. These are called “class participation” points and they are easy, and come in handy when your grade is “on the fence.”

Teachers also like to see the information they are providing making it into your brain. If you are asked to write a paper, be sure to work any vocabulary words you have picked up in the grading period and use them in the paper. The teacher will see you are learning, and this will make them feel good.

Show up to class on time, and apologize if you’re late. This is good old fashioned respect for the teacher. Who doesn’t appreciate being respected? Keep in mind this person has control of your grade.

MUSIC from the Podsafe Music Network (http://music.podshow.com )

1:08 Acoustic Guitar – 2006 Plastic Soul
2:55 Brian Drotar Melodic Memory
6:19 Brian Turner Love
10:27 Incidental Fusion – The Journey
14:40 Jim Fidler On Waterford River
18:07 Rob Costlow I Do

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