Planning Is Key To Organization!
Being Agile can help you stay organized by utilizing different strategies to keep you on task and focused!
One example: Beginning of each day (or the day before) jot down your top 3 tasks you want done for the day. By splitting your focus and outlining your plan, you can accomplish more tasks!
IMPORTANT REMINDER: Break these up to ensure they are tangible tasks to complete in a days work. Such as completing one specific assignment, researching for a project, outlining a rough draft for an essay.
Make sure you take the time to plan out these tasks and keep them nearby to remind you of what needs to be done by the end of the day. Once you have completed the task, cross it out and move on to the next!
Need some helpful tools you can utilize to keep you organized? Feel free to use Google Keep or Google Tasks!
Valerie M. - HHSO Senior
This month's student highlight is on Valerie M., a student who has hit the ground running in our school!
How did you make a schedule?: Valerie has found her schedule to be demanding but managing her time according to her work and not the requirements! She says “figuring out what’s right for you” in terms of assignment schedule can be “stressful at first”! She recommends that students figure out their workload and “split time throughout your courses” according to that.
What keeps you going: “My parents! My parents are a big motivation and they help keep me on track.” Another way Valerie keeps herself going is by rewarding herself when she finishes her work! “I love spending time with family so I make a schedule to where I can spend time with family and friends! I even reward myself once a week by making time to go out with my friends and family if I get everything done.”
What are your goals? How do you stay motivated?: Valerie is on the fast track to graduating early! She keeps herself going by reminding herself “the faster I get done with high school the faster I can start teaching and doing what I love”. Valerie would like to be a teacher and loves working with kids. Valerie has taken Teaching and Training Careers which has helped her see the career she will be going into soon after graduation!
Hint and tips for other students: Valerie hasn’t been in our school long but the success she’s had so far is beyond impressive! She encourages other students to look at their courses as “you’re so close to the end goal!" She admits finding a schedule and staying on top of her work can be “hard and stressful” but she is able to push through it because “at the end of the day you’re going to graduate and be able to show your family and friends that you can do it!”
Everyone please give a standing ovation for the Student of the Month!
Strengths Finder
Explore possible careers by knowing your skills and strengths!
ASVAB Testing
The ASVAB is utilized by the military to help their new enlistees attain a specific job in the military depending on their score. Students can also make use of these results in helping them find various career pathways that meet their skills!
Look out for email announcements soon for HHSO ASVAB Testing next Month!
For Practice Tests please click HERE.
FAFSA & Other Financial Aid Assistance
Have you completed your FAFSA yet? Or applied to any other scholarships? Check out various scholarship portals on the HHSO College and Career Center for more information!
Be sure to forward all information completed to your academic coach so we can best assist you with more resources!
Gratitude, Not Attitude!
Join us for a 7-day Gratitude Challenge where students can practice ways to show gratitude for their life and loved ones. We want to challenge students to show "gratitude, not attitude" year round!
Day 1: Someone you're grateful for
Day 2: A favorite book or movie
Day 3: Something that makes you smile
Day 4: A favorite song
Day 5: Your favorite foods
Day 6: Someone who has taught you something
Day 7: Something unique about you
If you're still wanting to reflect and show gratitude after the challenge here are some simple ways:
- Journaling - Write down things you are grateful for. You can also find journal prompts here!
- Gratitude Box - Grab a box, a pen, and some paper! Write down specific reasons why you are grateful for someone and gift this box to them.
- Gratitude Walk - Take a nice walk without anything (including your phone)! Take time to notice what is taking place in the world, find small things you are thankful for.
For more gratitude exercises check out PositivePsychology.com and TeensHealth.
Below you'll see some of the known benefits of practicing gratitude!
