"M" Mountain, Socorro, NM
Resources & Success Tips
Useful/Recommended Resources
Last Update: 27Nov2018
Study Groups
Those of you who go to college will quickly learn that study groups make learning more enjoyable and MUCH easier. Read these for some tips/ideas:
Studying Effectively
There are two key elements to successful study/preparation:
- Are you investing sufficient time?
- Are you using effective study/prep methods?
Many high school students can't answer these questions, though if the results you're earning aren't what you want, it's probably time to make one or more changes. Here are some suggestions from people who study (no pun intended) this stuff for a living.
Planning and Preparation
The Night Before A Major Test
Access to Technology
So, you need technology to do your work, research, print, etc....what can you do???
Fear not! You have many options available to you:
- When class computer time is provided, use it for assigned work (and not socializing, etc.)
- Language Arts Writing Lab (D-wing): Opens @ 6:45am
Writing Lab in Patton (not sure of hours) - D215: Before school (7:00 - 7:10am)
- D215: During 1st lunch (10:33 - 11:00am)
- D215: After school, usually Mondays & Wednesdays, or by arrangement.
- PHS Library: Starting 6:55 - 7:10am
- PHS Library: After school
- JFK Library on Hoes Lane
- Westergard Library on Stelton Road
- Your own home:
PC, Mac, Chromebook, refrigerator, Kindle, iPad, gaming console, and just about anything that can access the Internet - Relative or friend's house:
PC, Mac, Chromebook, refrigerator, Kindle, iPad, gaming console, and just about anything that can access the Internet - Best Buy: Pretend you are computer shopping and "testing" the laptops by doing your homework
- Your Smart Phone: Most assignments work fine on a smart phone
As you can see, you have a LOT of options when it comes to accessing technology.
Rev. 14Aug2019
Extra Help & Assessment Make-Ups
MAJOR CHANGES EFFECTIVE 01-MAR-2018
Extra help is available in D215 during HR1 (my lunch) is SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE due to new policy from Administration.
Extra Help Schedule, starting Thursday, March 1, 2018, includes:
- Mondays & Wednesdays at 2pm in D215 if you make and confirm a reservation with me in advance.
- Other times by appointment and at my convenience/availability.
Students should seek extra help as soon as they realize it's needed - sometimes a 3-minute conversation can clear something up (and sometimes much more is needed); do not wait until the last minute. BE PROACTIVE, NOT REACTIVE.
Students are expected to come to Extra Help with specific questions and having already utilized all provided resources first.
Students are expected to check their class's Remind messages, Assignments page, and Resources page daily.
Rev 27Feb2018
Web Pages
Excellent (and free!) Notepad replacements...strongly recommended for HTML coding:
Notepad2 (Portable version)
Notepad++ (more advanced)
You can install these (and many more apps) onto your USB flash drive and have them with you all the time.
Other
Minimal efforts usually bring minimal results. Consider visiting a library and checking out a book on a topic that interests (or confounds) you. The "For Dummies" series is particularly readable. There are also hundreds or thousands of FREE videos, tutorials, etc., on the Internet. Often a small investment of just 10-15 minutes can really help, but you must choose to take that initiative.