SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS Arrive to class on time Come to class with a positive attitude Come to class prepared every day Bring a notebook, paper, daily planner/calendar Bring a pencil and erasable pen Bring their textbook every day Have a dictionary available Complete their homework Make sure all work turned in is neat & legible Study every night.  There is no substitute for daily studying Go back & review Aren't afraid to look ahead in the book to see what is coming up Ask questions when they don't understand From How to Double Your Child's Grades in School by Eugene M. Schwartz   TIPS FROM THE CLASS OF 2006 Attend all of your classes Talk to your teachers Join a school activity: athletics, clubs, Link Crew and so on Set up study groups Attend tutorials (Click here to print a tutoring schedule) Not available yet Do your homework Stay focused and apply yourself Don't do drugs or party a lot Take school seriously Take AP Classes Get lots of sleep Check with your counselor often DEVELOP A FOUR PLAN 9th Grade:       Freshman Year Begin a four-year plan Talk to your counselor about core class requirements. Become familiar with UC/CSU College entrance requirements. Work on your grades! Aim for As and Bs in all of your classes. Start thinking about your academic and career goals. Start working on your service learning hours. Attend College/Career Exploration Night at CSULB in November. 10th Grade:        Sophomore Year Review your four-year plan. Keep your grades up. Make preliminary inquiries about colleges. Take the PLAN (pre-ACT) test. Take the PSAT (pre-SAT) test (required for 10th graders) and use the results to assess your strengths and where you need to improve. Take the California High School Exit Exam (required for graduation).     11th Grade:        Junior Year Talk to your counselor about career goals and core course requirements. Continue to take college preparatory classes needed for UC/CSU admission if you are eligible to do so. Take PSAT again in the Fall. Take the SAT or ACT in the spring. Refine your list of possible college choices and their entrance requirements. Develop a resume. Start talking to teachers, coaches, administrators and counselors about letters of recommendation. Register with NCAA Clearinghouse if you are interested in pursuing athletics at a college/university for Division I or Division II.  Take the ASVAB test if you are interested in enlisting with the armed forces or want to explore career opportunities.    12th Grade:        Senior Year Make sure you have all graduation requirements and core courses. Must have taken the ACT or SAT by December for UC/CSU admission. Narrow your college choices to two or three. Make sure you have applications for admission and transcripts sent to colleges that you are interested in attending. Sit down with your parents and list the pros and cons of each school you are considering. Turn in your senior resume form in October. Apply for scholarships.  Attend financial aid workshops in December. Complete and file the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) by March 2nd.  Make copies of all forms. Fill out the senior survey.