Lancer Preview 2015
- 1. Lancer Preview 2015 HOLY CROSS ACADEMY
- 2. Kahoot! Let’s warm up with a interactive game. Head to: kahoot.it
- 3. ICEBREAKERS • 2 Truths, 1 Lie • Disney Princess Line Up • Super Hero Match up -Interview/Intros • Two EXTREMES
- 4. What do you know about Holy Cross? Tell me what YOU know School colors? School mascot? School established in what year? Freshman class enrollment #? Senior class trip location? 2nd Biggest culture at HCA?
- 5. What do you WANT to know about HCA? Use the sticky pads and post your questions! Write your name.
- 6. “ ” The importance of getting involved, is important! -C.CHIARELLI What will you be joining? • Clubs? • Activities?
- 7. Test-Anxiety YOU WILL TAKE A MOMENT AND REFLECT ON YOURSELF, AND HOW YOU ‘FEEL’ WHEN YOU PREPARE AND TAKE A TEST.
- 8. Results 1. Concerns about how others will view you if you do poorly 2. Concerns arising from threats to your own self image 3. Concerns about your future security 4. Concerns about not being prepared a. Bodily reactions ……………..To overcome problems identified as bodily expressions, examine the nature of anxiety. b. Thought disruptions………….To overcome thought disruptions, concentrate on psychological preparedness c. General test anxiety…………To overcome general test anxiety, examine the problems identified above, and work on general confidence in a testing situation.
- 10. Group Review- Test Anxiety Mental distractions and mental blocks. You may: 1. Have a lot of negative thoughts about failing or not performing well on the test. 2. Worry excessively, which interferes with your ability to do well. 3. Have trouble concentrating and be distracted by noise. 4. Have trouble remembering what you studied. 5. Be unable to think effectively about the task. 6. Be unable to keep your mind on the test. 7. Be worried about other people scoring higher than you and think that you are not smart enough.
- 11. Group Review- Test Anxiety You may have physical reactions such as: 1. Fidgeting 2. Butterflies in your stomach 3. Quickened heart rate 4. Rapid breathing 5. Nausea 6. Sweating 7. Headaches 8. Stomachaches
- 12. Before the test HELP 1. Be aware of your negative thoughts 2. Relax your muscles and breathe. 3. Develop a schedule by marking deadlines and exam dates on a calendar. 4. Creating learning aids. Use flashcards, charts, timelines, or outlines. 5. Sleep well the night before the test. 6. Sit by yourself and try not to talk to anyone before the test. Anxiety is contagious. 7. Approach the exam with confidence. 8. Don’t forget to eat. Your brain needs fuel to function. Drink plenty of water. Avoid sugary drinks, which can cause your blood sugar to rise and fall. Caffeinated drinks can increase your anxiety. Snack during test (If allowed) TOMORROW YOU CAN!!!
- 13. During the test HELP 1. Read the directions carefully. 2. Budget your time. 3. Change positions to help you relax. 4. Skip a question if you do not know. Don’t waste time. 5. Don’t panic if others finish before you. There is no reward for finishing first. 6. For essay exams, organize your thoughts in an outline. 7. For objective exams, eliminate wrong answers and make a guess. 8. Concentrate on the questions you know well.
- 14. TEST TIME!!! Relax- it’s just a PRACTICE test
- 15. Time Management HOLY CROSS ACADEMY
- 16. BLOCK SCHEDULING Holy Cross Academy has 4 classes each day. They are 71 or 73 minutes for each block.
- 17. How to use a Calendar
- 18. How to use an Agenda • Using tabs/post-its • Add important dates: tests, practices, club meetings, trips, etc. • Mark your goals • Record your work schedule • COLOR CODE: Yellow for tests, Blue for trips, etc.
- 20. Short Term vs Long Term Daily A list of to do that helps you get through the day, making sure you complete them all. (Or don’t forget them!) Weekly Give you a wider view and a heads up of your ‘to do’s’ to help you prepare and plan. Monthly This larger view helps mostly with prepping for events. EX: Tests.
- 21. Target Grade Chart Course Target Grade Actual Grade Religion A A+ English B+ A Math B B- Science B+ B World History A A+ List 3 things you will do to achieve these grades: 1. 2. 3.
- 22. SCAVANGER HUUUUUUNT! HOLY CROSS ACADEMY
- 23. PRINCESS GROUPS! Holy Cross Academy VS.
- 26. Multiple Intelligences HOLY CROSS ACADEMY
- 27. What are Multiple Intelligences?
- 28. POP QUIZ!! • In your search bar, type: bgfl multiple intelligences • You will begin your Multiple Intelligence Quiz to see what your TOP 3 results are, and what kind of learner you really are!
- 29. What are YOUR Multiple Intelligences?
- 30. Add your top 3 to the pie chart Who do you share Multiple Intelligences with?
- 31. Which careers are for YOU!?? Verbal-Linguistic Logical-Mathematical Visual/Spatial Bodily/Kinesthetic attorney comedian communications specialist curator editor in publishing historian journalist lawyer librarian marketing consultant newscaster poet politician songwriter speech-pathologist talk-show host teacher language translator writer accountant auditor computer analyst computer technician computer programmer database designer detective economist engineer lawyer mathematician network analyst pharmacist physician physicist researcher scientist statistician bookkeeper 3D modeling & simulation architect artist computer programmer engineer film animator graphic artist interior decorator photographer mechanic navigator outdoor guide pilot sculptor strategic planner surveyor truck driver urban planner webmaster actor athlete carpenter computer games designer craftsperson dancer doctor of sports firefighter forest ranger jeweler mechanic personal trainer Phys Ed teacher physical therapist recreation specialist surgeon yoga instructor Musical Naturalist Interpersonal Intrapersonal audiologist choir director disc jockey music conductor music camp counselor music comedy actor music critic music lawyer music librarian music publisher music promotor music retailer music teacher music therapist musician orchestra director piano tuner recording engineer singer songwriter sound editor speech pathologist voice actor voice instructor air quality specialist animal health technician anthropologist astronomer botanist biologist dog trainer environmental lawyer farmer forest ranger gardener geologist landscaper meteorologist nature photographer park naturalist veterinarian assistant water conservationist wetlands ecologist wilderness doctor wilderness guide wildlife illustrator actor administrator communications manager conflict resolution specialist cruise director customer service rep dental hygienist group mediator human resources manager marketing specialist nurse PeaceCorps politician psychologist religious leader salesperson social director social worker teacher trainer facilitator travel counselor waiter/waitress actor artist career counselor consultant criminologist energy healer futurist or trend predictor intelligence officer personal counselor philosopher program planner entrepreneur psychic psychologist researcher small business owner spiritual counselor theologian therapist writer wellness counselor