There are certain things that successful students do in order to be more consistently successful. There is no magic to it. In Ascent we present techniques, skills and knowledge that will help you be a better student. In this lesson, students get an overview of the ascent program.

Not only does organization keep you on track so that you can earn the grades you deserve, it prepares you for the working world, where organizational skills are a requirement in jobs.

At Angevine students use ​the Cornell Notes system, used around the world. It is a proven focused note-taking method. When used correctly, students will increase their knowledge and understanding, and raise their grades in any given class! In this lesson, students learn the correct way to take Cornell Notes.

One of the main advantages of working with others is that you can benefit from the skills of others that you may not have yourself, and share your own skills. 

When we do things in our lives, we want to be effective. The behaviors we choose can help us do those things better...

or the behaviors we choose can get in the way, or create barriers.

Grades are earned not given by a teacher. They are a way of getting feedback about your learning and progress. However some students do not even understand how grades are calculated, or what they mean. In this lesson students get a clear picture of what grades mean in school.

Keeping track of your learning and your progress is important to do in school. Part of doing this is keeping track of your grades in your classes. Fortunately we have Infinite Campus that helps students find their grades. In this lesson students learn how to use the Angevine Grade Tracking System as one tool to see their progress in the moment and over time.

Staying organized in school is an important part of truly being successful. The binder is a central component that requires a system and regular maintenance. In this lesson, students learn how to use the Angevine Binder Check Tracker to help maintain a binder that will support their learning rather than being just a prop for looking successful.

Paying attention in our busy world is not always easy. School is no exception. In this lesson, students are shown the connection between "paying attention", and learning. In addition, how attention works in the brain, and strategies on how to improve your attention.

We can’t change or alter time ‐ every day has the same number of hours, every hour the same number of minutes. How you use your time has a major impact on your academic accomplishments, satisfaction, and levels of stress. In this lesson, students learn about why time management is important in school and in life, and some of the strategies and techniques that can be used in order to be successful in school.

We live in a world of acronyms, texting, usernames and passwords where we are encouraged to be either short and sweet or cryptic in our communication. In this lesson, students learn the Question in Answer or "Q in A" is a technique for writing a full/complete sentence when you answer a question.  

In our world, we are often asked to back-up our statements or conclusions with rational evidence. When we can't do this, our claims often go nowhere. In this lesson, students learn about the system of Claim, Evidence and Reasoning (CER). When students are asked questions that require them to think deeply about what they have observed, read, and experienced, CER helps them integrate that information as they explain the how or why for a specific purpose and audience. This becomes an attitude and begins to happen in all classes, and hopefully outside of class in the world as well. 

Here students get some practice applying what they have learned about CER in some activities designed for that purpose. 

In our times, when everything we could ever want is at the push of a button on the internet. More than ever before, it is a temptation for students to "borrow" or copy the writing and ideas of others. In this lesson, we explore this idea of "Original" vs "Unoriginal",  what constitutes plagiarism - the different styles iterations, and how to avoid this slippery slope. 

Highlighting can be a powerful tool for understanding text and for studying if used correctly. It can also be a waste of time, and a way of making yourself feel like you are learning something. In this lesson, students learn some basic guidelines about successfully using highlighting in for learning.

The use of language has different modes or codes. Many times students miss cues to switch between these different ways of using language. In this lesson, students learn about the differences between informal, semi-formal, and formal/academic language. They learn how to figure out when it is appropriate to use certain language and when it is important to "switch codes" in order to meet the language expectations of a certain setting.

Students sometimes need a reminder in how to do a certain school skill. In this lesson, we give students a reminder of the specific techniques and the rational behind taking good Cornell notes for success in learning.