Introduction to Ascent

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.

How to be a Successful Student

WHO is responsible for your success in school?

There are things that YOU can do to either maximize or minimize your chances for success in school.

Setting Goals

Goals give us a specific direction.
Goals help us to sort out what is important and what isn't. 
Goals help us make good decisions.

Habits of Mind: Overview

Research into the lives of successful people - athletes, musicians, engineers, artists, etc. - has shown that they have certain things in common about they ways they use their minds.

Habits of Mind: Questioning and Posing Problems

Why do we ask questions?

To understand
To help others understand
To satisfy curiosity
To test someone’s knowledge
To express agreement or disapproval
To make a statement

Are there other reasons?
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The Successful Student: Organization

8th Grade is a crucial step in the transition toward high school.  Students develop organization and study habits that will follow them throughout their lives. Students who are better organized tend to do better in school

How to do a Grade Check

Keeping on top of your school work and your grades in middle school is very important. Angevine has a great way to help you do that. In this lesson students will learn how to use the Angevine grade tracking tool.

How to do a Binder Check

Keeping a neat and well organized binder is an important part of doing well in school. In this lesson, students learn how to do a bi-weekly binder check.