Welcome to grade 9 and Freshman Academy at Plymouth South High School. You are now part of the Red Team. There are five Red Team teachers: Mr. Clifford, Math; Mrs. King, Science; Ms. Schiarizzi, English; Mr. Stanton, World History; and Mrs. Baker, Learning Specialist/Inclusion.
As the Learning Specialist I teach study skills to help with class and homework assignments. I also co-teach classes with your English, math, world history, and biology teachers. Homework completion is particularly important this year. You have an agenda to write down assignments on a daily basis. Get into the habit of writing assignments down each period so that you "don't forget". Time management is a learned skill. It does not miraculously develop when you are 12, 14, or even 16. It is a skill that develops over time--so start now by recording your daily assignments, quiz or test dates, as well as project due dates. Also plan to study for tests and quizzes a little each night so that your brain can file the information in the file draw known as long-term memory, not go into "overload". This will be particularly important since we have the new block schedule this year.
If you need help with an assignment or project, come see me--I am in room 241 or the Cafe before school or on team during the day. My study skills class is period B1 in room 241.
Parents: Open House is on Thursday, October 1st at 7:00 p.m. In the meantime, if I can be of any help to you, please feel free to email me at kbaker@plymouth.k12.ma.us or call me at (508) 224-7512, ext. 1117 or voice mail 2085, and I will be happy to return your call.
But wait, there are only three days of school this week, then we have Friday through Monday off to continue our summer vacation and enjoy the Labor Day weekend. Let's hope for good weather! See you Tuesday!
