Academic Support

  • STUDENTS

     

    Want some studying advice? Why don’t you try to…

    1. Divide it up: Chunk assignments and studying into smaller manageable parts.
    2. Sleep: Getting sleep the night before a test is vital! Make sure to spread out your studying so you don’t cram.
    3. Set a Schedule: Do homework and study when you are most productive and alert – Mornings? Afternoons? In 90 minute chunks or 20 minute spurts? Figure out what is best for you, and stick to that schedule.
    4. Take Notes: Use your AVID Strategies skills and take exceptional Cornell Notes
    5. Find a Study Group: Quiz and reteach topics to your friends!
    6. Ask Questions: Teachers are happy to help if you come to them with questions well before a test or quiz.
    7. Reward yourself! For example; if I study for an hour, I get a half hour of computer time.
    8. Find a Good Study Spot: Studying is easier in a quiet, comfortable spot away from distractions.

     

    Student Planners - Mountain View Middle School expectations

    Squires, you are expected to use your planner every day to record learning objectives and homework for each class. Upcoming quizzes, tests, and assignments should also be written in this planner. Helpful hints for using the planner can be found on the fourth page!

     

  • PARENTS

     

    Parents and other loved ones, you can support your Squire by…

    1. Providing a place to study, eliminating distractions, and making sure essential supplies are available.
    2. Help your child develop and maintain a system for tracking important papers so everything makes it back to school.
    3. Support the use of the planner by doing regular checks. This also allows you to know when things are coming up.
    4. Help your child set schedules for themselves by encouraging routine and reminding them to stick to it.
    5. It’s always great to communicate with your child’s teachers and counselor with questions or concerns, but it’s even better to help encourage your child to advocate for themselves at the school. You can contact your child’s teacher’s

     

    Watch our tutorial videos!

    Confused about how to monitor your child's grades on Family Access? Trouble understanding Cornell notes, the Mountain View Planner and our binder expectations? Watch our tutorial videos here: Tutorial Videos for Parents

     

    How to contact your child's teacher:

    Email: Most teachers have posted their emails on their staff site. You can get to the list of staff sites by clicking HERE.

    Phone:

    You may contact any teacher through our main line: (360) 471-0600