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Timberland's

Survival

Guide for

Academics

School

s e n i o r E m i l y B e h l m a n n

“ Mrs.Sellers has inspired me to stay true to myself

when making decisions in and out of school, and she is the type of person I strive to

be when I am older.”

“ Dr. Barr [has inspired me

because he] showed us wha t its like to be in college because

he doesn't just give us the answers he makes us go find them so we actually learn. ”

“ Coach Schulte inspires

me, because she takes time to make sure her students

understand and actually learn and benefit from the activities

we do. ”

“ Mrs. Eberhardt inspires me, because she has taught me a lot about being able to play

sports and get good grades at the same time.”

Inspiration junior Easton Enyart

Helpful hints

Study Tips and

“Pay attention and try your hardest. Don't slack off. Keep up

with your work and do the best you can and be the best you

can be.” -freshman Carley Gubera

“Don't care what others think. Just be yourself.”

-freshman Sam Jehle

“Get involved. High school is so much more fun if you are

involved in clubs or sports or just anything to get involved.”

-sophomore Jack Slead

”Walk on the right side of the hallway, and walk fast to your

classrooms.” -junior Dustin Fuca

”Get involved in high school, because it creates a better high

school experience. You meet new people, and you help to make

Timberland a better place.” -junior Clare Berry

”Do your homework, because it makes everything a lot easier

on the test” -senior Taylor Riemann

“Don't get behind on your homework, because it becomes very

hard to catch back up.” -junior Sam Wallerstein

Students share their

advice for surviving

high school.

freshman Payton Campion

Students and teachers

share their academic

wisdom and give tips for surviving high school classes.

Students describe the bond between themselves

and the teachers that have left a lasting impact

on their lives.

Standout

With five AP and

weighted classes, senior Reilly Allison is no stranger to a difficult course load. “ I'm in AP French, AP Physics, AP English, AP Calculus and Human Body Systems this year. I have been taking weighted and AP classes since sophomore year.” Allison said.

Through her four years in high school, Allison has established a system that allows her to handle the difficult course load. “Make sure to read everything that

you are supposed to and give yourself plenty of time to do it. Also, don't try to do the work for one class in another, because it will only put you more behind,” Allison said. k. lammert

Senior Reilly Allison

shared her AP experience .

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Teacher

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Survival

Keys

English teacher Jeremy Boesch shared his expertise towards high school classes and gives his tips for success.

“Basically my hardest class is my Honors Biology class. I get the most work done in this class, and I have to study harder for tests. My advice is to not procrastinate and to take good notes in class.”

F reshman Ariana Engl e

What is the advantage to taking more difficult classes?

Higher level classes provide an environment for students that is conducive to pure learning, and it offers a certain kind of challenge that allows students to thrive. What do you think is the most important thing for an AP student to keep in mind? I often refer in AP classes to something called the 'grit test.' I [tell students] that AP challenges your tenacity to succeed in spite of all the challenges and the hard work that are thrown at you. I want them to know that these classes can be a chance for self discovery. What are your tips for students in these classes? I always tell students that it is to their advantage to ask for help when they need it. Many kids struggle through a class that they don't understand, and they don't ask for help where there are teachers that are there for that very reason. Our goal is to help support them and make them feel successful.

For

Success

Success

“ One of my hardest classes this y ear is AP Biology. To survive t he class, I studied my notes a nd asked many questions. if I c ame across something c onfusing in the homework I

w ould make sure to ask our teacher the next day. It also helped to have people I knew in the class that could help me in labs.”

Junior M

ackenzie P

rew

itt

Students gave their tips for surviving and succeeding

in difficult classes.

Survival

“What helps me the most in AP physics is actually doing the homework. The tests are rigorous, and they cover a broad yet detailed area of content. You have to do the problems every night or you will fall behind.”

Senior Carter Smith

French teacher Laura Kaiman gave her tips for being successful in a foreign language class.

What are some skills needed to take a high level language class?

You need to be an independent learner and take responsibility for your own learning. The teacher teaches, YOU are the one that is responsible for the learning! No one becomes “fluent” in a language just by coming to class. You have to spend time outside of class regularly reviewing the material or you will not succeed. What resources would you recommend to students taking a foreign language?

I give a variety of methods and ideas for students to memorize and practice French so they can find what best works for them. I love [to] use quizlet as my main tool for learning. It has six or seven different games [and] activities for learning material.

Snapshots

Snapshots

“A lot of what I do is writing note cards. You have to be at least decent at time management, but definitely don't expect [history] to be easy because it's not.”

Sophomore Tristan Boy d

Learning

Languages

Learning

Languages

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