Characteristics of a Successful Student

Freshman Seminar

Time Management Skills

• Knowing your commitments and priorities

• Knowing when to make time for studying, friends, sports, etc.

Time Management Skills

Communication Skills

• Knowing how to:– SPEAK– READ– WRITE

Properly in order to express yourself, your needs, your wants, etc.

Time Management Skills

Communication

Motivation

• Pushing yourself to do whatever you need to do to be successful in school, work, relationships…LIFE!

Time Management Skills

Communication

Motivation

Discipline

• Understanding and respecting rules

• Getting to work when you need to and choosing to do the right thing

Time Management Skills

Communication

MotivationDiscipline

Attitude

• Being positive in every way– Thinking– Talking– Acting– Eating

Time Management Skills

Communication

MotivationDiscipline

Attitude

Ability to Ask for Help

• Knowing when you need help and having the courage to ask for it!

• Remember the only dumb question is one you never ask

• The answers always NO if you never ask.

Time Management Skills

Communication

MotivationDiscipline

Attitude

Ability to Ask for Help

Awareness

• Taking a good look around you and being aware of your surroundings.

• Knowing what’s happening locally & globally in your world.

Time Management Skills

Communication

MotivationDiscipline

Attitude

Ability to Ask for Help

Awareness

Participation

• Taking a front row seat to your life!

• Get involved in the life around you, especially in what your high school has to offer!

Time Management Skills

Communication

MotivationDiscipline

Attitude

Ability to Ask for Help

AwarenessParticipation