Dodgeland High School News
December 13, 2020
A Message from Principal Johnson
It is hard to believe we are already sliding through December and approaching the end of 1st semester. Now is the perfect time to check back in with how your child is doing with their current classes. Are they keeping up with assignments? Do they seem on track with learning? If not, what is getting in his/her way? Yes, your child should be independent by this age, however, might be in need of your support or direction to ensure that they are staying on top of their learning. If you are still confused to see our new proficiency grades of NSP, DEV, PRO or ADV, please refer back to this letter that was sent out in November: Progress Report Letter.
Additionally, in each class students are given a proficiency rating to provide feedback on their employability skills: prompt and prepared, polite and positive, persistent and productive. These are all habits and skills that will help your child be successful in their courses and future employment. To see the complete rubric for employability skills you can go HERE.
Good study skills are important for students to keep up with their learning and not end up in a place of late night studying or last minute assignment work. When students procrastinate and do the work in a “cram session” it is less likely to end up in long term memory and only end up being an assignment that gets crossed off their list. When students study regularly, they are more likely to maintain their learning. Good study habits actually start at school --by being in school, being attentive in class, taking notes and participating in class discussions. Then when students study at home, it’s their second time seeing the information, which makes it easier to remember.
Here are some tips for home:
Have daily homework time, whether there is homework or not. This time can be used to review vocabulary, review notes from class, or preview what is coming next. He/she could even make up their own quiz questions to review.
He/she could rewrite notes from the day’s learning to make a drawing, chart, or post its of the key learning points.
When reading large sections of text, stop after every few paragraphs to summarize in their own words what was just read before moving on. Even put those thoughts on a post-it over the text to review later.
Struggling with math? Search for the skill in a Khan academy video to see a new way to solve it.
Shut off the tv or set the phone somewhere else during this time so there are no interruptions. (You will likely get an eye roll, but you know they will survive without snapchat for half an hour!)
Set a timer for 25 minutes to focus, then take a break, then repeat.
Make sure your child gets to bed at a good time (without the phone) to get enough sleep for the brain to rejuvenate for the next day.
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Upcoming Dates
Monday, January 4th - return to school
Thursday, January 14th - end of 1st Semester
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Taking a Technology Break Can Help Your Health
According to UW Health, “There’s little doubt the always-on nature of our world creates feelings of stress and dissatisfaction. Look around a restaurant and chances are there are people spending more time on their phones than interacting with those around them. Watch parents at a park and many are scrolling through their social feeds while the kids play. Teens have even been known to converse via texts even though they’re sitting next to each other. That’s not to say smartphones aren’t beneficial. They are a great tool that keeps people more closely connected despite distances.
Need to make reservations or check a map – it’s all at a person’s fingertips. And yet, too much time on the devices really does have negative consequences.."
To learn more about "Taking a Technology Break Can Help Your Health," follow the link below to read the short article from UW Health.
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About Dodgeland High School
Email: johnsonj@dodgeland.k12.wi.us
Website: http://hs.dodgeland.k12.wi.us/
Location: 401 S. Western Ave. Juneau, WI 53039
Phone: 920-386-4404
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DodgelandSchool/