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CUSD Student Success Toolkit

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Checking Google Classroom for Missing Assignments

Note: Some missing assignments may have been given a score of 0. Ensure that you use the filter on the left to view assigned, missing, and returned work. In returned work, look for any zeros you may have received.

Try this: See work for all classes

  • Go to classroom.google.com.
  • At the top, click To-do and choose an option:
    • To see work assigned by your teacher, click Assigned.
    • To see work that you didn't turn in, click Missing.
    • To see work that your teacher graded or returned, click Done.
  • Click a title to see details of the work.
  • (Optional) To see or hide work for a specific time period, click the Down arrow or Up arrow .

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Checking Aeries for Missing Assignments

Note: You can check the show only missing assignments box to get a list of missing assignments.

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Asking Questions

Public Question:

  • Raise your hand
  • Write a public comment in Google Classroom

Think about it: Which method do you think you will use?

Private Question

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How to Submit Late Work

  • Identify the work that you are missing.

  • Turn it in to Google Classroom.

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Using Google Tasks to Stay Organized

What you will learn:

  • Create a list of tasks (stuff that you need to do)
  • Add a time and date to get a reminder from your Google Calendar
  • Create Repeating Tasks
  • Create Subtasks
  • Create tasks from an email: this could be a Google Classroom Assignment
  • Can add this to your phone for easy access

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Using Google Keep to Stay Organized

What you will learn:

  • Create a daily task list to keep track of your school work
  • Add due dates, keep track of missing work
  • Color Code your days
  • Set reminders

Tips:

  • Add keep to your bookmarks bar
  • Open it every time you open your computer
  • Use the reminders feature

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Using Google Calendar to Stay Organized

Using Google Calendar as a Homework Planner

*TIPS:

  • In addition to setting your classes up in Google Calendar you can add links such as:
    • Google Meet Link
    • Google Classroom Link
    • Link to any resources needed for that class
  • Set reminders in your class event to remind you when a new class is going to begin
  • Share your calendar with a parent, teacher, counselor, or even a peer to help you stay on track

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Using Email Effectively

Organization Tips for Gmail

*TIPS:

  • Open your email everyday when you first turn on your computer.
  • Add emails that require you to take action to your tasks.

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Tutoring Resources

Khan Academy is another avenue that you can use to learn a concept you may be struggling with. Click on the image below to access the website.

TIP: Ask your teacher to help when you do not understand a concept. They want you to succeed.

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Use a Paper Planner

Templates to Print

  • Scattered Squirrel Freebies:
    • Option1
    • Option 2
  • Homework Checklist

Tips for Success

  • Find a template that works for you. What helps you stay on track?
  • Make using your planner a habit.
  • Schedule time for fun and breaks.
  • Make a goal, give yourself a reward for completing it.
  • Have an accountability partner. This can be a friend, parent, counselor, or sibling.

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Take Care of You

It is important to take care of yourself and manage your feelings. Here are some tips to help you.

  • Make time for things that make you happy
  • Get enough sleep
  • Exercise
  • Eat balanced meals
  • Try doing relaxation exercises
  • Ask yourself questions for self-regulate your mood

Ex Questions: How well have you been sleeping? What is your mood for learning right now? How do you feel about your workload right now?

It is all about your mindset:

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Set Goals

Ask yourself the following questions:

  • What do I want to accomplish this week?
    • Now set a goal.
  • Why did you choose this goal?
    • This will help motivate you to complete it.
  • Can I break my goal into small steps?
    • Smaller goals will provide stepping stones to the bigger goal.
  • Where can I write my goal down where I will see it daily?
    • This can keep you on track to completing it.

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Time Management

Learn why taking breaks can be helpful:

Tips:

  • Chunk your tasks
  • Schedule breaks
  • Consider doing some type of movement
    • List of Breaks
  • Remember the 10-24-7 Study Rule:
    • View image here

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Organize your Drive

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Keep Bookmarks and Tabs Organized

Start here if you need to learn how to add bookmarks.

Tips for Keeping Chrome Tabs Organized:

  • Set up Chrome to open your most used tabs on startup. Watch this video to learn how.
    • I suggest you setup your email and Google Classroom pages to open on startup.
  • Close tabs that you are no longer using.
    • This will help to keep you from losing what tabs you want to keep open.
  • Pin tabs that you are working in so that you do not accidentally close them. Here is how.
    • To pin a tab to the left, right-click the tab and select Pin. Pinned tabs are smaller and only show the site's icon. To unpin a tab, right-click the tab and select Unpin.