Tips for Staying Motivated
1. Prioritize Assignments
The key to success in school is staying focused on your coursework. Make a list to get an overall picture of your workload before you start to tackle any of it. Then, make a plan.
2. Set Attainable Goals in Smaller Chunks
If you're having trouble writing a 25-page paper for class because it seems like such a big task, stop focusing on that final page count. Break the paper down into its subsections, and focus on each one individually.
3. Create New Challenges
Changing your approach can help you stay interested in what you’re doing. Some high school assignments tend to feel formulaic after a while, and you may end up feeling like you’re just going through the motions. This can cause you to feel demotivated and drained. Change things up to challenge yourself.
4. Find a Social Support Network
You are surrounded by people who want to see you succeed, so don’t be afraid to ask for help! Mentors can be teachers, family friends, or even your school counselors. They are there to help you reach your goals and can help you create a study plan that works for you.
5. Acknowledge Your Accomplishments
Praising yourself for the things you’ve accomplished is a great way to spark motivation. Give yourself a quick reward when you complete an assignment or task. Perhaps you can turn your phone off and only turn it back on once you’ve completed your work. Or reward yourself by taking a walk or getting a snack—whatever works for you. Then move on to the next project.
Although the Graduate Arkansas campus is closed for Winter Break, December 26-January 5, ALL students are encouraged to continue accessing Imagine Edgenuity and completing coursework! Our live, local, and READY TO HELP tutors are available 24/7...YES! YOU HEARD RIGHT 24/7! They are here and ready to support your academic needs! Students should utilize their Imagine Edgenuity accounts to communicate specific support needed.
The Graduate Arkansas campus will be closed for Winter Break from Monday, December 26-Thursday, January 5.
All students are encouraged to continue accessing and completing coursework! Students should utilize their Imagine Edgenuity accounts to communicate needed academic support during the break as our gracious, live, and local tutors will be available to assist and support them during this time.
Tomorrow, December 22 the Graduate Arkansas campus will be closed due to impending inclement weather. All Graduate Arkansas district and building-level administrators, teachers, and support staff will be available remotely during this time.
All Arkansas 11th grade students enrolled in a public or charter school will be given the opportunity to take the ACT during the spring of their junior year. The exam will be given at each student's school and can be used for all scholarship and college admittance purposes. The ACT multiple-choice tests are based on what students have learned in English, reading, math, and science. The ACT has long been recognized as one of the leading college entrance exams in the country and is accepted by all four-year colleges and universities in the United States.
For more information about testing, contact the school at 501-500-9270 or visit: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/assessment/the-act
Graduate Arkansas will be closed November 21-25 and will reopen November 28.
Students will continue to have access to their curriculum and live, local tutors. Students should utilize their Edgenuity accounts to communicate needed academic support. Teachers/Advisors will not be online this week unless it has been previously scheduled. Graduate Arkansas family, please be safe and enjoy this time with family and friends!
November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month. Did you know that we have over 13,000 students identified as experiencing homelessness in Arkansas right now? The McKinney-Vento Law and services can help students in Arkansas access the services that are available for those who qualify.
Contact our Homeless Liaison at jessica.burnett@graduatearkansas.org or by calling our front office.
Don't forget today's 2nd Quarter Health and Wellness/School, Family and Community Engagement Meeting at 12:30p!
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/etr-ekuv-tni
Or dial: (US) +1 561-806-0290 PIN: 731 945 257#
By learning how to properly handle this waste, we can have a significant impact on the environment. To make waste reduction efforts and environmental protection feasible and practical for us all, EPA has developed many tools increase waste reduction. #AmericaRecyclesDay
Visit https://www.epa.gov/recyclingstrategy/america-recycles-day for more information.
HAPPENING NOW! If you're having trouble reaching your student's Advisor/Teacher call the front office at 501-500-9270 for assistance.
JOIN US TOMORROW for Parent-Teacher Conferences!
Forever GRATEFUL for your service!
Please join us for our 2nd Quarter Health and Wellness/School, Family and Community Engagement Meeting next Wednesday, November 16 at 12:30p. This meeting will be virtual and we look forward to your attendance!
Join us in celebrating National STEM/STEAM DAY. This day is dedicated to helping students advance in science, technology, engineering, art, and math. We can foster curiosity and a love for STEAM by encouraging students to explore and engage in STEAM activities!
Here are 4 creative ways to celebrate STEM/STEAM Day:
1. Visit a Virtual Art Museum:
https://britishmuseum.withgoogle.com/ (The British Museum, London)
https://artsandculture.google.com/incognito/partner/dusable-museum-of-african-american-history?hl=en (DuSable Museum of African American American History, Chicago)
https://artsandculture.google.com/incognito/partner/national-gallery-of-art-washington-dc?hl=en (National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.)
2. Research STEM/STEAM Careers
https://www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2014/spring/art01.pdf
https://www.bls.gov/k12/students/careers/stem-table.htm
3. Visit a Science Museum (Virtually/In-person)
https://interestingengineering.com/culture/11-science-and-tech-museums-you-can-tour-virtually
https://midamericamuseum.org/ (Mid-America Science Museum, Hot Springs, AR)
https://museumofdiscovery.org/ (Museum of Discovery, Little Rock, AR)
4. Engage in STEM/STEAM activities
https://hessunacademy.com/stem-activities-high-school/
National Family Literacy Day® is celebrated on November 1st each year and is a kickoff to National Family Literacy Month. This November, the celebration of National Family Literacy Month brings about a great opportunity for families to get back into the tradition of reading as a family.
Graduate Arkansas is closed for a Mental Health Day. All staff will be disconnected until tomorrow. Happy Monday!
Don't forget to join us tonight! This is a VIRTUAL EVENT and we hope to see you all! Please, download the free Zoom app for easier access.
October is Arkansas Farm to School Month! Arkansas has been formally recognizing Arkansas Farm to School Month since 2014 when then-governor Mike Beebe first proclaimed October as Arkansas Farm to School Month. Governor Asa Hutchinson has continued the tradition every year since.
September 15 – October 15
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Celebrate the contributions of the Hispanic culture with these USDA's nutrition education resources available in English and in Spanish. USDA's Food and Nutrition Service works to ensure all Americans has access to the nutrition needed for optimal health and well-being.
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