The Business of Being

A Student 101

By: Mrs. Freda Davis & Mr. Dana Merck

A Student is Someone

Who…

Is Ready To Learn

Pays Attention

Follows Rules

Has Goals

Definition of A Student: Scholar, Learner, One Who Attends A College, An Attentive and Systematic Learner……

!   Hard Work !   Dedication !   Commitment

!   Graduation

!   Good Job

!   Sense of Fulfillment and Completion

CHARACTERISTICS OF STUDENTS WHO HANDLES BUSINESS………

!   Poor Study Habits !   Poor Attendance !   Poor Attitude !   Non-Compliance to

Rules

!   Poor Grades

!   Expelled

!   Drop Out

!   Broke, Unemployed, or In Jail

CHARATERISTICS OF STUDENTS WHO CHOOSES NOT TO HANDLE BUSINESS……..

Student Responsibility

•  Know Your Student Handbook

•  Read Your Syllabus

•  Complete FAFSA

•  Register Early

•  Pay Your Bills

•  Be A Leader

•  Be Proactive, Not Reactive

Student Resources

•  Mentoring

•  Tutoring

•  Career Services

•  Learning Resource Center

•  Counseling Center

•  Disability Services

Time Management

•  Academics

•  Family

•  Personal

•  Work

Open Dialogue!!!

Meet Your Mentors/Coaches

Mrs. Freda Davis

Mr. Ibrahim Bah

Mr. Dontae Donnell

Mr. William McKee

Mr. Dana Merck