The document outlines the characteristics of successful students, which include always attending class on time and prepared, reviewing notes daily, completing all homework and assignments, asking questions when unsure of concepts, seeking help from teachers when falling behind, finding study partners, and setting regular times to do homework. Successful students also regularly attend class, turn in neat assignments, communicate needs for extra help to teachers, pay attention in class, identify important topics for focus, set goals, and schedule study time.

1. Critical Path to Success! Characteristics of an effective student.

2. Critical Path to Success! A student who wants to succeed in this course will: Always be on time for class.

3. Critical Path to Success! A student who wants to succeed in this course will: Always arrive to class prepared to work with all materials needed.

4. Critical Path to Success! A student who wants to succeed in this course will: Review their class notes every night before going to bed.

5. Critical Path to Success! A student who wants to succeed in this course will: Always attempt all of their homework and assignments.

6. Critical Path to Success! A student who wants to succeed in this course will: Always ask lots of questions about anything they don’t understand.

7. Critical Path to Success! A student who wants to succeed in this course will: Always ask for help from a teacher when they are falling behind.

8. Critical Path to Success! A student who wants to succeed in this course will: Find one or two people to be their study partners or group.

9. Critical Path to Success! A student who wants to succeed in this course will: Consistently set a regular time of day to do homework and assignments.

10. Characteristics of Successful Students They attend class regularly and on time. Their assignments are done neatly. If they feel they need extra help, they let their teacher know. They turn in all assignments. They pay attention in class and are courteous and polite. They speak up in class. They learn to identify what needs to be studied in greatest detail. They set short-term and long-term goals. They learn to schedule time for their studies on a regular basis. They enjoy being successful students. If they do have to miss classes, they find out what they missed and make sure they understand all that was covered. They know they are responsible for their own success.