Seneca Valley School District
124 Seneca School Road
Harmony, PA 16037
Phone: 724-452-6040
Fax: 724-452-6105
Website: www.svsd.net
E-mail: svc&[email protected]
Course: 5641 Strategies for Academic Success
Strategies for Academic Success is a one semester comprehensive study skills and strategies course
designed for high school students. The learning environment has changed and e2020 has responded
by creating a course designed with the online student in mind. The course covers important study
skills topics such as time management, note taking, online learning environment skills, and strategies
for remembering key information. Within the course, students receive real-world activities to further
enhance learning, while utilizing newly learned skills and strategies in the e2020 learning
environment.
This class is a two-part course, one part for each nine-week period. I will be grading all subjective
material for the class. The computer will be grading the tests and quizzes. I am here to help you with
anything within this course. Please feel free to contact me through the e2020 email system, the phone
extension given on the Welcome Letter or make an appointment to see me during the day.
Listed below are a few items I believe will help you achieve higher scores in your cyber class:
 NOTES
Take notes during the lecture. These notes will help you understand the information and help
you define the vocabulary words. Use them for reference any time while you are completing a
writing assignment.
 JOURNAL ENTRIES
Use your notes to write the answers applying the vocabulary words used in the lectures.
Write out the answers in complete sentences using correct punctuation and grammar.
Fully explain your answer. Do not assume I know what your thoughts are. If the journal
asks three questions, then three answers are expected; otherwise, it will be marked as an
incomplete answer. Show me you fully understand the material! If your graded answer is
less that 100%, remember to check the comment section in order to better understand my
expectations. If the journal asks you to write about an experience from your own life and
you do not have one; it is acceptable to give an example from a friend or relative. Do not
just say, "I've never experienced it." Finally, it is plagiarism to cut and paste and it will not
be an acceptable answer. It is very easy to identify cut and pasted work.
 HOMEWORK
Use your notes for answering the subjective short answer questions. Whenever possible,
use the vocabulary words. The computer will assign a higher score based on the use of content
vocabulary in your answer.
 TIME
It is recommended that you put an effort of 2.5 - 3 hours per week for each course if it is being
taken during the school year. If taken over the summer, the expectations are higher. Every
student sets up their schedule to suit their own needs. Some "chunk" their work while others
spend time on each class every day. I will be watching your time and if you fall behind, I will be
contacting your parents. Do not forget, you can also work ahead. Your concentrated, hard work
will pay off!

GRADING
Your grade will consist of:
* Journal activities
* Practice/Homework
* Quizzes
* Online content
* Topic tests
The three areas of content that I grade are journals, homework and online content. They
make-up 30% of your total grade. Work hard, use your notes and contact me. Be as successful
as you can be!
5031 SV Strategies for Academic Success Part 1 (Mrs. Andres)
Understanding Motivation
Vocabulary
Direct Instruction
- Running Time: 12 min 51 sec
Online Content
Journal
Practice Answers
Quiz Answers
Evaluating My Study Habits
Vocabulary
Direct Instruction
- Running Time: 9 min 5 sec
Online Content
Journal
Practice Answers
Quiz Answers
Understanding My Learning Style
Vocabulary
Direct Instruction
- Running Time: 17 min 50 sec
Online Content
online content activities
Journal
Practice Answers
Quiz Answers
Taking Proactive Steps to Succeed
Vocabulary
Direct Instruction
Online Content
Journal
Practice Answers
Quiz Answers
Setting Academic Goals
Vocabulary
- Running Time: 17 min 39 sec
Direct Instruction
- Running Time: 17 min 11 sec
Online Content
Journal
Practice Answers
Quiz Answers
Topic Test
Topic Review Activity Answers
Topic Test Answers
Your Online Learning Experience
Preparing for Online Learning
Vocabulary
Direct Instruction
- Running Time: 14 min 16 sec
Online Content
Journal
Online Content
Practice Answers
Quiz Answers
Using the Internet Responsibly
Vocabulary
Direct Instruction
- Running Time: 13 min 11 sec
Online Content
Journal
Practice Answers
Quiz Answers
Academic Integrity on the Internet
Vocabulary
Direct Instruction
- Running Time: 10 min 50 sec
Online Content
Journal
Practice Answers
Quiz Answers
Topic Test
Topic Review Activity Answers
Topic Test Answers
Taking High Quality Notes
Note Taking 101
Vocabulary
Direct Instruction
Online Content
Journal
Practice Answers
Quiz Answers
Note Taking 101-Part 2
- Running Time: 14 min 52 sec
Direct Instruction
Online Content
Journal
Practice Answers
Quiz Answers
Notes From a Lecture
Vocabulary
- Running Time: 7 min 56 sec
Direct Instruction
Online Content
Journal
Practice Answers
- Running Time: 12 min 26 sec
Quiz Answers
Notes From a Text
Vocabulary
Direct Instruction
- Running Time: 12 min 16 sec
Online Content
Journal
Practice Answers
Quiz Answers
Compare and Contrast Graphic Organizers
Vocabulary
Direct Instruction
Online Content
Journal
Practice Answers
- Running Time: 8 min 6 sec
Quiz Answers
Cause and Effect Graphic Organizers
Vocabulary
Direct Instruction
- Running Time: 10 min 49 sec
Online Content
Journal
Practice Answers
Quiz Answers
Topic Test
Topic Review Activity Answers
Topic Test Answers
Memorization Techniques
Remembering Through Repetition
Vocabulary
Direct Instruction
Online Content
Journal
Practice Answers
Quiz Answers
Using Acronyms
Vocabulary
- Running Time: 9 min 51 sec
Direct Instruction
Online Content
Journal
Practice Answers
Quiz Answers
Rhyming and Keywords
Vocabulary
- Running Time: 9 min 10 sec
Direct Instruction
- Running Time: 6 min 8 sec
Journal
Practice Answers
Quiz Answers
Visualization and Categorization
Vocabulary
Direct Instruction
- Running Time: 13 min 55 sec
Journal
Practice Answers
Quiz Answers
Topic Test
Topic Review Activity Answers
Topic Test Answers
5 Steps to Test Preparation
Step 1 - Determine What to Study
Vocabulary
Direct Instruction
Online Content
Journal
Practice Answers
Quiz Answers
Step 2 - Organize Notes
Vocabulary
- Running Time: 14 min 39 sec
Direct Instruction
- Running Time: 12 min 59 sec
Online Content
Journal
Practice Answers
Quiz Answers
Step 3 - Compile Study Materials
Direct Instruction
- Running Time: 17 min 45 sec
Online Content
Journal
Practice Answers
Quiz Answers
Step 4 - Apply Memorization Techniques
Vocabulary
Direct Instruction
- Running Time: 11 min 11 sec
Online Content
Journal
Practice Answers
Quiz Answers
Step 5 - The Day of the Test
Vocabulary
Direct Instruction
- Running Time: 12 min 42 sec
Online Content
Journal
Practice Answers
Quiz Answers
Topic Test
Topic Review Activity Answers
Topic Test Answers
Test Taking Strategies
Testing Tactics
Direct Instruction
Online Content
Journal
Practice Answers
Quiz Answers
Best Answer Tests
Vocabulary
- Running Time: 11 min 49 sec
Direct Instruction
Online Content
Journal
Practice Answers
Quiz Answers
Response Tests
- Running Time: 18 min 3 sec
Direct Instruction
Online Content
Journal
Practice Answers
Quiz Answers
Open Book Tests
Vocabulary
- Running Time: 11 min 42 sec
Direct Instruction
- Running Time: 15 min 46 sec
Online Content
Journal
Practice Answers
Quiz Answers
Topic Test
Topic Review Activity Answers
Topic Test Answers
Cumulative Exam
Cumulative Exam Review Answers