According to the CDC, students who consistently sleep the recommended eight to 10 hours per night earn the benefits of elevated academic performance, improved concentration and increased focus. “Sleeping is really helpful for me,” sophomore Brynn Johnson said. “Power naps help my brain rest before my upcoming Spanish, science, precalc and AP U.S. History tests.”
Mastering effective study techniques is an essential skill for high school students. However, study strategies may vary from person to person. Methods including spacing out study sessions, performing brain dumps and efficient note-taking may be advantageous for different students. “I go over class material, past papers and tests to refine my current knowledge,” junior Hayden Swetlow said. “I [also] find online study guides to reinforce my knowledge and study for my AP Psychology midterm.”
Senior Veronica Vato has developed efficient note-taking skills over several years. Although there are a variety of ways to format notes such as the Cornell, outlining, mapping and charting, senior Veronica Vato prefers using bulleted lists and highlighting. “My color-coordinated notes help me organize my thoughts and process information,” she said.
Senior Adin Bokman receives English tutoring from senior Emma Karlin. Tutoring is another approach students can consider to help master subject matters. The National Honor Society offers peer tutoring in all available courses to RM students. Interested students can complete a Google Form to be matched with a tutor. “I’ve been struggling in my literature class. Emma has been so helpful to me by pointing out specific stylistic techniques in my book and tone shifts in poetry,” Bokman said.
