Olympus Football Program

Academics Checklist

The Olympus football staff believes that the academics course work is the primary responsibility of each player. We have devised the following checklist for parent and player to follow in an attempt to help form good study habits, maintain eligibility and excel academically.

ELIGIBILITY

The quarter prior to participation an athlete must have a G.P.A. of 2.0 or higher with no more than 1 F grade. In order to be eligible an athlete must also meet our school's eligibility policy.

1. Do Your Assignments Your teachers have carefully devised a learning program. By not doing your assignments, or doing them hurriedly, you make the time you spend in class less valuable.
2. Go To Class You must attend all of your classes. By attending classes, you show that you want to pass the course, and that will work in your favor if you need some help with the difficult parts.
3. Participate In Class Ask questions and express opinions. If you misunderstand something during class, you'll get it wrong on the test. By speaking up, you give your teacher a chance to correct anything you don't understand.
4. If You Have A Problem, Ask For Help Immediately If you'd rather not talk in class, see your teacher after class or set an appointment to see them. Ask them to clear up anything that may have confused you in class. If you foresee problems completing an assignment on time, ask for advice.
5. Study Every Night Even when you have no assignment to do, review. Studies have shown that reviewing material just before you sleep helps you remember it the next day. If you spend time on your subjects each evening, you'll never have to "cram" for a test.
6. Read Most reading assignments prepare you for the next class session. If you haven't done the reading, you probably won't have a clue to what the teacher is talking about in your next class.
7. Find Out About Tutors Tutors and peer counselors can help you find better ways to do your work. A tutor may be able to show you a concept in a way that your teacher can't. Since tutors work one-on-one, they often explain things to you in your own terms.
8. Don't Be Ashamed Of Failure Failing a test just means you didn't "get it" the first time. As in sports, some people take longer than others to learn certain skills. But people who spend more time learning a skill often are better able to use it than those who learn quickly.
9. Take Time Out. If every minute of your life is allocated to study, school, or practice, you'll burn out. Stress inhibits learning. If you find yourself reading a paragraph over and over, but you can't understand it, take a break. Call a friend, listen to music, or take a walk. You'll come back to your studying relaxed and ready to learn.