Kiwanis Bring Up GradesDeveloping leaders through academic achievement.

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Welcome

Introduction

Program description

Kiwanis Bring Up GradesHow will this program help me?

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I will learn…

•helpful study tips

•how to set and reach goals

•how to raise my grades

Kiwanis Bring Up GradesKiwanis volunteers

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A Kiwanis club sponsors this program!

A Kiwanis club is a group of men and women who work to make the community a better place.

Kiwanis members do things like:• Collecting food and clothing for the needy• Visiting with the elderly in nursing homes• Reading to young people

Kiwanis Bring Up GradesKiwanis volunteers

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Kiwanis volunteers want to help

Kiwanis Bring Up GradesWhat is BUG?

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Bringing Up Grades.

Kiwanis Bring Up GradesWhat happens when I’m honored?

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You will be recognized at a special event with a certificate, and your name will be posted on the BUG Honor Roll.

Kiwanis Bring Up GradesAbout the program

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Do your best?You will be competing against your own personal best, not against other students.

Kiwanis Bring Up GradesAbout the program

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• Set a goal to improve in one or more subjects.

• Straight-A students are eligible too.

Kiwanis Bring Up GradesWhat is a goal?

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A goal is an outcome you would like to see happen.

Example:

I want to improve my math grade by bringing it up from a C to a B.

Kiwanis Bring Up GradesSMART goals

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Specific Measurable Attainable Realistic Time-Oriented

Kiwanis Bring Up GradesSetting goals!

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Examples of goals:

•I’ll study before I play outside.

•I’ll review each subject daily.

•I’ll meet with my math teacher.

•I will go to bed 1 hour earlier and study before school.

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Activity

Where to start

Kiwanis Bring Up GradesWhat if I don’t raise a grade?

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• Talk to your teacher.

• Discuss what you can do differently.

• Try again.

Kiwanis Bring Up GradesHelpful hints

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• It’s ok to ask questions.

• It’s ok to make a mistake.

• Take a break if you get frustrated or mad.

Kiwanis Bring Up GradesHelpful hints

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• Always eat lunch to fuel your brain.

• Say “I can do it.”

• Picture yourself solving the problem.

• Find out more tips at www.kiwaniskids.org.

Kiwanis Bring Up GradesHelpful hints!

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What if I fail?

I learn.

Try again.

Kiwanis Bring Up GradesOther options to achieve success

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A Super BUG is someone who takes the time to help other class members improve in their studies and raise their grades.

Kiwanis Bring Up GradesWrap-up

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• Celebrate your success. • Bring up one grade.• Keep the rest of your grades the

same. • The first grading period sets the

starting point. • You have the opportunity to be

honored as a BUG recipient.

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• Super BUGs by help other students achieve success.

• Kiwanis volunteers are here to help you.

• Tell your family about BUG.

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Thank you!