Skills for Success

Sel f-A d v oc a cy
&U t iliz in g
Res o u rc es
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2.

3.
 Subject Grade

1. What is the overall Language Arts F

GPA? Math B-
2. What classes must they PE B-
retake to be A-G eligible?
Science D

Visual Arts F

AVID A-
 "a source of supply, support, or aid,
especially one that can be readily drawn
upon when needed."
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 Create a pitch to
Office Hours explain:
After-School Tutoring Why a student
should use this
resource
Saturday Success Academy
How the resource
Online Resources will help them
Email Communication What it looks like to
use this resource
 Greeting
Indicate which class you are from
Reason for your email (Keep it brief & concise)

Have specific requests/questions

Show gratitude
Signature/sign off
Teacher's email
Counselor, parent, etc.

Subject Line

Body of the email

A person's ability to communicate and
assert their own needs and rights.

How do you advocate

for yourself?
 Ask Questions!
Nobody will know you to help if you don't
speak up.
Help the teachers help you.
Take advantage of the opportunities that
are given to you.
You usually know more than you think you
do.
Try to explain the topic you are struggling
with to an imaginary friend.
 Log into Student Connect & check your
grades and upcoming/missing assignments.
Add to-do items on your work logs.