1. Lancer Preview 2015
HOLY CROSS ACADEMY

2. Kahoot!
Let’s warm up with a interactive game.
Head to: kahoot.it

3. ICEBREAKERS
• 2 Truths, 1 Lie
• Disney Princess Line Up
• Super Hero Match up
-Interview/Intros
• Two EXTREMES

4. What do you know about Holy Cross?
Tell me what YOU know
 School colors?
 School mascot?
 School established in what year?
 Freshman class enrollment #?
 Senior class trip location?
 2nd Biggest culture at HCA?

5. What do you
WANT to
know about
HCA?
Use the sticky pads and post your
questions! Write your name.

6. “
”
The importance of getting
involved, is important!
-C.CHIARELLI
What will you be joining?
• Clubs?
• Activities?

7. Test-Anxiety
YOU WILL TAKE A MOMENT
AND REFLECT ON YOURSELF,
AND HOW YOU ‘FEEL’ WHEN
YOU PREPARE AND TAKE A
TEST.

8. Results
1. Concerns about how others will view you if you do poorly
2. Concerns arising from threats to your own self image
3. Concerns about your future security
4. Concerns about not being prepared
a. Bodily reactions ……………..To overcome problems identified as bodily expressions,
examine the nature of anxiety.
b. Thought disruptions………….To overcome thought disruptions, concentrate on
psychological preparedness
c. General test anxiety…………To overcome general test anxiety, examine the problems
identified above, and work on general confidence in a testing
situation.

9. Super Hero
Partner Activity

10. Group Review- Test Anxiety
Mental distractions and mental blocks.
You may:
1. Have a lot of negative thoughts about failing or not performing well on the test.
2. Worry excessively, which interferes with your ability to do well.
3. Have trouble concentrating and be distracted by noise.
4. Have trouble remembering what you studied.
5. Be unable to think effectively about the task.
6. Be unable to keep your mind on the test.
7. Be worried about other people scoring higher than you and think that you are not smart
enough.

11. Group Review- Test Anxiety
You may have physical reactions such as:
1. Fidgeting
2. Butterflies in your stomach
3. Quickened heart rate
4. Rapid breathing
5. Nausea
6. Sweating
7. Headaches
8. Stomachaches

12. Before the test HELP
1. Be aware of your negative thoughts
2. Relax your muscles and breathe.
3. Develop a schedule by marking deadlines and exam dates on a calendar.
4. Creating learning aids. Use flashcards, charts, timelines, or outlines.
5. Sleep well the night before the test.
6. Sit by yourself and try not to talk to anyone before the test. Anxiety is contagious.
7. Approach the exam with confidence.
8. Don’t forget to eat. Your brain needs fuel to function. Drink plenty of water. Avoid sugary
drinks, which can cause your blood sugar to rise and fall. Caffeinated drinks can increase your
anxiety. Snack during test (If allowed) TOMORROW YOU CAN!!!

13. During the test HELP
1. Read the directions carefully.
2. Budget your time.
3. Change positions to help you relax.
4. Skip a question if you do not know. Don’t waste time.
5. Don’t panic if others finish before you. There is no reward for finishing first.
6. For essay exams, organize your thoughts in an outline.
7. For objective exams, eliminate wrong answers and make a guess.
8. Concentrate on the questions you know well.

14. TEST TIME!!!
Relax- it’s just a PRACTICE test

15. Time Management
HOLY CROSS ACADEMY

16. BLOCK
SCHEDULING
Holy Cross Academy has 4 classes each day.
They are 71 or 73 minutes for each block.

17. How to use a Calendar

18. How to use an Agenda
• Using tabs/post-its
• Add important dates:
tests, practices, club
meetings, trips, etc.
• Mark your goals
• Record your work
schedule
• COLOR CODE: Yellow for
tests, Blue for trips, etc.

19. Time Management APPS
http://www.topuniversities.com/blog/top-time-management-apps-students-2015
https://vimeo.com/113949886

20. Short Term vs Long Term
Daily
A list of to do that helps you get
through the day, making sure you
complete them all. (Or don’t forget
them!)
Weekly
Give you a wider view and a heads
up of your ‘to do’s’ to help you
prepare and plan.
Monthly
This larger view helps mostly with
prepping for events. EX: Tests.

21. Target Grade
Chart
Course Target Grade Actual Grade
Religion A A+
English B+ A
Math B B-
Science B+ B
World History A A+
List 3 things you will do to achieve these grades:
1.
2.
3.

22. SCAVANGER HUUUUUUNT!
HOLY CROSS ACADEMY

23. PRINCESS GROUPS!
Holy Cross Academy
VS.

24. Roles
Speaker
Recorder
Time Keeper
Task-Master
Map Holder

25. Scavenger Hunt
RESULTS!
Swap Sheets!!

26. Multiple Intelligences
HOLY CROSS ACADEMY

27. What are Multiple Intelligences?

28. POP QUIZ!!
• In your search bar, type: bgfl multiple intelligences
• You will begin your Multiple Intelligence Quiz to see
what your TOP 3 results are, and what kind of learner
you really are!

29. What are YOUR Multiple Intelligences?

30. Add your top 3 to the pie chart
Who do you share Multiple Intelligences with?

31. Which careers are for YOU!??
Verbal-Linguistic Logical-Mathematical Visual/Spatial Bodily/Kinesthetic
attorney
comedian
communications specialist
curator
editor in publishing
historian
journalist
lawyer
librarian
marketing consultant
newscaster
poet
politician
songwriter
speech-pathologist
talk-show host
teacher
language translator
writer
accountant
auditor
computer analyst
computer technician
computer programmer
database designer
detective
economist
engineer
lawyer
mathematician
network analyst
pharmacist
physician
physicist
researcher
scientist
statistician
bookkeeper
3D modeling & simulation
architect
artist
computer programmer
engineer
film animator
graphic artist
interior decorator
photographer
mechanic
navigator
outdoor guide
pilot
sculptor
strategic planner
surveyor
truck driver
urban planner
webmaster
actor
athlete
carpenter
computer games designer
craftsperson
dancer
doctor of sports
firefighter
forest ranger
jeweler
mechanic
personal trainer
Phys Ed teacher
physical therapist
recreation specialist
surgeon
yoga instructor
Musical Naturalist Interpersonal Intrapersonal
audiologist
choir director
disc jockey
music conductor
music camp counselor
music comedy actor
music critic
music lawyer
music librarian
music publisher
music promotor
music retailer
music teacher
music therapist
musician
orchestra director
piano tuner
recording engineer
singer
songwriter
sound editor
speech pathologist
voice actor
voice instructor
air quality specialist
animal health technician
anthropologist
astronomer
botanist
biologist
dog trainer
environmental lawyer
farmer
forest ranger
gardener
geologist
landscaper
meteorologist
nature photographer
park naturalist
veterinarian assistant
water conservationist
wetlands ecologist
wilderness doctor
wilderness guide
wildlife illustrator
actor
administrator
communications manager
conflict resolution specialist
cruise director
customer service rep
dental hygienist
group mediator
human resources manager
marketing specialist
nurse
PeaceCorps
politician
psychologist
religious leader
salesperson
social director
social worker
teacher
trainer facilitator
travel counselor
waiter/waitress
actor
artist
career counselor
consultant
criminologist
energy healer
futurist or trend predictor
intelligence officer
personal counselor
philosopher
program planner
entrepreneur
psychic
psychologist
researcher
small business
owner
spiritual counselor
theologian
therapist
writer
wellness counselor