1. The Business of Being
A Student 101
By: Mrs. Freda Davis & Mr. Dana Merck

2. A Student is
Someone
Who…
Is Ready
To Learn
Pays
Attention
Follows
Rules
Has
Goals
Definition of A Student:
Scholar, Learner, One Who Attends A College, An Attentive and
Systematic Learner……

3. ! Hard Work
! Dedication
! Commitment
! Graduation
! Good Job
! Sense of Fulfillment and
Completion
CHARACTERISTICS OF STUDENTS WHO
HANDLES BUSINESS………

4. ! Poor Study Habits
! Poor Attendance
! Poor Attitude
! Non-Compliance to
Rules
! Poor Grades
! Expelled
! Drop Out
! Broke, Unemployed, or In Jail
CHARATERISTICS OF STUDENTS WHO CHOOSES NOT
TO HANDLE BUSINESS……..

5. Student
Responsibility
• Know Your Student
Handbook
• Read Your Syllabus
• Complete FAFSA
• Register Early
• Pay Your Bills
• Be A Leader
• Be Proactive, Not Reactive

6. Student
Resources
• Mentoring
• Tutoring
• Career Services
• Learning Resource
Center
• Counseling Center
• Disability Services

7. Time
Management
• Academics
• Family
• Personal
• Work

8. Open Dialogue!!!

9. Meet Your
Mentors/
Coaches
Mrs. Freda Davis
Mr. Ibrahim Bah
Mr. Dontae Donnell
Mr. William McKee
Mr. Dana Merck