Study Tips: 

1. Find a planner that works for you: Planners are a great way to block out study time, write down important deadlines or dates, and plan fun activities. A physical or digital planner, like Notion, Reminders, Notes, and Google Calendar, can all help effectively time manage and build routine. 
2. Prioritize tasks: Focus on important or urgent tasks first, possibly a late assignment, project deadline, or a final in the first few days, before tasks due at later dates.  
3. Minimize distractions: It is important to find an environment that can help students thrive.  Do not study with a cell phone nearby and close out all distracting tabs on devices. A great place to study is the Northside library, as it is quiet and comfortable. 
4. Sleep and Nutrition: For teenagers, 8-10 hours of sleep and balanced meals are crucial for optimal brian function and supports healthy development and mental well being.
5. Exercise: Exercising for 30 minutes a day can improve memory, focus, problem solving skills, mood, sleep, and reduces stress by increasing blood flow and brain chemicals. 

Support Recourses: 

1. Counseling Department: The counselors at Northside are always a recourse for students to speak to and are available in the counselors office.  
   1. Mr. Alexander Hughes ([email protected]) 
   2. Katie Mathews ([email protected]) 
   3. Chris “Mourty” Mourtokokis ([email protected])
   4. Ms. Nichelle Vaia ([email protected])
2. Study Night with NCP Pep Club: Pep Club is hosting a study night in the second floor library and second floor atrium from 3:30-5PM on Friday, December 12th. There will be snacks, coloring sheets, fidgets, crafts and more. This event is a great way to  decompress before finals week. 

Study Recourses: 

1. Khan Academy: Khan Academy is an amazing free resource that has numerous videos, practice exercises, and explanations for almost every advanced placement (AP) class and subject. 
2. Quizlet: Quizlet is a digital platform that can help students study using tools like digital flashcards, practice tests, matching games, and spelling tests. Quizlet is a great resource for classes that require a lot of memorization, like language and history classes.
3. College Board: For all AP classes, College Board provides detailed videos and practice problems for each concept on the test.