TESTING WEEK!!!

Hello Students!

This week we are taking the FAST tests!  Remember to go to ADVISORY in the morning. This is where you will be taking your exams. These tests are important! They help us (your teachers) adjust our teaching to make sure we are giving you what you need to succeed, get through high school and into college.  Take them seriously and remember to FOCUS FOCUS FOCUS.

Here are some tips to help you get through the week:

1. Get a full night’s sleep. Your goal is to sleep for 8 hours each night this week.  School starts at 8:10 so you probably are awake by 7:00am.  This means go to bed before 11:00pm!!! If you wake up before 7:00am you need to go to sleep earlier. 

2. Wake up with plenty of time before the test. You don’t want to be rushed the morning of a stressful test. You’ve got enough going on that running behind can really hurt you. Make sure you have time to wake up, shower, eat, and review before you leave your apartment.

3. Eat a healthy breakfast. Even though your brain is awake, it won’t be functioning at its highest until the rest of your body has been nourished. Opt for a well balanced breakfast with protein and carbohydrates. Scramble some eggs or eat Greek yogurt with fruit or honey and granola.  Your brain can ONLY use glucose for energy so make sure you are eating protein (meat, eggs yogurt) AND starch/glucose (cereal, bread, fruit) in the morning.

4. Warm up your brain!! We always start class with a "warm-up" so you can do your best thinking during class.  Read part of the newspaper, write out PEMDAS or read a few pages from a book. It doesn't matter what you work on so long as you get your brain going! 

5. Relax. Before starting your test take a few moments at your desk to just breathe. If you’re overly stressed then you won’t be able to think as clearly as you would otherwise. Getting a good oxygen flow to your brain and the rest of your body will help boost your mood and your score.


The test is long and it will test not only what you know but your perseverance.  Remember that as you are working.  The exam is also testing your ability to stay focused on a task for an extended period of time. You can do it!!!!


We are all cheering for you here at Drew!


-Ms. B