Study notes

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A good answer should contain the following:

Certain strategies may work better than others depending on the kind of learner you are. Here are the answers:

Visual Learner

Make mind maps.

Color code your study notes.

Auditory Learner

Record your readings and listen to them later.

Find people to discuss readings with.

Kinesthetic Learner

Walk around or rock in a chair.

Exercise while studying.

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Create more structure. Use a calendar to block off time every week when you'll study.

Set mini-deadlines. Set target dates for parts of lessons or assignments, such as when you'll complete the first draft of a writing assignment.

Set lesson deadlines. Setting a program completion date allows us to recommend dates by which you should take your exams to stay on track. You can also make updates to these dates and goals as needed.

Look ahead. Identify future lessons or assignments that may take more time. Plan accordingly.

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Time Management AdviceRemember why you entered the program and do your best to stay focused on your goals.

Find times and places conducive to studying, which may mean staying up late, getting up early, or even leaving the house to visit a library or the home of an understanding friend.

Connect with other Penn Foster students just like you who may be in similar situations and have similar concerns.

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Time Management Advice

Remember why you entered the program and do your best to stay focused on your goals.

Find times and places conducive to studying, which may mean staying up late, getting up early, or even leaving the house to visit a library or the home of an understanding friend.

Connect with other Penn Foster students just like you who may be in similar situations and have similar concerns.

Create more structure. Use a calendar to block off time every week when you'll study.

Set mini-deadlines. Set target dates for parts of lessons or assignments, such as when you'll complete the first draft of a writing assignment.

Look ahead. Identify future lessons or assignments that may take more time. Plan accordingly.

Shut down everything else. No personal email or social media sites. Turn off your phone, too!

Take scheduled breaks only. For example, allow yourself 5 minutes after each 45-minute studying block.

Make breaks short. A few minutes is fine. Just don't get sucked into watching hours of online videos!

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Five-step Success Strategy for Students

Step One: Read the syllabus.

Step Two: Plan weekly study times.

Step Three: Log onto the course home a minimum three times per week.

Step Four: Ask questions.

Step Five: Make connections with fellow students

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Getting Organized

Where and when you study can also really make a difference.

Consider going somewhere else to study, like a library or university.

Find a clean, comfortable, and consistent place to study. Try to avoid busy spots.

Let others know you're busy and won't be available during specific study times.

Make sure to study when you're well-fed and well-rested.

Find somewhere to neatly store any printed study materials.

Whether early or late, the best time to study is when you're most alert and without interruptions.

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Accessing the Right Help

Academic and career

Online help

Support from instructors or other staff

Treating Others and the Learning Experience with Honesty and Respect

Penn Foster code of conduct

Plagiarism rules

Internet safety/etiquette

Connecting with Others

Hearing student success stories

Reading student discussions

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Staying on Schedule

Try these steps:

Step 1: Make a plan. Determine which lessons and exams you missed and make a plan for how you’re going to get back on track. You can reset the dates in your program goals and your exam schedule on your Program & Courses page.

Step 2: Reward yourself. What will you do for yourself when you get back on track?

Step 3: Get help if needed. Contact your instructor to talk through scheduling options or to get advice on how you can catch up. Your instructor may also have additional resources or services that can help you.

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The Student Support Process

Take these steps to help you resolve any problem as quickly as possible:

Step 1: Help & Support Center. You can check out popular questions and answers that pertain to a variety of general topics.

Step 2: Contact Penn Foster Support. If your question is more specific in nature, reach out to Penn Foster Support using the Ask A Question or Chat option on the Help & Support Center page. You'll need to provide a complete description of the issue you're having, such as the lesson and the assignment that you need assistance with.

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The Penn Foster Virtual Library

Penn Foster has its own virtual library that can be accessed from the Resources section on your student portal.

More than 2000 articles, eBooks, and websites

Organized by subject and study area

Tips on citing sources and conducting research

Go to the Help & Support section of your student portal and practice searching the articles for helpful information. What questions do you have right now? You can type the question or a keyword related to the question, such as "exam issues."

Can't come up with anything? Just read a few of the interesting looking articles or questions that others have posted.

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New Student Checklist

To get started as a Penn Foster High School student, make sure to do these activities as soon as possible:

Review the following learning environment tutorials:

Managing Your Learning

Navigating Your Portal

Taking Exams

Accessing Help

Complete and pass the exam for Starting Your Program so that you can move onto the next lesson in your program. The exam can be found on your Program & Courses page.

Visit the Technology tab of the Penn Foster FAQ page to check the general computer requirements for taking a Penn Foster program. Then, check the Computer Specifications at the bottom of the page for the program you're enrolled in on the Penn Foster website to ensure you have the necessary technology to complete your future courses.

Familiarize yourself with your High School Program Outline. This can be found in the Program Materials section on your Program & Courses page.

Review helpful content and videos in the Resources section of your student portal.

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What advice would you give someone with the following issues?

I'm always cramming to hand in an assignment or take an exam.

I just can’t catch up; I keep getting farther behind.

I can’t find blocks of time to study.

Hours go by and I don't get anything done.

I keep getting interrupted when I try to study.

Exercise activities are not graded and will not be viewed by your instructor. Your answers are for your benefit only.

Your Response

1.Take time and remember why you doing this

2.set a time for yourself to study everyday

3.talk to your instructor as you can

4.take small breaks

5.find a quiet place to study and shut off your phone

Your answers will vary. Here are some samples:

Set mini deadlines for when you will read each section of a lesson or complete part of an assignment, not just the last piece.

Talk to your instructor right away and make a plan together for how you can get back on track.

Work in smaller chunks of time, an hour or less whenever you have a few minutes to spare. Create flashcards.

Take scheduled breaks only or allow yourself only short (5–10 minute) breaks.

Find somewhere quiet, like a library or school to study. Turn off your phone and/or tell others you're busy.

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Penn Foster Code of Conduct

Being a successful Penn Foster student means conducting yourself with honesty and integrity at all times. Academic dishonesty can be defined as any inappropriate activity in which the work submitted to the school doesn't represent the work of the enrolled student. Any act of plagiarism will not be tolerated and has the potential to earn strict disciplinary action from the Academic Standards Committee.

These are acts of academic dishonesty:

Submitting someone's work as your own

Submitting answers obtained by cheating or stealing

Providing answers to another student

Be sure to review the Code of Conduct (and additional helpful information related to Penn Foster) in your High School Student Catalog.

Plagiarism and Disciplinary Action

Plagiarism is dishonestly passing off another person's ideas or finished work as your own without giving credit to the source. It includes copying or paraphrasing something.

Any inappropriate behavior, such as plagiarizing, can result in several forms of disciplinary action. This would include anything from awarding a “1 percent” grade on an exam to termination. Faculty members will report inappropriate behavior by students; this will be forwarded to the Academic Standards Committee for action and a final decision.

Netiquette and Digital Footprints

Netiquette refers to the correct or appropriate way that people should communicate on the Internet. There are many examples of how to practice good netiquette. Here are nine rules to follow:

Always identify yourself and, when appropriate, the person whom you’re addressing.

Stay on topic.

Behave online only how you would behave in person.

Forgive misunderstandings—sometimes intended meaning isn’t communicated clearly, so remember to move on if someone’s intention is made clear later.

Discourage harassment and bullying.

Information you share anywhere online may eventually become public, so be careful what you share.

Respect others’ privacy.

Post only information you have verified to be true.

Don’t spam.

The end goal is to foster positive social interactions and trust between people in an online environment.

A digital footprint is the data (such as videos, photos, and words) that’s left behind when people use online websites. Once something is online, it could be there forever.

Think before you post a comment or write an email, and always be respectful. Keep your personal details, like your full name, address, phone number, usernames, and passwords, private.

Go to the Penn Foster Student Reviews website and watch several videos. We’re incredibly proud of our students and graduates, and nothing makes us more proud than to hear their stories of success.

Use the filters to select stories from Penn Foster students.

Which student stories affect you? Why?

Why was Penn Foster a good fit?

What does success look like for that student?

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Final Thoughts

Thank you for choosing Penn Foster High School. For some, the first few courses can seem a bit overwhelming. If that's the case for you, hang in there! Your skills, as well as your confidence, will grow over time.

We’re all in this together! Remember that you're not alone. When you graduate, you'll be a part of a network of 13 million Penn Foster graduates. There are students, instructors, and alumni available to help you succeed.

This lesson has covered many ways to be a successful Penn Foster High School student. Every learner and learning experience is different, so you must find the best strategies that work for you.

Congratulations on completing this lesson! When you're ready, move on to your final assignments and the lesson review. Once you complete the lesson review, you'll need to complete the exam for this lesson. You must complete this exam to continue with your program. When you're ready to take the exam, follow these steps:

Click the Take Exam button.

Confirm each point to ensure that you fully understand what you've learned in Starting Your Program.

Submit your answers and move on to the next lesson in your course.

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Independent Study

Independent study means that you do coursework largely by yourself using the Penn Foster learning platform, but with guidance and support as needed. You're provided with:

Educational materials that cover core concepts and anticipate questions that you may have as an independent learner

Access to experienced Penn Foster instructors and staff available by phone and email to answer questions

Helpful Academic Resources

Assessments and Exams to validate your understanding of the materials and provide feedback on where to improve