The goal of this course is to answer the question: why try and how? This course utilizes both the WhyTry and study skills curriculum to teach students that trying hard in life,mastering certain skills, and putting for effort into challenges at home, at school, and with peers is worth the effort.
The course is designed to explore students' decision makeing, actions, and goal setting. Specific study skills addressed in the course are note-taking, time management, test-taking strategies, effective text reading, and vocabulary development.