TERRE HAUTE NORTH PATRIOTS

1. TERRE HAUTE NORTH PATRIOTS ACADEMIC PLAN

2. TERRE HAUTE NORTH FOOTBALL PLAYER GOALS: 1. High school diploma. 2. Represent yourself, family, teammates, coaches, and school with class on and off the field. 3. Compete to your level. If you are a 10, be a 10 all the time. If you are a 7, be a 7 all of the time-on the field, in the weight room, and in the classroom. ACADEMICS

3. HIGH SCHOOL ELIGIBILITY: • You must pass four classes to be eligible. • Eligibility is determined every 6 weeks. • The last 12 week grades of the year will determine next year’s eligibility. Academics

4. ESTIMATED PROBABILITY OF COMPETING IN ATHLETICS BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE (2007): • High school football players: 1,071,775 • NCAA football players: 61,252 • High school senior players: 306,221 • NCAA freshmen: 17,501 • NCAA senior players: 13,612 • NCAA players drafted: 250 • % of high school to the NCAA: 5.7% • % of NCAA to NFL: 1.8% • % of high school players to NFL: .08% Academics

5. “A decade after the average athlete graduates, everyone will have forgotten when and where he played. But everytime he speaks, everyone will know whether he was educated.” Rev. Theodore Hesburgh Univeristy of Notre Dame Academics

6. FOOTBALL ACADEMIC RULES: 1. Turn in every assignment neatly completed on time. 2. Take the necessary materials to class. 3. Always be respectful to your teacher and classmates. 4. Use a planner daily. 5. Sit in the front row of every class. Academics

7. Your freshmen year is your most important academic year. You must set a high G.P.A. or you will spend the next three years digging yourself out of a hole. Get off to a good start! Academics

8. The only way to fail is to quit. Never give up on a class. EVERY POINT COUNTS! If getting an A in a class is not an option, work to get the best grade you can. Academics

9. Every play counts on the field. • Every rep counts in the weight room. • Every point counts in the classroom. Academics

10. Master the skill of repetition. Academics

11. ATTENDANCE: • 180 DAYS OF SCHOOL OUT OF 365 DAYS IN A YEAR. • Know the difference between illness and not feeling well. • Every day of school missed is something important missed. Talk to your teachers after every absence. • Your attendance record will be important to your future college as well as your future employer. Academics

12. PLANNER: Use your planner to mark significant events such as: • Homework due dates, test dates, project due dates, study times, 6 week and trimester end dates, holidays. • Practice times, game days, meetings, strength & conditioning sessions, Fall athletic awards program, 7 on 7 tournaments, mini-camp, etc. • Important family functions, birthdays, vacations, medical & dental appointments, etc. “Failure to plan is planning to fail.” Academics

13. HOME STUDY AREA: • QUIET AREA WITH NO DISTRACTIONS: TV, ETC. • DESK, COMFORTABLE CHAIR, & BOOK SHELF • PROPER LIGHTING • PENS, PENCILS, & HOLDER • PENCIL SHARPNER, STAPLER, PAPER CLIPS • PAPER, FOLDERS, BINDERS, & HOLE PUNCHER • DICTIONARY & THESARUS Academics

14. TUTORING: • Academic study hall during communications 3rd per. • Math and Science tutoring Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 3:30 to 4:30 • Rose Hulman homework hotline 1-877-ASK-ROSE Academics

15. TEST TAKING: • Begin studying for tests several days in advance. • Have all the materials you need to successfully take the test (books, notes, pen or pencil, eraser, text, paper). • Listen to instructions carefully. • Read and follow directions. • Budget your time and answer the easier questions first. If you are not sure of an answer, eliminate the choices you know are incorrect then make an educated guess. • Reread paragraphs-underline important words or write or draw in the margins. Read the questions before reading the paragraph. Academics

16. TEST TAKING: • Read all of the choices before you mark your answer. • Forget what others in the room are doing. Focus! • As soon as you get the test write down important facts or formulas you want to remember. • Check your answers before turning your test in. Academics

17. NOTE TAKING: • Be an active listener. • Put the date and the name of the class on your notes. • Write clearly and be organized. • Recognize important information (teacher clues). • Use symbols and abbreviations. • Underline key words or sentences (vocabulary). • Take notes when you read. • If absent borrow notes from a classmate. • Review your notes often, especially before a test. Academics

18. TIME MANAGEMENT: Successful time management allows you to finish what needs to be done as well as do the things you want to do. • Use a planner. • Extra time to do homework or study: beginning or end of class, before school, waiting on a ride, riding in the car or bus, before dinner. • ALWAYS use the time teachers give you to do your work. • Be able to identify and eliminate distractions: phone, Xbox, TV, girlfriend. • Try to study at the same time each night. Academics

19. OTHER TIME MANAGEMENT TIPS: • Use the library. • Make sure your family knows when you are studying. • Pay attention to your focus. • Learn to say, “no,” to requests from friends. • Be ready for the next day the night before-clothes, lunch, practice gear, etc. • Prioritize. Academics

20. SAT/ACT: Begin taking these tests during the third trimester of your sophomore year or the 1st semester of your junior year. • Most students score better the second and third time they take these tests. • College recruiters will be asking for scores your junior year. Academics

21. NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE: 877-622-2321 www.ncaaclearninghouse.net • 4 years of English • 3 years of Math -Algebra 1 or higher • 2 years of Natural/Physical science • 1 year of additional English, Math, or Science • 4 years of additional courses (foreign lang., etc.) • The lower your GPA the higher you must score on the SAT. 2.5 GPA in the 16 core classes requires an 820 SAT (verbal & math only) and 68 on the ACT. Academics

22. STUDENTS LEARN: • 10% of what they read • 20% of what they hear • 30% of what they see • 50% of what they see and hear • 70% of what is discussed with others • 80% of what they experience personally • and 95% of what they teach to someone else Academics

23. OTHER HELPFUL HINTS: • Have the phone number of classmates. • Know your teacher email addresses. • Keep track of your grades so you know where you stand. • Take advantage of extra-credit opportunities. • Keep your locker and backpack neat. • Study your more difficult subjects first when you are more alert. • Make your study habits a priority over the other things in your life. • Don’t underestimate the importance of proper rest and nutrition. • Learn how to adapt to different teachers. • Participate in class. • Be aware of your body language. • Be on time to class. • Study in groups whenever possible as long as you don’t lose focus. • Proofread all of your homework. Academics

24. “A man who tried his best and failed is superior to the man who never tried.” Bud Wilkinson College Hall of Fame Coach University of Oklahoma Academics

25. Yearly Earnings in 2008 based on Education Attainment • Professional Degree $132,719 • Doctorate Degree $106,188 • Master’s Degree $79,867 • Bachelor’s Degree $68,176 • Associate Degree $48,083 • Some College $46,001 • High School Diploma $39,038 • Less Than H.S. $30,317 Academics

26. “It’s only four years, but it’s four years for the rest of your life.” ACADEMICS