How to Re-Energize Students for the Upcoming Semester 

The holiday break this year will undoubtedly look different for many students. 2020 has been a long year for all of us, but students have a lot on their shoulders this year. We want to keep them engaged through the rest of the school year! As an online school, we’ve learned a few strategies to keep students focused. Use these tips to re-energize your student for the rest of the school year. 

Get a Productive Start

Now that many schools are operating online, students can look at upcoming classwork and get a head start on the workload. Help your student get a productive start by setting a reasonable plan at the beginning of each week. We like to reach out to our students and their families to help provide support and peace of mind so that when they return they feel prepared and energized for the classes ahead. 

Use these goal-setting strategies to help your student prepare for a successful semester. 

Schedule Social Time 

Giving students an opportunity to socialize with their peers is incredibly important. It not only helps them feel connected to other students, it can also help motivate them in their school work. Carving out time for socialization even if it’s virtual, builds social and emotional skills in students. 

Students thrive when they feel like their needs are being met. One of those needs is social time. Make it a priority to give them space to connect with their peers and give them a sense of independence in their interactions. 

Plan for Positive Reinforcement & Celebration 

There is virtually nothing more powerful for an adolescent than positive reinforcement. Positive reinforcement encourages and motivates students much more than negative reinforcement. Giving your student praise not only effectively motivates them, but it also creates trust and connection in your relationship with them. 

When you consistently recognize successes and behaviors you want to encourage, those behaviors and successes will become commonplace. Especially now, students are struggling to be engaged in school work and beyond, use these simple strategies to help reenergize them before the start of next semester. 

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