How Can I, As Your Teacher . . .Part 2

Study groups are usually  encouraged and formed within the college setting, but I have found it is a rare occurrence at the high school level.  Why?  Why not build self-sufficiency tools for students in high school too? When we incorporate skills that help students get college ready, good things happen!  While many may say it isn't feasible for many reasons, transportation before/after school being the biggest factor, educators have to think outside of the box! When I asked my teachers at Cross Creek how they encourage study groups outside of class time, this is what they said: 

*Exchange e-mail/phone numbers
*Promote FaceTime/Skype/Online groups 
*Use lunchtime/study buddy review 
*Assist students in seeking solutions to group study dilemmas
*Provide incentives for successful group study meetings
*Share positive college examples 
*Formulate group assignments and projects that require outside class time.