CONTENTS
Dedication and Acknowledgments
Welcome (My personal message to the reader)
CH 1: Getting Ready for a New School Year
Making sure you have the essentials
Getting a head start on your readings
Preparing your workspace for a new year
My top 5 tips for preparing for a new school year
CH 2: School Spirit
The benefits of extra-curricular activities
Getting involved in school activities
My top 5 tips for unleashing your school spirit
CH 3: Making New Friends
Friendships and support Systems
How to make new friends
Fitting in: How to deal with peer pressure
How to deal with bullies
My top 5 tips for making friends
CH 4: The Ideal Study Environment
Deciding where to study
How to create a productive study space
How to keep a tidy desk
My top 5 tips for keeping a tidy workspace
CH 5: Structuring Your Study Sessions
Finding the right time to study
Breaking up your study sessions
How to prioritize like a pro
How to wind up your study sessions
My top 5 tips for completing homework
CH 5: Getting into the ‘Study Zone’
Choosing the right tasks
Deciding on the best study technique
Using friends as a motivator
My top 5 tips for finding your study zone
CH 6: Goal Setting
The benefits of goal setting
Setting yourself long-term goals
Setting yourself short-term goals
My top 5 tips for setting goals
CH 7: Staying Focused in Class
Dealing with distractions
Staying up to date
The common causes of losing focus
My top 5 tips for staying focused in class
CH 8: How to be an Organized Student
Using a planner for school
How to organize handouts and class notes
Organizing your belongings
My top 5 tips for staying organized
CH 9: How to Catch Up in Class
Falling behind in classwork
How to catch up
Asking for help
My top 5 tips for catching up on classwork
CH 10: Writing Weekly Summaries
The benefits of writing weekly summaries
How to set out your weekly summaries
My top 5 tips for writing weekly summaries
CH 11: Dealing with Disappointment
Learning from your mistakes
Using feedback correctly
My top 5 tips for using feedback correctly
CH 12: How to have a Positive Mindset
The importance of positive thinking
Having a positive mindset
3 Easy ways to change your perspective
My top 5 tips for staying positive
CH 14: Tackling Major Assignments
Planning your approach
Essay writing
Class presentations
Group projects
My top 5 tips for completing assignments
CH 15: Studying for Finals
Planning your study approach
Study SMART not hard
The 4 learning styles
How to throw a study party!
My top 5 tips for studying for exams
CH 16: Study Stress and Anxiety
Feeling stressed
What is stress?
How to manage stress and anxiety
My top 5 tips for dealing with stress
CH 17: The Week of the Exam
What to do the week of finals
How to enhance your performance in an exam
How to deal with exam anxiety
My top 5 tips for completing exams
CH 18: The Next Step…
Your big picture goal
Deciding a career pathway
Creating a career plan
Considering a gap year
Your education is a journey…
National publicity featuring print radio and tv
Major promotions using author's social media platforms and
communities
Galley giveaways
Cross promotions with print and Ebook
Key Selling Points:
Jessica Holsman is an Australian social influencer, entrepreneur,
actor/producer and the author of The High School Survival Guide.
After completing a postgraduate diploma in Psychology, Jess opted
for a career change in pursuit of a more creative pathway to
helping others. Her passion for empowering students to succeed in
school, celebrate their unique qualities and pursue a meaningful
and purposeful life has led her to become the voice of many teens
and young adults online.
With over 400,000 subscribers and 23 million views on her
organisational and lifestyle channel ‘Study With Jess’, Jess
continues to shed light on the important issues effecting many
students today and offers her ongoing support in helping them
increase their productivity, boost their mental health and adopt a
healthier work/life balance.
She recently launched the support column, 'Dear Jess', that sheds
light on the many challenges her viewers experience as part of
student life, in an effort to help guide them through this
important chapter.
She has also co-produced and written her latest web series Life of
Jess, a scripted teen ‘dramedy’ on YouTube and stared in Mind Full,
a documentary on e-mental health. In addition, she is the founder
of an educational stationery line for students; Educationery.
"This book is everything I wish I knew when I was in high school -
told to me by the mentor I wish I had! Every student should be
armed with Jess's guide." –Pritish Agarwal - Partner Manager,
YouTube.
“High School Survival Guide teaches you how to survive both school
and life! The emphasis on passion, organization, balance and
discipline are themes throughout the book, but also the TRUE keys
to success in life. Jessica's passion for education and self-
growth are evident as she recalls her academic experiences and
battles to overcome the pressure to succeed." –Lenoria Addison,
Partner Manager, AwesomenessTV
"High School is an amazing and challenging period of every
teenager's life. Jess shares a mature, inspirational and accessible
survival guide for every teenager trying to navigate these exciting
times. Highly recommended!" –Guillaume Deront, Online Partnership
Manager, YouTube AUNZ
“This is a really sweet, encouraging handbook to have during a time
when we all need that extra motivation and support.” –Natalie Tran,
The Community Channel
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