This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Community Corner

High School Study Skills Workshop

Successful Study Skills 4 Students (S4) will run an evidence-based study skills workshop for all area students in grades 9 through 12.

Classes will be held on three Saturdays: Nov. 2 and 9 from 10:00 am-12:30 pm, and Nov. 16 from 9:30 am-12:00 pm at the Fairfield Public Library main branch, 1080 Old Post Road, Fairfield.

The S4 program is designed to provide students with the skills and strategies needed for academic confidence, motivation and achievement.

Students will learn a range of study skills with the following benefits:

• Better classroom engagement
• Increased focus
• Reduced anxiety and stress
• Strategies for longer retention
• Better preparation for class, tests and projects
• Increased ability to synthesize information
• Enhanced critical thinking skills
• Increased confidence
• An independent approach to learning

S4 supplies all materials, including that for at-home support. The 7.5-hour, 3-session workshop costs $395. To register online, visit http://bit.ly/Fall_2013_Fairfield.

For more information, contact S4 at 203-30-S-K-I-L-L (203-307-5455) or e-mail info@S4StudySkills.com.

Find out what's happening in Weston-Redding-Eastonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?