<p>The questions apply to boarding incoming 9th graders.</p>
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<li> Please vote teachers. Who is great and an absolute must take. Who is to be avoided.</li>
<li> Best approach to study in different classes.</li>
<li> What are the hurdles in general and how to get over them in the best way possible.</li>
<li> Words of wisdom w/r/t the adjustment period.</li>
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<p>Many thanks.</p>
<p>I could get into big trouble if I give you names of whom to avoid :D. Feel free to pm me and inquire about teachers after your son has completed his course selections. </p>
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<li>I guess it’s the obvious: ask, speak up (you can’t really hide in a Harkness class anyway) do your homework. MAKE USE OF THE DAILY CONSULTATION PERIOD and approach the teachers when you fail to understand key concepts. For History, I find it more efficient to listen in class and get the key ideas down at the end of the class rather than trying to scribble down everything being discussed. When doing the homework reading, don’t spend an inordinate amount of time trying to understand everything because the material will get discussed in more detail in class. Get binders and put your notes in chronological order and you’ll thank yourself later when studying for a test. Oh, unless your son is into theater and arts, take Music because it’s the easiest (least workload I believe) and it fulfills the arts requirements.</li>
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<p>3-4. Get skype/call to deal with homesickness. Lville is a big school so I think your son find a group of friends soon and easily. Really get involved, but don’t sign up for 100 clubs just because.</p>
<p>Rephrasing: what teachers at L’ville made a huge difference in your life and why (academically and otherwise). Thanks.</p>
<p>Also, what classes are advised for Freshman year and why. Do students get a choice of teachers/classes or is there a mandatory curriculum with assigned teachers?</p>