Student of the Month Story

Who- Amber
What- Student of the month
Where- Bowie High School
When- Student of the month, February
Why- Encourage students to behave better by rewarding them with "Student of the Month"
How- Good behavior in class, good grades, respectful


Teachers at Bowie High school have found that when presented with an award, in this case "student of the month," grades had become higher and focus in class had excelled through the roof. Amber Lotz, student at Bowie high school, won because of her good behavior in class, good grades, and respectfulness.

How did Lotz do it? Well we asked her for some tips that could help you to become Student of the Month at your school next!

When it comes to grades and studying for big tests Lotz said, "make flashcards!" Flashcards are a great way for you to remember information and you can always make a fun game out of them. Flashcards are just one way that Lotz keeps up with those big tests.

Good grades and attendance are very important when applying for colleges in the future. Lotz has been complimented many times on her good behavior in class, but specifically by her chemistry teacher, Ms. Sanders. "Ambers great behavior in class really stood out to me and her grades were really reflected upon that," said Ms. Sanders when asked about how she nominated Lotz for Student of the Month.

Teachers at Bowie High School came up with the idea of "Student of the Month" in a meeting coming back from the winter break. "We wanted the students to feel as though their good behaviors in class, good grades, and attendance would award them with more then a good reputation. We wanted to motivate them to do better and have a good understanding of how if you put the hard work in, you will see the progress and success you were hoping for," explained Mr. Kane, principal at Bowie High School.

Among winning student of the month, Lotz is also in Hospitality, Photojournalism and Dance at Bowie. With a busy schedule Lotz still overcame all of the hectic high school responsibilities and was nominated Student of the Month.