Learning to study is a trial-and error process and takes effort. The important thing is to be able and willing to adapt your study habits depending on the demands and content of the course content. Orgainizational strategies and time-management must go together with focused study, reading and note-taking.

See the resources below and ask your teacher or counselor for tips:

CDO Survival Study Videos 

The Cornell Method of Note Taking

Tips from College Board

Khan Academy is an excellent, free resource for the SAT, math, science and other content

Six Reading Habits...... - excellent tips from Harvard

Below are documents from the High School 101 Presentation which covered study skills for 9th and 10th graders.

Highschool 101 PowerPoint

Study Habits

Strategies