Study habits and attitudes of American Indian students were related to classroom achievement and classroom behaviors, and strategies for improving study skills and attitudes were discussed. The Survey of Study Habits and Attitudes Form H (SSHA) was administered to 160 American Indian students in grades 7 through 12 at a reserve school in Manitoba, Canada. Classroom achievement and behavior were measured by teacher ratings of student academic achievement, cooperation, and work habits. The SSHA was found to be valid and reliable for use with Indian students. Poor study habits and poor study attitudes, especially in the junior high school years and among boys, were found to be related to teacher ratings of lower achievement, less cooperation, and poorer work habits. Low scores on SSHA scales indicated needs for more Indian teachers and role models, relevance in school curriculum, and help with time management and study skills. Improved teacher referrals, better feedback to teachers about student needs, and use of the SSHA to identify students needing assistance were additional suggestions to counselors working to improve American Indian student achievement and to prevent American Indian students from dropping out. A 14-item list of references is appended. (LFL)