Student Success Statement

 Student Success Statement

"Disciplining yourself to do what you know is right and important, although difficult, is the highroad to pride, self-esteem, and personal satisfaction.

Margret Thatcher

Reflection: The meaning of this statement is to let us know what the right thing to do is. When you discipline yourself, you will have a positive outcome. With a positive outcome, you will learn to earn your pride, a high self-esteem, and you'll probably be 100% satisfied with yourself. Even if it's tough, when something's important, you must try your hardest. It will all pay off eventually. It is all worth it as long as you're doing something good. Choosing the right is the right way to go. 

Balancing High School and Part-Time Work (3)

Balancing High School and Part-Time Work

Part 3

Brad MacGowan, of the Career Center at Newtown North High School in Massachusetts, thinks that working can be a valuable part of a student’s life if taken care of responsibly. “You can derive a great deal from working, considerably more than just money,” he says. “In most cases, you can acquire a nice dose of discipline and a whole new set of skills and experiences.” In addition, your supervisor may be willing to write a strong college recommendation for you.

School Comes First

Schoolwork, including homework and studying for tests, should always be your top priority. MacGowan cautions students who do decide to work, “If you are rushing through your assignments… or not studying enough for tests because of work, it’s time to cut back or quit and find a less time-consuming job.”

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

"What you are will show in what you do."

Thomas E. Edison

Reflection: The significance of this quote is that what you do, pays off and what pays off, describes who you are. The things you do is what lets us know how you are. For example, if you are an artist and you paint a happy, clean, scenery.. then it's saying that you are a happy, clean person. You expressed yourself through that painting, giving us information on your thoughts. If you are a positive person, the things you do will be positive. It's the same thing when done the opposite way.

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Balancing High School and Part-Time Work

Part 2

Voicing your goals to someone else can help you make decisions and figure out your priorities. It can also help you judge whether you can do both- work and study- successfully. To help answer this question, ask yourself:

• Am I an organized person?
• What kind of study habits do I have?
• Do I make good use of my available time?
• Will I be able to move my schedule effectively if I take on a part time job?

Think about the pros and cons of working. On the plus side, a good job can teach you about commitment, time management and responsibility- and, of course, handing money. On the minus side, a job can cut into time you have for sleeping, studying and socializing.

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Grandparents (Summary)

Grandparents' Arrest 
Summary/ reflection: Now arrested, the grandparents of a really young girl locked their granddaughter in their bathroom. She  was in that bathroom for SIX YEARS! The only time the girl would be allowed to get out was on special occasions and to go to school. She would sleep on cot, with just a blanket and a pillow. This young girl, who is now 9 years old, had very horrible grandparents. The older man and woman turned themselves in. I believe this is a really cruel thing to do. They have ruined her childhood and when the little girl is older, maybe she'll grow up with problems due to this horrible trauma. Her life isn't over, but it does make a huge difference. So many opportunities she could've had, have gone down the drain.

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Balancing High School and Part-Time Work

Part 1

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Like many high school students you may—or need—to work part time. Working takes a lot of time and energy, though, so before getting a job, make sure that you think about your ability to handle both work and your education.

Important Considerations

You have to weigh a number of factors when deciding whether to take a part on a part-time job. It’s important to get as much information as possible, so you can figure out what choice makes the most sense for you.

Schedule a meeting with your school counselor to discuss the idea of working. Talk to your counselor about why you want to work and what type of position you’re seeking.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

If it is not right, do not do it; if it is not true, do not say it."

Marcus Aurelius 

Roman Emperor from 161 AD to 180 AD

Reflection: What this quote means to me is that choosing the right is the best thing to do, especially speaking the truth because it won't get you in trouble. You always have the chance to choose the wrong, but choosing the right will make the situation a million times easier. Lying will get you in many problems in the long run, that's not the right thing to do. For example, if you were to lie to your parents, telling them you're at a friend's house and you're actually at a party, something bad can happen to you and your parents wouldn't know where to find them. Choose the right.

Selecting Your Courses (6)

Selecting Your Courses 

Part 6

Success in AP can also help you in other ways. AP helps you stand out in the admission process and offers the opportunity to learn from some of the most inspiring teachers in the world. Learn more about the AP program.

For More Help in Choosing Courses

Use College Search to look up a specific college’s academic requirements to be sure you are on track to attend the college of your choice.

If you have concerns about your class schedule or progress in school, set up a meeting with your school counselor, teacher or adviser. There are many resources to help you with this process and with achieving your personal, college and career goals. Without goals, you meander all sorts of directions. Goals give you purpose, direction, enthusiasm, and passion for that which you really desire. Define your goals deliberately, evaluate your goals often and make changes as necessary, work hard to achieve your goals, and continue working hard until you actually do reach your goals.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

"In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing."

Theodore Roosevelt

Reflection: This quote, to me, lets me know that the right choice is ours. Whenever you have the chance, all you need to do is choose the right. The right will lead you into a direction/ path that not many people have been on. You must learn from your mistakes, and do what's best when possible. For example, if you find $1,000 on the floor, the right thing to do is to turn them in. You could've had the chance to take them, but it wasn't right.. so you chose the right.

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Selecting Your Classes

Part 5

The Arts

Research indicates that students who participate in the arts often do better in school and on standardized tests. The arts help you recognize patterns, discern differences and similarities, and exercise your mind in unique ways, often outside a traditional classroom setting.

Many colleges require or recommend one or two semesters in the arts. Good choices include studio art, dance, music and drama. Many students have talents and extraordinary abilities in the arts. Students should look within their own repertoire of talents and identify their artistic abilities and take college classes to develop their talents.

Advanced Placement Program (AP)

To be sure you are ready to take on college-level work, enroll in the most challenging courses you can high school, such as honors or AP courses. Research constantly shows that students who score a 3.0 or higher ion an AP Exam would typically experience greater academic success and college graduation rates than students who don’t take AP.

Work hard in your righteous pursuits, and you will reap the benefits of self-fulfillment and job satisfaction. Don’t take shortcuts just to “get by,” instead, take challenging and difficult roads (courses) and reach higher mountain peaks of achievement.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

"Have the courage to say no. Have the courage to face the truth. Do the right thing because it's right. These are the 3 magic keys to living your life with integrity."

W. Clement Stone

Reflection: In order to live the life you want, you must be able to say "no" when you don't agree, you'll have to deal with the truth and obviously, you'll have to choose the right. The choices you make will affect YOUR future. Don't always rely on others. Most of the time, you're the only one who knows what's best for yourself. For example, if you do what others want you to do and you're not happy with the outcome.. that'd be considered a waste of time. That's why you must choose the right, live your life by those three magic keys.

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Selecting Your Courses

                             Part 3

Science

Science teaches you to think analytically and apply theories to reality. Colleges want to see that you've taken at least three years of laboratory science classes. A good combination includes two semesters of each of the following sciences:

·       Biology

·       Chemistry or physics

·       Earth/space science

More competitive schools expect you to take four years of lab science courses. You can add two of the following subjects:

·       Chemistry or physics (the science you didn't already study)

·       Advanced biology

·       Advanced  chemistry

·       Advanced physics

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S.S.S

Student Success Statement

"Man returns stolen cash to Seattle, Washington Sears 60 years later"

Reflection: At first, this man had stole around thirty dollars. Ever since then, he had been feeling guilty over that wrong decision.. He thought about it every single day of his life. One day, this man had realized what he had to do in order to stop feeling this way. Sixty years after the robbery, he decided to pay the store back for what he took. The man even added another seventy dollars, just cause. Although he chose the wrong, he chose the right after realizing that he shouldn't have taken the money in the first place. It's best to be honest and pay for your mistakes, it's not always literally.. but in this case, he literally paid for it. Choose the right.

Selecting Your Courses (2)

Selecting Your Courses

Part 2

The following students and classes are standard fare for success in high school and beyond, whether you plan to attend a four-year or two-year college.

English (Language Arts)

Take English every yea. Traditional courses, such as American and English literature, help you improve your writing skills, reading comprehension and vocabulary.

Math

You need algebra and geometry to succeed in college entrance exams and in college math classes—and in many careers. Take them early on. That way, you’ll be able to enroll in advanced science and math in high school, and to show colleges you’re ready for higher-level work.

Most colleges look for students who have taken three years of math in high school. The more competitive ones require or recommend four years. Each school has its own program, but some of the courses typically offered are:

·       Algebra I

·       Algebra II

·       Geometry

·       Trigonometry

·       Calculus

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

"A man without a goal is like a ship without a rudder."

Thomas Carlyle 

Reflection: This quote has an important meaning. "A man without a goal is like a ship without a rudder" because a goal is what helps you get to your destination, just like a rudder. If you don't know where you're going, then you don't know where you're ending up... simple as that. Without a rudder, you're only going straight. Chances are, you'll be crashing into places or thing. It's a huge distraction and won't help you. You need to choose the right.

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The Power Of Study Groups

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Part 4

Getting The Most Out of a Session
Here are some tips to help your group get the most out of each study session:

• Decide what you're going to do in advance.
• Prepare for the sessions, so you can make the most of your time together.
• Take turns teaching to reinforce your own knowledge.
• Stick to the session topic.

By supplementing your individual study with a study group, you can reinforce what you've learned, deepen your understandings of complex concepts, and maybe even make a few friends.
Remember that a friend is a person who encourages you to do your best and to achieve on a high level, one who pushes you to try a little harder and be a little better. If someone pulls you down the wrong trails of life, then those people are not friends, (they are actually your enemies), and you must avoid them at all cost. Whoever said learning can't be fun? Learning is enjoyable and exciting when you study with others.

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The Power of Study Groups

      

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 Part 3

Guidelines for Getting a Group Together

Here are some guidelines for creating and running a study group: How many? Create a group of four to six people. In a larger group, it’s easy for someone to get left out and smaller groups can too easily get off track.

Who? Pick classmates who seem to share your interest in doing well academically. Look for people who stay alert in class, take notes, ask questions and respond to the teacher’s question. Include someone who understands the material better than you and can explain the concepts and someone who doesn't understand as well, to whom you can explain the material.       

Where? Hold a study group sessions in a place that is free of distractions and that has room to spread out books and notes. How long? Meet for no more than two to three hours at a time.

Having a time limit helps the group focus. If you know you only have an hour, you’re more likely to stay on task.

When? Try to meet regularly, on the same day and time each week. Treating the study session as you would other activities helps you to keep to a schedule and ensures that everyone attends.

            

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The Power Of Study Groups 

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Part 2

The Benefits of Study Groups

Group study offers other advantages in addition to gaining a deeper understanding of class material. These include the opportunity to: Reinforce note-taking. If your AP Biology notes are unclear, you can ask a member of your study group to help you fill the gaps. Share talents. Each person brings different strengths, such as organized skill, the ability to stick to a task or capacity for memorization.

Cover more around Group members may able to solve a calculus problem together that none would have solved alone.

Benefit from a support system. Members often have common goals, such as good grades. Each person’s work affects the other members, which results in making members supportive of one another. Socialize. It's more fun to study with others; the give-and-take makes it more interesting. And because it's more fun, you spend more time studying! 

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

"In life as in football, you won't go far, unless you know where the goalposts are."

Arnold Glasgow

Reflection: To me, this quote means that in order to succeed, you must have a goal, somewhere where you're aiming at. For example, how will you be able to graduate from college if you don't even know what you're studying for? Having goals makes things 100x easier/ less complicated for you therefore, always have something to look forward to. This quote is just a simpler way to explain goals.

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The Power Of Study Groups

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Part 1

Working Together Helps Everyone

You may have noticed that when you're explaining something you've learned to a friend, you begin to understand it better yourself. This happens because, when you explain an idea, you need to think more deeply about it.
The same principle makes study groups useful. Studying with others in a small group is helpful because you:

• Think out loud
• Share Ideas
• Learn from one another

In an effective study group, you and other students hash out lesson materials together- explaining concepts, arguing about them, figuring out why one person's answer differs from another's- and in the process, you most likely learn more than you would have studying by yourself.

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Walk The Talk

Walk The Talk

This expression means so much to me only because there is so much more to it beside those three words. You don't have to do what others tell you to do, but what you feel. Walk the talk, do what you say you'red going to do. Accomplish your goals, you don't need to be part of the crowd. All you need is yourself. You are the only person that has control over you. It's all about your thoughts and what you feel and know is the right thing to do. You have choices, don't let anyone take them away. Opportunities are everywhere, just go for it if you feel like it'll be worthy of your time and effort.

 

Student SuccessStatement

Student Success Statement

 "Nobody ever did, or ever will, escape the consequences of his choices."

Albert A Montapert

Reflection: To me, this quote makes perfect sense. It's been said because people always go through this situation. Doing good things will give you a good ending, just how doing bad things will lead you to something bad. People receive what they deserve. If you choose the right, the right will pay off. If you choose the wrong, well, the wrong will continue behind you. You sometimes just can't get away from what has been done.

How To Take On College Studying (3)

How To Take On College Studying

Part 3

Do The Reading
You need to do more than just read the chapters you are assigned- you're expected to understand them thoroughly. Here are some tips:

• Don't skim. Read all the material carefully.
• Break up difficult assignments into sections you can digest- chapters, subsections or even paragraphs.
• Look up any words that you don't understand.
• Pause to think about whether you understand the material; ask questions in class about anything that is unclear.
• Take notes instead of highlighting, this makes you think through the rephrase and key points.
• Create a summary sheet of what you learned from each assignment you read.

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