Student Success Statements

Student Success Statements

"So often in our quest to be more popular and to be part of the "in-group", we lose sight of things that are far more important."

Sean Covey

Reflection: I believe this quote means that as somebody who is searching for popularity or tries to fit in, tends to ignore things that affect them. As you try so hard, you will eventually end up falling behind when just trying to go forward. For example, someone could try to be joining popular groups and the popular people may invite you to go out, not only are you blowing off your own friends, but you're also blowing off your homework and studying. You will lose track of what's really important and will one day end up regretting the choices you made. 

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens

By Sean Covey

For teens, life is not a playground, it's a jungle. And, being the parent of a teenager isn't any walk in the park, either. In his book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, Author Sean Convey attempts to provide a "compass to help teens and their parents navigate the problems they encounter daily."
How will they deal with peer pressure? Motivation? Success? or lack thereof? The life of a teenager is is full of tough issues and life-changing decisions. As a parent, you are responsible to help them learn the principal and ethics that will help them reach their goals and live a successful life.

While it's all well to tell kids how to live their lives, "teens watch what you do more than they listen to what you say," Covey says. So practice what you preach. Your example can be very influential.

Covey himself has done well by following a parent's example. His dad, Stephen Covey, wrote the book The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People, which sold over 15 million copies. Sean's a chip off the old block and no slacker. His own book has rung in more than respectable 2 million copies sold. Here are his seven habits, and some ideas for helping your teen understand and apply them:

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!