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.” –Margaret Thatcher

Summary: It might be hard to teach yourself the right thing to do, or to get used to it. But it takes time and patience to get used to it. Remember that at the end it will be all worth the wait and struggle.   

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 on responsibility. “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… on not studying enough for tests because of work, it’s time to cut back or quit and find a less time-consuming job.”

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

Grandparents locked girl in the bathroom for six years.

Summary: A 50 and 49 year old grandparents, deciding to lock up the grandchild in the restroom for six years. The poor innocent little girl was a victim of her grandparent’s evil plan. The grandparents should be punished with at least 20 years in prison. 

Balancing High School and Part-Time Work

Part 1

http://www.collegeboard.com /students/plan/high-school/45266.html

Like many high school students, you may want—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 on a part- time job. It’s important to get as much information as possible, so you can figure out what choice make 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

“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  

Summary: This statement is trying to say is that you should not say or do anything that is not true or good for yourself/ others. You should always say what’s right and the truth. If you say something that isn’t true you will have bad consequences that will hurt you.  

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 goes, 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 Tips

From Edison College

1.    Attend new student orientation at the begging of the Fall or Spring Semester.

2.    GEN 101S, First Year Experience, provide excellent content and resources to be a successful student. It is likely that this class will be part of your first semester.

3.    Be sure to attend all classes, and be on time.

4.    To reduce distractions, sit near the front of the class.

5.    Keep a copy of the symbols for each class so that you will know what is going on, what you should be doing, and how soon you need to get it done.

6.    Be a good listener. Focus and concentrate on main points.

7.    Take good notes in class, and review your notes within 24 hours. Then review your notes periodically to help you retain information are also a helpful way to review.

8.    Study! To be a successful college student, study at least two hours a week for every hour you spend in class. This is a minimum.

9.    Determine an ideal study space, and plan study time when you are at your best to retain information.

10.                      Maintain a student planner to keep track of important dates and projects.

11.                      Apply additional time management strategies, including planning, setting goals, and prioritizing schoolwork and your addictional responsibilities.

12.                      Avoid marathon study periods. Instead, study for short intervals with a break in between. For example, study for 30 minutes, take a 3-minute break, come back and review, the repeat the process.

13.                      Get to know other students in your classes for added support and to study together when possible.

14.                      Participate in class, and ask your instructor questions when needed. Meet with them during office hours for additional support and guidance.     

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Student Success Statement

“In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing”-Theodore Roosevelt

          People should always choose the right no matter, what situation there in. Choosing the right well always bring good actions, it would make you look like a good person. 

Selecting Your Courses

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 in high school, such as honors or AP courses. Research consistently shows that students who score a 3.0 or higher on an AP Exam typically experience greater academic success and college graduation rates then 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

“To know what is right and not do it is the worst cowardice”-Confucius

          The people who are the most coward are the people who don’t choose the right, there scared of being judged by the “cool” people. They don’t think about the hurt their causing to themselves. People who don’t choose the right will later regret it and not face their consequences, which will make them more of a coward. 

Selecting Your Courses

Part 4

Social Studies

You can better understand local and world events that are happening now by studying the culture and history that has shaped them. Here is a suggested course plan:

·         U.S. history (two semesters)

·         U.S. government (one semester)

·         World history or geography (one semester)

·         One additional semester in the above or other areas

Foreign Languages

 Solid foreign languages study shows colleges you’re willing to stretch beyond the basics. Many colleges require at least two years in the same foreign language, and some prefer more.

Learning a foreign language can be a challenge but it’s exciting, Repetition is the key to learning a language, and having conversations with others speaking the same language is the best way to learn this new language. Repetition in a fun way will build your skills throughout as you seek to master new languages.

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What are the 3 magic keys to living your life with integrity?

          The three magic keys of living your life with integrity are…

1.  honesty

2.  Honor

3.  rectitude

4.  truth

I chose these words because I believe these words show all the qualities of living life with integrity. All these words show how someone who lives with integrity will feel/ be. People will feel honored, and will always be honest.  

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

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

·        Advanced biology

·        Advanced chemistry

·        Advanced physics

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Man stealing money from Sears.

This amazing story of the man who returned the money he stole from Sears, and then returned it shows that the man was a great man. The man probably felt bad, and wanted to have a better feeling of himself and do the right thing. This man chose the right, and did what was the best for both Sears, and him. People know think of him of a better person.

Selecting Your Courses

Part 2

The following subjects 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 year. 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 on college entrance exam 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 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 recommended 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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Selecting your courses

Recommended classes for college success

Part 1

https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/

The academic rigor of your high school courses is an important factor in the college admission process. College admission officers see your high school courses schedule as a blueprint of your education. They’re looking for a solid foundation of learning that you can build in college.

To create that foundation, take at least five solid academic classes every semester. Start with the basics and then move on to advanced courses. Challenging yourself is part of what makes school fun; but you need a firm grasp of the fundamentals before going on to more advanced work.

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Student Success Statement

“A man without a goal is like a ship without a rudder.”-Thomas Carlyle

          A man without a goal has no path; a ship with no rudder is like a man with no goal, since both of them have no destination, no path.

The Power of Study Groups

http://collegeboard.com/student/plan/high-school/50432.html

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 session, 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 understanding of complex concepts, and maybe even make a few new 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 litter better. If someone pulls you down the wrong trails of your 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

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/high-school/50432.html

Part 2

 

The Benefits of Study Groups

Groups 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 persona brings different strengths, such as organizational skills, the ability to stick to a task or a capacity for memorization.

Cover more ground. Group members may be 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 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

“In life as in football, you won’t go far, unless you know where the goalposts are.”- Arnold Glasgow

People who don’t have a certain destination don’t have a certain future. They don’t know what they want for themselves in the future meaning they don’t know what goal they must put out for themselves and reach it. People who don’t know what their goals are, don’t have a clear future ahead of themselves. It is important to always put goals for yourself!

The Power of Study Groups

http:///www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/high-school/50432.html

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

This video talks about how you must take every day given to you as an opportunity to do better. You must always show strength, and be willing to try new things and always try your best. You should always believe in yourself, and try your best every day!!!  

 

Student Success Statement

“Nobody ever did, or ever will, escape the consequences of his choice.” – Albert A. Montapert

People who don’t always choose the right will suffer bad consequences. The person cannot avoid his consequences and can’t blame other people for their actions. People should always choose the right.  

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 word 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 and rephrase the key points.

·        Create a summary sheet of what you learned from each assignment you read.

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Student Success Statement

“Success is dependent on effort”-Sophocles, Greek dramatist

          People who don’t demonstrate effort will not see success in their progress. They will not fell proud of them self and will feel ashamed when they see their results. People will not take them seriously.