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.”

Margaret Thatcher

This statement means that when you do the right things all the time you will be rewarded at the end, even though it’s tough to accomplish something like that it will always be worth it.  It’s hard to get in the habit of always doing the right things but once you start changing the way you act, the way you think, everything will change for good it’s going to be hard at the beginning but at the end you won’t regret it. Doing the right things will always bring you happiness and success. 

Balancing High School and Time Work Part 3

Balancing High School and Part-Time Work

Part 3

Brad MacGowan, of the Career Center at Newton 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…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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Summary/Reflection

Summary/ Reflection:

A young girl was locked up in a bathroom for six years; the grandparents would only let her go out to school and from there to the bathroom. She slept with no pillow and just a blanket. This is so wrong I don’t understand why people do this and I find it more wrong because there were the grandparents they are supposed to take care of her not make her life miserable like they did for the past 6 years. I am glad they found out and took the grandparents to prison for 10 years but I still think they should of have given them more year’s because they don’t have a heart for what they did. People should stop and smell the roses because sometimes we don’t realize what’s around us, we don’t realize that we are wasting time in something else rather than we could be helping other people that need our help.

Balancing High School and Part-Time Work

Balancing High School and Part-Time Work

Part 1

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/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 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 right, do not do it; if it is not true, do not say it.”

Marcus Aurelius

Roman Emperor from 161 AD to 180 AD

This statement means that there are many times in life where we encounter a situation where we know is wrong but we don’t know what to do and the best thing to do is to actually avoid the problem. The best things to do in life are to avoid all the problems that will impact our life and future; if we know something is not “accurate” we don’t have to say it. A great example would be a simple lie because once you say it there’s a whole controversy between the problem, sometimes that little lie can change everything its better if we just stay quiet it if we know it’s not true.

  

Selecting Your Courses Part 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

This statement is self-explanatory because there are many times in our life were we have to decide whether do something that we really love or not and when you encounter times like that the best way to pick the best decision is to feel good about it after whatever you've decided to do. A tough decision would be getting accepted to your dream college but there is another university/college that you love as well and you get accepted in both; I believe however you feel about it you will make a wise decision.  

   

Selecting Your Courses part 5

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 (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 peaks of achievement.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

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

Confucius

This statement means that when you have to do something that is right and you don’t do it its more than a shame than if you were doing something worst. It’s better if you try your best rather than knowing that it was the right thing and then regretting for not doing it.  An easy example would be in school I believe that many students are really smart but they don’t take advantage of it and they start to do bad things. I honestly think that’s a waste of time because they know they are smart and they don’t take the opportunity to change and become someone in life.  Sometimes it’s hard to make wise decisions but somewhere in our heart we have that feeling when something is right and something is wrong, we shouldn’t be cowards, we should start taking risks because you never know what that risk can change. 

   

Selecting your Courses

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

Learning a foreign language can be a challenge but is exiting. Repetition is the key to learning a language, and having conversations with other speaking the same language is the best way to learn this new language. Repetition is a fun way will build your skills thoroughly as you seek to master new languages.

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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 things because it is right. These are the (3) magic keys to living your life with integrity.”

W. Clement Stone

This statement means that the 3 keys to live a life with no regrets is having the courage to say no, face the truth and doing things that are right; and this is true because once you start choosing the right you will always feel good about yourself no matter what. Sometimes many students don’t take responsibility and when it comes to doing homework they don’t do it and the next day they want to copy other student’s homework. There are many students that don’t have the courage to say no because he is your friend or just because you talk to me, I have done it myself sometimes I am afraid to say no when I am supposed to say no. but we have to learn to face our fears and just live your life right. Have the courage to stand up for yourself. 

   

Selecting Your Courses Part 3

 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:

• ·        Chemistry or physics (the science you didn't already study)
• ·        Advanced biology
• ·        Advanced chemistry
• ·        Advanced physics

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Summary/Reflection

Summary/ Reflection:

A man returned stolen cash to a sear store in Seattle after 60 years.  This man gave back 100 dollars for stealing about 20-30. I believe he did good for returning what he stole because in many cases there are a lot of people that steal and even though they feel guilty they never would do what the man did. I agree that once you do something wrong you will never forget about it. It will always be there. Always choose the right and you will never know how that guilt feels. I believe that once you do something bad it will always haunt you, it’s better if you never do bad things, because e sooner or later you will regret it. 

     

Selecting Your Courses

Selecting Your Courses

Part2

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 e 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 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 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 1

·        Algebra 2

·        Trigonometry

·        Calculus

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Selecting Your Courses

Selecting Your Courses

Recommended Classes for College Success

Part 1

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/high-school/33.html

The academic rigor of your high school courses is an important factor in the college admission process. College admission offices see your high school course schedule as a blueprint of your education. They’re looking for a solid foundation of learning that you can’t build on in college.

To create that information, 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

Student Success Statement

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

Thomas Carlyle

This statement means that when you don’t have a goal you don’t know what you want in life. This statement is comparing a goal with a rudder because like I said if you don’t have a goal there is no purpose in your life; same thing if a ship rudder didn't  function there would be no destination. For example an important goal in your life is to be successful, and how are you going to do that? You’re going to do it by going to school and committing yourself to do everything that is asked for. Always choose the right and have some goals set because a man without a goal is like a ship without a rudder.

  

The Power of Study Groups

The Power of Study Groups

http://www.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 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 exiting when you study with others.

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The Power of Study Groups

The Power of Study Groups

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

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 questions. Include someone who understands the material better than you and can explain the concepts and someone who doesn’t understand it as well, to whom you can explain the material. Where? Hold 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 sessions as you would other activities helps you to keep to a schedule and ensures that everyone attends.

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Reflection

Reflection:

Walk the talk

Walk the talk is about choosing the right, being honest to yourself.  Sometimes it takes a lot from us to have courage and accomplish our dreams. But we are not alone.  Walk the talk is inspiring because as you read it you reflect upon your life, what are you doing every day that will make a change? There are small things that we can do that will make a change even if we think it will not trust me it will. Don’t depend on someone you are you and there is no one like you, make a change and start doing the right things. 

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

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

~Albert A. Montapert

This statement portrays how the decisions you make, they will never fade away.  When you choose the wrong sooner or later you will pay for your consequences. It may take forever for you to pay what you have done or sooner than you’ll think so. It’s better to always choose the right because you never know when something bad is going to happen.

How to Take on College Studying Part 3

How to Take on College Studying

Part 3

Do the reading

You need to do more than just read the chapters you are signed—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 and rephrase the key points.

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

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