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 satisfactions"

 -Margaret Thatcher

Reflection : Being responsible & Disciplining your-self is the high road to pride. A high Road to success. Not being responsible & careless is the road down hill . Meaning  the road of bad decisions  Always choose the right . 

Balancing High School and Part-time (Part 3)

Balancing High School and Part-time

Part 3

Brad McGowan, of the Career Center at New town North High School in Massachusetts, thinks what 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 does 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 test, should always be your top priority. McGowan cautions students who do decide to work, “If you are rushing through your assignments . . .    or not studying enough for test because of work, it’s time to cut back or quit and find a less time-consuming job .”

Choose the right !

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement 

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

Thomas A. Edison.

Reflection : How you are or how you show things. Shows who you are. If your a good person , youll be respectful , Polite etc. If your a bad person you wouldn't care about anything. Choose who you wanna be & choose the right.

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 questions , 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 manage my schedule effectively if I take on a part-time job?

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

Choose the right !

Grandparents locked girl in bathroom for six years !

Grandparents locked girl in bathroom for six years !

 ( Rivea  C. 49 , & Brian G. , 50. Have been having there little girl locked in there bathroom for six years. Letting her out only to go to school. Rivea & Brian have now been sent to jail.) That's a great example of choosing the wrong. If you choose the wrong . you end up paying for it. Like these grandparents.

Balancing High School and Part-Time Work (Part 1)

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 .Its 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 consular to discuss the idea of working. Talking to your counselor about why you want to work and what type of position you’re seeking.

Choose the right!

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: The meaning of this statement , is about choosing the right & knowing you are. if your doing something and you know its wrong. that's choosing the wrong. But if your doing something good. then you know your choosiness the right.

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement 

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

- Theodore Roosevelt.

Reflection : Always try to choose the best thing. Even if its the smallest thing. Always choose the right .

Selecting Your Courses

Selecting Your Courses

Part 5

The Art

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 college-level work, enroll in the most challenging courses you can in high school, such as honors or AP courses. Research consistently shows that student who score a 3.0 or higher on a AP exam 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 a job satisfaction. Don’t take shortcuts just to “get by”, instead, take challenging and difficult roads (courses) and reach higher mountain peaks of achievement.

Choose the right !!!

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement 

"To know what is right 

and not do it is the worst cowardice"

- Confucius

Reflection : If you know what is the right thing to do , if your in a situation .  That's the worse thing you could  do , because your choosing the wrong & you know it.

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 courses plan:

·         U.S history (two semester)

·         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 basic. 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 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 thoroughly as you seek to master new languages.

Choose the right!!

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement 

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

- W. Clement Stone 

Reflection : Always be integrity . Always choose the right . And youll live a happy life. Always choose the right

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 semesters 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 subject:

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

·         Advanced biology

·         Advanced chemistry

·         Advanced physics

Choose the right !!

Washington Sears 60 years later

Washington Sears 60 years later 

60 years ago a man stole from sears. He was an employ or a costumer  During all these years he couldn't live with his guilt. So he decided to go back and return the money. But he didn't just give back all the money he stoled he gave more than what he stole. He gave 100. People were so surprised and great full , that they let him go.

Selecting Your Courses (Part 2)

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 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 competivie 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

Choose the right  .

Selecting Your Courses Recommended Classes for college Success

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 officers sees your high school course schedule as a blueprint of your education. They’re looking for a solid foundation of learning that you can build on 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 fundaments before going on to more advance work.

Choose the right .

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement 

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

- Thomas Carlyle

Reflection: In order for the ship to travel it needs a rudder. If a person does not have a rudder ( goal ) it wont travel far. Meaning you wont go nowhere in life. 

Example : Doctors , lawyers , nurses etc. Had goals when they were young . there goals were to become someone big in life, so they did.

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 exciting when you study with others.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

The Power of Study Group (Part 3)

The Power of Study Group

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, its easy for someone to get left out and smaller groups can too easily get of 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 teachers questions. Include someone who understand the material better than you and can explain the concepts and someone who dosnt 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 session as you would other activities helps you to keep to a schedule and ensures that everyone attends. 

Choose the right !!

The Power of Study Groups (Part 2)

The Power of Study Groups

(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 strength . 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’s work affects the other members, which results in making members supportive of one another. Socialize. Its more fun to study with others; the give –and-take makes it more interesting. And because its more fun, you spend more time study!

Choose the right!!

Walk the Talk

 Reflection :

Walk the Talk, what does it take ?
- Honesty 
- Fair
- Kind 
- Responsibility 
- Respectful etc.

Walk the talk, is the passage to a great life. It explains what you have to do & need to do. If you want to have a great future. Success dose not come to you . . .  You go to it.

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement 

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

- Albert A. Montapert

Reflection:People who choose to do the wrong have consequences . If you choose the right you wan get any bad consequences. Ex; People who steal or rob , go to jail . That's a consequence.

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 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--- chapter, 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.

Choose the right!!