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

I agree with statement because you should always push yourself to do the right things. Even if the wrong way seems easier you must always discipline yourself to do the right.

Balancing High school and Part- Time Work

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 or 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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Student Success Statement

"If it is not right, do not do it; if it is not true, don't say it."
Marcus Aurelius
Roman Emperor from 161 AD to 180 AD

I agree with this statement because if something is obviously not right, then it is obvious you are not supposed to do it, or when you know something is not true then why speak. For example, rumors are a huge deal now a days. First of all you know that it is wrong, so why do it, and second of all most of the things being said out there are FALSE! so it is better to just stay quiet in these sorts of things. CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!! NEVER THE WRONG!!!

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 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.

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 colleges 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 progressive 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 tour personal, challenge 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

I agree with this statement because no matter what you must always choose the right. For example when it comes to cheating on a test...if someone asks you if they can copy your test you know for a fact, that would be choosing the wrong if you say yes. So no matter what the little situation is you must always choose the right or you will suffer the consequences!!!

Selecting Your Courses

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 many extraordinary abilities in the arts. Students should look within their own repertoire of talents and identify their music 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 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

"Have the courage to say no. Have the courage to face the truth. Do the right thing because it is right. These are the (3) magic key to living tour life with integrity."
W. Clement Stone

I agree with this statement because we all have the power to speak up for ourselves. For example if someone offers me to cheat on a test, I can simply say no and that is it. No explanations, just no, because that would be choosing the wrong and most likely I could get caught in the act. Saying yes is very easy to do, but so is saying NO. They are both easy to say, so why not go for the easy choosing the right than going for that easy choosing the wrong.

Selecting Your Courses

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 semester 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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Man returns stolen cash to seatle Washington Sears 60 years Later

    So, there was this man who stold money from the cashier around the late 1940's and he returned the money 60 years later. I honestly think that was pretty unecessary to that point. Like why did it take him so long to give it back? However at the same time I think it was better late than never. Obviously his conscience could not handle the guilt. But I wonder, if it was so simple to do it this late why not early? Why would he have chosen to live in guilt for so many years.? I guess he was maybe afraid of getting caught and now that he is about 80 years old he probably had nothing to lose and only one thing to gain. TRANQUILITY

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 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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'Tis the set of the Sail

Ella Wheeler Wilcox 1916

But to every mind the openeth,
a way and a way and away.
A high soul climbs the highway,
And the low soul gropes the low,
And in between on the misty flats,
The rest drift to and fro.

But to every man there openeth,
A high way and a low,
And every mind decideth,
The way he sould shall go.

One ship sails East,
And another West,
By the self-same winds that blow,
'Tis the set of sails
And not the gales,
That tells the way we go.
Like the winds of the sea
Are the waves of time,
As we journey along through life,
'Tis the set of the soul,
That determines the goal,
And not the calm or the strife.

Selecting Your Courses

Selecting Your Courses

Recommend Classes for College Success

Part 1

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The academic rigor of your high school courses is an important factor in the college admission process. College admission officers see your high school course schedule as a blue print 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 a part of what makes school fun; but you need a firm grasp of the fundamentals before going no 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

I agree with this quote because if you do not have a goal in your life, then there really isn't much to do in your life. I know this sounds quite awful but we were all put in this life for reasons. It is up to us to pursue those reasons and make something greater out of them.

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 interfere 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.

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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? Crate 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 who 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 book and notes. How long? Meet for no more than two to three hours at a time. Having a time limit helps the group to focus. If you that 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

The Power of Study Groups

http;//www.collegeboard.com/students/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 person 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’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 Statements

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

I agree with this statement because it means that if you don't really have goals in your life then you can't really achieve anything. For example if you do not have a specific of goal of who you want to be when you grow up then what are you going to end up doing? You won't have no directions whatsoever on where you belong. I think it is a good idea to start thinking of goals at a young age. Like that we have a more clear image of where we are going in life.

The Power of Study Groups

The Power of Study Groups

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/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 and idea, you need to think more deeply about it. The same principles make 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

What I felt while i watched the youtube video "Walk the Talk" was happiness. I noticed that there is so many things out there that are being said but not actually done. Of course if you are planning to kill someone or anything like this; that's not a good or right thing to do. However if you are commited and say oh i won't do drugs or alcohol or cheat on tests, then prove people right and keep those promises.

Student Success Statement

"Nobody ever did, or ever will, escape the consequences of his choices."
~Albert A. Montapert

I agree with this statement because when you choose to do something, either you get good consequences or bad ones. For example, if you chose to choose the wrong by stealing then eventually YOU WILL get caught and you will go to jail or will be punished. That of course is a bad consequence. A good consequence is when you pay attention in class and always study and get good grades and you end up graduating and  having an awesome, incredible career.

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— 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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