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
When you try to teach yourself and actually do what you know is right is always the best choice. It may be hard to teach yourself or get used to doing what is right but it will have many advantages in the long run.

Balancing High School and Part-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 responsibly. “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 Come First

Schoolwork, including homework and studying for test, 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 works, it’s time to cut back or quit and find a less time-consuming job.”

CHOOSE THE RIGHT

Balancing High School and Part-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 responsibly. “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 Come First

Schoolwork, including homework and studying for test, 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 works, it’s time to cut back or quit and find a less time-consuming job.”

CHOOSE THE RIGHT

Student Success Statement

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

Thomas A. Edison

In the way you do things people will be able to tell who you are as a person. If you do good things they will know or think that you are a good person and if you do bad things they will know you are a bad person

Balancing High School and Part-Time Work Part 2

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 question, ask yourself:

·       Am I an organized person?

·       What kind of study habits do I ave?

·       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 handling money. On the minus side, a job can cut into the time you have for sleeping, studying and socializing.

Choose The Right

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. 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 youre 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

When you know something is not right then you should not do it at all and if you know something isn't true you shouldnt tell others or say it because that is how rumors are started.

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, teach 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.

CHOOSE 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

When ever you have to decide on something you should always pick what you think is the best choice. You can try to choose the right thing but you never really know what is the right or wrong thing until you actually choose it and see what happens

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 test. The arts help you recongnize 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 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 the shortcuts just to “get by,” instead, take challenging and difficult roads (courses) and reach higher mountain peaks of achievement.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT

Selecting Your Courses Part 4

Student Success Statement

"To know what is right and not do it is the worst cowardice"

Confucius

When you you something is right and you choose not to do it shows how cowardly you are. If you know something is right and you don't do it can be more wrong than right. Showing your cowardly actions shows your weakness

Selecting Your Courses Part 4

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 exciting.

Reputation 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. Reptition 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

"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 keys to living your life with integrity."

When you live by these certain things. All 3 of the will help you be very successful in life and go far. You are chosing the right by doing those things and it is helpful.

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 laboratory science classes. A good combincation includes two semesters of each of the following sciences:

·         Biology

·         Chemistry or physics

·         Earth/space science

More competitive schools expect you to take for 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

CHOOSE THE RIGHT

Returning Money

A Man who stole 20 dollars 60 years ago finally returned the money to Sears. He stole the money from sears and he felt guilty about it. When he returned the money he included interest which led up to a total of 100 dollars he returned. He did choose the right and probably felt guilty about it for 60 years which is why he returned it.

Selecting Your Courses

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 recommended 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 

Tis the Set of the Sail

Ella Wheeler Wilcox 1916
But to every mind there 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 his soul shall go.

One ship sails East,
And another West,
By the self-same winds that blow,
'Tis the set of the sails 
And the set of the 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 Recommended Classes for College Success Part 1

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 officers see 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 fundamentals before going on to more advanced work.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT

Student Success Statement

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

Thomas Carlyle

When a person doesn't have a goal or know where they are going to do with their life they will just be wandering around and not knowing where to go like a ship would do without the 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 little 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

My Goals

My Plans

Get grades higher than a c

Be Healthy

Go to Concerts

Get a Job

1,  Get grades higher than a C

A.      Do all classwork

B.      Pay attention

C.      Get homework done

D.      Ask for help

E.      Study before test

2. Be Healthy

 A. Eat Healthy

B. Exercise

C. Be more active
3.Go to concerts
A. Save up Money
B.Get friends to go with me
C. Get a car
4.Get a Job
A. Find someone who will hire me

Your Mission Statement:

My purpose is to express my effort to try, positivity and honesty by doing my best, by thinking the best in things and by being honest to be a better person, looking at things differently, gain confidence and obtain at least $1,000.00 by 4/26/2014.

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 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 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 or 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 study session as you would other activities helps you to keep to a schedule and ensures that everyone attends

CHOOSE THE RIGHT

Choosing a Career

Marine Biologist
http://life.bio.sunysb.edu/marinebio/becoming.html
http://blogs.payscale.com/salarystories/2007/04/name_dr_james_b.html
http://marinelife.about.com/od/marinecareers/tp/Marine-Biologist.htm


Veterinarian
http://vbs.psu.edu/majors/vbs/steps-to-becoming-a-veterinarian
http://www.talktothevet.com/faqvetcareer.HTM

The power of study groups

The power of study groups

Part 2

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

The benefit 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. Its more fun to study with others; the give-and-take makes it more interesting. And because its more fun, you spend more time studying

Choose the right

Walk the Talk

The reflection is about making good choices and how important it is to do so. It says how it makes you a better person when you do and yes

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement
"Nobody ever did, or ever will, escape the consequences of is choices."
 -Albert A. Montapert
 When ever you make a bad choice the thought of it will always be stuck in your head. You will never be able to forget it

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 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.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT