Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement
"Your future is created by what you do today, not tomorrow"
Robert Kiyosaki
Whatever you choose to do today is what will affect your future. You shouldn't worry about what will happen tomorrow because that will not make your future. When you choose certain things today it is what will change or make up what will soon be your future.

SQ3R SQ3R: A Great Reading and Studying Technique

SQ3R

SQ3R: A Great Reading and Studying Technique

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Improve Your Study Skills

SQ3R stands for:

Survey

Question

Read

Recite

Review

It is a proven technique to sharpen your study skills.

In college, you’ll be required to do lots of reading. You’ll often have to complete reading assignments in several different books for several different courses at the same time.

SQ3R helps make reading and studying purposeful and effective, so that you use your time most efficiently. Here’s how this strategy works.

Survey

Let’s say your assignment is to read one chapter. First, get an idea of what the chapter is about by reviewing the highlights:

·         Read the title, heading and subheadings.

·         Look at charts, graphs, pictures, maps and other visual material.

·         Read captions

·         Read the very beginning and end of the chapter

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

NEVER

“There is no justification ever for choosing any part of what you know to be evil.”

-Ayn Rand
(novelist, philosopher, playwright, screenwriter)

When you choose something that is wrong it will never be right. When you clearly know what is right but you choose the wrong it will never be ok.

Reading 5 Tips for Success Tip 5

Reading

5 Tips for Success

Tip 5

Tip 5: Keep a List of Questions

When you feel confused about something you’re reading, write down any questions you have. Sometimes your questions are answered as you read further. If not, don’t be afraid to ask for help. Remember, teachers create assignments; they’ve read the text and are familiar with them. When you have specific questions, your teachers can provide answers will help you better understand the material. Learning is rooted in questions developed and asked by the learner.

Asking questions to yourself, to the teacher, and to other, is a great learning method. When you cease to ask questions, you cease to exist to a great extent. Read actively by silently asking questions as you read. Questioning immerses you into the material you are reading and

therefore will expand your mental capacities more than almost anything else.

The philosopher Sir Francis Bacon said, “Knowledge is power.”

Improving your reading comprehension is the key to gaining important knowledge and making the most of your education. So pick up a book . . . and pen.

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Mission Statement

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.

How to use your mission statement?People with goals succeed because they know where they are going... It's as simple as that. Use this mission statement to set your goals. Print this email out and hang it on your bathroom mirror and obsess yourself with your mission. Click on the link to save the mission statement and be able to retreive and edit it at any time. One of the best ways to maximize your mission is with a personal coach. Visit us online at www.nightingale.com/coaching or call us at 1-800-525-9000 to find out more.

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement
"When I was teaching basketball, I urged my players to try their hardest to improve on that very day, to make that practice a masterpiece. This rule is even more important in life than basketball. You have to apply yourself each day to become a little better. By applying yourself to the task of becoming a little better each and every day over a period of time, you will become a lot better. Only then will you be able to approach being the best you can be. it begins by trying to make each day count and knowing you can never make up for a lost day."
John Wooden

Reading 5 Tips for Success Tips 3-4

Reading

5 Tips for Success

Tips 3-4

Tip 3: Do Research

Literary critics have written vast numbers of analytical and critical pieces on countless books. If you’re having trouble understanding a particular text, do some research and see what knowledgeable sources have to say about it. In addition to increasing your comprehension, you’ll also be showing initiative, something teachers always like to see. Always use legitimate and scholarly sources, not condensed study guides. Going the extra mile in your research elevates your achievement 10-fold.

Tip 4: Use a Dictionary

Make sure you have access to a dictionary when you’re reading. You can often figure out the meaning of an unfamiliar word by using context clues, but sometimes you can’t. Rather than simply skipping over the words you don’t know, take the time to look them up. The results are well worth the effort. Your comprehension will increase greatly, and you’ll build your vocabulary at the same time.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement
"Every time I've done something that doesn't feel right, it's ended up not being right."You know when you do something wrong because of the good in you. Even when something doesn't feel fully right it will end up being wrong most of the time. If you ever get that feeling you should choose what you would think is better.

Mario Cuomo

Reading 5 Tips for Success

Reading

5 Tips for Success

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Reading and writing go hand in hand. The better you understand a text, the more likely you are to successfully communicate your thoughts about it in writing. So it’s important to develop strong skills in both areas. With that in mind, here’s how to improve your reading comprehension.

Tips 1-2

Tip 1: Annotate

Be an active reader. Instead of passively reading a text, take notes about important story elements, key factual information and significant ideas in the text.

Tip 2: Note the Author’s Writing Style

Every author writes a purpose, using deliberate methods to successfully relate specific information to the audience. When you’re reading, look for patterns in the authors writing. For example, you may notice a repetition of key words, phrases or symbols – or the use of a distinct type of sentence structure. Authors employ these writing strategies to help readers comprehend a central argument or theme, so be sure to explore how these techniques create meaning.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

The Three Don'ts

Don't Whine

Don't complain 

Don't make excuses

These three things are things you should never do. When you are working hard for something doing these things will not help you achieve it. When you don't do these things it helps you achieve your goals faster

5 Tips for Staying Motivated Tips 3-5

5 Tips for Staying Motivated

Tips 3-5

3. Set Attainable Goals

If you’re having trouble writing a 25-page paper for class because it seems like such a big job, don’t focus on that final number. Break the paper down and consider each section of your paper individually. You can handle any project in small chunks.

4. Find a Social Support Network

Create a group of people around you who want to help you succeed. Mentors can be teachers or family friends who can give you guidance and help you develop new skills. Counselors can help you with planning your courses and starting to explore colleges. You can also reach out to friends and peers who can motivate you by listening and sharing ideas.

5. Acknowledge Your Accomplishments

Give yourself a quick reward when you complete an assignment or task. Take a walk, send an email, get a snack. Then move on to the next project.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

"The Three Nevers"

Never lie

Never cheat

Never steal

 There are three things you should never do and they are never lying, cheating or stealing. These three things can lead to very bad consequences. When you lie at some point it will be taken to far and can lead to loss of friendship and such. When cheating and if you get caught it can lower your grade or even suspended from school. Stealing can be the worst because you get in trouble with the law and can be sent to jail

5 Tips for Staying Motivated Tip 1-2

5 Tips for Staying Motivated

Tip 1-2

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To succeed in high school and college, you have to do your best at all times. But sometimes it’s hard to stay motivated, even when you really care about the work you’re doing. Here are five ways to stay on the right track.

1.     Focus on High-Impact Activities

The key to succ3ess in school is staying focused on your course work. Make a list to get an overall picture of your workload before you start to tackle any of it. Then, make a plan. Although it’s tempting to do the simplest assignments first, those that take more time and effort to accomplish are probably the ones that you’ll learn the most from.

To determine what your priorities are, rank your assignments in the order of the importance. Then rearrange your time and devote more energy toward those that have the greatest impact on your course work and grades. For example, even though all homework assignments are important, studying for a midterm exam takes priority over writing a paragraph for English class. As you complete each task, think of it as another step on your way to college success.

2.     Create New Challenges

Changing your approach can help you stay interested in what youre doing. If you’ve been given an assignment similar to one you’ve done in the past, think about it in a different way. If you wrote an essay for a creative writing assignment last year, try a poem this time. For book reports, pick a history book instead of another biography.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

"You have only always to do what is right. It will become easier by practice, and you enjoy in the midst of your trials the pleasure of an approving conscience."

Robert E. Lee

I think this means that you are set to choose what is right and when time goes on you will see how good you feel when you choose the right

Take Control of Homework So It Doesn’t Control You Part 3

Take Control of Homework

So It Doesn’t Control You

Part 3

Take Advantage of Any Free Time

If you have a study period or a long bus ride, use the time to review notes, prepare for an upcoming class or start your homework. Flash cards are a great learning tool. They are easy to make, easy to handle, and are a marvelous tool to help you learn and remember anything. Punch a hole in the upper left corner of each index card and connect the stack of your flash cards with a ring. Then the cards are bound and not flopping around. Flash cards bound like this act like a small book with pages. You can even have separate ringed stacks for each subject. Whatever you want to remember put it on a card.

Study with a Friend

Get together with friends and classmates to quiz each other, compare notes and predict test questions. Consider joining a study group.

Communicate

If you have concerns about the amount or type of homework you have, you may want to talk to your family, teachers or counselor. They can help you understand how much time you need to allot for homework and how to manage your tasks

Celebrate your achievements

Reward yourself for hitting milestones or doing something well.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement
"Be always sure you're right, then go ahead."
Before you do something you should always make sure it is right and you are right then you could go for what you want to do.

Take Control Of Homework So It Doesn’t Control You Part 2

Take Control Of  Homework So It Doesn’t Control You Part 2

Keep things in Perspective

Know how much weight each assignment or test carries and use your time accordingly. Don’t waste time, but be wise and smart. Doing the most important things first is being wise and smart

Get More Invovled

Keep your mind from wandering by taking notes, underling sections, discussing topics with others or relating your homework to something you’re studying in another class. Learn actively and not passively. Be anxiously engaged in your studies and you will have a great experience. Demonstrate a good attitude toward home assignments, and you will begin to love doing it.

Organize the Information

People process information in different ways. Some people like to draw pictures or charts to digest information, others prefer to read out loud or make detailed.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

"Character is higher than intellect."

Ralph Waldo Emerson

This could possibly mean that how you are or your character is really important. It is even better than intellect

Take Control of Homework So it doesn’t control you Part 1

Take Control of Homework

So it doesn’t control you

Part 1

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Although very few students love homework it does serve a purpose.

 Homework helps you:

·         reinforce what you’ve learned during the day

·         study habits that are essential in college

·         prepare for your classes

·         get a sense of progress.

Here are some tips to help you deal with homework more efficiently and effectively.

Set the Mood

Create a good study area with everything you need (for example, a calculator). If you don’t have a quiet place at home, try your school or local library.

Know Where to Begin

Make a list of everything you need to do, and note all deadlines. Do the more difficult assignments first, so you don’t have to face them at the end.

Study at the Same Time Every Day

Even if you don’t have homework every night, use the time to review notes. If sitting down to work is part of your normal routine, you’ll approach it with less dread. Also, you’ll become a pro at using time productively.

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How The Love of Music has changed our Business World from Thorsten Faltings

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement
" I think it better to do right, even if we suffer in so doing, than to incur the reproach of our consciences and posterity."
Robert E. Lee
You should do what is right no matter what. It may be hard sometimes but in the long run it is worth it. When we do something bad it stays in our conscience and you never forget it and it can ruin your day. When doing right this wont happen and such

Note-Taking Strategies Part 4

Note-Taking Strategies

Part 4

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For Review

Once you’ve done all of the above, you’ll find you’ve created your own personalized study guide. Cover the main section of the page and use the key words and questions in the left margin as a quiz.

Stick to It

Review your notes the day you take them and all your notes once a week. That way, you won’t need to study as much wen its test time.

You’ve been doing the work all along.

Try out the Cornell system, but if it doesn’t work for you, experiment with other methods. Ask your classmates how they take notes or ask a teacher for advice. Taking good notes requires practice, like any other skill. And the more you work at it now, the more prepared you’ll be to take notes in college.

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Cats

Cats
My favorite animal are cats. I find cats really cute and are my favorite. I really wish i could own a cat. I personally think that cats are better than dogs and many other people might agree or disagree. Cats are really calm and loving. When they are comfortable with you they start to purr. They are very clean. I don't have a favorite breed of cats they are all adorable.If i had to choose a favorite it would be  a British shorthair cat. 

Student Success Statement

Tony Farmer was a basketball player in Ohio. He was one of the best players. He was sentenced to three years in jail on Tuesday. The reason for this was because he kidnapped his ex girlfriend. He dragged her by the hair and took her credit cards, car keys and other things. He was very sad and shocked when they told him he had 3 years in jail. Even his parents were so upset they had to leave the room

Note-Taking Strategies Part 3

Note-Taking Strategies

Part 3

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After Class

As soon as class ends, review your notes and fill in any blanks. Underline, highlight and use symbols to sort through the information. If you don’t understand something, get help from your teacher or classmates.

After you’ve reviewed all your notes from class, in the left-hand area of the page write down key words and questions your teacher might ask on a test.

At the bottom of each page, write a summary of the notes. This helps you digest what you’ve learned. It also improves your memory of the material for the long term and tests down the road.

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What I enjoy doing.

There are many things i enjoying doing in my free time. I have a lot of free time so I mainly like going out. By going out i mean going to the mall, somewhere to eat or something like that. I go out quite a lot usually to starbucks. Starbucks it my favorite place to go as in food and drinks. I love coffee and they have the perfect tasting coffee and beverages there. I also like going to the mall. Any mall really as long as they have a lot of stores. I like looking for clothes and shoes. I also enjoy online shopping. I spend a long time looking online for clothes and items I want because usually things tend to be cheaper online imo. I also like being home and just going on tumblr, a blogging site. Also watching shows and movies on Netflix. I like watching Doctor Who, Pretty Little Liars, American Horror Story, Bates Motel,and many others. Lastly i enjoy sleeping. I sleep or nap a lot too.

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

"He listens well who takes notes."

Dante Alighieri

Whoever is listening good will also be taking notes. When you take notes on what someone is saying you will memorize it better and it makes sure you are paying attention by getting each word that they say written.

Note-Taking Strategies Part 2

Note-Taking Strategies

Part 2

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During Class

One approach that has been proven effective is called the Cornell Note-Taking System. Here are some of its methods.

Start by using the main section of your page to take down your notes during class. Be sure to leave space on the left side of the page and the bottom. Things to keep in mind:

1.   Get the speaker’s main points. Don’t write down every word you hear.

2.   Leave blanks in your notes to add explanations later.

3.   Orgainze as you write. Pay attention to cues such as repition and emphasis.

4.   Indicate main and supporting points as you go.

5.   Jot down key vocabulary, important facts and formulas.

6.   Ask questions. If you’re confused, it’s better to ask while the material is fresh in your mind

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement
"You must live in the present to secure your future"
To be sure of whats going to happen in your future you must do what you want in the present so in the future you will get exactly want you want.By doing what you want right now is securing it for your future

Distance Education: Is a Virtual Classroom for You? Part 3

Distance Education: Is a Virtual Classroom for You?

Part 3

Challenging Aspects of Distance Education

·       Lack of in-person interaction:  Some educators argue that both teacher-student and student-student contact are essential to learning.  In a distance-learning classroom, you may be able to participate in class discussions online in chat rooms, message boards or Web conferences – but it’s not the same as being with other students in a classroom.

·       Different levels of quality: Many distance-education programs supply an excellent learning experience, but others may not.

Research any program before signing on to make sure it’s rigorous enough. If you are choosing your own program, look into its accreditation before enrolling.

·       The need to self-start: Distance education lets you make your own schedules. If you have a hard time getting motivated, this might not be the ideal educational setting for you

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Student Success Statement

"What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us."
Ralph Waldo Emerson
What is behind us and before us do not matter as much as what is in us. The way we are and present ourselves is very important to make a good impression and people will like you. Whatever is happening besides the way we are shouldnt be as important 

Distance Education: Is a Virtual Classroom for You? Part 2

Distance Education: Is a Virtual Classroom for You?

Part 2

Positive Aspects of Distance Education

·      Independence and time management: Taking courses online lets you hone your ability to work on your own. You also gain experience in managing your time efficiently.

·      A flexible schedule: Schools can only provide a certain number of class periods in a single school day, and there may not be enough time for you to take everything you want. Because distance education lets you take classes outside regular school hours, it give you the flexibility to explore all your areas of interest.

·      Advanced and specialized classes: Some schools can’t provide advanced or specialized classes. Distance education gives you the chance to gain experience in areas that would otherwise remain out of reach.

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Gold medal-winning race-walker Alex Schwazer

Alex Schwazer was a race-walker and he was very dedicated to what he did. He won a Gold Medal in the Olympics but the day after they found out he had been using drugs. He was actually happy about that. He mentioned how he was tired of injected drugs into his veins and no one knowing. He did not like it at all and mentioned how it wasn't nice. All he really wanted to do was win. At the end he felt better that he didn't have to do that anymore and wanted to move on to something different. He was really upset when he had a press conference about it but overall relieved he was over that.

Distance Education: Is a Virtual Classroom for You? Part 1

Distance Education: Is a Virtual Classroom for You?

Part 1

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You may want to take a class that your high school doesn't offer. Under some circumstances, you can still enroll in the class – through distance learning.

Distance education means taking a class without being physically present where it is being taught. Internet-base technology lets students participate in lecture and class sessions online from almost anywhere. Some high schools agree to recognize distance-learning credits when they don’t have the resources to offer a course themselves. Distance education is often used to increase options in rural areas and for AP courses.

For you, it might mean doing self-tutorial at home in the evening, or participating in a class that is 1,000 miles away, along with other high school students. Check with your school counselor to see what’s available.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement
"You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right."
Rosa Parks
I don't think you would know when something is right or wrong, but when you do something right that is in your perspective and opinion you shouldn't back down and not do it. When you do something that is right you should feel proud of yourself and such

Balancing High School and Part-Time Work Part 5

Balancing High School and Part-Time Work

Part 5

Additional Tips

Although working and going to school is challenging, it can be a rewarding experience if you use some foresight. These tips can help you handle the situation and make the most of your time:

·       Discuss your plans with you family. Balancing the demands of school and work is easier with their support.

·       Start slowly; don’t commit to working a lot of hours immediately.

·       Avoid time conflicts by planning your class and work schedules as far ahead of time as possible.

·       Use your time efficiently. You can use 10 minutes waiting in a line to go over a few pages of assigned reading. If your job has a lot of downtime and your boss has no objection, you can use slow periods to do schoolwork.

·       If you commute to your job on public transportation, bring your schoolwork with you so you can work along the way.

·       Be flexible and willing to make sacrifices. You may have to cut down on some other things you’d like to do because of your school and work commitments.

·       If you have too much on your plate, admit it. Ten cut back as needed.

·       Schedule relaxation time. Everyone needs some downtime to stay happy and healthy.

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