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

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 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 tests, should always 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.”

Choose the right!!!

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“What you are will show in what you do”

-Thomas A. Edison

What this quote means is that if you do something bad it will look up to you and if you do something good well it will look good upon you also.

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 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.

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/students/plan/high-school/45266.html

Like many high school students you may—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 a part 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.

                    

           CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“If it’s not right, do not do it; if it’s not true, don’t say it”

Marcus Aurelius

Roman Emperor from 161 AD to 1180 AD

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 goal.

         CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“If it’s not right, do not do it; if it’s not true, don’t say it”

Marcus Aurelius

Roman Emperor from 161 AD to 1180 AD

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing”

-Theodore Roosevelt

What this quote means is that you have to choose the right even though it’s the smallest thing you can ever do. For example, if you see trash on the floor be nice and pick it up and put it in the trash can.CRT

Selecting Your Courses Part 5

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 DO IT IS THE WORST COWARDICE”

-Confucius

What this quote means is that if you do something you know is right and you do it and its bad that is the stupidest thing you could ever do in your life and it is WRONG!

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. 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

“Have the courage to say no. Have the courage to face the truth. Do the right thing because it’s right. There are the (3) magic keys to living your life with integrity”

-W. Clement Stone

What this statement means is that if people tell you to do something and you know is bad or not convenient say no. Be brave and say no because if you say yes then later on you’ll regret it. For example, if someone tells you to smoke, drink, or do something bad say no, because you know is bad.

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

·     Advance chemistry

·     Advances 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 stole 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 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 college admission process. College admission officers see your high school course schedule as a blueprint of your education. They’re looking for solid information of learning that you can build on college.

To create that foundation, take at least five academic classes every semester. Start with the basics and then move on to advance courses. Challenging yourself is part of what makes school fun; but you need a firm grasp of the fundamentals before going onto 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

What this quote probably means is that without a goal is like a not going anywhere. In other words if you don't have a goal than you don't know where you'll end up like a ship without a rudder. For example, if you don't have a goal then you are going to be far behind others and have no career to be working on. While your friends are in their jobs working to get a lot of money you will be just sitting there like a couch potato. 

The Power of Study Groups Part 4

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 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 group, you can reinforce what you've learned, deepening 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!!!

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

GOALS

“In life as in football, you won’t go far, unless you know where the goalposts are.”

-Arnold Glasgow

The Power of Study Groups Part 1

The Power of Study Groups

http://www. collegeboard.com/student/plan/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 an idea, you need to think more deeply about it.

The same principle makes 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.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

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

~Albert A Montapert

What this quote means is that whenever you did a wrong thing somewhere, sometime in your life your consequences will follow you over, and over again,….because you don’t have an escapatory for that.

How to Take on College Study Part 3

How to Take on College Study

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’ve learned from each assignment you read.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT