Student Success Statement 

"Success is dependent on effort"

-Sophocles, Greek dramatist

Reflection: I think what Sophocles was trying to say was that  if you want something you have to earn it. Also when you really want something you should put effort into it because what you want is not just going to come to you, you have to earn it and put effort into it.

How to Take on College Studying            STUDY METHODS

Part 2

Choose Where to Study.

Where you should study depends on two factors: the environment in which you are best able to concentrate and the type of work you are planning to do.

·        The best places to study have good light, a comfortable temperature and enough desk space—usually your dorm room, your apartment or the library.

·        For completing problem sets or brainstorming possible test questions, you may want to study with a group or at least in setting where fellow are available for discussion.

·        When you are reading book chapters or working on a research paper, you are probably better off in a less social environment.

Improve Your Study Habits

Here are simple steps you can take to help you get a handle on studying:

•   Have a routine for where and when you study.
• Choose reasonable and specific goals that you can accomplish for each study session.

•   Do things that are harder and require more intense thought at your most productive time of the day.
• Take breaks if you need them so you don’t waste time looking a material but not absorbing it. 
• Get to know students whom you respect and you can study with or contact to ask questions. 
•      Keep up with the workload and seek help when you need it.

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Jenna Huff

High School Student

wins the

Extreme "Sportsmanship" award

from U.S. Olympic Committee.

Jenna Huff (baby blue), received the Extreme Sportsmanship Award for help Deb Guthman (dark blue) make it to the finish line after popping her growth plate. It is a true sign of sportsmanship that you usually only see in the movies.

 

How to Take on Challenge Studying

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/college-success/961.html

Part 1

Develop Good Study Habits

In college, you’ll need to build on the study skills that you’ve learned in high school. The demands of a college class are probably more rigorous than those you are used to. You can succeed by knowing what to expect and how to handle it. Think of college as a full time job, in which you spend 40 hours a week on class, labs, study groups and doing homework.

Being organized and using your time well are essential. Learn more about time management, and use the guidelines below to develop your study skills.

Decide When to Study

 Work out about how many hours you need to study every day. Then make a schedule.

·         Figure out what blocks of time you have available throughout the day, in evenings and on weekends.

·         Consider what time of day you are most alert—there are morning people and there are night owls – and try to schedule your studying accordingly.

·         Think about whether you do better studying for a few hours at a time or siting down for marathon sessions.

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Student Success Statement 

"Choosing the right is always the right thing to do."

Alex Linares

Reflection: This quote kind of explains itself. It just says that if you choose the right you know you're not doing anything wrong.

10 Time Management Tips for Students

Tips 5-10

Tip. 5 Review Your Notes Every Day.

Reviewing helps you reinforce what you've learned, so you need less time to study before a test. You’ll also be ready if you get called on in class or have to take a pop quiz.

Tip. 6 Get a Good Night’s Sleep.

Your brain needs rest to perform at its peak. Lack of sleep makes the day seem longer and your tasks seem more difficult.

Tip. 7 Communicate Your Schedule to Others.  

If phone calls or text messages are proving to be a distraction, tell your friends your only available certain times a day and not to expect a response at other times.

Tip. 8 Become a taskmaster.

Give yourself a time budget and plan your activates accordingly. Figure out how much free time you have each week before you add any commitments.

Tip. 9 Don’t waste time agonizing.

Instead of agonizing and procrastinating just do it. Wasting an entire evening worrying about something that you’re supposed to be doing is not productive, and can increase stress.

Tip. 10 Determine your priorities.

You can do everything are once. Establish the importance of each item. Then set realistic goals that are attainable.

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Student Success Statement

"Its better to be alone than in bad company"

Anon

I strongly agree that it is better to be alone than in bad company because would you rather want A) a humble, and lonely but, happy life or B) a life full of drugs, violence that is doing nothing more to you than making you more and more miserable. 

10 Time Management Tips for Students

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/college-success/116.html

Tips 1-4

Organizing Your Life

Managing your time well is an important element of success—especially if you’re a student. If you set priorities that fit your needs and lifestyle, you’ll have a better chance of achieving your goals. Here are some tips for taking control of your time and organizing your life.

Tip 1. Make A To-Do List Every Day.

Put things that are most important at the top and do them first. And don’t forget to reward yourself for accomplishments.

Tip 2. Use Spare Minutes Wisely.

When you’re commuting on the bus or train, use the time to get some reading done.

Tip 3. It’s Okay to Say No.

If you’re friend ask you to go to a movie on a Thursday night and you have an exam the next morning, realize that it is ok to say no. Keep your short- and long-term priorities in mind.

Tip 4. Find the Right Time

You’ll work more effectively if you figure out when you do your best work. For example, if your brain handles math better in the afternoon, don’t wait until late at night.

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Student Success Statement

"Improvement begins with an I"

ANON

Reflection: If you want to do something right or be good your going to started with yourself improve on bad habits you have and that improvement is a big step to doing the right thing.

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens

Habit 7

Part 2

Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw

3) Heart: Always do what is right so your heart, your conscience will feel peaceful. When you do wrong, your conscience will prick you and create regretful sensations within your heart. When you do what you honestly feel, you won’t have any regrets. Your heart is your internal compass—it gives you direction and discernment. Just like a magnetic compass gives directions, even true north, your personal compass, your heart  , will point you in the true north, the exact directions and paths you need to trod.

4) soul: Study scripts and other sacred literature daily. In other words, feed your spirit because your spirit needs spiritual food just like your physical body needs temporal food to survive. Pondering, meditating, and reflecting are excellent Soul-sharpening activities. Try writing your thoughts, feelings, aspirations, concerns, and decisions in a dairy or journal. Writing helps you focus and make good decisions.

Get into the habit of daily improving body (physical fitness), your mind, your heart, and your soul.

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Student Success Statement

(top- good sportsmanship)
(bottom-Girls that carried her
Reflection: these girls that carried sarah across all the bases, after she made a homerun and hurt her leg, are examples of what true sportsmanship really is.

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens

Habit 7

Part 1

Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw

Teens should never get too busy living to take time to renew themselves. When teens “sharpen the saw” they are keeping their personal self-sharp so that they can better deal with life. It means regularly renewing and strengthening the four key dimensions of life –body, mind, heart, and soul

1)   Body. Eat wholesome foods, fruits, vegetables, legumes. Avoid illegal drugs, smoking, alcohol, tobacco products, tattooing. Exercise regularly and effectively. Get plenty of rest at night. Get to bed early at night and get up early each morning.

 

 Early to bed early to rise

Makes a man healthy wealthy and wise                                                                     

2)Mind. Think positively. Read. Study. Think. Analyze. Seek to read a good book each month. Then each week, ask intelligent questions. Observe. Develop your mind though positive “self-talk.”

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Student Success Statement

"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much."

Helen Keller

When we are alone there’s a lot of thing we need help in we can’t do everything but together as a team there a lot thing we can do for example cleaning a room in a day with only you might take you hours and yet not finish and if you get help it might be quick and maybe you’ll have more time to do other thing because you they help you. Team work is better instead of doing things alone.

Student Succes Statement

 

"So often, in our quest to be more popular and to be part of the of the"in group," we lose sight of things that are far more important."

 

Sean Covey

 

You listen with your ears not your mouth

Reflection: As people try to become more and more popular they sometimes do bad things to acheive that popular. For example, A bully very popular and well known around a school or office; that bully became popular by hurting other people, make fun of other people, and other things that are not the CTR way of becoming popular. Another wrong thing that people do is become full of themselves and start hanging out with the "cool guys" and forget about old faithful friends.

7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens

Habit 4

4. Think Win-Win

Teens can learn to foster the belief that it is possible to create an atmosphere of Win-Win in every relationship. This habit encourages the idea that in any given discussion or situation both parties can arrives at a mutually beneficial solution. Your teen will learn to celebrate the accomplishments of others instead of being threatened by them. Win-Win is a belief that everyone can win. It’s both nice and tough all at once. I won’t step on you but I won’t be your doormat either. You care about other people and you want them to succeed. But you also care about yourself, and don’t want to succeed as well. Win-Win is Abundant. It is the belief that there’s plenty of success to go around. It’s an all you can eat buffet. Win-Win or one of the alternatives is how you feel. Win-lose and Lose-Win will cloud your judgment and fill you with negative feelings.

Win-Win will fill your heart with happy and serene thought. It will give you confidence. Even fill you with light. Think Win-Win or no deal.

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Student Success Statement

"You can not do wrong and feel right it is impossible."

Ezra T. Benson

Reflection: The quote practically explains itself . You can not kill a man a expect to have a clear conscience; it is just impossible. The only way that you can feel right is by doing the right things.

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens

Habit 3

Habit 3: Put First Things First

Habit three is about Will and Will Not power. This habit helps teens prioritize and manage their time so that they focus on and complete the most important things in their lives. Putting first things first also means learning to overcome fears and being strong during difficult times. Its living life according to what matters most. Putting first things first deals with things that are:

Important or not important, urgent or not urgent. Let’s look at the four quadrants of time management.

Quadrant 1: Things that are Important and Urgent

Quadrant 2: Things that are important but not Urgent

Quadrant 3: Things that are Not important but are Urgent

Quadrant 4: Things that are Not important and Not Urgent

1. Important & Urgent	2. Important but not Urgent
3. Not Important but are Urgent	4. Not important and Not Urgent

 

Quadrant 2 is ideal place to spend our time, doing things that are important but not urgent. Here’s where priorities come into play. The results for living in Quadrant 2 are:

1.     Control in Your Life

2.     Balance

3.     High Performance

So in what quadrant are you spending most of your time? The key is to shift as much time as possible to Quadrant 2 and this is accomplished by planning and incorporating the most important things first, things that matter most. Keep your eyes on the prize and reach for it.

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Student Succes Statement

"The only difference between those who have failed and those who have succeeded lies in the difference of their habits. Good habits are key to all succees. Bad habits are the unlocked door to failure. Thus, the first law i will obey, which precedeth all others is--'I will form good habits and become their slaves.' "

 

Og Mandino

 

I belive this quote means that you should only follow the road that will guide you to what you want not the road that will lead you to the other direction. I think this quote is trying to teach us to go in the right direction to life not the incorrect direction.

7 Habits of Highly Succesful Teens
Habit 2
Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind

If teens aren't clear about what they want to end up in life, about their values, goals, and what they

stand for, they will wander, waste time, and be tossed to and fro by the opinions of others. Help your

teen create a personal mission statement which will act as a road map and direct and guide his

decision making process.

"Keep your eyes on the prize." Determine your desired prize and dont quit until you have realized

the achievement of your prize in mind. Visualize and then realize. Start by having a target in mind;

know where you are going.

One prize one goal you definitely need to establish for yourself is the prize of an honorable

graduation from high school-that you will receive your diploma honestly and with integrity-that you

earned it with perfect honestly.

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Student Success Statement

"Wether I fail or succeed shall be no mans but my own. I am the force."

Elaine Maxwell

 

Reflection: It isnt up to any man to decide your future it is only up to you. Nobody is omniscient, the future can be change; but it is up to you to change it.

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens

Habit 1

(By Sean Covey but modified)

Habit 1 Be Proactive.

 

Being proactive is the key to unlocking the other habits. Help your teen take control and responsibility for her life. Proactive people understand that they are responsible for their own happiness or unhappiness. They don’t blame others for their own actions or feelings. Proactive people realize that the ball is in their court, that they are the captain of their own ship; that they are in control of their decisions, thoughts, choices, decisions, goals, actions, and priorities. Proactive people are self-starters; they don’t wait to be told what to do, they press forward with enthusiasm toward the achievements or their assignments, their duties, their responsibilities, their obligation. Choosing to do what is write is a proactive decision. Obey the rules. Obey the law. Obey the coach. Obey the school policies. Obey your parents. Obey the exactness, and great things will come to you. Be proactive and take the initiative.

 

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Student Success Statement 

"Keep your eyes on the prize"

If you want learn how to keep your eyes on the prize this is what you do. First of all you have to know what your purpose in life is. Second you have to clarify all of your priorities. Look at your priorities and ask your self am i giving enough time, attention, and energy to these priorities. Last, fully accomplish those priorities.  

Ten Tips for Student Success

St. Johns University

1.    Attend your classes. Remember in the words of Woody Allen ‘Seventy percent of success in life is showing up’.

2.   Know your faculty. Make sure you know who your teachers are, when their office hours are and how to contact them.

3.   Make sure the faculty knows you. Sit in the front of the classroom. Participate in class discussions. Consult with your teachers during office hours.

4.   Use a daily planner. Note the dates of exams, assignments, term papers, etc.

5.   Be organized. Prioritize your responsibilities. Manage your time. Remember everyone has the same 168 hours a week, only some of us use them better than others.

6.   Know your campus resources. Visit your academic’s dean office regularly. Become familiar with the services and programs offered by the Counseling Center, The Freshman Center, the Career Center, the campus ministry office and the student life office.

7.   Take care of your health. Get enough sleep. Eat well-balanced meals. Exercise regularly. Make informed and mature decisions about alcohol, sex, and drugs. Visit the Health Office as needed.

8.   Work only as necessary. Try not the exceed 20 hours during school week. If possible, work on campus. Apply for financial aid and loans if you need them. Manage your expenses very carefully.

9.   Get involved in campus activities. It will help you learn valuable skills, expands your social network and enhance your self-confidence. Seek out opportunities to apply what you are in (high school) or college in the first place. Visualize your success on a daily basis.

10.                      Keep your eyes on the prize. Clarify your goals. Know why you are in (high school) or college in the first place. Visualize your success on a daily basis.

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Student Success Statement 

"you make your habits and your habits make you."

ANON

You are the person who decides what you are going to do today. But what you do today is going to decide the person you are. You cant do bad thing and be a good person it is impossible. However you can decide to do the right thing a be a good person. 

7 Habits of a Highly Successful Teens

By Sean Covey

For teens, life is not a playground, it’s a jungle. And, being the parent of a teenager isn't any walk in the park, either. In his book, The habits of Highly Effective Teens, author Sean Covey attempts to provide “a compass to help teens and their parents navigate the problems they encounter daily.”

How will they deal with peer pressure? Motivation? Success or lack thereof? The life of a teenager is full of tough issues and life-changing decisions. As a parent, you are responsible to help them to reach their goals and live a successful life.

While it’s all well and good to tell kids how to live their lives, “teens watch what you do more than they listen to what you say, “covey says. So practice what you preach. Your example can be very influential.

Covey himself has done well by following a parent’s example. His dad, Stephen covey, wrote a book The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People, which sold over 15 million copies. Sean’s a chip of the old block, and no slacker. His own book has rung in a more than respectable 2 million copies sold. Here are his seven habits, and some ideas for helping you teen understand them:

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Profile of a Successful Student

Part 2

Work Together. There are a number of ways that you can ensure you get the most out of your educational experience. First, participate fully. Engage regularly in the discussions and be willing to share your personal, professional and educational experiences. You can get to know your classmates through the dialogue that is created in a course environment—sometimes even better than in a face-to-face class. And the same goes for your instructor. Be sure to contact your professor – especially if you are having problems. He/she is still your instructor and will be there to guide you as needed.

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Student Success Statement 

"It's not where you live but how you live that counts. Its not where you play the game but how you play the game that counts"

Mr. Haymore

What my friend Mr.Haymore is trying to stay is that even though you may live may live in a McMansion or you live in a penthouse apartment you may not get the quality of life that a person living in the projects or a small one bedroom house because although the rich people have big houses there family unity is not as much as the people that people not fortunate enough to own big houses.

Profile of a Successful Student

Part1

http://www.plymouth.edu/office/online-education/online-learning/profile-of-a-succesful-student/

A successful student…

… takes responsibility for his/her own learning

Online learning can be a powerful stimulating, engaging experience for the student who can work and think independently. However, since most if not all of the learning takes place on your own time, you will not have the kind of direct supervision you would in a classroom. Online learning therefore requires a significant commitment from you. All education comes down to what you’re willing to invest in the experience—this is particularly true in the online environment. Commitment, self-discipline and self-motivation are all key qualities to ensuring success in an online course!

… is comfortable and confident with written communication

Reading and writing are the basis of most online courses so it’s critical that you feel comfortable with this form of communication. While some courses contain module that include videos and other activities, all of them require significant amounts of reading. And nearly all of your communication with your classmates and your instructor will be in writing. If these are weak areas for you, you will want to address those issues prior to enrolling or while enrolled in an online course. The PSU Writing Center is available to assist you.

…is willing to be a member of an online community.

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Students Success Statement

"Goodness is the only investment that never fails."

Goodness never fails to be a good investment be when you do something good, something good will always happen to you. It is assured that doing the right thing brings right rewards and that wrong choices bring bad rewards.

Successful Students

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10. Successful students are good time managers. Successful students do not procrastinate. They have learned that time control is life control and have consciously chosen to be in control of their lives.

An element truth: you will either control time or be controlled by it! It is you choice: you can lead or be led, established control or relinquish control, steer your own time is probably the no. one study skills problem for college students. It ultimately causes many students to become non-students1 Procrastinators are good excuse makers. Don’t make academics harder on yourself than it has to be. Stop procrastinating. And don’t wait until tomorrow to do it.

The 10 items listed above are paraphrased from an article by Larry M Ludwig called Ten Commandments for Effective Study Skills which appeared in The Teaching Professor, December, 1992.

“Learning technologies and online education”

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