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

A British politician, the longest-serving (1979-1990) Prime Minister of the UK of the 20th century.

Reflection:This statement means to 

never give up when your goals get 

harder and are hard to succeed just 

keep trying and succeed your goal.

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 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 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

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

Thomas A. Edison

Reflection: This statement means that people will know what type of person you are by the way you act and show yourself. 

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, job can teach you about commitment, time management and responsibility—and, of course, handling money. On the minus side, job can cut into the time you have for sleeping, studying and socializing.

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Student Success Statement

"Child is locked up by grandparents, in bathroom, for 6 years"

Reflection:This reflection is trying to say no matter how bad a child acts, they do not deserve to be locked up in a restroom or anywhere for 6 years. This type of punishment is not tolerated in any way. Children deserve freedom as well as if they do something bad they should get punished. But this type of punishment went too far. This could have put the girl in great danger. And nobody was there to help her out.

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 a part-time job. It’s more important to get as much information as possible, so you can figure out what choice makes the most sense to 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 are seeking.

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Student Success Statement 

                   "If 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

Reflection:This quote is trying to say that when something is wrong to not do it, like Ex: Drinking or smoking. And when something is not true do not say it, like Ex: Telling someone that another person is talking behind her/her back. 

Selecting Your Courses

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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 counselor about your school counselor, teacher or adviser. There are many resources to help you with this process and with achieve 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 you 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 

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

Confucius 

Reflection: Let me translate it to English. When you see something wrong going on and you don't do it that is cowardice. When you know what the right thing you must do but don't do it that is cowardice.   

Selecting Your Courses

Part 4

Social Studies

You can better understand a local and world event that are happening now by studying the culture and that has shaped them. Here is a suggested courses 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 conversation 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.

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Student Success Statement

"Man returns stolen cash to Seattle Washington Sears 60 years later

Reflection: In the 40's a man stole about 40 bucks from the Sears register. Now 60 years later he feel ashamed and decides to return the money wit and additional 60 bucks. Although it did take quite some time  for the man to return the money, he did and that shows that the guilt was eating up his conscience and in the end he decided to Choose the Right

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 1

·         Algebra 2

·         Geometry

·         Trigonometry

·         Calculus

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'Tis the Set of the Sail


Ella Wheeler Wilcox 1916

But to every mind there openeth,

a way, ans 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 ever man the 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 blow,

‘Tis 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

http://ww.collegebored.com/student/plan/high-school33.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 courses schedule as a blueprint of your education. They are 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 on 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

Reflection: A man without goals is indeed a ship without a rudder because without a goal you have know direction in life. You have absolutely no idea were to go. That is why you always need to have a goal something to guide your life in a direction. 

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 stud y 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 individuals 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 to be a little better. If someone pulls you down to the wrong trials of life, then those people are not your friends, (they are actually your enemies), and you must avoid them at all cost. Whoever said learning can be? Learning is enjoyable and exciting when you study with others.

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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. Include someone who understands the material better than you and 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 distraction and that has rooms 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 the study session as you would any other activities help you to keep to a schedule and ensure that every one attends.

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The Power of Study Groups

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

Part 2

The Benefits of Study Groups

Group study offers other advantages in addition to gaining a deeper understanding of class material. These include the opportunity to: Reinforce note-taking. If 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 organization skills, the ability to stick to a task or a capacity for memorization.

Cover more ground. Group members may be able to solve calculus problem together that none would solve alone. Benefit from a support system. Members often have common goals such as good grades. Each person’s work affects that of 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 Statement 

Goals

"In life as in soccer you wont go far, unless you know where the goalposts are."

Arnold Glasgow

In life if you don't know what you are aiming for you wont know were to go. You cant win a race if you don't know were the track is. You can't shoot the basket ball if there is no hoop. in life if you don't know what you want you wont go anywhere.

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 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 the others—and in the process, you most likely learn more than you would have studying by yourself.

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"Walk The Talk"

This expression walk the talk is trying to say that you have to stick with what you believe in. Don't let anybody or anything change that. It also mean s that you should follow what you preach; don't just saying things if you don't mean them that shows that you are a dishonest person. It also means that you should respect what other people believe in. 

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

Reflection: to me what it is trying to say is that whatever you do its has a consequence. You cant do a bad thing and expect to get away with it because sooner or later you will pay for what you did.

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 ant words that you don’t 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.

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