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

She’s saying that if you do anything that you think seems right, then do it. But if you think it’s wrong, don’t do it. :D

Balancing high school and part-time work Part 3

Balancing high school and part-time work

Part 3

Brad macgowan, of the career 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 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 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 test because of work, it’s time to cut back or quit and final a less time-consuming job.”

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“What you are will show in what you do.”

Thomas A. Edison

He’s saying that if you show everybody who you really are, and how you really act, people will accept you in after they see who you really are to them.

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

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Girl locked in bathroom

Her grandparents locked her because she was disrespectful of her, but that doesn't  mean that they can just her in there. I think that it's messed up of them. 

Balancing high school and part- time work part 1

Balancing high school and part- time work

Part 1

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like many high school students, you many 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 you’re seeking

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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 to 180 AD

He is saying that, if you choose not to day something that’s not true, then you’ll feel great about if after.

Selecting your coursesPart 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 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, and continue working hard until you actually do reach your goals.

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Selecting your courses

Part 5

The Arts

Research indicates that student who participate in the arts often do better in school and on standardized tests. The arts help you recognize patterns, 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 honor or AP courses. Research consistently shows that student who score a 3.0 or higher on an AP exam typically experience greater academic success and college graduation rates that students who don’t take AP.

Work hard your righteous pursuits, and you will reap the benefits of self-fulfillment and job satisfaction. Don’t take shortcuts just to “get by,” instead, take challenging and difficult roads (courses) and reach higher mountain peaks of achievement.

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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 (3) magic keys to living your life with integrity.”

W. Clement Stone.

He’s correct about this. Because if you choose to use these 3 keys in life, you’ll feel great during them. :D

Selecting your courses

Part 3

Science

Science teaches you to think analytically and apply theories to reality. Colleges want to see that you’ve take at least three years of laboratory science classes. A good combination includes two semesters of the following sciences:

. Biology                          

. Chemistry or physics

. Earth/space science

More competitive schools expect you to take four years of lad 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

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Man returns money,

This man chose the right to bring back the money back after 60 years of keeping this money to himself.
I think it's really nice of him to bring it back. :D

Selecting your courses

Part 2

The following subjects and classes are standard fare 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. Then 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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Selecting your courses

Recommended classes for college success

Part 1

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/high-scholl/33.html

The academic rigor of your high school courses important factor in the college admission process. College admission officer see your high school course schedule as 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 to what makes school fun; but you need a firm grasp of the fundamentals before going on to more advance work.

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Student Success Statement

“A man without a goal is like a ship without a rudder.”

Thomas Carlyle

This statement means that if you don’t have a goal, you won’t know which direction to go in your life. 

 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 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 all cost. Whoever said learning can’t be fun? Learning is enjoyable and exciting when you study with others.

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The power of study groups

PART 3

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Guidelines for getting 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 large group, it’s easy for someone to get left out and smaller groups can too easily get off track.

Who? Pick classmates who seem to share your interesting 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 that you 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 to 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 other activities helps you to keep to a schedule and ensures that everyone attends.

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The Power of Study Groups

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Part 2

The benefits of study groups

Group study after other advantages in addition to again a deeper understanding of class material .These include the opportunity to: reinforce note-taking. If your AP biology notes are unclear, you can ask member of your study group to help you fill the gaps. Share talents. Each person bring different strengths, such as organizational skills, the ability to stick to 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. 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 football, you won’t go far, unless you know where the goalposts are.”

Arnold Glasgow

He’s saying that, if you know where the goalposts are, and then you can actually accomplish your goal in life the you’ve set up. ;D

 The Power of Study Groups

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Working together helps everyone

You may have noticed that when you’re explaining something you’ve learned to a friend, you being 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 affective 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 that you would have studying by yourself.

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