student success statement
"disciplining yourself to do what you know is right and important, although difficult, it's the high road to pride, self-esteem, and personal satisfaction."
~margaret thatcher
reflection: i think this statement is true.

Balancing high school and a part time job

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 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.

Schoolwork, including homework and studying for tests, should always be your top priority. MacGowan cautions students who do decide to do work, “if you’re rushing through your assignment … 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.

grandparents locked up a girl for six years in the bathroom

summary: this subject is about a couple of grandparents who lock up their grand daughter inside their bathroom for six years. besides the fact that she was locked up, she was barricaded with two dressors. they only let her out to go to school and thats it. she slept on a cot with only a blanket.

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 on a part-time job. It’s important to get as much information as possible, so you can figure out what choices 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 tips

From Edison college

1. Attend new student orientation at the beginning of fall or spring semester.

2. GEN 101S, First year experience, provides excellent content and resources to be a successful student. It is likely that this class will be a part of your first semester.

3. be sure to attend all classes, and be on time.

4. To reduce distractions, sit near the front of the class.

5. Keep a copy of the syllabus for each class so that you will know what is going on, what you will be doing, and how soon you need to get it done.

6. Be a good listener. Focus and concentrate on main points.

7. Take good notes in class, and review your notes within 24 hours. The, review your notes periodically to help you retail information. Index cards with key information are also a helpful way to review.

8. Study! To be a successful college student, study at least two hours a week for every hour you spend in class. This is a minimum.

9. Determine an ideal study space, and plan study time when you are at your best to retain information.

10. Maintain a study planner to keep track of important dates and projects.

11. Apply additional time management strategies, including planners, setting goals, and prioritizing schoolwork and your additional responsibilities.

12. Avoid marathon study periods. Instead, study for short intervals with a break in between. For example, study for 30mins, take a 3-minute-break, come back and review, then repeat the process.

13. Get to know other students in the classes for added help and study together when possible.

14. Participate in class, and ask your instructor questions when needed. Meet with them during office hours for additional support and guidance.

Choose the right.

student success statement
"in any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing."
theodore roosevelt
this statement is simply just stating that when you need to make a decision, that you should just choice the right one over the wrong one.

Selecting your courses

Part 5

The arts

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

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 students who score a 3.0 or higher on an 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 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.

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 year 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

·       Advanced chemistry

·       Advanced physics

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man returns stolen cash to seatle, washington sears 60 years later
summary: this man had stolen $20-30 dollars from the store Sears. he had felt something for he had returned the money and even more then what he had oringinally stole, in 60 years later.

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 comprehensions 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 offer 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, a way, and away.
a high soul climbs the highway, and the loe soul gropes the low, and in between on the misty flats, the rest drift to and fro.

but to every man there openeth,
a high way and a low,
and every mind decideth,
the way his soul shall go.
one sail ships east,
and another west,
by the self-same winds that blow,
'tis the sail 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 the way of life,
'tis the set of the soul,
that deterinse the goal,
and not the calm or the strife.

Selecting your course

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 the college admission process. College admission officers see your high school course schedule as a 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 the part that makes school fun; but you need a firm grasp of the fundamentals before going on to more advanced work.

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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 knowledge.

·         Stick to the session topic.

By supplementing your individual study with a 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 a 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 at all cost. Whoever said learning can’t be fun? Learning is enjoyable and exciting when you study with others.

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 The Benefits of Study Groups

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

part 2

 

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

 

Cover more ground. Group member 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!

Choose the right.

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

ARNOLD GLASSGOW

reflection: if you do not have any goals in your life, you're not going to know where to go in life. you need to plan for your future to know where you heading.

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 material together – explaining concepts, arguing about them, figuring out why one person’s answer differs from another’s – and in process, you most likely learn more than you would have studying by yourself.

Choose the right.

student success statement
"nobody ever did, or ever will, escape the consequences of his choice."
albert a. montapert
refelction: no one can escape their consequences for their actions. when you decide to do something stupid you have to deal with the dumb consequences that come along, unless you kill yourself and die, then the consequence will not affect you.

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 materials carefully.

·      Break up difficult assignments into sections you can digest – chapters, subsections or even paragraphs.

·      Look up any word you don’t understand.

·      Pause to think 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 learned from each assignment you read.

Choose the right.