Student Success Statement

“Your future is created by what you do today, not tomorrow.”—Robert

Kiyosaki

your decisions of what you do now, determine what will happen the following day.

student success statement
never
"there is no justification ever for choosing any part of what you know to be evil."
ayn rand
reflection: when someone wrongs you, its best to not return the evil they've given you... that's karma's job. It can be difficult at times, but that’s what growing up is all about.

Reading

5 Tips for Success

Tip 5

Tip 5: keep a List of Questions

When you feel confused about something you’re reading, write down any questions you have. Sometimes your questions are answered as you read further. If not, don’t be afraid to ask for help. Remember, teachers create assignments; they’ve read the texts and are familiar with them. When you have specific questions, your teachers can provide answers that will help you better understand the material. Learning is rooted in questions developed and asked by the learner.

Asking questions to yourself, to the teacher, and to others, is a great learning method. When you cease to ask questions, you cease to exist to a great extent. Read actively by silently asking questions as you read. Questioning immerses you into the material you are reading and therefore will expand your mental capacities more than almost anything else.

The philosopher Sir Francis Bacon, “Knowledge is power.” Improving your reading comprehension is the key to gaining important knowledge and making the most of your education. So pick up a book… and a pen.

choose the right.

student success statement
"every time I've done something that doesn't feel right, it's ended up not being right."
Mario Cuomo
reflection: this statement is simply saying trust your instinct, if you din't feel right about something don't do it.

Reading

5 tips for success

http://www.collegeboard.com/student /planboost-your-skills/189995.html

Reading and writing go hand in hand. The better you understand a text, the more you are likely to successfully communicate your thoughts about it in writing. So it’s important to develop strong skills in both areas. With that in mind, here’s how to improve your reading comprehension.

Tips 1-2

Tip 1: annotate

Be an active reader. Instead of passively reading a text, take notes about important story elements, key factual information and significant ideas in the text.

Tip 2: note the author’s writing style

Every author writes with a purpose, using deliberate methods to successfully relate specific information to the audience. When you’re reading, look for patterns in the author’s writing. For example, you may notice a repetition of key words, phrases and symbols – or the use of a distinct type of sentence structure. Authors employ these writing strategies to help readers comprehend a central argument or theme, so be sure to explore how these techniques create meaning.

Choose the right.

student success statements

the three don'ts

don't whine

don't complain

don't make excuses

john wooden

 reflection: i think this statement is wrong. the reason towards this is becuase if someone is treating you highly unfair, for example like um maybe.. assult, robbery, or murder! then thats when you complain to the freakin court. but on the other hand if you are directing it to school work, then oh yeah these statement applies and is truthful.



5 tips for staying motivated

Tips 3-5

3. Set attainable goals

If you’re having trouble writing a 25 page paper for class because it seems like such a big job, don’t focus on that final number. Break the paper down and consider each section of your paper individually. You can handle any project in small chunks.

4. Find a social support network

Create a group of people around you who want to help you succeed. Mentor can be teachers or family friends who can give you guidance and help you develop new skills. Counselors can help you with planning your courses and starting to explore colleges. You can also reach out to friends and peers who can motivate you by listening and sharing ideas.

5. Acknowledge your accomplishments

Give yourself a quick reward when you complete an assignment or task. Take a walk, send an email, or get a snack. Then move onto the next project.

Choose the right.