Student Success Statement/Reflection

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.

Reflection

I believe that being a good person take discipline. I agree with Margaret on the idea of disciplining ourselves to do what is right. I respectively disagree that it is difficult. Especially if you are used to choosing the right and already a habit, the practice of choosing the right all the time becomes easy. I believe that it take a person who chooses the right to be considered a good and admirable person. Only if you have good qualities should you be prideful, feel good about yourself and be happy with yourself.

Balancing High School and Part-Time Work Part 3

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 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 skilled 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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Summary/ Reflection

Summary: Grandparents of a young girl kept her locked in their apartment bathroom. She was only allowed out of the bathroom to attend school or for special occasions, such as a visit from a family member. They kept her in horrible conditions and only provided a blanket for the poor child. This horrible practice lasted six long years. When psychologist examined her, they evaluated her to be normal. This older couple had various felonies charged against them.

 Reflection: It is shocking to think that grandparents are capable of mistreating their grandchildren. To think that an innocent little girl has been trapped in a bathroom for six years is devastating. Thinking of the living conditions she was in is sad. The only thing I could think of is that in those six years this child should have been enjoying her childhood instead of being locked in a filthy bathroom. No one can give her back those six years and she has to live with the memory of that traumatizing experience. This man and women deserve to be punished. It is definitely not right to treat their grandchild inhumanely.

Balancing High School and Part-Time Work

Balancing High School and Part-Time Work

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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 apart-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

Student Success Statement

“If it us not right, do not do it; if it is not true, do not say it.”

­-Marcus Aurelius

Reflection

Marcus answers the question of what should be done and what should be said. We shall always do what is right and speak only the truth. I definitely agree with Aurelius. Is whatever you have in mind is not right, do not it. If what you have in mind to say is not true, do not say it. I believe this quote is a simple way to say what we shall not do to keep a pure heart. For example, if you walk into class late, and you were thinking of lying, tell the truth. The truth is always right. There is no need to lie, or to lie to you. If you were thinking of ditching school, but you know that it is wrong because you will miss the material of the whole day, then don’t do it. Choose the right. Don’t chose to do something when you know it is wrong.

Selecting Your Courses Part 6

Selecting Your Courses

Part 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 a specific college’s academic requirements to be4 sure you are on track to attend the college of your choice.

If you have concerns about your class schedule or program in school, set up a meeting with your school counselor, teacher or advisor. 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 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/ Reflection

Student Success Statement

“In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing.”
-Theodore Roosevelt

Reflection

Whenever one is in the middle of making up their mind and are not sure what to decide, the right should always be chosen. That is the best decision that can be made. One should always choose the right. No matter how confusing it may seem and how undecided one may be, you know what is right, and you choose that path.

Selecting Your Courses Part 5

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® (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 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 pursuit, 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/ Reflection

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

-W. Clement Stone

Reflection

There are three simple steps that need to be taken to live with integrity. Just because they are simple does not mean that they are easy. One has to have the courage to say no. when someone tries to influence you into doing bad, you have to be courageous and deny the offer. It takes nerve to say no, but if you put your mind to it, it is possible. One also has to be brave enough to face the truth. This means that you have to be realistic about any circumstances. When you face a situation you have to accept the truth, because from there you can decide on doing what is right. The last thing that is required to live life with integrity is choosing the right. ALWAYS choose the right and make the right decisions. With these three keys one can live with complete honesty and honor.

Selecting you Courses Part 3

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 years 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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Summary/ Reflection

Summary:

After 60 years a man returns money he had stolen in the late 1940s from Sears. He had stolen about 25 dollars then. He decided to pay back 60 years later. The man left an envelope with a cashier at Sears with a 100 dollar bill inside addressing it to the manager. Inside with the money, he included a note that explained that he had stolen the money 60 years ago and that he was paying back.  

Reflection:

I believe that if you choose the wrong a bad conscious will forever live with you until you do the right thing. This man carried the guilt with him after 60 years. So much time past but his conscious continued to remind him that he had done bad. To be free of the guilt he decided to pay back. It was until then then his conscious could be free. I believe this is true for all of us. We will always have a guilty conscious when choosing the wrong until we do the right thing.

Selecting Your Courses Part 2

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 in 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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Selecting Your Courses

Selecting Your Courses

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 of what makes school fun; but you need a firm group of the fundamentals before going on to more advanced work.

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Steps To Reach My Goals

Goals

1. Be accepted to UCLA

a. Continue to work hard in school.

b. Study and prepare for exams.

c. Continue to be involved in extracurricular activities and community.

d. Dedicate time to do good quality school work.

e. Study for SAT and ACT

 f. Be on time

g. Limit my absences

h. Keep by GPA high

 

2. Become better in Basketball

a. Dedicate time to practice ATLEAST an hour daily

b. shoot 1,000 shots per week.

c. exercise daily

d. eat healthy

e. Study different drills and techniques

3. Become a Successful Surgeon

a. Be dedicated to school for many years

b. keep organize

c. Stay focus

The Power of Study Groups Part 3

The Power of Study Groups

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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 too 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 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 sessions as you would other activities helps you to keep to a schedule and ensures that everyone attends.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

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

-Thomas Carlyle

Reflection

I strongly agree with Carlyle. A ship needs a rudder to more and get to its destination. Without it, it will stay in place and not move. An individual will never reach their destination without a goal. He needs to know where he wants to go to get there. His goal is like the rudder; it will push him to his destination.

The Power of Study Groups Part 4

The Power of Study Groups

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Part 4

Getting the Most Out of 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 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 Power of Study Groups Part 3

The Power of Study Groups

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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 too 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 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 sessions as you would other activities helps you to keep to a schedule and ensures that everyone attends.

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Student Success Statement/Reflection

Student Success Statement

“In life as in football, you won’t go far, unless you know where the goalposts are.”

-Arnold Glasgow

Reflection

The only way you can go far in life is if you know what you want. You can’t reach goal if you don’t have one. You have to stay focus and know exactly what is it that you want so that you can reach it no matter what obstacles you face. If you don’t know what you want in life then it’s very difficult to get much done.

The Power of Study Group Part 1

The Power of Study Group

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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 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 than you would have studying by yourself.

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Student Success Statement/ Reflection

Student Success Statement

“Nobody ever did, or ever will, escape the consequences of his choices.”

-Albert A. Montapert

Reflection

When someone makes a choice there will be a result from those choices. The results are called consequences. There are good and bad consequences. When one chooses the right there is good consequences. When one chooses the wrong, there are bad consequences. No matter what you do to try escape from the consequences, they will hit you. That is the reason one should always choice the right, so that they’ll experience nothing but good consequences.