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

Reflection: I think this quote means that when you need to know what is right and wrong and still do the right even though it is hard to do you should do it anyways.  That is why many people are good people in the community.

-Alyssa

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 shoal 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 doe 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 priority. MacGowan caution students who do decide to work, “if you are rushing through you assignment… or not studying enough for test because of work, it’s time to cut back or quit and fine a less time—consuming  job.”

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

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

Tomas A. Edison

Reflection: I think this quote mean that If you are willing to do something don’t just say it do it and prove your point. So when someone tells you, you can’t do it you could prove them wrong by following your actions.

-Alyssa

Balancing High School ad Part-Time Work Part 2

Balancing High School and Part-Time Work

Part2

Voicing 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 together 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 god 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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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

Summary: An elementary school girl was locked up in a bathroom for six years and was only able to go outside when she had to go to school. The girl was barricaded in the bathroom by two dressers. The grandparents were also the one who did lock there granddaughter up in a bathroom.

Reflection: what this means is that if the grandparents are doing this where are the parents of this minor and if here parents are around they should not have this girl because she could have died of exhaustion.

-Alyssa

Balancing high--school and a part--time work. part 1

Balancing high-school and part-time work.

Part 1

Like many high school student, 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 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 job you would like.

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Student Success Statement

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 AD to 180 AD

Reflection: I think this quote means that what you do must be true because if it not just don’t say that you do. That is why when you do something wrong you say that you did something wrong when you did something right just say that you did something right or they will know that you did something right.  

-Alyssa

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 requirement to be sure you are on the right 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, teachers or adviser. There are many recourses 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 Tips

Student Success Tips

1.   Attend New Student Orientation at the beginning of the fall or spring semester. Brenda

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

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

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

5.   Keep a copy of the syllabus for each class so that you know what is going on, what you should 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 note in class, and review your notes within 24 hours. Then, review your notes periodically to help you retain 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 not at your best to retain information.

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

11.    Apply additional time management strategies including planning, setting goals, prioritizing school work and your additional responsibilities.

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

13.    Get to know other students in your class for added support and to 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.

15.    See your facility advisor every semester to register for classes.

16.     Make use of the library and learning center for study help and free tutoring service.

17.     Being a full time student is your 40 hours per week job, and like many full time employees, you probably will not finish the job in 40 hours.

18.    Be sure to allow time for physical activities as well as class and study time. This will help you focus on your studies. Locker rooms and a workout room are available on campus.

19.      (TAA only) plan ahead! When you have more than a 30 week day break in classes you will not be paid unemployment. Be sure to put aside money each week so you have money on the week you do not get paid.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

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

-Theodore Roosevelt

Reflection: this quote means that you can feel good when you do the right thing, but you feel wrong when you do the wrong thing.

-Alyssa

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 standards test. The arts help you recognize patterns, discern differences and similarity, and exercise your mind in unique ways, often 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 talent and extraordinary in the arts. Students should look within their own repertoire of talents and identify their artistic ability to take college classes to develop their talents.

Advanced placement programs (AP)

To be sure you are ready to take on college-level work, enroll in the most challenging courses. Research constantly shows that students who score a 3.0or 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 challenges and difficult roads (courses) and reach higher mountains peaks of achievements.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“To know what is right and not do it is the worst cowardice.”

-Confucius

Reflection: this quote means that if you see an opportunity than go for it because when it is gone you may not have it any more and you might not get it back. Like when you have an opportunity to go to college it might not be the one you want to go to but you should still take it because it will offer you great education.

-Alyssa

Selecting your Courses Part 4

Selecting your Courses

Part 4

Social studies

 You can better understand local and world events that are happening now by studying the culture and the history that has shaped them. Here is a suggested course plan:

·       U.S. History (two semesters)

·       U.S. Government (one semester)

·       World history and geography (one semester)

·       One additional semester in the above or other areas

Foreign language

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 conversations with others speaking the same 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

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 magic keys to living your life integrity.”

-W. Clement Stone

Reflection: this quote means that in order to live your life in integrity you must do it right from the beginning because you might not have a another chance to do it again  and you must always remember to start fresh to live with integrity.

-Alyssa

Selceting your 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 science:

·       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 don’t already study)

·       Advanced biology

·       Advanced chemistry

·       Advanced physics

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Seattle Washington Sears 60 years later

Seattle Washington Sears 60 years later

Summary: in this story a man 60 years ago stole 20-30 dollars from a sears store. He had lived with that guilt for the past 60  years and now he has returned this money with much more in it he returned it with 100 dollars and a note that said “ during the late forty’s I stole some money from the cash register in the amount of 20-30 dollars. I want to pay you back. Here’s 100 dollars to put in your theft account.”

Anon

Reflection: no one knows who this man may be, but we know he came with good deeds now that he returned. He has lived with the guilt for the past 60 years and now he had done good.  choose the Right!!!

   -Alyssa

 

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 a 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 By: Ella Wheeler Wilcox 1916

‘Tis the set of the sail

Ella wheeler Wilcox 1916

But to ever mind there openeth,

A way, and 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 every man there openeth,

A high way and a low,

And every mind decideth,

The way his soul shall go.

 

One ship sails east,

And others west,

By the self-same winds that 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 part 1

Selecting your courses

Recommended classes for college success

Part 1

The academic rigor of your high school courses is an important factor in the college admission process. College admission officers see you high school courses schedule as a blueprint of your education. There looking for a solid foundation of learning that you can build on in college. To create that foundation, take a least five 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 to firm grasp of the fundamentals before going on to more advance work.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

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

-Tomas Carlyle

Reflection: I think this quote means that if you don’t have a goal you won’t go far and you will just end up where ever life takes you. And if you don’t want to be left where ever life leaves you, you must have goals.

-Alyssa

The Power of Study Groups part 4

The power of study groups

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

Part 4

Getting more 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 advanced.

·       Prepare 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 q high level, one who pushes you to try a little harder and to be a little better. If someone pulls you down the wrong trails of life, them those people are not friends, (they are actually your enemies), and you must avoid them at all coast. Whoever said learning can 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

http://www.collegeboard.com/students/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 to get left out and smaller groups can easily get off track.

Who? Pick classmates who seem to share you 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 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 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 Part 2

The power of study groups

http://www.gollegeboard.com/student/plan/high-shcool.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 talking. If you are an AP Biology notes are unclear, you can ask a member of your study group to help you fill the gaps. Share talent. Each person brings different strengths, such as original skills, the ability to stick to a task capacity for memorization.

Cover more ground. Group members may be able to solve a calculus problem together than none would have solved alone. Benefit from support systems. Members often have common goals, such as good grades. Each person works affect the other members, which result 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

Student Success Statement

Goals

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

-Arnold Glasgow

Reflection: I think this quote means that you need to know where you are going because if you don’t you will not know where you are at and then when you want to go back home you won’t be able to because you don’t know where you are at. Just like education you need to know what you are looking for in a college because when you go and you want to study their they might not have those classes.

-Alyssa

The Power of Study Groups Part 1

The Power of Study Groups

Http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/high-school/50-432.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 principles make studying groups useful. Studying with others in small groups 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 the process, you most likely learn  more than you have studying by yourself.

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Walk the Talk

Walk the talk

What I just saw off of the little clip I saw in class was to be honest, respectful, and to have integrity in others and yourself. What you say is not what you do but if you do what you say it means just the same as what you are supposed to say and do every day. 

-Alyssa

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

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

-Albert A. Montapert

Reflection: I think this quote means if you do something wrong you will never be able to escape what is going to happen next, the consequence, for whatever you did or will do. So always be good and choose the right.

-Alyssa

how to Take on College Studying Part 3

How to Take on College Studying

Part 3

Do the reading.

You need to do more than read the chapters you are assigned – you’re expected to understand then thoroughly. Here are some tips:

·       Don’t skim. Read all the materials carefully.

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

·       Look up any word that you don’t understand.

·       Pause to think about 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.

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