Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

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

-Robert Kiyosaki

Reflection: I think this quote means whatever you are going to do now will reflect on you in the future and will either be harmful or supportive in the future.

-Alyssa

 

SQ3R: A Great Reading and Studying Technique

SQ3R

SQ3R: A Great Reading and Studying Technique

Improve your study skills

SQ3R STANDS FOR:                Survey

Question

Read

Recite

Review

It is a proven technique to sharpen your study skills. In college, you'll be required to do lots of reading. You'll often have to complete reading assignments in several different books for several different courses at the same time.

SQ3R helps make assignments is to read one chapter. First, get an idea of what the chapter is about by reviewing the highlights:

·       Read the tittle, heading and subtitle.

·       Notice words that are italicized or bold.

·       Look at charts, graphs, picture, maps, and other visual materials.

·       Read captions.

·       Read the very beginning and end of the chapter.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“When I was teaching basketball, I urged my players to try their hardest to improve on that very day, to make that practice a masterpiece.

This rule is even more important in life than basketball. You have to apply yourself each day to become a little better. By applying yourself to the task of becoming a little better each and every day over a period of time, you will become a lot better. Only then will you be able to approach being the best you can be. It begins by trying to make each day count and knowing you can never make up for a lost day.”

-John Wooden

Reflection:  I think this quote means you should work your heart out every time you have practice because with all the practice you get you are able to build memory muscle and that help you apply it to the game and that is what john wooden was able to do with his team.

-Alyssa

Reading Tips 3-4

Reading

5 tips for success 3-4

Tip 3: Do Research

Literary circuits have written vast numbers of analytical and critical pieces on countless books. If you are having trouble understanding a particular text, do some research and see what knowledgeable sources have to say about it in addition to increasing comprehension, you'll also be showing intimate and scholarly sources, not condensed study guides.

Tips 4: Use a Dictionary

Make sure you have access to a dictionary when you’re reading. You can often figure out the meaning of an unfamiliar word by using context clues, but sometimes you can’t but sometimes you can. Rather than simply skipping over words you don’t know, tale the time to look them up. The results are well worth the effort. Your comprehension will increase greatly, and you’ll build your vocabulary at the same time.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“Every time I’ve done something that does not feel right, it ends up not being right.”

-Mario Cuomo

Reflection: I think this quote means if you don’t feel right about something than just don’t do it because more than likely it won’t be good.

-Alyssa

Reading Tips 1-2

Reading

5 Tips for Success

Reading and writing go hand in hand. The better you understand a text, the more likely you are to successfully communicate your thoughts about in writing. So it’s important to develop strong skills in both areas. With that 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 stories elements, key factual information and significant ideas in text.

Tip 2: Note the Authors writing style

Every other writes with a purpose, using deliberate methods to successfully relate specific information to the audience. When you’re reading, look for patterns in the authors writing. For example, you may notes a repetition of key words, phrases or 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, be sure to explore how these techniques create meaning.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“The Three Don’ts”

Don’t whine

 Don’t Complain

 Don’t make excuses

Reflection: I think this statement means you should never do the three don’ts because you could do the opposite and just be a good person.

-Alyssa

5 Tips for Staying Motivated Tips 3-5

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 projects in small chunks.

4. Find a social support network

Create a group of people around you who want to help you succeed. Mentors 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 e-mail, or get a snack. Then move on to a new project.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“The three never.”

Never lie

Never cheat

Never steel

-john Wooden

Reflection: I think this phrase means not to do any of these things and you could succeed in life and accomplish your dreams of beholding whatever you want.

-Alyssa

5 Tips for Staying Motivated Tips 1-2

5 Tips for Staying Motivated

Tips 1-2

To succeed in high school and college, you have to do your best at all times. But sometimes it’s hard to stay motivated, even when you really care about the work you’re doing. Here are five ways to stay on the right track.

1. Focus on high-impact activities

The key to success in school is staying focused on your course work. Make a list to get an overall picture of your work load before you start to tackle any of it. Then, make a plan. Although it’s tempting to do the simplest assignments first, those that make more time and effort to accomplish are probably the ones that you’ll learn the most from.

To determine what your priorities are, rank your assignments in their order of importance. Then rearrange your time and devote more energy toward those that have the greater impact on your course work and grades. For example, even though all homework assignments are important, studying for a midterm exam take priority over writing a paragraph for an English class. As you complete each task, think of it as another step on your way to college success.

2. Create new challenges

Changing your approach can help you stay interested in what you’re doing. If you’ve been given an assignment similar to one you’ve done in the past, think about it in a different way. If you wrote an essay for a creative writing assignment last year try a poem this time. For book reports, pick a history book, instead of another biography.   

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Take Control of Homework Part 3

Take control of homework

Part 3

Take advantages of any free time

If you have long study periods or long bus ride, use the time to review notes, prepare for an upcoming class or start your homework. Flash cards are a great learning tool. They are easy to make, easy to handle and are a marvelous tool to help you learn and remember anything. Punch a hole in the upper left corner of each index card and connect the stack of your flash cards with a ring. Then the cards are bound and not flopping around.   Flash cards bound like this act like a small book with pages you can even have a separate ringed stack for each subject. WHATEVER YOU WANT TO REMEMBER, PUT IT ON A CARD.

Study with a friend

Get together with friends and classmates to quiz each other, compare notes and predict test questions. Consider joying a study group.

Communicate  

If you have con concerns about the amount or type of homework you have you might want to talk to your family, teachers or counselors. They can help you understand how much time you need to allot for homework and how to manage your task.

Celebrate your achievement

Reward yourself for hitting milestones or doing something well.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“Be always sure your right then go ahead.”

-Davy Crockett

Reflection: I think this quote means if you are right make sure that you are right because when people put you to lead you need to know what is right.

-Alyssa

Take Control of Homework Part 2

Take control of homework

Part 2

Keeping things in perspective

Know how much weight each assignment or test carries, and use your time accordingly. Don’t waste time, but be wise and smart. Doing the most important thing first is being wise and smart.

Get more involved

Keep your mind from wondering by taking notes, underlining sections, discussing topics with others or relating your homework to something you’re studying in another class. Learn actively and not passively. Be anxiously engaged in your studies and you will have a great experience. Dominate a good attitude toward home assignments, and you will begin to love doing it.

Organize the information

People process information in different ways. Some people like to draw pictures or charts to digest information, others prefer to read out loud or make detailed outlines. Try to find the methods that work best for you. Ask your teacher for recommendations if you’re having trouble.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“Character is higher than intellect.”

-Ralph Waldo Emerson

Reflection: I think this quote means you have a character that people will see.  You just have to let people know the real you rather than the one you put ion when you walk outside your front door.

-Alyssa

Take Control of Homework Part 1

Take control of homework

Part 1

Although very few students love homework, it does serve a purpose. Homework helps you:

·       Reinforce what you’ve learned during the day.

·       Build study habits that are essential in college.

·       Prepare for your classes.

·       Get a sense of progress.

Here are some tips to help you deal with homework more efficiently and effectively.

Set the method

Create a good study area with everything you need (for example, a calculator). If you don’t have a quiet place at home, try your school or local library.

Know where to begin

Make a list of everything you need to do, and note all deadlines. Do the more difficult assignments first, so you don’t   have to face them at the end.

Study at the same time every day

Even If you don’t have homework every night, use the time to review notes. If sitting down to work is your normal routine, you’ll approach it with less dread. Also, you’ll become a pro at using time productively.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“I think it better to do right, even if we suffer in so doing, than to incur the reproach of our consciences and prosperity.”

-Robert E. Lee

Reflection: I think this quote means that it would be better to do what is right than to do what is wrong because you can suffer more consequences when you are wrong than right.

-Alyssa

Note-Taking Strategies Part 4

Note-Taking Strategies

Part 4

For review

Once you’ve done all of the above, you’ll find you’ve created your own personalized study guide. Cover the main section of the page and use the keys words and questions in the left margin as a quiz.

Stick to it

 Review your notes the day you take them and all your notes once a week. That way, you won’t need to study as much as when its test time.

You’ve been doing all the work alone

Try out the cornel system, but if it doesn’t work out for you, experiment with other methods. Ask your class mate how they take notes or ask a teacher for advice. Taking god notes requires practice, like any other skill. And the more you work at it now, the more prepared you’ll be to take notes in college.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

A college student what put in prison for the impression of robbery kidnapping he was sentences to 3 years in prison with no bailout. Now he has to put his dreams on hold so he could complete his time for the attempts he has.

Reflection: I think that he should have been put in jail or a longer amount of time for the actions he has made. In life you will always have a great and horrible choice

-Alyssa

Note-Taking Strategies Part 3

Note-Taking strategies

Part 3

After class

As soon as class ends, review your notes and fill in any blanks. Underline, highlights and use symbols to sort through the information, if you don’t understand something, get help from your teacher or classmates.

After you’ve reviewed all your notes from class, in the left-hand area of the page write down key words and questions your teacher might ask on a test.

At the bottom of each page, write a summary of the notes. This helps you digest what you’ve learned. It also improves you r memory of the material for the long term and for test down the road.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“He listens well who takes notes.”

-Dante Alighieri

Reflection: I think this quote means that when you listen you write astonishing notes but when you don’t listen you end up writing horrible notes.

-Alyssa

Note-Taking Strategies Part 2

Note-Taking Strategies

Part 2

During class

One approach that has been proven effective is called the Cornell note-taking system. Here are some of its methods. Start by using the main section of your page to take down your notes during class. Be sure to leave space on the left side of the page and the bottom. Things to keep in mind:

1.   Get the speakers main points. Don’t write down every word you hear.

2.   Leave blanks in your notes to add explanations later.

3.   Organize as you write. Pay attention to cures such as repetition and emphasis.

4.   Indicate main and supporting points as you go.

5.   Jot down key vocabulary, important facts and formulas.

6.   Ask questions. If you’re confused, it’s better to ask while the material is fresh in your mind.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“When you believe you can-you can.”

-Dr. Maxwell Maltz

Reflection:  I think this quote means that whatever you want to believe to come true you should believe in it more because one day it will come true.

-Alyssa

Note-Taking Strategies Part 1

Note-Taking Strategies

Part 1

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How to get your class notes into shape

Getting the most out of high school and college means studying harder and using your time in class wisely. An effective note-taking strategy can help you with both. Here are the basics.

Stay organized

It may seem obvious, but your class notes only help you if you can find them. When you’re taking notes be sure to:

·       Keep all your notes in one place

·       Date and number the pages; keeping them in order makes it easier to understand them later.

Before class

Review the material assigned for that class period thoroughly. Being a list of any questions you may have.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“Tell me what is right and I will fight for it.”

-Woodrow Wilson

Reflection: I think this quote is so true in every way because that is what people want to do and they want to do it for the rest of their lives and if they can’t then they won’t.

-Alyssa

Distance Education: Is a Virtual Classroom for You Part 4

Distance Education: Is a Virtual Classroom for You?

Part 4

Emphasis on the writing word

Most of the communications, as well as the course work, in the distance learning class is written. That’s a plus, because the focused on the written word gives you the opportunity to develop as a writer and strong writing skills are essential to academic success. However, if writing is a serious weakness for you, virtual learning may not be the best educational option for you until you improve your skills. Yes, most of distance education is the written word; therefore, you need to be a good reader, love to read, and love writing also. Most of your assignments will be written and submitted to the instructor in the written format. Your penmanship needs to be excellent, spelling great, sentence structure above average, vocabulary extraordinary. You need to have online access with reliable equipment. If your internet communications at home isn’t working, you can’t do online education from home and will need to go to someplace where you do have access to the internet.

Decide whether it is right for you

Distance education isn’t for everyone, but it just might be for you. You really should seek it out and give it a try. You never know until you try. You might even fall in love with distance education. While distance education may be the perfect alternative for some students, it’s not the right choice for everyone. So carefully consider your unique needs and interest and give distance education a try: then, decide if it is right for you.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“You must live in the present to secure your future.”

-Reverend Robert Craig

Reflection: I think this quote means that you must look at what is happening now so that you know or have what you are going to need or use in the future. For example when you are in school and you want to be a professional athlete and you need to graduate college you could do your best in school in order to become that professional athlete.

-Alyssa

Distance Education: Is a Virtual Classroom for You Part 3

Distance Education: Is a Virtual Classroom for You

Part 3

Challenging aspects of distance education

·       Lack of in-person interactions.  Some educators argue that both teacher-student and student-student contact are essential to learning. In a distance-learning classroom, you may be able to participate in class discussions online in chat rooms, message boarders or web conferences—but it’s not the dame as being with other students in a classroom.

·       Different levels of quality: many distance-education programs supply an excellent learning experience, nut others may not. Research any program before signing on to make sure it’s rigorous enough. If you are choosing your own program, look into its accreditation before enrolling.

·       The needs to self-start: distance education lets you make your own schedules. If you have a hard time getting motivated, this might not be the ideal education setting for you.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us.”

-Ralph Waldo Emerson

Reflection: I think this quote means that what you do back then and what you do now don’t matter back then because you have to move forward and live the life of lies you will soon to come.

-Alyssa

Distance Education: Is a Virtual Classroom for You Part 2

Distance Education: Is a Virtual Classroom for You

Part 2

Positive aspects of distance education

·       Independence and time management: taking courses online lets you hone your ability to work on your own. You also gain experience in managing your time efficiently.

·       A flexible schedule: school can only provide a certain number of class periods in a single school day, and there may not be enough time for you to take everything you want. Because distance education lets you take classes outside regular school hours, it gives you the flexibility to explore all your areas of interest.

·       Advanced and specialized classes: some school can’t provide advanced and specialized classes. Distance education gives you the chance to gain experience in areas that would otherwise remain out of reach.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

Gold medal-winning racewalker Alex Schwazer was the first walker to come in at the London Olympics after 3 hours and 39 minutes. Shortly after that he was found using drugs to make him run faster, he was doping his blood. When the authorities found out he was band from the Olympics and he was proud of it because he said that without getting caught he would have still been using drugs.

Reflection: I think that this situation is a very sad situation because some who has made it so fair into the Olympics had to give away his medal because he or she was under the impression of drugs. I think this was a very wrong thing to do when you are at the Olympics.

-Alyssa

Distance Education: Is a Virtual Classroom for You? Part 1

Distance Education: Is a Virtual Classroom for You?

Part 1

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/high-school/47337.html

You may want to take a class that your high school doesn’t offer. Under some circumstances, you can still enroll in the class----through distance learning.

Distance education means taking a class without being physically present where it is being taught. Internet-base technology lets students almost anywhere.

Some high schools agree to recognize distance-learning credits when they don’t have the resources to offer a course themselves. Distance education is often used to increase options in rural areas and for AP courses.

 For you, it might mean doing self-tutorial at home in the evening, or participating in the class that is 1,000 miles away, along with other high school student. Check with your school counselor to see what’s available.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right.”

-Rosa Parks

Reflection: I think this quote means that if you know something is right don’t be afraid to say that it is right when you need to. Never give up the dream that you know is right and will be right. For example, you could help and elder walk across the street, to make sure that you are safe.

-Alyssa

 

 

Blanciing High School and Part-Time Work Part 5

Balancing High School and Part-Time Work

Part 5

Additional Tips

Although working and going to school is challenging, it can be a rewarding experience if you use some foresight. These tips can help you handle the situation and make the most of your time:

·       Discuss your plans with your family. Balancing the demands of school and work is easier with their support.

·       Start slowly; don’t commit to working a lot of hours immediately.

·       Avoid time conflicts by planning your class and work schedules as far ahead of time as possible.

·       Use your time efficiently.  You use 10 minutes waiting in a line to go over a few pages of assigned reading. If your job has a lot of down time and your boss has no objection, you can use slow periods to do schoolwork.

·       If you commute to your job on public transportation, bring your schoolwork with you so you can work along the way.

·       Be flexible and willing to make sacrifices. You may have to cut down on some other thing you might like to do because of your school and work commitments.

·       If you have too much on your plate, admit it. Then cut back as needed.

·       Schedule relaxation. Everyone needs some down time to stay happy and healthy

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Student Success Stateement

Student Success Statement

 An Olympics meddles named Marion Jones won 3 gold metals and 2 bronze in the 2000 Olympics, but a few years later she had to give up those metals and go straight into jail for being under the impression of athletic drugs.

Reflection: I think Marion Jones should be put in jail for her actions because she had done something so wrong I think no one should be able to do and she had disobeyed that rule of the Olympics

-Alyssa

Balancing High School and Part-Time Work Part 4

Balancing High School and Part-Time Work

Part 4

He reminds students that “the activates and courses students choose wary considerably, so it’s important for young people to keep their individual situation clearly in mind.” MacGowan continues, “for example, student’s actors should allow for the fact that they won’t have such time during performance sessions. Student athletes need to remember the times of the years of the year that they’ll be tried up with games and practice. Other students who are in classes that make considerable demands outside of the classrooms must keep that reality in mind.”

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