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.

                                     Margret Thatcher

Reflection:

What this statement probably means is that trying hard to do what's right is important and will lead you to pride. In other words, you will have pride, self-esteem, and personal satisfaction if you do what is right even if it is hard doing so. For example, you get bad grades all the time and you're starting to get sick of failing, so to clean up your act you decide to start studying and doing homework for once and sacrificing free time to complete your classwork/homework, which is hard for you do give up on, and when your report card comes out you start getting A's and B's, because of the good grade you got, you feel proud of yourself and start doing work everyday.

                              

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 Newtown North High School in Massachusetts, thinks that working can be a valuable part of a student’s life if taken care of responsibly. “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.

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.”

             

            CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!  

Student Success Statement: Reflection

                 Student Success Statement
                   "What you are will show in what you do."
                                     Thomas A. Edison




Reflection:
What this statement probably means is that how you act is how people know who you are. In other words, depending on your behavior or the way you act, people know what you really are. For example, if you act or behave sophisticated then people will think you are smart and respectful, but if you behave badly or mess around people think or know that you don't care about that certain subject and that you are disrespectful to others. Some people can change their behavior and that shows others that you can behave appropriately when you can.  

Balancing High School Part-Time Work: Part 2

Balancing High School Part-Time Work

                                                 Part 2

Voicing your 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 and study – successfully. To help answer this question, ask yourself:

v Am I an organized person?

v What kind of study habits do I have?

v Do I make good use of my available time?

v Will I be able to manage my schedule effectively if I take on apart-time job?

Think about the pros and cons of working. On the plus side, a job can teach you about a commitment, time management and responsibility—and, of course, handing money. On the minus side, a job can cut into the time you have for sleeping, studying and socializing.

             

             CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!  

Grandparents Locked up a Girl:Summary

Summary:
Most people might had have severe punishments, but sometimes it can be cruel. The grandparents of a young girl kept their 3-year-old daughter in captivity for an amount of six years!The grandparent wouldn't let the girl go anywhere else but school. And when the girl comes bavk frome school she goes straight to the bathroom again. To beleive that their grandparents would do something like this, to keep a 3-year-old girl locked up until she turned nine, that is just brutal and sad. The girl's grandparents recieved a penalty due to  this incident, 15 years in prison, 10 years for keeping her captive and 5 years for kidnaping. This is just very horrible that no young child shoul be treated like this!

Balancing High School and Part-Time Work: Part 1

Balancing High School and Part-Time Work

                           Part 1

http://www.collegeboard.com/students/plan/high-school/45266.html

Like many high school students you may—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 a part 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 position you’re seeking.

                     
           CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

Student Success Statement: Reflection

                 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:
What this statement probably means is that if you know something is wrong then don't do anything about it. In other words, don't do the wrong thing instead of the right thing, do the right thing instead of the wrong thing. For example, if you want to destroy someone else's property because they did something mean or bad to you and you know it's wrong for you to do so, so instead of doing that just tell an understanding adult.

                                    

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 be sure you are on 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, teacher or adviser. 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.

             

            CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

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 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 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 notes 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 minimum.

9.    Determine an ideal study space, and plan study time when you are 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, 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 30 minutes take a 3-minute break, come back and review, then repeat the process.

13.                    Get to know other students in your classes 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 faculty advisor every semester to register for classes.

16.                    Make use of the Library and Learning Center for study help and free tutoring services.

17.                    Being a full-time student is your 40-hour-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 activity as well as class and study time. This will help you to focus on your studies. Locker rooms and a work-out 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 weeks you do not get paid.

              

               CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

                                 

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:
What this statement probably means is that whenever it is the time to decide the best thing to choose is the right thing. In other words, if it come to decide where to go then choose the one that involves doing what's right. For example, if you want to go to college the first thing you want to decide is what do you want to be when you get out of college.
                                                

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 high school, such as honors or AP courses. Research constantly shows that students who score a 3.0 or higher ion an AP Exam would 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!!! 

                             

Student Success Statement: Reflection

                 Student Success Statement
    "To know what is right and not do it is the worst cowardice"
                                            Confucius



Reflection:
What this statement probably means is that the worst thing to run away from is on doing what is right. In other words, the worst thing to be a coward of is knowing what is right ,but not doing what's right. For example, you see someone getting picked on by a bully when you know you can stop it by telling a teacher what the bully is doing, but because you are afraid that the bully might harm you if you told someone instead of telling someone,you run away. 

Someone showing courage

This how a coward looks like

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 history that has shaped them. Here is a suggested course plan:

o   U.S history (two semesters)

o   U.S government (one semester)

o   World history or geography (one semester)

o   One additional semester in the above or the other areas

Foreign Languages

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 is the beat way to learn this new language. Repetition in a fun way will build your skills thoroughly as you seek to master new languages.

                   
            CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

Student Success Statement: Reflection

                                    Student Success Statement
"Have the courage to say no. Have the courage to face the truth. Do the right thing because it's right. These are some magic keys to living your life with integrity." 
                                      W. Clement Stone


Reflection:
What this statement probably means is that you have to be brave enough to be honest to someone even though you feel like you can solve the situation in another way. In other words, if you are brave enough to be honest ,then your doing the right thing. For example, if someone asked you if they can borrow a pencil, but you don't have any other then the one you're using the best thing to do is be honest and say "Sorry, I don't have any and I need the one I'm using." 

Selecting 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 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 of the following subjects:

·       Chemistry or physics (the science you didn't already study)

·       Advanced biology

·       Advanced  chemistry

·       Advanced physics

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

Man Returns Stolen Money: Summary/Reflection

Summary:
A Sears store in Washington ,Seattle received a letter from a man saying he took $20-$30 from the cash register 60 years ago! This man was living for six decades of guilt ever since that moment he took that money from the cash register and couldn't live with it any more until that he decided it was time to confess on what he has done. Many people reported that when the man was walking out of the store he let out a sigh of relief which made feel good getting the guilt out of his life. In return with the letter the man gave to the store manager, he left the store a $100 bill for the money he had stolen.

Reflection:
What I've noticed about this event is that the man decided to be honest about what he has done to be relieved of his guilt. I understand that guilt will literally stay with you for the rest of your life, until you confess on what you did. If you did what is wrong and was living with a guilty conscience then what is best to do is to confess what you have done wrong.  

Selecting Your Courses: Part 2

             Selecting Your Courses

                            Part 2

The following students 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 yea. 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 to 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 I

·       Algebra II

·       Geometry

·       Trigonometry

·       Calculus

               
             CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

'Tis the Set of the Sail

Ella Wheeler Wilcox 1916
But every mind there openeth,
A way, and a way, away.
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 another West, 
'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

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/high-school/33.html

The academic rigor of your high school courses is an important factor in 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 a part of what makes school fun; but you need a firm grasp on the fundamentals before going on to more advanced work.

             

             CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

Student Success Statement: Reflection

               Student Success Statement
        "A man without a goal is like a ship without a rudder."
                                      Thomas Carlyle



Reflection: 
What this statement probably means is that with out a goal is like a not going anywhere. In other words if you don't have a goal than you don't know where you'll end up like a ship with out a rudder. For example, if you don't have a goal then you are going to be far behind others and have no career.
         

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 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 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 group, you can reinforce what you’ve learned, deepening 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 litter 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.

              
            CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

The Power of Study Groups: Part 3

The Power of Study Groups

      

http://www.college board.com/student/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 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 question. Include someone who understands the material better than you and can explain the concepts and someone who doesn’t understand as well, to whom you can explain the material.

Where? Hold a 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 session as you would other activities helps you to keep to a schedule and ensures that everyone attends.

            CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

The Power of Study Groups: Part 2

         The Power of Study Groups

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/high-school/50432.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 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 organized skill, the ability to stick to a task or capacity for memorization.

Cover more around Group members may 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; give-and-take makes it more interesting. And because it’s more fun, you need to spend more time studying!

             CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!
                      

Student Success Statement/Reflection: Goals

                Student Success Statement
                                 Goals
"In life as in football, you won't go far, unless you you know where the goalposts are."
                                    Arnold Glasgow
 
Reflection:
What this statement probably means is that if you know what your goals is find it . In other words, if you succeed in life, you'll know where to go. For example, if you want to become a teacher, than you follow that goal until you get to it.
                        

The Power of Study Groups: Part 1

     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 idea.

·       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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Walk the Talk

What I feel about walking the talk is having the opportunity to do what is right. I feel confident about doing whatever it describes like integrity, honesty, respect, etc. Every day is a new one ,but sometimes you can start it off as a good day. Doing what you could do can help build a brighter future for those who believe in walking the talk, even those that are the trouble-makers. Decide which path you should take, the one that leads you to your bright future or the one that will get you nowhere. It helps walking the talk because without it we would all be lost. 

Student Success Statement: Reflection

              Student Success Statement 
"Nobody ever did, or ever will, escape the consequences of his  choice."
                                 -Albert A. Montapert



Reflection:
What this statement probably means is that if you do something wrong ,then you''l never get out of it. In other words, when you do something wrong and get a consequence you'll never be lat out by it. For example, if you hit someone just because, then you will get punished for it and the consequence you get will reflect on you and show everyone else that because you got the punishment, that you are a bad person that gets in trouble frequently.  

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 just read the chapters you are assigned—you’re expected to understand them thoroughly. Here are some tips:

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

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

·       Look up any words 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.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!