Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

"Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan 'Press On' has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race."

-Calvin Coolidge, 30th president of the United States

REFLECTION: This tells us that if we have a gift we should use it to our full advantage. We should always CTR with it.

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

"Failure is only postponed success as long as courage coaches ambition. The habit of persistence is the habit of victory."

Herbert Kaufman 

REFLECTION: This statement tells as that as long as good is involved in your success it is a great victory. CTR!

It's Online, but Is It on Target?

It's Online, but Is It on Target?

Part 2

Research with Attitude 

Conduct your research with the attitude of a skeptic. As you examine websites for clues that they're trustworthy, ask these questions:

• Who wrote the Web page? If you can't identify the individual or organization responsible for the information, don't use it.
• What are the author's qualifications for writing on the subject?
• What is the website's purpose? Look for motives -- like selling products or winning votes -- that could result in biased or incomplete information. 
• Is the information accurate? Is it up-to-date?
• Where did the author get this information?

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

"Be quick, but don't get into a hurry."

John Wooden

REFLECTION: This tells us to do this fast but skillfully. For example the person who does things fast usually wins but if you do fast but take it seriously you will go further.

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

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

-Robert Kiyosak

REFLECTION: This statement tells us that if we want to get better at something don't do it tomorrow do it today. For example if I have a big test coming up the next day I can't study tomorrow morning but today. Also if I want to get better at basketball I have to practice hard everyday.

SQ3R

SQ3R

SQ3R: A Great Reading and Studying Technique 

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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 reading and studying purposeful and effective, so that you use your time most efficiently. Here's how this strategy works.

Survey

Let's say your assignment is to read one chapter. First, get an idea if what the chapter is about by reviewing the highlights:

• Read the title, heading and subheading.
• Notice words that are italicized or bold.
• Look at charts, graphs, pictures, maps and other visual material.
• Read captions.
• Read the very beginning and end of the chapter

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5 Tips for Staying Motivated

5 Tips for Staying Motivated

Tips 3-5

3. Set Attainable Goals

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

4. Find a Social Support Network

Create a group of people around you who want to help you succeed. 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 email, get a smack. Then move on to the next project.

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5 Tips for Staying Motivated

5 Tips for Staying Motivated

Tips 1-2

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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 workload before you start to tackle any of it. Then. make a plan. Although it's tempting to do the simplest assignments first, those that take 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 the order of their importance. Then rearrange your time and devote more energy toward those that have the greatest impact on your course work and grades. For example, even though all homework assignments are important, studying for a midterm exam takes priority over writing a paragraph for 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 a 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 So It Doesn't Control You

Take Control of Homework

So It Doesn't Control You

Part 3

Take Advantage of Any Free Time

If you have a study period or a 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 im the upper left corner of each index card and connect the stack of your flash cards with ring. Then the cards are bound and not flopping around. Flash cards bound like this act like a small book with pages. You even have separate ringed stacks 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 joining a study group.

Communicate 

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

Celebrate Your Achievements 

Reward yourself for hitting milestones or doing something well.

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Take Control of Homework

Take Control of Homework

So It Doesn't Control You

Part 1

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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 Mood

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 id part of your normal routine, you'll approach it with less dread. Also, you'll become a pro at using time productively.

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Marion Jones

Summary: This story is about a girl named Marion Jones who was a 5 time medalist at the Sydney Olympics, 3 of those medals where Gold! Everyone seen her as a very awesome athlete. Later on they figured out that she used performance-enhancement drugs. She spent 6 months in prison and was stripped of his medals.

Reflection: She Choose The Wrong and cheated her way to getting those medals she received. She deserved everything that happened to her.

Selecting Your Courses

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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