Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

"The man who has no imagination had no wings"

Muhammad Ali

REFLECTION: This statement tells us that imagination is the key to the a successful life. For example if you legs no walking.

Speaking Skills

Speaking Skills 

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When you're assigned a class presentation, think twice before dismissing it as an unimportant part of your education. Employers look for speaking skills in job applicants, who may have to give presentations to clients or represents their organization in the field. It's never too soon to practice good eye contact and other public speaking techniques. 

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According to The Book of Lists, the fear of public speaking ranks number one in the minds if the majority of people. Far above the fear of death and disease, comes the fear of standing in front of a crowd. Joel Wiener noted author and public speaker wants to help people overcome that fear.

"The biggest fear is public speaking, with 15 percent of America experiencing a dramatic fear of it,"said  Dr. Micheal Telch of the Laboratory for the Study of Anxiety Disorders (LSAD) in the department of Psychology at The University of Texas at Austin. "People have had to turn down jobs, and certainly students have dropped classes because of it." Regardless of your occupation, your success depends a great deal upon your ability to communicate effectively! Whether you're running a meeting, selling a product, making a presentation, motivating co-workers or just communicating one- on-one with others, you'll get far better results if you can speak persuasively, smoothly and intelligently.

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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

"When an archer misses the mark, he turns and looks for the fault within himself. Failure to hit the bulls-eye is never the fault of the target. Improve your aim, improve yourself."

Gilbert Arland 

REFLECTION: This statement tells us that when you fail at something you are trying to achieve, it is nobody's fault but yours. If you fail a test it is not the teachers fault it is yours for not studying good enough. If you miss a shot during a basketball game it is not your coaches fault it is yours for not practicing it enough, but if you work hard practice really hard you will make that shot 9 out of 10 times.

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.

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

"There is no justification ever for choosing any part of what you know to be evil."

Ayn Rand

REFLECTION: This statement tells us that choosing the wrong is never a good thing to do. There should no reasons for you to even have the idea of choosing the wrong. Choosing the wrong should never be on you daily schedule but Choosing The Right should.

Reading

Reading

5 Tips for Success

Tip 5

Tip 5: Keep a List of Questions

When you feel confused about something you're reading, write down any questions you have. Sometimes your questions are answered as you read further. If nor, don't be afraid to ask for help. Remember, teachers create assignments; they've read the texts and are familiar with them. When you have specific questions, your teachers can provide answers that will help you better understand the material. Learning is rooted in questions developed and asked by the learner.

Asking questions to yourself, to the teacher, and to others, is a great learning method. When you cease to exist to a great extent. Read actively by silently asking questions as you are reading and therefore will expand your mental capacities more than almost anything else.

The philosopher Sir Francis Bacon said, "Knowledge is power." Improving your reading comprehension is the key to gaining important knowledge and making the most of your education. So pick up a book ... and a pen.

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Student Success Statement

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"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 then 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 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: This statement addresses that that the harder we try things the better of a chance we have to success in it. For example if you can study more than one time do it because it will stay marked in your mind.

Reading

Reading

5 Tips for Success

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Tip 3: Do Research 

Literary critics have written vast numbers of analytical and critical pieces on countless books. If you're having trouble understanding a particular text, do some research and see what knowledgeable sources have to say about it. In addition to increasing your comprehension, you'll also be showing initiative, something teachers always like to see. Always use legitimate and scholarly sources, not condensed study guides. Going the extra mile in your research elevates your achievement 10-fold.

Tip 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. Rather than simply skipping over the words you don't know, take 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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Reading 5 Tips for Success

Reading

5 Tips for Success 

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Reading and writing go hand in hand. The better you understand a text, the more likely you are to successfully communicate your thoughts about it in writing. So it's important to develop strong skills in both areas. With that in mind, here's how to improve your reading comprehension.

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Tip 1: Annotate

Be an active reader. Instead a passively reading a text, take notes about important story elements, key factual information and significant ideas in the text.

Tip 2: Note the Author's Writing Style

Every author writes with a purpose, using deliberate methods to successfully relate specific information to the audience. When you're reading, look for patterns in the author's writing. For example, you may notice 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, so be sure to explore how these techniques create meaning.

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5 Tips for Staying Motivated

5 Tips for Staying Motivated

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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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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

"Character is higher than intellect."

Ralph Waldo Emerson

REFLECTION: This means that even if you are the smartest person ever you are nothing if you don't have a good personality. If you are a little on the dumber side but you have a great personality you are a greater person. Intelligence isn't anything if you are a bad person.

Take Control of Homework

Take Control of Homework

So It Doesn't Control You

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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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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 posterity."

Robert E. Lee

REFLECTION: I think this statement tells us that if we do the right but suffer will doing it, it is okay because we don't have to live with the bad always being in our conscience. 

Distance Education: Is a Virtual Classroom for You?

Distance Education: Is a Virtual Classroom for You?

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Emphasis on the Written Word

Most of the communication, as well as the course work, in distance-learning classes are written. That's a plus, because the focus on the written word gives you the opportunity to develop as a writer--and strong writing a serious weakness for you, virtual learning may not be the best educational option until you improve your skills. Yes, most of distance education is written in 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 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 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."

REFLECTION: This says you must live life to the fullest and enjoy it other than wanting the future to happen wanting to drive and stuff.

Distance Education: Is a Virtual Classroom for You?

Distance Education: Is a Virtual Classroom for You?

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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: Schools 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 schools can't provide advanced or specialized classes. Distance education gives you the chance to gain experience in areas that would otherwise remain out of reach.

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Alex Schwazer

SUMMARY: This story is about a gold medalist at the 2008 Olympics. He was a race walker, a greatly skilled race walker. He was banned from the Olympics for using dope. He was actually happy that he got caught because he got that off his back. By the way his name Alex Schwazer.

REFLECTION: He choose the wrong by doing drugs. He deserves to get banned because he needs to learn a lesson and know that he did the wrong thing. Although he choose the right in admitting he do the drugs instead of denying it. 

The Power of Study Groups

The Power of Study Groups

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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 groups 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.

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The Power of Study Groups

The Power of Study Groups

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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 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 organization skills, the ability to stick to a task or a capacity for memorization.

Cover more ground. Group members may be able to solve calculus problem together that none would solve alone. Benefit from a support system. Members often have common goals such as good grades. Each person's work affects that of the other members, which results 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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