Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement 

"Stop worrying about whether you're going to win or losing and focus your attention on what's happening right this moment."

Phil Jackson

11 World Championships-Coach

2 World Champions-Player 

2 High School Championships-Player

REFLECTION: This statement is telling us that we should not worry about the future but about whats happening right now. For example if you are in class you shouldn't worry about your grade but about the work you are doing in the moment.

Exam Day: Survival Tips Test -- Taking

Exam Day: Survival Tips Test -- Taking

Part 1

Essential Test-Taking Advice 

Try out these strategies while you're still in high school, and by the time you get to college, you'll be a test-taking expert.

Before the Test:

Eat well.

Studies show that you need good nutrition to concentrate and perform your best.

Bring the right supplies.

Bring your pencils, erasers, pens, rulers, compasses, calculators or whatever else you need on test day.

Review the whole test before you start.

See how many sections and what types of questions are on the test. Determine how much time to allow for completing each section.

Choose The Right

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

"The first law of success.... Is concentration; to bend all the energies to one point, and to go directly to that point, looking neither to the right nor the left."

William Matthews 

REFLECTION: This tells us that we need to concentrate hard on the topic we are working in. We should only work at one thing at a time so that we Can work our hardest on it.

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

Choose The Right

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

"Every time I've done something that doesn't feel right, it's ended up not being right."

Mario Cuomo 

(52nd governor of NY)

REFLECTION: This tells us that is we are not certain it is the right thing to do than we shouldn't do it at all. 9 out of 10 times the thing you think is wrong is wrong.

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

The Three Don'ts

Don't Whine/Don't Complain/Don't make Excuses 

John Wooden

REFLECTION: This statement tells us to be champions and winners not whinners. We have to avoid being below the line.

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement 

"The Three Nevers"

 Never Lie

     Never Cheat 

   Never Steal

John Wooden

REFLECTION:  This statement tells us that we should stay humble and never do any bad things because it leads to a life of sadness.

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.

Choose The Right

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.

Choose The Right

Distance Education: Is a Virtual Classroom for You?

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: 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.

Choose The Right!!!

Distance Education: Is a Virtual Classroom for You?

Distance Education: Is a Virtual Classroom for You?

Part 1

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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-based technology lets students participates in lectures and class sessions sessions online from almost anywhere.

Some high schools agree to recognize distance-learning credits when they don't have the resource 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 a class that is 1,000 miles away. along with other high school students. Check with your school counselor to see what's available.

Choose The Right!!!

Selecting Your Courses

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 process in school, set up a meeting with your school counselor, teacher or adviser. There are many resources to help you with 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

Jenna Huff & Deb Guthmann

SUMMARY: Today we saw a story about two girls who participated in cross-country at there school.

The name of the girl who this story is really about is Jenna Huff, a Sophmore. She helped out a girl named Deb Guthman. They were racing and Deb Guthman was in the lead, Jenna was trailing her for three miles. When Deb was about to win she suddenly felt a excruciating pain on leg. Her hip popped. Jenna thought to herself why would she suddenly stop when she is about to win! So instead of Jenna passing her and winning she stopped and walked her to the finish line and Jenna let Deb win! Jenna won a award more good sportsmanship.

REFLECTION: In this video that we watched today we saw two girls who are basically supposed to be foes. But Jenna certainly didn't thunk that way when she saw Deb laying on the floor in agony. She did the right thing and helped her to the finish line. Jenna might of not won but she is a champion in heart. He did the right thing. It is a great example of Choosing The Right!

10 Time Management Tips for Students

10 Time Management Tips for Students

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Tips 1-4

Organizing Your Life

Managing your time well is an important element of success – especially if you’re a student. If you set priorities that fit your needs and lifestyle, you’ll have a better chance of achieving your goals. Here are some tips for taking control of your time and organizing your life.

Tip 1. Make a To-Do List Every Day.      

Put things that are most important at the top and do them first. And don’t forget to reward yourself for your accomplishments.

Tip 2. Use Spare Minutes Wisely.

When you’re commuting on the bus or train, use the time to get some reading done.

Tip 3. It’s Okay to Say No.

If your friends asks you to go to a movie on Thursday night and you have a exam the next morning, realize that it’s okay to say no. Keep you short- and long-term priorities in mind.

Tip 4. Find the Right Time.

You’ll work more efficiently if you figure out when you do your best work. For example, if your brain handles math better in the afternoon, don’t wait to do it until late at night.

Choose The Right!

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“The only difference between those who have failed and those who have succeeded lies in the difference of their habits. Good habits are the key to all success. Bad habits are the unlocked door to failure. Thus, the first law I will obey, which precedeth all others is- ‘I will form good habits and become theirs slaves.’”

Og Mandino

Reflection: This Statement says that if we are the champions or the losers of a game inside we are still winners. If we lose with dignity and don’t cheat we are more of champs than those who won by cheating. If we choose the right we are choosing to be successful in life. If we choose the wrong we are choosing to live a life of misery and distress. You life depends on what turn you choose to take and that turn should be the right!

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens

Habit 2

Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind

If teens aren’t clear about where they want to end up in life, about their values, goals and what they stand for, they will wander, waste time, and be tossed to and fro by the opinions of others. Help your teen create a personal mission statement which will act as a road map and direct and guide his decision-making process.

“Keep your eyes on the prize.” Determine your desire prize and don’t quit until you have realize the achievement of your prize. Then set another prize, another goal or desire that you would really like to achieve. Being with the achievement of your prize in mind. Visualize and then realize. Start by having in mind; know where you are going.

One prize or goal on you definitely need to establish for yourself is the prize of an honorable graduation from high school-that you will receive your diploma honestly and with integrity-that you earned it with perfect honesty.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“Whether I fail or succeed shall be no man’s doing but my own. I am the force.”

Elaine Maxwell

Reflection: I think this quote is true. I think this because it is no body’s fault if I choose the wrong. I am the only person who should take responsibility for my actions. 

Student Success Statement

                                     Student Success Statement

“My strength is as the strength of ten because my heart is pure”

Alfred, Lord Tennyson

In this statement Tennyson says that he is as strong as ten, not because he is buff or anything but because he is pure. If you decide to CTR you will be wise and not a dummy like those who are actually buff and strong.