S.S.S

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.”
Margaret Thatcher

This an amazing quote published by former British politician Margaret Thatcher. Discipline is difficult, but necessary for prosperity. For example, if you’re friends are going to go smoke by an alleyway and you know that smoking is atrocious and are tempted to do so just to follow the lead of your friends, but you have disciplined yourself to stay away from drugs and you do so then you will be compensated with pride, courageous self-esteem, and overall satisfaction that you will not regret anything. The “Highroad” is a metaphorical road which can be referred to as the ladder of success in where by doing the right and proper things and referring to your moral/ ethical codes when you are tempted to indulge in improper activities.

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 Newton North High School in Massachusetts thinks that working can be a valuable part of a student’s life, if taken 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 should always be your top priority. MacGowan cautious 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.”

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No bed, No room, Just a bathroom

Summary

Today I read an article which focused on a child who had been locked up in a restroom for six years and was only allowed to exit the bathroom when she commuted to school. The little girl has been “living” in the bathroom since she was three years old. Her grandparents, Brian G. hart, 50, and Rivae L. Hart, 49, were arrested on charges of kidnapping (a first degree felony punishable by up to ten years in prison) and third degree felony (child endangerment punishable by up to five years in prison.)The motives behind the imprisonment of the girl are unclear as stated by Dayton Sgt. Larry Tolphin. Sgt. Larry Tolphin also stated that, “The child’s conditions were deplorable.” The child was only given a cot and a blanket (no pillow) to sleep with.

Reflection

These are cruel and malevolent individuals who deserve to be in prison for what is left of their lives. Why would they do such a thing to an innocent child they are clearly soulless, they did not feed the child on a regular basis nor did they even treat her with an ounce of respect. The child who is now nine years old will be traumatized and it is the fault of her own grandparents who should be ashamed of themselves and not be allowed any freedom!

Balancing High School and Part-Time Work: Part 1

Balancing High School and
Part-Time Work
Part 1

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

Like many high school students, you may want --- or need --- to work part time. Working takes a lot of time and energy, though, so before obtaining 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 on a part-time job. It’s important to get as much information as possible, so you figure out what choice makes the most sense for you.

Schedule a meeting with your school counselor and discuss the idea of working. Talk to your counselor about why you want to work and what type of position you’re seeking.

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S.S.S

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

This is an amazing quote from a Roman Emperor! If something is wrong why do it? This amazing quote conveys what is correct and what is incorrect. If you commit something wrong why did you even do it in the first place? The answer is that you did not thoroughly elaborate on the possible consequences therefore making your understanding of your action meager. Once you realize that you have committed an improper action then you start to realize your mistake. If something is not true then why mention it? Many like to indulge in “Gossip,” but it is improper to even mention something that can destroy a person’s reputation and that is not accurate.

 

 

 

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 regarding your class schedule or progress in school, set up a meeting with your school counselor, teacher or adviser. There are many resources to help 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 what you really desire. Define your goals deliberately, evaluate your goals often and make changes as necessary, work hard to achieve goals, and continue working hard until you actually do reach your goals.

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Student Success Tips: From Edison College

Student Success Tips
From Edison College

1.      Attend New Student Orientation at the beginning of the fall or Spring Semester.

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.

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 helpful way to review.

8.      STUDY!! To be a successful college student, study at least two hours a week every hour you spend in class. This is a minimum.

9.      Determine an ideal study location, 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 study support and to study together when possible.

14.  Practice in class, and ask your instructor questions when needed. Meet them during office hours for additional support and guidance.

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S.S.S

Student Success Statement
“In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing.” Theodore Roosevelt

This is an amazing quote by one of the most memorable president of the United States. A decision is being formulated every second of everyday. In a moment of decision we consider many outcomes and whether our next choice will be proper or improper. Doing what is morally correct when making a decision will manifest the best possible outcome because you are not doing anything wrong. Sometimes you make a decision that you know is wrong, but you benefit from it and therefore think that it is okay to “stretch the truth”, but in reality it is wrong and later on all you will only feel guilty because you either injured your moral or others (either physically or emotionally by your improper desicion.)

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 of 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 in high school, such as honors or AP courses. Research consistently shows that students who score a 3.0 or higher on an AP Exam typically experience greater academic success and college graduation rates than students who don’t take AP classes.

Work hard in your righteous pursuits, and you will recap 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.

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S.S.S

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

Confucius is establishing an amazing subject in this extraordinary quote. If you know that what has to be done is the correct thing to doing a certain situation and that it is your responsibility to do it then you should, but if you do not then you are the worst of the cowards. Individuals who exhibit cowardice are only exhibiting this because they are afraid of responsibility which makes them even worse than a coward. Once the individual experiences a situation in where they do have to take responsibility for their actions then will they comprehend the values of responsibility.  

 

 

Selecting Your Courses: Part 3

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:

·        U.S History (two semester)

·        U.S Government (one semester)

·        World History or Geography (one semester)

·        One additional semester in the above or 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 best way to learn this new language. Repetition in a fun way will build your skills thoroughly as you seek to master new languages.

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A simple honest lion?

What are the 3 magic keys to living your life with integrity?

The three “magic keys” are:

·        Honesty

·        Determination

·        Responsibility

Honesty: Honesty is fundamental to your success and your well-being. Honesty protects you from the torment of guilt and remorse and also makes you an endearing individual.

Determination: Determination stimulates you to achieve your ambitions and grant’s you purpose in your life. Ambitions are directly manifested by your sense of determination.

Responsibility: Responsibility is fundamental for your everyday life and acts as a stimulant for, well your responsibilities. Responsibility also provides a sense of organization which will help you function efficiently.  

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 and Physics

·        Earth/ Astronomical science

More competitive schools expect you to take four years of lab sciences 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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I got a dollar in my pocket.....

Reflection:

After sixty years an elderly man returned stolen money to a Sears located in Seattle, Washington. The man apparently walked inside the Sears and proceeded to the second floor where he then handed an envelope addressed to the manager of the store. Inside the envelope there was a hundred dollars as compensation for his crime which he explained in an envelope. The man admitted to have stolen $20-30 in the late forties’ or so. I believed that the man was extremely tormented by his action and reminisced on the action and decided to return the money with interest which is a very generous and remorseful act. A customer even exclaimed the act as “awesome,” and I can’t think of a better to classify this amazing action.

Selecting Your Courses: Part 2

Selecting Your Courses
Part 2

The following subjects 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 year. Traditional courses, such as American and English literature, help you improve your writing skills, reading comprehension and vocabulary.

Arithmetic’s (Math):

You need algebra and geometry to succeed on 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 classes in high school, and 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

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'Tis the Set of the Sail: Ella Wheeler

‘Tis the Set of the Sail
Ella Wheeler Wilcox 1916

But to every mind there openeth,

A way, and a way, and away.

A high soul climbs the highway,                                                          

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 low,

And every mid decideth,

The way his soul shall go.

 

One ship sails East,

And another West,

By the self-same winds that blow,

‘Tis the set of the sails

And no 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 the college admission process. College admissions 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 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 of the fundamentals before going on to more advanced work.

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S.S.S

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

This is an amazing quote by Mr. Carlyle. A man without a goal cannot experience either the consequences or benefits of his/ her actions. A man without a goal does not establish any and wanders aimlessly and has goals set upon him by others and does not realize anything. Without a goal you do not have any stability and do not know where to navigate in life because they do not expect anything from themselves and rarely do anything to benefit from. The rudder is an important of a ship then without it the ship cannot propel itself properly and will be maneuvered by the waves and the wind later to end up in a random destination. Those who let themselves be maneuvered by others like the ship will end up in a random situation which is mostly an unpleasant one. A man without a goal is deprived of purpose and will not accomplish anything that will benefit him, but will compensate others by fulfilling their desires either good or bad.

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 selection:

·        Decide what you’re going to do in advance.

·        Prepare for the session, so you 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 with a study group, you can reinforce what you’ve learned, deepen your understanding of complex concepts, and maybe even 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 little 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 costs. Whoever said learning can’t be fun? Learning is enjoyable and exciting when you study with others.

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The Power of Study Groups: Part 3

The Power of Study Groups
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/high-school/50432
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 questions. Include someone who understands the material better than you and can explain the concepts and someone who doesn’t understand it well, to whom you can explain the material.

Where? Hold 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 or 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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