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Student Success Statement
“Truth is the only safe ground to stand upon.”
Elizabeth Cady Stanton

This is an amazing statement by Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Lies cannot harbor an individual from any danger; lies only induce more danger and chaos. The truth will always be a much more prosperous decision then lying because the truth while it cannot harbor you from any physical danger it is the most secure decision there is. For example, if you need to attend a birthday celebration, but have also accepted an invitation to another celebration and you lie to the person who arranged the celebration and inform them that you are currently feeling very ill (which is a lie because you are not feeling ill.” After doing such you decide to go to the other celebration with a sensation of guilt and doubtfulness. later that evening the person who person who arranged the celebration brings you a slice of cake from the celebration just as you are walking back from the other celebration with some associates and  you are seen by the person that you deceived and that person is now angry and disappointed. Would you rather have told her the truth and arranged a plan where you could attend both celebrations? I believe most will answer yes because the solution was too simple. You could have arranged to go to the first celebration for an hour and then relocate to the other celebration without deceiving anone.

Examination of Detail: 7 of 10

Examination of Detail
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When you review your calculations for a mathematically integrated problem or cite sources carefully in a research paper, you’re cautiously examining details. This skill is quite useful in any work environment, whether you maintain a database; keep a log of the hours you devote with clients or write e-mails.

          John Wooden, UCLA’s former great basketball coach who led his team to ten consecutive national championships, was asked what he attributed his success to. Among a number of things, he mentioned that paying attention to details was one of the most important qualities for successful coaching and for high achievement in any worthwhile pursuit. He even diligently examined detail when his players would lace and tie their shoe strings. If they did not lace them adequately, he would instruct them on the proper procedure.

          Details may even seem miniscule, but from miniscule things come forth amazing wonders; therefore, carefully examine details and you will experience substantial progress in your overall educational attainment.

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Student Success Statement
“Everyone is the architect of their own learning.”
Claudius

This is an amazing statement by Claudius. Like our future our education can be manipulated by us and molded to our standards, but like future consequences we must be held accountable for our decisions. The statement above utilizes a superb figurative example conveying the student as the architect and their education as their building. For example, say a student attends all of his classes and completes all of his work while another student does not complete his work and when transported to school does not actually enter the premises. Which of these students will likely have a more promising future? Well it is obviously the one who is setting up an adequate foundation for himself within his education. Let us compare these two students to two managers; the adequate student always instructs his employees on the proper procedures if a fire ever occurs inside of the building while the inadequate student vaguely explains the procedure to his employees. If there was ever a fire then the adequate student’s employees will most likely exit the building without sustaining any mortal injuries. As said before the consequences derived from our decisions will impact many as well as yourself.

Tranquil Under Pressure: 6 of 10

Tranquil Under Pressure
6 of 10

Very few students enjoy taking an exam. Yet functioning well under pressure is crucial to your future success. Attempt to think of the pressure of testing as you practice for the career environment’s chaotic situations. You could someday encounter constricting deadlines, speaking with irate customers, wielding a scalpel, handling dangerous chemicals, etc.

The most adequate manner to curtail under pressure and to eliminate this burden is to prepare. Applying the motto “Be Prepared” is an adequate motto that provides motivation. Prepare for that exam, and you will not have to concern yourself about your score. In fact, it will increase your chances for success, to reveal the amount of effort that you have exerted in order to prepare for the exam. You will be rewarded for the effort that you have thrust into your studies. Preparation removes fear. When you are prepared for a situation it will not be as intimidating when it occurs. Preparation helps you achieve tranquility when under pressure. Preparation generates energy and enthusiasm; therefore prepare and your calmness when under pressure is sure to abound.

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Student Success Statement
“Start with what is right rather than what is acceptable.”
Peter F. Drucker

This is an amazing statement by Peter F. Drucker. Many things are viewed as correct by many, but are morally wrong. What is correct is not what is viewed as correct, but what is morally correct. For example, you are at a school board meeting and the head of the school district wants to reduce the amount of profit that is provided to our schools. For many this seems atrociously evil, but for the employees at the school district this may seem as an “acceptable” action that will ensure their sustainability. Unlike the employees, many of the citizens view this as unacceptable because this will lead to a decline in the conditions of our educational institutions. What the employees should ask themselves is if this decision is morally correct? Which it is definitely not!

Initiative: 5 of 10

Initiative
5 of 10

Initiative can be compared to creativity, inventiveness, originality, ingenuity, and imagination. Every time you respond to a question asked in class, every time you select your own research project, every time you create an interpretation of a piece of literature, you yield initiative. And future employers value responsive professionals who create new ideas and chart their own course through projects, in other words employers who are self-reliant. Self-reliant individuals are self-igniters who do not procrastinate when issued a task. They are well aware of what needs to be completed and prioritize the task. They are responsive and do not need to be reminded about their assignment. Succeeding in high school, a university, and in the career environment requires initiative.

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Student Success Statement
“To be great—concentrate.”
Orison Swett Marden

This is an amazing statement by famous author Orison Swett Marden. To accomplish something you must always concentrate. Everything that seems promising incorporates concentration as its key element. For example, let’s say that Richard wants to pass his end of course examination, but does not concentrate when in class and therefore at the current moment is failing this class. If Richard begins to concentrate and indulge himself in his studies then he will be able to succeed, but it will require concentration which he will discover to be his adversary. Since many know that concentration is the ability to devote your effort into something of your interest no matter what is occurring around you (i.e. reading when everyone while others are disrupting the classroom.) Then why do many find in complicated to concentrate? Concentration is difficult when you have other aspects of your life attempting to prioritize, but if you disregard those aspects/ situations for a short time and prioritize what is of importance then you will succeed.

Problem Solving Skills: 4 of 10

Problem Solving Skills
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Problem Solving consists of much more than solving mathematical problems. Every assignment grants you with an opportunity to carefully analyze all possible solutions and select the most reasonable solution. As a working professional, you’ll be solving problems regularly, whether it’s fixing a malfunctioning program in a computer or managing financial problems. Problem solving situations occur extensively and frequently; therefore you must be prepared if a situation arises.

When problems or challenges occur, some individuals negatively view the situation/ as a crisis. These are the individuals that complicate their lives and engulf themselves with negativism. Those really successful individuals on the other hand are very cheerful and optimistic and view problematic situations as opportunities in where they enhance their understanding of how things function and discover something new. They interpret many situations in a positive manner and live joyful lives.

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Cross Country!

Cross Country!

I have always enjoyed long distance running and have recently joined the Linda Marquez Cross Country team where I am excelling, always finishing either second (when we just run distance with no obstacle courses, but I am behind my twin) or third (when we climb stairs while running and when we traverse through obstacle courses.) I appreciate my teammates and their effort. In the sixth grade when I was 10 years old in our physical education class we ran the mile for the first time and I was astonished that I was the second one to complete it (behind my twin brother Hugo.) After that I enjoyed and began to run during P.E, but slowed down due to an illness until the 7^th grade where I began to run long distance much more often. When I first entered the Linda Marquez Cross Country team I felt a sense of inexperience because I was not accustomed to a proper training environment since I was accustomed to running for miles at school and during vacation, but I did not consider the obstacle courses and the climbing of stairs, but I am now accustomed and am improving in these aspects and now I am improving on my running speed and endurance. Running long distances almost never proved to be an excruciating activity though it is hard at times it is particularly simple. My fascination in running long distances will never cease to expand.    

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Student Success Statement
“Education is a marathon—not a sprint.”
Anonymous

Your education is a long, but worthy figurative marathon because you need to maintain a consistent pace whereas in a sprint you do not because you have used up all of your energy sprinting at your top speed. For example, say a student has been receiving inadequate grades all year and now to raise his grades has to do a lot of extra credit assignments which will tire him therefore leading him to slow down again and not exert the amount of effort he should. If someone maintains the consistent pace then they will be able to succeed in their education because they will sustain enough energy to traverse through their objectives. I myself am a cross country runner and keeping a consistent pace allows me to sustain enough energy to traverse through my objectives while still sustaining enough to sprint when I can, but many sprint form the beginning then slow down then vigorously speed up then drastically decline in speed not exerting the require amount of effort.

Teamwork Skills: 3 of 10

Teamwork Skills
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Every time your class disperses into groups to attempt a challenge, you are improving your collaboration skills. In college/ university, you’ll continue to be offered opportunities to practice vocalizing your opinions, listening to and responding to others, and reaching compromises. By the time you graduate a college/ university, you can be an expert in this important occupational environment skill.

Together

Everyone

Achieves

More

Individually you can achieve so much, but when you collaborate with others for a common cause, a similar objective, you can accomplish a tremendous amount more. You synergize your talents, knowledge, and skills with whom you work. All members of your team are edified together, a type of edification you cannot obtain when working solitarily.

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Student Success Statement
“The man who has no imagination has no wings.”
Muhammad Ali

This is an amazing statement by Muhammad Ali. Imagination is vital for the creation of ambitions which allow you to succeed. This quote figuratively explains that without any imagination then you will not be able to succeed. Imagination is vitally associated with creativity which then leads to the creation of ambitions and the completion of those ambitions. If were to perceive the world with no imagination what so ever then I believe that it would be a barren world yearning for creativity with mindless individuals confused and wandering around with no purpose. Without imagination we aren’t able to excavate the infinite possibilities that are bestowed to us by our imaginations therefore we will not aspire to accomplish anything and all humans would be rendered fruitless with no wings to elevate those selected individuals toward success.

Speaking Skills: 2 of 10

Speaking Skills
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When you’re assigned a class presentation, think twice before dismissing it as an unimportant aspect of your education. Employers observe job applicants and attempt to evaluate if they express adequate vocal/ communication skills. You may have to present a presentation of some sort to clients or represent your organization in the field. It’s never too soon to practice adequate eye contact and other public speaking techniques.

http://www.newswiretoday.com/news/17334/

According to The Book of Lists, the fear of public presentations/ speaking ranks as number one in the minds of the majority of individuals. Far above the fear of death and disease, emanates the fear of standing in front of a crowd. Joel Wiener noted author and public orator desires to help individuals overcome that fear.

“The biggest fear is public speaking, with 15 percent of Americans experiencing a dramatic fear of it,” said Dr. Michael Telch of the Laboratory for the Study of Anxiety Disorders (LSAD) in the Department of Psychology at The University of Texas in Austin. “People have had to turn down jobs, and certainly students have dropped out of class because of it.”

Regardless of your occupation, your success depends a great deal upon your ability to communicate effectively! Whether you’re managing a meeting, marketing a product, creating a presentation, motivating co-workers or just communicating effectively with one person or others, you’ll achieve far better results if you can communicate persuasively, smoothly, and intelligently.

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Student Success Statement
“Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more important 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, 30^th president of the United States

This is an amazing statement by Calvin Coolidge. Persistence and determination are both important qualities that will allow success. For example, let’s say that one of your classmates is labeled as a genius; Does that ensure success? No, what if he does not complete his homework and thinks of himself superior to his peers. Will an employer hire him if he is not as approachable as the other applicants; chances are that he will not be employed for the position. Determination and diligence is what allows people to realize their ambitions not talent. Talent is only properly applied when someone who expresses the qualities above it can never ensure success because many do not apply themselves and therefore do not succeed.

Writing Skills: 1 of 10

Writing Skills
1 of 10

Communication is one of the most essential skills that employers evaluate most often. Communication in a working environment indicates that you will have to transcribe your sentences onto paper. Health professionals keep patient charts, researchers depend on the profit that they collect by writing grant applications, software engineers inscribe technical specifications, and nearly everyone inscribes e-mails to people inside and outside their organization. And before you even acquire an opportunity to be interviewed for an occupation, you’ll need to present yourself in cover letters and resumes.

So, by considering writing as an adversary and displaying the most effort on every research paper, every lab report you inscribe, every new post you inscribe in your blog site, and every writing activity you engage in, you’re preparing yourself for a great career.

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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

This is an amazing statement by Herbert Kaufman. Persistence is an endearing quality that is of great importance when trying to achieve an ambition. Courage, diligence, initiative, and persistence are all important when trying to achieve an ambition, but fail. What is failure? Failure can be defined many ways. In our case, failure is the ill attempt in completing an ambition. If you do not complete something then should you overlook the ambition and move along? NO, failure allows us to better ourselves and evaluate the aspect(s) that made you unable to complete your ambition the first time. With all of the qualities listed above will serve as a figurative rehabilitation center where courage would inspire you to persist in the completion of the action and where diligence and initiative along with your ambition will generate motivation and allows for victory.

Ten Ways College Prepares You for Career Success

Ten Ways College Prepares You for Career Success
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/csearch/majors/careers/45548.html

A college education is not fully achieved through the simple memorization of facts and figures. To achieve a college education you must construct skills that are essential for a working environment. Think and create on your own – allows employers to view you as a possible candidate. You have already begun learning these skills in high school, but college/ university allows you to fully develop them.

The Ten Key Qualities

1.     Writing Skills

2.     Vocal Skills

3.     Cooperation Skills

4.     Problem-Solving Skills

5.     Initiative

6.     Manageable under pressure

7.     Attention to detail

8.     Time Management

9.     Honesty

10.                        Love for Learning

COURAGE!!!!

Habitude Lesson: Courage - Fear Gradient from Angela Maiers

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Student Success Statement
“To see what is right and no to do it is want of courage.”
Confucius

This is an amazing statement by Confucius. If you were to participate in an improper action knowing that it is not the correct thing to do you are lacking courage and desire courage because it is something that is not abundant inside of you. For example courage is expressed when you do not commit any improper actions even though others would ridicule you for not following their “example”  and that you are aware of the negative consequences that the action can convey. If you are aware of the severity of an action, but proceed and commit it because you are afraid of being ridiculed then you are deficient of courage and yearn for it even if you are not aware of it.

Exam Day: Survival: Test- Taking: Part 3

Exam Day: Survival Tips
Test – Taking
Part 3

Identify key words.

This allows you to focus on the main idea presented by a challenging question.

Rephrase difficult questions.

To comprehend questions that are difficult much more effectively, rephrase them into a format that you find comfortable. Be careful not to completely alter the meaning.

Organize your thoughts before you answer.

Allow yourself time to organize your responses to short- answer and essay questions. This will reduce the time needed to revise your responses.

Write neatly.

Be sure that all of your answers can be read by whoever is grading your test (transcribe them neatly.)

Use all the time you’re alloted.

If you finish early do not consider yourself completely finished. Use the extra time to proofread and review your answers.

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Student Success Statement
“Persistence can change failure into extraordinary achievement.”
Matt Biondi

This is an amazing quote by Matt Biondi. Persistence will always prove a formidable adversary for failure. Although in some cases failure can assist others, most of the time it is useless it will not aid you in accomplishing anything. Persistence is as valuable as hope itself because without persistence of an action there would not be any hope of accomplishing it vice-versa. For example, let’s say you currently have a bad grade in your history class and you are currently beginning your second semester and would like to maintain the A that is prearranged to all students in the beginning of each semester. To accomplish this feat you will have to evaluate what aspects of your life endanger your grade and attempt to ignore those aspects and focus on you studies. Development is only accomplished through perseverance, but failure is accomplished through feebleness.

Exam Day: Survival Tips: Part 2

Exam Day: Survival Tips
Test- Taking
Part 2

During the Test

Read the Directions.

It’s important that you follow the instructions exactly. For example, some questions contain more than one correct answer.

Answer the questions that are of least concern first.

Doing this provides a way for you to begin to remember important aspects of the material that you are currently evaluating. You may also encounter information that can aid you in answering other questions.

Answer every question.

Unless there is a penalty for incorrect answers, attempt to answer every question, you may be able to receive partial credit for those you begin but don’t complete correctly.

Ask Questions.

If you cannot properly comprehend something, ask your teacher for assistance. If that’s not possible, explain your answer in the margin.

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Student Success Statement
“Improve your performance by improving your attitude.”
Anonymous

This is an amazing quote that portrays the importance of how your perception of a subject affects whether you are adequate at it or not. For example, let’s say that you hate soccer, but end up joining the soccer team and you are terrible at soccer. What is there left to do? The most adequate thing to do in your situation is to improve your attitude and “brighten” your perception of soccer. That is the only way in which you will receive positive results. If you perceive an activity as negative then when you participate in it your performance will be inadequate therefore prompting you to hate the activity.

Exam Day: Survival Tips: test-Taking: Part 1

Exam Day: Survival Tips
Test-Taking
Part 1

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/boost-your-skills/10296.html

Essential Test- Taking Advice

Attempt these strategies while you’re still in high school, and by the time you enroll in college, you’ll be a test- taking expert.

Before the Test

Eat well.

Studies show that you require good nutrition to be able to concentrate and perform adequately.

Bring essential supplies.

Bring your pencils, erasers, pens. Rulers, compasses, calculators or whatever else is of necessity on a test day.

Review the whole test before you begin.

Review the type of questions there will be in each section. Determine how much time to allow yourself for completing a section.

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Student Success Statement
“Gold medals don’t make champions… hard work does.”
Anonymous

This is an amazing quote establishing the importance of how effort is what represents achievement not the amount of recognition received. Those exert effort when doing something will be recognized, but what represents their achievement much more profoundly than recognition is the effort which is what assisted them in achieving their goal. Sure recognition is somewhat valuable in the sense that it motivates us to strive and achieve something of the same caliber as what was recently achieved, but will recognition aid you in achieving your goal? No, your effort will aid you in achieving your goal.

Online Learning: Part 1

Online Learning
Part 1

Read Between the Lines

Make a judgment about the site’s reliability based on your own analysis of the site and the information that it contains. Here are some ways to do this:

·        Observe facts you know or can evaluate for authenticity with a trusted source. If the facts presented on the site are accurate, then it is more likely that the other facts within the website are accurate.

·        Study the tone established by the language. Is it angry, satiric or extremely passionate? This may indicate that the site is biased.

·        Consider whether the arguments are logical and can be represented by evidence, and whether the presents only one point of view.

·        Check the links to the sources the author acknowledges. Scholarly writing, whether in print or online, should include a bibliography.

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Student Success Statement
“The right way is not always the popular and easy way. Standing for right when it is unpopular is a true test of moral character.” Margaret Chase Smith

This is an amazing quote by Margaret Chase Smith. Today there are many individuals who succumb to the desires of others knowing that it is wrong, but are pressured into committing improper action. Suppose there is a group of kids who are going to go to their friend’s older brother’s house and drink alcohol, but the kid does not think that it is proper for them to be doing that and is then ridiculed by his “friends” because they believe that he is not “fun” anymore, but the kid decides to leave the group and not consume any alcohol. Ask yourself who is of better character, the kid who left the group or the kid who proposed the insidious activity? Most definitely the kid who did not succumb to his “friends” desires and was not provoked to accept his friend’s proposal even though the others all wanted to drink.  

It's online, but Is It On Target?: Part 3

It’s Online, but Is It On Target?
Part 3

Dot-What?

Look at the site’s address. What follows the dot?

·        Dot-com is not only for businesses; anyone can use it. Dot-coms include well-known and respected companies, but also private individuals.

·        Dot-org usually indicates a non-for-profit organization. Most dot-org websites present unbiased information, but others have political agendas, focus on debatable issues instead of facts, and might not present all opinions regarding the subject.

·        Dot-gov indicates a government website at the federal, state or local level. The federal government is a good source of statistics, and its sites are widely considered among the most reliable.

·        Dot-mil is used by sites associated with the military.

·        Dot-edu usually indicates a website associated with an educational institution. While its published research is generally considered very trustworthy, anyone associated with the university, whether a world-renowned scholar or a freshman, can access the server. Professors sometimes post student assignments on the website, but that does not mean that they’re vouching for the information’s accuracy.

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Student Success Statement
“Continuous effort, not strength or intelligence, is the key to unlocking our potential.”
Liane Cordes

This is an amazing statement by Liane Cordes. Those who exert continuous effort are more likely to succeed then those who do not. Those who are not the most adequate at something (whatever it may be,) will always accomplish their goals because they exhibit a vast amount of effort and determination and with given time they will accomplish. To be accomplished correctly every task must be done with a sense of indulgence regardless of the situation you must always express continuous effort in order to “unlock your potential,” and complete every task in an extraordinary manner.

It Is Online, but Is It On Target?

It Is Online, but Is It On Target?
Part 2

Research with a Skeptical Attitude

Conduct your research with the attitude of a skeptic. As you examine websites for clues that proves them to be trustworthy, ask yourself these questions:

·        Who published 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?

·        Has the article passed through an editorial process to ensure quality and accuracy?

·        What is the websites purpose? Identify motives --- such as selling products or winning votes for an election --- that could result in biased or incomplete/ misleading information.

·        Is the information accurate? Has it been updated?

·        What are the author’s sources for reference?

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