Student Success Statement

 

        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

Reflection:

What I think about this quote of Margaret Thatcher is that if we have discipline we are doing things right and not wrong. We are going to be in the highroad, self-esteem, and have personal satisfaction. We are going to have a good conscious and not regret what we did wrong but there will be times we choose the wrong and we can learn from our mistakes and not do it again.

 

-Maria R.

Balancing High School and Part-Time Work (Part 3)

       Balancing High School and

                 Part-Time Work

                                     Part 3

Brad Mac Gowan, 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 experience.” In addition, your supervisor may be willing to write a strong college recommendation for you.

School Comes First

Schoolwork, including homework and studying for tests, should always be your top priority. McGowan cautions 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.”

                  Choose The Right!!!

Student Success Statement

    Student Success Statement

“What you are will show in what you do.”

                   -Thomas A. Edison

Reflection:

What I think about this quote of Thomas A. Edison is that we don’t know a person until we see them what they are doing if it is a good or a bad person. People may judge you by how you look say and act but they should know you first then say things. For example if you do all your class work, homework, and get great grades then teachers and parents might say that you are a responsible person and you like to do all your work to pass all of your classes which it is really good so you could graduate.

-Maria R.

Balancing High School and Part-Time Work (Part 2)

       Balancing High School and

                  Part-Time Work

                                       Part 2

Voicing your goals to someone else can help you make decisions and figure out your priorities. It can also help you judge whether you can do both-work and study-successfully. To help answer this question, ask yourself:

·       Am I organized person?

·       What kind of study habits do I have?

·       Do I make good use of my available time?

    
     ·       Will I be able to manage my schedule effectively if I take on a part-time job?

Think about the pros and cons of working. On the plus side, a job can teach you about commitment, time management and responsibility-and, of course, handling money. On the minus side, a job can cut into the time you have for sleeping, studying and socializing.

                    Choose The Right!!!

Grandparents Locked girl in Bathroom for Six Years

“Grandparents locked girl in bathroom for six years”

Reflection:

What I think about the grandparents is that they made terrible decisions that now they have to pay for consequences. They shouldn’t treat nobody like that even if they do things wrong just punish them put not that way. She was or is an innocent child that is suffering for being locked up in the bathroom. The grandparents should be locked up because they deserve it for kidnapping and not treating the child well.

-Maria R.

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-need-to work part time. Working takes a lot of time and energy, though, so before getting 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 can figure out what choice makes the most sense for you.
Schedule a meeting with your school counselor to discuss the idea of working. Talk to your counselor about why you want to work and what type of position you’re seeking.

            Choose The Right!!!

 

 

Student Success Statement

              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

Reflection:

 

What I think about this quote of Marcus Aurelius is that we shouldn’t do what is wrong or say it because we are saying lies that can hurt us and people around us. If we are going to say something it has to be truth and not add or take away information. For example if you see that someone commits a crime you should say something because you can be guilty as well as the other person.

-Maria R.

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 about your class schedule or progress in school, set up a meeting with your school counselor, teacher or adviser. There are many resources to help you 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 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!!!   

Student Success Tips

             Student Success Tips

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

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 at Edison.

   
    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 hour. Then, review your notes periodically to help you retain information. Index cards with key information are also a helpful way to review.

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

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

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

   15. See your faculty advisor every semester to register for classes.

   16. Make use of the Library and Learning Center for study help and free tutoring services.

   17. Being a full-time student is your 40-hour –per-week job, and like many full-time employees, you probably will not finish the job in 40-hours.

  18. Be sure to allow time for physical activity as well as class and study time. This will help you to focus on your studies. Locker rooms and a workout-room are available on campus.

  19. (TAA only) Plan Ahead! When you have more than a 30 week-day break in classes you will not be paid unemployment. Be sure to put aside money each week so you have money on the weeks you do not get paid.

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Student Success Statement

     Student Success Statement

    “In any moment of decision, the best    thing you can do is the right thing.”

                      -Theodore Roosevelt

Reflection:

What I think about this quote of Theodore Roosevelt is that we first have to think what is right and make good decisions. Not just get influence by other people and make bad decisions because we are going to hurt ourselves and the people around us. For example if you know that you shouldn’t ditch school why do it. That is making bad decisions. You suppose to attend school every day and learn new things that are helpful in the future.

-Maria R.  

 

 

 

Selecting Your Courses (Part 5)

 

Selecting Your Courses

                                      Part 5

The Art

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 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.

Work hard in your righteous pursuits, and you will reap 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 peak of achievement.

           Choose The Right!!!

   

 

Student Success Statement

  Student Success Statement

   “To know what is right and not do it is the worst cowardice.”

                        -Confucius

Reflection:

What I think about this quote of Confucius is that his quote is truth because you know what is right and what is wrong and you decide to choose the wrong. Then you are being a coward and not being brave, smart, and making good decisions. For example you know that you shouldn’t smoke or do drugs at school or at anywhere else but you steal do it and you are being a coward.

-Maria R.

 

 

Slecting Your Courses (Part 4)

            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:

Ø U.S. history (two semesters)

Ø U.S. government (one semester)

Ø World history or geography (one semester)

Ø One additional semester in the above or other areas

Foreign Language

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.

              Choose The Right!!!

 

 

 

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“Have the courage to say no. Have the courage to face the truth. Do the right thing because it is right. These are the magic keys to living your life with integrity.”

                -W. Clement Stone

Reflection:

What I think about this quote of W. Clement Stone is that if we say no, say the truth at all times and do what is right then we live our life with integrity and happy. If we don’t then we have regrets and our conscious doesn’t leave us alone. For example if you say a lie to your parents then you feel different and you have regrets because you told them a lie. So choose the right, say no, say the truth, and live your life without regrets.

-Maria R.  

 

 

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 science:

Ø Biology

Ø Chemistry

Ø 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:
     Ø Chemistry or physics(the science you didn’t already study)
 Ø Advanced biology
 Ø Advance chemistry
 Ø Advance physics

             Choose The Right!!!

Man Returns Stolen Money from Sears

Man returns stolen money from Sears

Reflection:

What I think about this man is that first he choose the wrong when he stole $20-$30 and 60 years later he returns it because he couldn’t have that guilt no more. He knows what he did that he even paid interest and took the money back to the store manager. People were kind-off proud because know in this days there are a lot of thefts and they don’t return the money back or other things they steal.

-Maria R.  

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 a 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.

   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 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:

Ø Algebra I

Ø Algebra II

Ø Geometry

Ø Trigonometry

Ø Calculus

            Choose the Right!!!

Selecting Your Courses (Part 1)

           Selecting Your Courses

Recommended Classes for College Success

                                       Part 1

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The academic rigor of your high school courses is an important factor in the college admission process. College admission 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 five solid academic classes every semester. Start with the basics and then move on to advanced courses. Challenging yourself is part of what makes school fun; but you need a firm grasp of the fundamentals before going on to more advanced work.

         Choose The Right!!!

 

Student Success Statement

      Student Success Statement

   “A man without a goal is like a ship without a rudder.”

                            -Thomas Carlyle

Reflection:

What I think about this quote of Thomas Carlyle is that if people don’t have goals that are not going to be able to progress in life and they will sink like a ship. If a ship doesn’t have a rudder they are not going anywhere only where the air is taking the ship. For example if a person wants to be successful they will go to college and have a good job but if they don’t then are going to be having a bad job and probably go into drugs and alcohol.

-Maria R.   

 

The Power of Study Groups (Part 4)

The Power of Study Groups

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                                    Part 4

Getting the Most Out of a Session

Here are some tips to help your group get the most out of each study session:

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

v  Prepare for the session, so you can make the most of your time together.’

v  Take turns teaching, to reinforce your own knowledge.

v  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 make 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 litter 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 cost. 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

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                                              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 easily get off track.

Who? Pick classmates who seem to share 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 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 to three hours at a time. Have 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.

            Choose The Right!!!    

 

The Power of Study Groups (Part 2)

        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 your 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 organizational skills, the ability to stick to a task or a capacity for memorization.
Cover more ground. Group members may be able to solve a calculus problem together that none would have solved alone. Benefit from a support system. Members often have common goals, such as good grades. Each person’s work affects 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!

              Choose The Right!!!

 

 

 

Student Success Statement

         Student Success Statement  

                    Goals

“In life as in football, you won’t go far, unless you know where the goalposts are.”

                           -Arnold Glasgow

Reflection:

What I think about this quote of Arnold is that in life we won’t get far in life if we don’t know what, when, and where we are going because our decisions will determine our destiny. We have to be specific and make good actions. If we don’t then we are not going to have a long life.

-Maria R.