Student Success Statement by Robert Kiyosaki

Student Success Statement
"Your future is created by what you do today, not tomorrow."
Robert Kiyosaki

What you do right now molds your future whether it be bad or good.

SQ3R: A Great Reading and Studying Technique

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, headings and subheadings.

·         Notice words that are italicized or bold.

·         Look at charts, graphs, pictures, maps, and other visual material.

·         Read options

·         Read the very beginning and end of the chapter

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Student Success Statement by john wooden

"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 than 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 allot better. Only then will you be 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

If you practice every day you will eventually get better at it and master it even. Practice makes perfect you cant get good at something if you don't practice at it all famous basketball players got to where they are by working hard and practicing.

Reading 5 tips for Success Tips 3-4

Reading

5 tips for Success

Tips 3-4

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 in 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

" Every time iv'e done something that doesn't feel right, it's ended up not being right."
Mario Cuomo
(52nd governor of NY)

If you something is not right it is most likely not right because if you do something right it should make you feel good.

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.

Tips 1-2

Tip 1: Annotate

Be an active reader. Instead of 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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Student Success Statement

The Three Don'ts
Don't whine
Don't complain
Don't make excuses
by: John Wooden


If you don't whine you will have a good character trait. If you dont complain people will think high of you. If you dont make excuses you will succeed and always be on time.

5 Tips for Staying Motivated Tips 3-5

5 Tips for Staying Motivated

Tips 3-5

3. Set attainable Goals

If you’re having trouble writing a 25-page paper for class because it seems like such a big job, don’t focus on that final number. Break the paper down and consider each section of your paper individually. You can handle any project in small chunks.

4. Find a Social Support Network

Create a group of people around you who want to help you succeed. Mentors can be teachers for family friends who can give you guidance and help you develop new skills. Counselors can help you with planning your courses and starting to explore colleges. You can also reach out to friends and peers who can motivate you by listening and sharing ideas.

5. Acknowledge Your Accomplishments

Give yourself a quick reward when you complete an assignment or task. Take a walk, send an email, and get a snack. Then move on to the next project.

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Student Success Statement

"The three Nevers"

Never lie
Never cheat
Never steal


John Wooden was a good man all his life he always chose the right he never did anything that was wrong.

5 Tips for Staying Motivated Tips 1-2

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 succeed 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 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 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 an 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 by Robert E. Lee

Student Success Statement
"You have only always to do what is right. It will become easier by practice, and you enjoy in the midst of your trials the pleasure of an approving conscience."
Robert E. Lee

Doing whats right take practice but with time you will find enjoyment from it and your conscience will be forever clean.

Take Control of Homework So It Doesn’t Control You Part 3

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. Flashcards 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 in the upper left corner of each index card and connect the stack of your flash cards with a ring. Then the cards are bound and not flopping around. Flash cards bound like a small book with pages. You can even have separated 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 Achievement

Reward yourself for hitting milestones or doing something well.

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Student Success Statement by Davy Crockett

"Be always sure you're right, then go right ahead"
Davy Crockett

IF you know that something is right then go right ahead and do it. IF you know that something is wrong then dont do it.

Take Control of Homework So it doesn’t Control You Part 2

Take Control of Homework

So it doesn’t Control You

Part 2

Keep Things in Perspective

Know how much weight each assignment or test carries, and use your time accordingly .Don’t waste time accordingly. Don’t waste time, but be wise and smart. Doing the most important things first is being wise and smart.

Get More Involved

Keep your mind from wandering by taking notes, underlining sections, discussing topics with others or relating your homework to something you’re studying in another class. Learn actively and not passively. Be anxiously engaged in your studies and you will have a great experience. Demonstrate a good attitude toward home assignments; you will begin to love doing it.

Organize the Information

People process information in different ways. Some people like to draw pictures or charts to digest information, others prefer to read out loud or make detailed outlines. Try to find the methods that work best for you. Ask your teacher for recommendations if you’re having trouble.

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Student Success Statement by Ralph Waldo Emerson

"Character is higher than intellect"
Ralph Waldo Emerson

Showing that you are a good person is better than showing how smart you can be, don't get me wrong being smart is good but its better to have character.

Take Control of Homework So it doesn’t control you Part 1

Take Control of Homework

So it doesn’t control you

Part 1

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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 is part of your normal routine, you’ll approach it with less dread. Also, you’ll become a pro at using tie productively.

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Very Funny Cars In Trouble from tom tom

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

It is better to do whats right no matter the cost of doing so.

Note-Taking Strategies Part 4

Note-Taking Strategies

Part 4

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For Review

Once you’ve done all of the above, you’ll find you’ve created your own personalized study guide. Cover the main section of the page and use the key words and questions in the left margin as a quiz.

Stick to It

Review your notes the day you take them and all your notes once a week. That way, you won’t need to study as much when its test time. You’ve been doing the work all along. Try out the Cornell system, but if it doesn’t work for you, experiment with other methods. Ask your classmates how they take notes or ask a teacher for advice. Taking good notes requires practice, like any other skill. And the more you work at it now, the more prepared you’ll be to take notes in college.

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Shorter school years

We should only go to school for one semester. Two semesters is too much time in school. We should be able to spend most of our time home and relaxing as opposed to being here working your butt off. We need to relax every now and then and school doesn't allow us to do that.

Basket player Tony Farmer get 3 year sentence to prison

A basket-ball player named Tony Farmer was charged for assault and intimidation on his girlfriend. He dragged her across the floor. He got 3 years in prison.

I think he shouldn't of layed a hand on her because he had a future going for him. He could of continued college and playing basket ball and he could of been a someone.

Note-Taking Strategies Part 3

Note-Taking Strategies

Part 3

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After Class

As soon as class ends, review your notes and fill in any blanks. Underline, highlight and use symbols to sort through the information. If you don’t understand something, get help from your teacher or classmates.

After you’ve reviewed all your notes from class, in the left-hand area of the page write down key words and questions your teacher might ask on a test.

At the bottom of each page, write a summary of the notes. This helps you digest what you’ve learned. It also improves your memory of the material for the long term and for tests down the road.

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Speak your mind

Schools should not give homework any more. Or at least only give it to us once a week. I mean some teachers give us so much homework and projects that we cant do our personal stuff. They make us do homework that will take up our whole time. The school should also serve better lunches, the school used to give alright lunches but now they are trying to be too healthy. The food here is nasty most of the time and students end up throwing it away which is making them loose money because its just being throw away so its better for them to serve better food so it don't get thrown away.

Student Success Statement By Dante Alighieri

Student Success Statement
"He listens well who takes notes."
By Dante Alighieri

Taking notes will hep you in life especially now in high school it will help you pass a test and a class. Taking notes is important because they help you remember old thing/subjects.

Note-Taking Strategies Part 2

Note-Taking Strategies

Part 2

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During Class

One approach that has been proven effective is called the Cornell Note-Taking System. Here are some of its methods. Start by using the main section of your page to take down your notes during class. Be sure to leave space on the left side of the page and the bottom. Things to keep in mind:

·         Get the speaker’s main points. Don’t write down every word you hear.

·         Leave blanks in your notes to add explanations later.

·         Organize as you write. Pay attention to cues such as repetition and emphasis.

·         Indicate main and supporting points as you go.

·         Jot down key vocabulary, important facts and formulas.

·         Ask questions. If you’re confused, it’s better to ask while the material is fresh in your mind.

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Student Success Statement By Woodrow Wilson

Student Success Statement
"Tell me what is right and i will fight for it."
By Woodrow Wilson

If there is something worth fighting for it  deserves a chance to be heard. If you believe in something that is right, fight for it don't just push it aside, let it out.

Distance Education: Is a Virtual Classroom for You? Part 4 of 4

Distance Education: Is a Virtual Classroom for You?

Part 4 of 4

Emphasis on the Written Word

Most of the communication, as well as the course work, in distance-learning classes is written. That’s a plus, because the focus on the written word gives you the opportunity to develop as a writer—and strong writing skills are essential to academic success. However, if writing is 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 the written 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 isn’t working, you can’t do online education from home and will need to go to someplace where you do access to the internet.

Decide whether it’s 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 might even fall in love with 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 interests and give distance education a try; then, decide if it is right for you.

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Student Success Statement by: Reverend Robert Creg

"You must live in the present to secure your future"
by: Reverend Robert Creg

In order for you to have a future you have to whats right in the present and try you hardest not matter what obstacle you encounter. You past is in the past it doesnt matter as much as your present.

Distance Education: Is a virtual Classroom for you? Part 3

Distance Education: Is a virtual Classroom for you?

Part 3

Challenging Aspects of Distance Education

·         Lack of in-person interaction: Some educators argue that both teacher-student contact are essential to learning. In a distance-learning classroom, you may be able to participate in class discussions online in chat rooms, message boards or web conferences—but its not the same as being with other students in a classroom.

·         Different levels of quality: Many distance-education programs supply an excellent learning experience, but others may not. Research any program before signing on to make sure it’s rigorous enough. If you are choosing your own program, look into its accreditation before enrolling.

·         The need to self-start: Distance education lets you make your own schedules. If you have a hard time getting motivated, this might not be the ideal educational  setting for you.

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Student Success Statement by Ralph Waldo Emeerson

"What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us."
Ralph Waldo Emeerson
Your past doesn't matter if you did something bad in the past it doesn't necessarily mean you are a bad person, the past is the past and if you are going to do something wrong in the future it doesn't matter because you still have a chance of avoiding it.

Distance Education: Is a Virtual Classroom for you? Part 2

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.

·         Advance and specialize classes: Some schools can’t provide advanced or specialized classes. Distance education gives you the chance to gain experience in are areas that would otherwise remain out of reach.

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Gold medal-winning racewalker Alex Schwazer

I think that Alex Schwazer shouldn't have taken the drug because if he didnt he wouldn't of been banned and could of had a shot at winning the race without drugs. If i was him i would of never taken the drugs and tried to win legitimately.

Distance Education: Is a Virtual Classroom for you? Part 1

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 participate in lectures and class sessions online from almost anywhere.

Some high schools agree to recognize distance-learning credits when don’t have the resources 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.

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Student Success Statement

"You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right"
Rosa Parks



When you are doing wrong you are filled with worries and always scared but when you are choosing the right you are worry free and happy.

Balancing High School and Part-Time Work Part 5

Balancing High School and Part-Time Work

Part 5

Additional Tips

Although working and going to school is challenging, it can be a rewarding experience if you use some foresight. These tips can help you handle the situation and make the most of your time:

· Discuss your plans with your family. Balancing the demands of school and work is easier with their support.

· Start slowly; don’t commit a lot of hours immediately.

· Avoid time conflict by planning your class and work schedules as far ahead of time as possible.

· Use your time efficiently. You can use 10 minutes waiting in a line to go over as few pages of assigned reading. If your job has a lot of downtime and your boss has no objection, you can use slow periods to do schoolwork.

· If you commute to your job on public transportation, bring your schoolwork with you so you can work along the way.

· Be flexible and willing to make sacrifices. You may have to cut down on some other things you’d like to do because of your school and work commitments.

· If you have too much on your plate, admit it. Then cut back as needed.

· Schedule relaxation time. Everyone needs some downtime to stay happy and healthy.

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Spring Break

On my spring break i slept in allot. I also went to go hang out with some friends a few times at there house. I went to my sister's friend pool party for Easter at San Bernandino. Most of the other days I stayed home and played some video games and had movie night with my brothers and my mom every night.

CTW: Marion Jones Olympic Cheater

Marion Jones chose the wrong by taking performance enhancer drugs and should of never taken them in the first place. If she would of never taken the drugs she wouldn't of felt bad about her self in fact she would feel good about herself.

Balancing High School and Part-time Work Part 4

Balancing High School and Part-time Work

Part 4

He reminds students that “the activities and courses students choose vary considerably, so it’s important for young people to keep their individual situations clearly in mind.” MacGowan continues, “For example, student actors should allow for the fact that they won’t have as much time during performance seasons. Student athletes need to remember the times of the year that they’ll be tied up with games and practices. Other students who are in classes that make considerable demands outside of the classroom must keep that reality in mind.”

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