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: this statement is saying that it takes disciple to do what is right and that when you discipline yourself you will achieve pride as well.

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 on 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 experiences. “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. MacGowan 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 quiet and find a less time-consuming job.”

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Balancing High School and Part-Time Work

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 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 choices 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.

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student success statement

Student success statement

“if it is not right, do not do it: if it is not true, don’t do it.”

Marcus Aurelius

Roman emperor from 161 AD to 180 AD

reflection: if you know that something’s wrong you shouldn’t do it because you know that its not right. If you know that something is false then don’t say it because you don’t know who it could hurt. And you must always choose the right.

Selecting your Courses

Selecting your Courses

Part 6

Success in AP can also help you in other ways. AP helps you stand out in the admission process and offers the opportunity to learn from some of the most inspiring teachers in the world. Learn more about the AP Program.

For More Help in Choosing Courses

Use College Search to look up a specific college’s academic requirements to be sure you are on track to attend the college of your choice.

If you have concerns about your class schedule or progress in school, set up a meeting with your counselor, teacher or advisor. There are many resources to help you with the process and with achieving your personal, college and career goals. Without goals, you meander all sorts of direction. 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.

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student success tips

Student success statement

1.       Attend new student orientation at the beginning of the fall or spring semester. Brenda

2.       HEN 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’s 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 in 24 hours. Then, review your notes periodically to help you retain information are also helpful ways to review.

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

9.       Determine an ideal study space, and plan study time when you are the best to retain information.

10.   Maintain a study planner to keep track of important dates and projects.

11.   Apply additional time management strategies, including planning, setting goals, and prioritize school work and your additional responsibilities.

12.   Avoid marathon study periods. Instead, study for short intervals with break in between. For example, study for 30 minutes, take 3 minute breaks, 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, ask your instructor questions when needed. Meet 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 the 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 will probably not finish in 40 hours.

18.   Be sure to allow for physical activity as well as class and study time. This will help you focus on your studies. Locker rooms and work-out rooms 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 employment. Be sure to put aside money each week so that you have money the weeks that you don’t get paid.

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STUDENT SUCCESS STATEMENT

Student success statement

“To know what’s right and not to do it is the worst cowardice”

-Confucius

Reflection: I think that this post is saying that if you know something is right and you don’t do it, then you’re just scared to do good things, and that’s part of choosing the wrong. ALWAYS CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

select your coarses

Select your courses

Part 4

Social studies

You can better understand local and world events that are happening by studying the culture and history that shaped them. Here is a suggested coarse plan:

·         U.S history (two semesters)

·         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 willing to stretch beyond the basics. Many colleges require at least 2 years of study in the same foreign language, and some prefer more.

Learning foreign language can be a challenge but is exiting. 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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the power of study groups

The power as study groups

Part 3

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 easier for someone to get left out and in smaller groups it’s easier to get off track.

Who? Pick classmates who seem to share your interest in doing well academically. Look for people to stay alert in class, take notes, ask questions and respond to the teacher’s question. Include someone who understands the material better than you and can explain the concept, but also someone who doesn’t understand it as well and that you could explain the concept to.

Where? Hold study group sessions at a place that doesn’t have 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. Having a time limit helps a group focus.  If you know that you only have on hour, you’ll most likely 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 stay on schedule and ensures that everyone attends.

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the power of study groups

The power of study groups

Part 2

The benefits of study groups

Group study offers the advantage in addition to gaining a deeper understanding of class material. These include the opportunity to: reinforce note taking. If you’re in AP biology notes are unclear, you can ask a member of your study group to help you fill in the gaps. Share talents. Each person takes 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 that none could have solved alone.

Benefit form a support system. Members often have common goals such as good grades.  Each person’s work affects the other member, 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 FUN, YOU STUDY MORE

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