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 responsibility. “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 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 test because of work, it’s time to cut back or quit and find a less time-consuming job.”

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Summary: Two grandparents form Dayton Ohio Locked their little granddaughter up for six years. They didn’t let her come out only when she had school. They locked her up since she was just three years old for bad behavior. The grandparents also only let her out when relatives cam over so that other wont suspect anything. They fed her inconsistent meals and only gave her a blanket to sleep on. What these grandparents did is so heartless and unbelievable.

 

Reflection: This case is really heart breaking. It makes me feel sad for the little girl and makes me angry at her grandparents. What these grandparents did is so cold blooded and mean. They are maleficent people who don’t have feeling or have a heart. They definitely chose the wrong and what they did is unpardonable. Knowing about this case makes me value my grandparents because they are supper nice to me and only want what’s best for me. These people who did this to their granddaughter are delirious and have no feelings.

Balancing High School and Part Time Work

Part 1

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Like any 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 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.

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Selecting your courses

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The arts

Research indicates that students who participate in the arts often do better in school and on standard 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 look within their own repertoire of talents and identify their artistic abilities and take college classes to develop their talents.

Advanced placement program

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 honor 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-fulfilling and job satisfaction. Don’t take short cuts just to “get by” instead, take challenging and difficult roads (courses) and reach higher mountain peaks of achievement.

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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 3 magic keys to living your life with integrity.”

W. Clement Stone

Reflection: This statement is really true. The three keys to living your life with integrity are, have the courage to say not, face the truth, and do the right thing. You have to have the courage to say no when it is needed, like if someone offers you drugs you have to be courageous and say no. Also you have to be able to face the truth, and accept what you did wrong, instead of making up excuses or going in denial. Last but not least you have to do what’s right. Doing the right only benefits you and makes you a better person. Choosing the right is always the right thing to do and doing what’s right is definitely and important key to living a life full of integrity.

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 or Physics

·       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:

·       Chemistry or Physics( the science you didn’t already study)

·       Advanced Biology

·       Advanced Chemistry

·       Advanced Physics

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Summary:

 A man returns stolen cash to Seattle Washington Sear s 60 years later. This man stole money form a Sears cash register in Seattle Washington. He stole about 20-30 dollars. One day he walked into the sears and gave the manager an envelope that carried one hundred dollars and a letter. In the letter he confessed of stealing money and was sorry for what he did. This showed that no matter how old you are or how old the crime you have committed is, it’s never too late to solve what you’ve done.

Reflection:

 This story is very heartwarming. It shows how it’s never too late to solve something bad you’ve done. The man had lots of dignity and it was very nice of him to return the stolen cash he had stolen. Even though the man had chosen the wrong, he later chose the right and gave back the money. The man did the right thing and now he can live without the guilt he had inside his conscious.

 

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.

Math

You need algebra and geometry to success 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 are 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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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 blue print 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 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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Student Success Statement

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

Thomas Carlyle

Reflection: This Reflection by Thomas Carlyle is very true. A person without a goal is like a ship without a rudder. If someone doesn’t have a goal then they don’t know what to do in life or how to accomplish what they want. A shipper without a rudder can navigate itself or move, in relation with a person, a goal serves the same as a rudder because it navigates people to their dreams. If you don’t have a goal, you won’t be able to accomplish anything and won’t know what to succeed it. Choose the right and set a goal for yourself.

The Power of Study Groups

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Getting the Most out of a session

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

·       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 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 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 little better. If someone pulls you down the wrong trails of life, then those people are not your 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 studying groups

Part 3

Guidelines for getting a group together

Here are some guide lines for creating and running a study group: how many? Create a group of four to six people. In a large 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 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 concept 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 if free of distraction and that has room to spread out books and notes. How long? Meet for no more than 2 to 3 hours at a time. Having a time limit helps the group focus. If you know you only have an hour, you’re more than 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 ensure that everyone attends.

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The Power of Study Groups

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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 calculus problems together that none would have solved alone. Benefit from a support system. Members offer 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!

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Walk the talk

Reflection:

This was a very nice video. It made me feel peaceful and it was overall a great video. It talks about being honest, respectful, doing what’s right, and being a better person. It also talked about commitment and how it is important. This video made me realize that many things make up a good person. We should all be respectful, honest, and fair, have integrity, be committed and follow our dreams. I really enjoyed watching this video it brought my mind peace and it was really nice. Choose the right and walk the talk!!!

Student Success Statement

“Nobody ever did, or ever will, escape the consequences of his choice”

-Albert A. Montapert

Reflection: This statement makes total sense. I agree a lot with Albert A. Montapert. Nobody will or ever will escape his or her consequences. All the choices you make come with consequences and you can’t escape them. Either good or bad there is no way you can escape your consequences. For example if you steal something you will eventually get caught and will go to jail. Everything you choose or decide on come with consequences and you can’t escape them. Choose the tight and let the good consequences come to you!

How to Take On College Studying

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Do the Reading

You need to do more than just read the chapter you are assigned –you’re expected to understand them thoroughly. Here are some tips:

·       Don’t Skim. Read all the material carefully

·       Break up difficult assignments into sections you can digest—chapters, subsections, or even paragraphs.

·       Look up any word you don’t understand.

·       Pause to think about whether you understand the material; ask questions in class about anything that is unclear.

·       Take notes instead of highlighting—this makes you think through and rephrase the key points

·       Create a summary sheet of what you learned from each assignment you read.

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