Student Success Statement

“Your future is created by what you do today, not tomorrow”

Robert Kiyosaki

Reflection: Robert Kiyosaki is very right. Everything you do today reflects on what your future is going to be. You create you future today. For example, if you try hard in school, do all your homework, and study very hard, you will have a successful future. You will be admitted in University and will be accepted for your hard effort and good grades. Everything pays off, it all depends on what you do today. You are creating your future this instant so choose the right, and create a bright future.

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 improve 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 of what the chapter is about by reviewing the highlights.

·        Read the title, headings and subtitles

·        Notice words that are italicized or bold.

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

·        Read captions

·        Read the very beginning and end of the chapter.

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Student Success Statement

 “There is no justification ever for choosing any part of what you know to be evil.”

Ayn Rand

Reflection: Ayn Rand words of wisdom are very true. There is no justification to doing evil. Doing what’s bad is very terrible, it is never right to choose the wrong. There is no reason to do what’s wrong. For example you can’t just rob and say it was the right thing to do because eventually you’ll go to jail and face the consequences. Never choose the wrong; there is no justification for doing the wrong. Choose the right and only do what’s right!

Reading

5 tips for success

Tip 5

Tip 5: keep a list of questions

When you feel confused about something you’re reading, write down any questions you have. Sometimes your questions are answered as you read further. If not, don’t be afraid to ask for help. Remember, teachers create assignments; they’ve read the text and are familiar with them. When you have specific questions, your teachers can provide answers that will help you better understand the material. Learning is rooted in questions developed and asked by the learner.

Asking questions to yourself, to the teacher and to others, is a great learning method. When you cease to ask questions, you cease to exist to a great extent. Read actively by silently asking questions as you read. Questioning immerses you into the material you are reading and therefore will expand your mental capacities more than almost.

The philosopher Sir Francis bacon said, “Knowledge is power.” Improving your reading comprehension is the key to gaining important knowledge and making the most out of your education. So pick up a book….and a pen.

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Student Success Statement

“Every time I’ve done something that doesn’t feel right, it ended up not being right.”

Mario Cuomo

Reflection: This statement by Mario Cuomo is very true. You know something is not right because you can feel it. Every time you something doesn’t feel right, it ends up not being right. The human conscience lets you know that something is not right. People who choose the wrong ignore this conscience alarm, and still do what’s wrong. If something doesn’t feel right don’t do it because it is definitely not the right. Choose the right and listen to your conscience because the majority of the time its advising you with the correct thing to do.

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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 successfully communicate 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 Authors Writing Style

Every author writes with a purpose, using deliberate methods to successfully relate specific information to the audience. When you’re reading loo for patterns in the author’s writing. For example, you may notice a repetition of key words, phrases or symbols—or the use of distinct type of sentence structure. Authors employ these writing strategies to help the reader 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 Nevers”
Never Lie, Never Cheat, Never Steal

John Wooden

Reflection: John Wooden is an icon, and his words of wisdom are definitely true. A person should never lie, cheat, or steal. Those are bad things that only people who choose the wrong do. One should always say the truth, play by the rules, and never steal anything. Those who choose the wrong only harm themselves and their conscience. If you choose the right you will live in happiness and prosper. Choose the right and follow the “Three Nevers”!!!!!!!

5 Tips for Staying Motivated

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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 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 success 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 make more time and effort to accomplish are probably the ones that you’ll learn the most form. To determine what your priorities are, rank your 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 a 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

“You have only always to do what is right. It will become easier by practice, and you enjoy the midst of your trails the pleasure of an approving conscience. “

Robert E. Lee

Reflection: Tis statement is really true. You have all the time in the world to do what’s right. If you do what’s right more and more, it will become very easy. If you do what’s right your conscience will be clean and it will approve of your actions.  You should always choose the right and avoid what’s wrong. Your conscience will be clean and choosing the right will be easier to do. For example, if you never cheat and always study, your studying skills will improve and the habit of cheating will never affect you. Choose the right!!!

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 long bus ride, use the time to review motes, prepare for an upcoming class to start your homework, flash cards are a great learning tool. They are easy you make, easy to handle, and are a marvelous tools 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 this act like a small book with pages. You can even have separate ringed stacks for each subject. WHATEVER YOU WANT TO REMEMBER PUT IT IN A CARD.

Study with a Friend

Get together with friends and classmates to quiz each other, compare notes and predict test questions. Consider 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, teacher or counselor. They can help you understand how much time you need allot for homework and how to manage your tasks.

Celebrate Your Achievements

Reward yourself for hitting milestones or doing something well.

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Student Success Statement

“Be always sure you’re right, the go ahead.”

Davey Crockett

Reflection: This statement is really true. You must first be sure that you are right before going ahead. You have to believe in yourself and know you’re right before doing something. For example, before joining the army you must be sure that you want to go and will live up to the extremes and expectations of a solider, then after making up your mind you can go ahead and peruse that dream of being a solider. Before doing anything, make sure you are right, choose the right and be sure that you’re right!!!

Take Control of Homework

So it doesn’t control you

Part 2

Keep Things in Perspectives

Know how much weight each assignment or test carries, and use your 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

Keeps your mind from wandering by taking notes, underlining sections, discussing topics with others to 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 good attitude toward home assignments, and you will begin to love doing it.

Organize he Information

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

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Student Success Statement

“Character is higher than intellect”

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Reflection: Ralph Waldo Emerson is definitely right. Character is way higher than intellect. You may be very smart or even genius but if you have a bad character that gift is put to waste. It’s all about being smart and doing what’s right. For example if you are a very highly intelligent person but you have a very corrupt character and use you smartness for evil, then it’s a waste of you being smart. Character matters a lot because it makes you who you are. Both intellectualness and character are important essentials in making you who you are. Choose the right and have a bright character!

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 time productively.

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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

Reflection: Robert E. Lee is very right. It is better to do the right and suffer than choosing the wrong. Working very hard all day long is a great example. You might be working and suffering from exhaustion all day long just to support your family and yourself, but you are doing what’s right and not stealing from others or robing like other people do. It may make you suffer, but in the long run it will benefit you. Doing what’s right may make you suffer but it will all pay off in the future. Choose the right!!!

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 it’s test time.

You’ve been doing the work all along.

Tryout 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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Summary:

 A teenage boy names Tony Farmer kidnapped his girlfriend and robbed. He was an athletically gifted teen who was one of the highest-recruited high school basketball players in Ohio. While he was in the court room getting sentenced to prison he collapsed. He was sentenced to almost 5 years in prison for kidnapping and robbery. Tony Farmer clearly chose the wrong, and not even his start potential could save him.

Reflection:

 Tony Farmer chose the wrong and had to face his consequences. Kidnapping and robbery are severe crimes and he was sentenced to prison. This shows how choosing the wrong can put you in serious problem. You will never get away with committing crime, and Tony Farmer is a perfect example. He chose the wrong and he couldn’t even handle facing his consequences. He collapsed even before the judge was done talking and sentencing him. Choose the right and don’t get into problems.

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 test down the road.

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Students Success Statement

“He listens well who takes notes.”

-Dante Alighieri

Reflection: This statement is very true. Note taking is a very important part in learning and refreshing your memory with things you have learned. Those who take notes have excellent hearing skill and listens to what is right. For example, I had a trig test a Wednesday and I had forgotten many little things, but luckily I had my notes and they were a big help refreshing my memory. If I hadn’t studied my notes or have any notes I would have failed but I was really fortunate to have my notes. Taking Notes is really important. Choose the right and take notes!!!!

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:

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

2.   Leave blanks in your notes to add explanations later.

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

4.   Indicate main and supporting points as you go.

5.   Jot down key vocabulary, important facts and formulas.

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

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My best friends are the best and they are super cool. Lately I haven’t seen them and I’ve been pretty sad. One of my best friends Evelyn moved to a different school outside of town and it really affected me and my best friends Rafaela and Jaque. We are super close and are always there for each other when we are in need. We go out, have fun, talk, and help each other out. The bond I have created with my best friends is unbreakable and not even distance or school segregations can break us apart. Two of my best friends go to SSJ so I see them rarely and my other best friend Evelyn moved to Santa Fe springs high school. It’s really weird not seeing them for a long time because I am so used to seeing them.  Although we don’t see each other much we still keep in contact. I’ve really been missing them but I can’t wait for Friday to go out and have fun all together.

 

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Student Success Statement

“When you believe you can – you can.”

                              -Dr. Maxwell Maltz

Reflection: Dr. Maxwell Maltz is absolutely correct. If you believe in yourself you can accomplish anything in the world. Don’t set yourself back, just believe in yourself and success will come your way. If you believe in yourself you can accomplish your goals and be successful in life. If you don’t believe yourself, then you won’t accomplish anything. It all begins with you, and if you believe you can, you will succeed and accomplish anything you want to accomplish. Choose the right and believe in yourself!!!