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

Part 5

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.

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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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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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