Balancing high School and Part-Time Work                        part 3

Brad McGowan 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 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. McGowan 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 quit and find a less time-consuming job.”

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CTW: Grandparents locked girl in bathroom for six years

Grandparents locked girl for six years

These grandparents chose the wrong by locking up a girl in a bathroom for six years. She was 3 three years old when they first locked her up and until she was 9 years old. The grandparents only let her out to school. She went asleep in a cloth with no pillow. The grandparents are now in prison for 10 years.

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 may 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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Student Success Statement

"If it is not right, do not do it; if it is not true, do not say it."  -Marcus Aurelius

He is saying that whenever something doesn't look right and you think is a bad thing to do, choose the right and don't do it. If something is said and it is not true, choose the right and do not say it.

Selecting Your Courses    part 6

Success in AP can also help you in other ways. AP helps you stand out in 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 colleges 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 adviser. There are many resources to help you with this process, and with achieving your personal, college, and career goals. Without goals, you meander all sorts of directions. 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        From Edison College

1.  Attend New Students Orientation at the beginning of the fall or spring semester.

2.  Gen 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.

3.  Be sure to attend all classes, and be on time.

4.  To reduce distractions, sit near the front of the class.

5.  Keep copy of the syllabus for each class so that you will know what is 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 within 24 hours. Then, review your notes periodically to help you retain information. Index cards with key information are also a helpful way to review.

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

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

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

11.                   Apply additional time management strategies, including planning, setting goals, and prioritizing schoolwork and your additional responsibilities.

12.                   Avoid marathon study periods. Instead

Student Success Statement

"In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing."  -Theodore Roosevelt

He is saying that whenever you have a decision to make a one decision is good and one is bad, you choose the right. For example, if you had to make a decision to make of a friend offering you to smoke marijuana. You have to choose the right and say no that I don't want to smoke. 

Selecting Your Courses Part 5

Selecting Your Courses

Part 5

The Arts

Research indicates that students who participate in the arts often do better in school and on standardized test. 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 same arts. Good choices include studio art, dance, music and drama. Many students have talents and extraordinary abilities in the arts. Students should look within their own repertoire of talents and identify their artistic abilities and take college classes to develop their talents.

Advanced Placement Program (AP)

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

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Selecting Your Courses Part 4

Selecting Your Courses

Part 4

Social studies you can better understand local and world events that are happening by studying the culture and history that has shaped them. Here is a suggested course 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 you’re willing to stretch beyond the basics. Many colleges require at least two years of study in the same foreign language, and some prefer more.

Learning a foreign language can be a challenging but is exciting. 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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3 living magic keys to integrity

What are the 3 magic keys to living your life with integrity?

The 3 magic keys to living life with integrity is honesty, responsibility, and compassion. I chose these 3 because honesty is something important that everybody needs to tell the truth and don't lie. Responsibility too because every one should have a responsibility in there life. And also, compassion because everyone should be good.

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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CTR: Man returns stolen money from Sears

 Man returns stolen money from Sears

60 years ago, a man stole like about 20 or 30 dollars off the cash register of the department store Sears. Now, Sears manager in Seattle, Washington receives a letter of returned stolen money from 60 years ago. 

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 succeed 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 shoe colleges you’re 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 1

·      Algebra 2

·      Geometry

·      Trigonometry

·      Calculus

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Tis the set of the sail

Ella Wheeler Wilcox 1916

But to every mind there openeth,

A way, and a way, and away.

A high soul climbs the highway,

And the low soul gropes the low,

And in between on the misty flats,

The rest drift to and fro.

But to every man there openeth,

A high way and a low,

And every mind decideth,

The way his soul shall go.

One ship sails East,

And another West,

By the self-same winds that blow,

'Tis the set of the sails

And not the way we go.

Like the winds of the sea

Are the waves of time,

As we journey along through life,

'Tis the set of the goal,

And not the calm or the strife.

Selecting Your Courses Recommending classes for college success Part 1

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/high-school/33.html

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 blueprint 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 the 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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The Power of Study Groups Part 4

The Power of Study Groups http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/high-school/50432.html Part 4

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 own knowledge.

·      Stick to the session topic.

By supplement your individual study with a study group, you can reinforce what you've learned, deepen your understanding of complex concepts, and maybe 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 a litter better. If someone pulls you down the wrong trails of life, then those people are not 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 study group Part 3

The power of study group

Part 3

Guidelines for getting a group together

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 easy for someone to get left out and smaller groups can too easily get off track.

Who? Pick classmates who seen 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 concepts and someone who doesn't explain the material.

Where? Hold study group sessions in a place that is free of distractions and that has room to spread out books and notes.

How long? Meet for no more than two to three hours at time. Having a time limit helps the group focus. If you only have an hour, you’re more 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 ensures that everyone attends.

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The power of study group Part 3

The power of study group

Part 3

Guidelines for getting a group together

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 easy for someone to get left out and smaller groups can too easily get off track.

Who? Pick classmates who seen 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 concepts and someone who doesn't explain the material.

Where? Hold study group sessions in a place that is free of distractions and that has room to spread out books and notes.

How long? Meet for no more than two to three hours at time. Having a time limit helps the group focus. If you only have an hour, you’re more 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 ensures that everyone attends.

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The power of Study Groups part 2

The power of Study Groups http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/high-school/50432.html Part 2

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 a calculus problem together that none would have solved alone. Benefit from a support system. Members often have common goals, such as 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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Student Success Statement

"In life as in football, you won't go far, unless you know where the goalposts are." -Arnold Glasgow

This statement is saying that you have to know your limits and try to achieve your goal. Like it says in life as in football, you need to know where the goalposts are to achieve the goal and succeed.

The power of study groups Part 1

The power of study groups

Part 1

Working together helps everyone

You may have notice that when you’re explaining something you’ve learned to a friend, you begin to understand it betters yourself. This happens because, when your explain an idea; you need to think more deeply about it.

The same principle makes study groups useful. Studying with others in a small group is helpful because you:

·      Think out loud

·      Share ideas

·      Learn from one another

In an effective group, you and other students hash out lesson materials together--explaining concepts, arguing about them, figuring out why ones person’s answer differs from another’s--and in the process, you most likely learn more than you would have studying by yourself.

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Walk the talk

Walk The Talk

This video talks about choosing the right. that you can show a person or the world that you are choosing the right. You have to believe in your self and walk the talk. You need live your best and let good things be your servant. do the right thing and walk the talk.

Student Success statement

"Nobody ever did, or will, escape the consequences of his choices." -Albert A. Montapert

This statement is saying that everything you do that choosing the wrong, it will have consequences. When you choose the wrong, a consequence will follow you you wherever you go and will get you good. you will get a consequence. If you always choose the right, you won't get no consequences.

How to take on college studying Part 3

How to take on college studying

Part 3

Do the reading

You need to do more than just read the chapters 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 words that 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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