Reading 5 Tips for Success; Tips 3-4

Reading

5 Tips for Success; Tips 3-4

Tip 3: Do research

Literary critics have written vast numbers of analytic and critical pieces on countless books. If you’re having trouble understanding a particular text, do some research and see what knowledgeable sources have to say about it. In addition to increasing your comprehension, you’ll also be showing initiative, something teachers always like to see.

Tip 4: use a Dictionary

Make sure you have access to a dictionary when you’re reading. You can often figure out the meaning of an unfamiliar word by using context clues, but sometimes you can’t. Rather than simply skipping over the words you don’t know, take the time to look them up. The results are well worth the effort. Your comprehension will increase greatly, and you’ll build your vocabulary at the same time.

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Student Success Statement

"Every time I've done something that doesn't feel right, it ends up not being right."  -Mario Cuomo 

He is saying that every time he doesn't choose the right, it ends up wrong. And when he does the right thing, it ends up good and right.                                                                                                      

Student Success Statement

The Three Dont's: Don't Whine, Don't complain, Don't make excuses

The three dont's are the good things that people should follow. When you choose the wrong, follow the three dont's. Don not whine about it, don not complain about it, don not make an excuse about it. If you did the wrong thing, you did, that's it.

Student Success Statement

"The Three Nevers: Never lie, Never cheat, Never steal  -John Wooden

This statement is a very good statement. These nevers keep you from choosing the wrong. 

5 Tips for Stay Motivated Tips 1-2

 

5 Tips for Stay Motivated Tips 1-2

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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 you 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 student focused on your course work. Make a list to get an overall picture of your workload before you stare to tackle any of it. Then make a plan although it tempting to do it. To determine what you prearrange are rank your assignment 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 an 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 giving an assignment similar to one you've done in the past, think about it in a different way. If you wrote an essay for 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

"Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway." -John Wayne

He is saying that when ever you get scared to death, you could lose but you are still going to face it no matter what.

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 a long bus ride, use the time to review notes, prepare for an upcoming class or start your homework. Flash cards are a great learning tool. They are easy to make, easy to handle, and are a marvelous tool 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. WHAT EVER YOU WANT TO REMEMBER PUT IT ON A CARD.

Study with a friend

Get together with friends and classmates to quiz each other, compare notes and predict test questions. Consider joining 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, teachers or counselor.  They can help you understand how much time you need to 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, then go ahead." -Davy Crockett

He is saying that whenever you know your about to to something, make sure you think the right way and that you are going to make the right choices. Think ahead correctly and go ahead and do what your gonna do. If you know its gonna be bad, then don't do it. Choose the right.

                                                                                                                                     

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

What he is saying is that you always choose the right when every day and even though you suffer, you should still 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 creates your own personalized study guide. Cover the main section of the page and use the key words and questions in the left margin of the 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 its test time. You’ve been doing the work all along. Try out 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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CTW

A Highly-Recruited high school basketball player went to prison with a sentence of 3 years. He went to prison because he kidnapped his girlfriend.

Note-Taking Strategies    Part 3

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 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 tests down the road.

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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 speakers main points. Don’t write down every word you hear.

2.  Leave blanks in your notes to add 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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Student success Statement

"When you believe you can--you can."                 -Dr Maxwell Maltz

He is saying that whenever, you believe that you are gonna achieve something good, you can do it and achieve whatever you you believed in achieving.

Note-taking Strategies     Part 1

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How to get your class notes into Shape

Getting the most out of high school and college means studying hard and using your time in class wisely. An effective note-taking strategy can help you do both. Here are the basics.

Stay Organized

It may seem obvious, but your class notes can only help you if you can find them. When you’re taking notes be sure to :

·      Keep all your notes in one place.

·      Date and number pages; keeping them in order makes it easier to understand them later.

Before Class

Review the materials assigned for that class period thoroughly. Bring a list of any questions you may have.

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Distance Education: Is a virtual classroom for you? Part 4 of 4

Emphasis on the Written Word

Most of the communication, as well as the course work, in the distance-learning classes are written. That’s a plus, because the focus on the written word give you the opportunity to develop as a writer--and strong writing skills are essential to academic success. However, if writing is a serious weakness for you, virtual learning may not be the best educational option until you improve your skills. Your penmanship needs to be excellent, spelling great, sentence structure above average, vocabulary extraordinary. You need to have online access with reliable equipment. If your Internet communications at home isn't working, you can’t do online education from home and will need to go to someplace where you do have access to the internet.

Decide Whether It’s Right for you

Distance education isn't for everyone, but it just might be for you. You really should seek it out and give it a try. You never know until you try. You might even fall in love with distance education. While distance education may be the perfect alternative for some students, it’s not the right choice for everyone. So carefully consider your unique need and interest and give distance education a try; then decide if it’s right for you.

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Student success Statement

"You must live in the present to secure your future."  -Reverend Robert Craig

He is saying that you must live good and do good in school so that you'll have good things in the future. For example, if you do good in school, get your degree or diploma, you can get a good career and a better life. Your life will be secured. 

Distance Education: Is a Virtual Classroom for you? Per.3

Challenging Aspects of distance Education

·      Lack of in-person interaction: Some educators argue that both teacher-student and student-student contact are essential to learning. In a distance-learning classroom, you may be able to participate in class discussions online in chat rooms, message boards or Web conferences--but it’s not the same as being with other students in a classroom.

·      Different levels of quality: Many distance-education programs supply an excellent learning experience, but others may not. Research any program before signing on to make sure it’s rigorous enough. If you are choosing your own program, look into its accreditation before enrolling.’

·      The need to self-start: Distance education lets you make your own schedules. If you have a hard time getting motivated, this might not be the ideal educational setting for you.

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Distance education: is a virtual classroom for you? Part 2

Distance education: is a virtual classroom for you?

Part 2

Positive Aspects of distance Education

·      Independence and time management: Taking courses online lets you hone your ability to work on your own. You also gain experience in managing your time efficiently.

·      A flexible schedule: Schools can only provide a certain number of class periods in a single day, and there may not be enough time for you to take everything you want. Because distance education lets you take classes outside regular school hours, it gives you the flexibility to explore all your areas of interest.

·      Advanced and specialized classes: Some schools can’t provide advanced or specialized classes. Distance education gives you the chance to gain experience in areas that would otherwise remain out of reach.

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Distance Education: Is a Virtual Classroom for You? Part 1

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You may want to take a class that your high school doesn't offer. Under some circumstances, you can still enroll in the class--through distance learning.

Distance education means taking a class without being physically present where it is being taught. Internet -based technology lets students participate in lectures and class sessions online from almost anywhere.

Some high schools agree to recognize distance-learning credits when they don’t have the resources to offer a course themselves. Distance education is often used to increase options in rural areas for AP courses.

For you, it might mean doing self-tutorial at home in the evening or participating in a class that is 1,000 miles away, along with other high school students. Check with your high school counselor to see what’s available.

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Student Success Statement

"You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it's right." -Rosa Parks

She is saying that whenever you choose the right, you should never be scared or fearful. You should only feel like that whenever you choose the wrong. When you choose the wrong, you should feel fearful.

Balancing High School and Part-Time Work, Part 5

Additional Tips

Although working and going to school is challenging, it can be a rewarding experience if you use some foresight. These tips can help you handle the situation and make the most of your time.

·      Avoid time conflicts by planning your class and work schedules as far ahead of time as possible.

·      Use your time efficiently. You can use 10 minutes waiting in a line to go over a few pages of assigned reading. If your job has a lot of downtime and your boss has no objection, you can use slow periods to do schoolwork.

·      If you commute to your job on public transportation, bring your schoolwork with you so you can work along the way.

·      Be flexible and willing to make sacrifices. You may have to cut down on your school and work commitments.

·      If you have too much on your plate, admit it. Then cut back as needed.

·      Schedule relaxation time. Everyone needs some downtime to stay happy and healthy.

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Spring Break

Spring Break

On my spring break, I went to Knott's Berry Farm on easter. I barely learned how to ride a skateboard on last Monday. 

Balancing High School and Part-time Work, part 4

He reminds students that “the activities and courses students choose vary considerably, so it’s important for young people to keep their individual situations clearly in mind.” MacGowan continues, “for example, student actors should allow for the fact that they won’t have as much time during performance seasons. Student athletes need to remember the times of the year that they’ll be tied up with games and practices. Other students who are in class that make considerable demands outside of the classroom must keep that reality in mind.”

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