STUDENT SUCCESS STATEMENT

"YOUR FUTURE IS CREATED BY WHAT YOU DO TODAY, NOT TOMORROW"

ROBERT KIYOSAKI

SUMMARY: ITS MEANS THAT EVERYDAY IS A NEW START. ALWAYS TRY YOUR BEST IN ACHIEVING YOUR GOALS. RIGHT NOW YOU'RE CREATING YOUR FUTURE BY GOING TO SCHOOL AND LEARNING NEW SKILLS.

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 SHARPEN 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 EFFECTIVELY  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:

À READ THE TITLE, HEADING AND SUBHEADINGS.

À NOTICE WORDS THAT ARE ITALICIZED OR BOLD.

À LOOK AT CHARTS, GRAPHS, PICTURES, MAPS AND OTHER VISUAL MATERIAL.

À READ CAPTIONS.

À READ THE VERY BEGINNING AND END OF THE CHAPTER.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!!

STUDENT SUCCESS STATEMENT

NEVER

"THERE IS NO JUSTIFICATION EVER FOR CHOOSING ANY PART OF WHAT YOU KNOW TO BE EVIL."

AYN RAND

SUMMARY: THIS MEANS TO NOT BE CHOOSING THE WRONG. TO BE KIND AND GENEROUS TO OTHERS EVEN THOUGH THEY AREN'T NICE TO YOU.

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 TEXTS 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 EXIT 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 ANYTHING ELSE.

THE PHILOSOPHER SIR FRANCIS BACON SAID, “KNOWLEDGE IS POWER.” IMPROVING YOUR READING COMPREHENSION IS THE KEY TO GAINING IMPORTANT KNOWLEDGE AND MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR EDUCATION. SO PICK UP A BOOK… AND A PEN.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!!

STUDENT SUCCESS STATEMENT

"WHEN I WAS TEACHING BASKETBALL, I URGED MY PLAYERS TO TRY THEIR HARDEST TO IMPROVE ON THAT VERY DAY, TO MAKE THAT PRACTICE A MASTERPIECE. THIS RULE IS EVEN MORE IMPORTANT IN LIFE THAN BASKETBALL. YOU HAVE TO APPLY YOURSELF EACH DAY TO BECOME A LITTLE BETTER. BY APPLYING YOURSELF TO THE TASK OF BECOMING A LITTLE BETTER EACH AND EVERY DAY OVER A PERIOD OF TIME, YOU WILL BECOME A LOT BETTER. ONLY THEN WILL YOU BE ABLE TO APPROACH BEING THE BEST YOU CAN BE. IT BEGINS BY TRYING TO MAKE EACH DAY COUNT AND KNOWING YOU CAN NEVER MAKE UP FOR A LOST DAY."

JOHN WOODEN

SUMMARY: IT MEANS IN WHATEVER YOU WANT TO ACCOMPLISH TO GO FOR IT AND TO BE YOURSELF AND TRY EVERY DAY TO BE A GOOD PERSON.

READING

5 TIPS FOR SUCCESS

TIPS 3-4

TIP 3: DO RESEARCH

LITERARY CRITICS HAVE WRITTEN VAST NUMBERS OF ANALYTICAL AND CRITICAL PIECES ON COUNTLESS BOOKS. IF YOU'RE HAVING TROUBLE UNDERSTANDING A PARTICULAR TEXT, DO SOME REASEARCH 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. ALWAYS USE LEGITIMATE AND SCHOLARLY SOURCES, NOT CONDENSED STUDY GUIDES. GOING THE EXTRA MILE IN YOUR RESEARCH ELEVATES YOUR ACHIEVEMENT 10-FOLD.

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, TALE 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 SAMETIME.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

STUDENT SUCCESS STATEMENT

" EVERY TIME I'VE DONE SOMETHING THAT DOESN'T FEEL RIGHT, ITS ENDED UP NOT BEING RIGHT."

MARIO CUOMO

SUMMARY: THAT YOUR CONSCIENCE WILL HAUNT YOU AND THAT TO THINK BEFORE YOU ACT.

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 TO SUCCESSFULLY COMMUNICATE YOUR THOUGHTS ABOUT IT IN WRITING. SO ITS 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, LOOK FOR PATTERNS IN THE AUTHORS WRITING. FOR EXAMPLE, YOU MAY NOTICE A REPETITION OF KEY WORDS, PHRASES OR SYMBOLS—OF THE USE  OF A DISTANT TYPE OF SENTENCE STRUCTURE. AUTHORS EMPLOY THESE WRITING STRATEGIES TO HELP READERS COMPREHEND A CENTRAL ARGUMENT OR THEME, SO BE SURE TO EXPLORE HOW THESE TECHNIQUES CREATE MEANING.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!!

STUDENT SUCCESS STATEMENT

THE THREE DON'T

DON'T WHINE

DON'T COMPLAIN

DON'T MAKE EXCUSES

JOHN WOODEN

SUMMARY: TO ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH AND TO NOT MAKE EXCUSES WHEN YOU KNOW THAT YOU ARE LYING.

5 TIPS FOR STAYING MOTIVATED

TIPS 3-5

3. SET ATTAINABLE GOALS

IF YOU'RE HAVING TROUBLE WRITING A 25 –PAGE PAPER FOR CLASS BECAUSE IT SEEMS LIKE SUCH A BIG JOB, DON'T FOCUS ON THAT FINAL NUMBER. BREAK THE PAPER DOWN AND CONSIDER EACH SECTION OF YOUR PAPER INDIVIDUALLY. YOU CAN HANDLE ANY PROJECT IN SMALL CHUNKS.

4. FIND A SOCIAL SUPPORT NETWORK

CREATE A GROUP OF PEOPLE AROUND YOU WHO WANT TO HELP YOU SUCCEED. MENTORS CAN BE TEACHERS OR FAMILY FRIENDS WHO CAN GIVE YOU GUIDANCE AND HELP YOU DEVELOP NEW SKILLS. COUNSELORS CAN HELP YOU WITH PLANNING YOUR COURSES AND STARTING TO EXPLORE COLLEGES. YOU CAN ALSO REACH OUT TO FRIENDS AND PEERS WHO CAN MOTIVATE YOU BY LISTENING AND SHARING IDEAS.

5. ACKNOWLEDGE YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS

GIVE YOURSELF A QUICK REWARD WHEN YOU COMPLETE AN ASSIGNMENT OR TASK. TAKE A WALK, SEND AN EMAIL, GET A SNACK. THEN MOVE ON TO THE NEXT PROJECT.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

STUDENT SUCCESS STATEMENT

"THE THREE NEVERS"

NEVER LIE

NEVER CHEAT

NEVER STEAL

JOHN WOODEN

SUMMARY: THIS MEAN TO ALWAYS BE TRUTH TO YOURSELF AND THAT TO NOT DO BAD THINGS WHEN YOU LOVE DOING WHAT YOU LIKE. FOR EXAMPLE, IF YOU LOVE PLAYING SOCCER TO NOT LIE THAT YOU HAVE TO SAY THE TRUTH BECAUSE THATS GOING TO SHOW A BIG CHARACTER.

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 its hard to stay motivated, even when you really  care about the work you're doing. Here are five ways to sat on 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 workloads before you start to tackle any of it. Then, make a plan. Although it’s tempting to do the simplest assignments first, those that take more time and effort to accomplish are probably the ones that you’ll learn the most from.

To determine what your priorities are, rank assignments in the order of their importance. Then rearrange your time and devote more energy toward those that have the greatest impact on your coursework 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 on 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.

Choose the right!!!

STUDENT SUCCESS STATEMENT

"YOU HAVE ONLY ALWAYS TO DO WHAT IS RIGHT. IT WILL BECOME EASIER BY PRACTICE, AND YOU ENJOY IN THE MIDST OF YOUR TRAILS THE PLEASURE OF AN APPROVING CONSCIENCE."

ROBERT E. LEE

SUMMARY: WHEN WE DO RIGHT THINGS AT FIRST YOU WILL FEEL WEIRD AND BY YOU ALWAYS DO THAT YOU WILL GET USED TO IT. ITS BETTER THAN HAVING A CONSCIENCE THAT WILL BOTHER YOU OVER THE TIME.

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 INBOX 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 ON A CARD.

STUDY WITH A FRIEND

GETY TOGETHER WITH FRIENDS AND CLASSMATES TO QUIZ EACH OTHER, COMPARED 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 HOE TO AMNAGE YOUR TASKS.

CELEBRATE YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS

REWARD YOURSELF FOR HITTING MILESTONE OR DOING SOMETHING WELL.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

STUDENT  SUCCESS STATEMENT

"BE ALWAYS SURE YOU'RE RIGHT , THEN GO AHEAD."

DAVY CROCKETT

SUMMARY: THIS MEANS TO NEVER LOSE YOUR CONFIDENCE IN YOURSELF TO FOLLOW WHAT YOU THINK IS RIGHT. FOR EXAMPLE IF ONE DAY YOU GET LOST TO TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS IN WHAT WILL BE BEST FOR YOU. 

TAKE CONTROL OF HOMEWORK

SO IT DOESN'T CONTROL YOU

PART 2

KEEP THINGS IN PERSPECTIVE

KNOW HOW MUCH WEIGHT EACH ASSIGNMENT OR TEST CARRIES, AND USE YOUR TIME ACCORDINGLY. DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME, BUT BE WISE AND SMART. DOING THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS FIRST IS BEING WISE AND SMART.

GET MORE INVOLVED

KEEP YOUR MIND FROM WANDERING BY TAKING NOTES, UNDERLINING SECTIONS, DISCUSSING TOPICS WITH OTHERS OR 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 A GOOD ATTITUDE TOWARD HOME ASSIGNMENTS, AND YOU WILL BEGIN TO LOVE DOING IT.

ORGANIZE THE INFORMATION

PEOPLE PROCESS INFORMATION IN DIFFERENT WAYS. SOME PEOPLE LIKE TO DRAW PICTURES OR CHARTS TO DIGEST INFORMATION, OTHERS PREFER TO READ OUT LOUD OR MAKE DETAIL OUTLINES. TRY TO FIND THE METHODS THAT WORK BEST FOR YOU. ASK YOUR TEACHER FOR RECOMMENDATIONS IF YOU'RE HAVING TROUBLE.

                                                      

                                              CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

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STUDENT SUCCESS STATEMENT

"CHARACTER IS HIGHER THAN INTELLECT."

RALPH WALDO EMERSON

SUMMARY: THIS MEANS THAT YOUR PERSONALITY IS GOING TO SHOW WHO YOU REALLY ARE. THAT TO SHOW PEOPLE THAT YOU ARE A GOOD PERSON.

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:

v REINFORCE WHAT YOU'VE LEARNED DURING THE DAY.

v BUILD STUDY HABITS THAT ARE ESSENTIAL IN COLLEGE.

v PREPARE FOR YOUR CLASSES.

v GET A SENSE OF PROGRESS.

HERE ARE SOME TIPS TO HELP YOU DEAL WITH HOMEWORK MORE EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY.

SET THE MOOD

CREATOR 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 THE DEADLINES. DO THE MORE DIFFICULT ASSIGNMENTS FIRST, SO YOU DON'T HAVE TO FACE THEM AT THE END.

STUDY AT THE SAME TIME EVERYDAY

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.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!!

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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

SUMMARY: THAT IF WE THINK THAT DOING THE RIGHT THING IS BAD WE SHOULD DO IT CAUSE OUR CONSCIENCE WILL BOTHER US IF WE DON'T DO WHATS RIGHT.

NOTE-TAKING STRATEGIES

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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 WONT NEEDS TO STUDY AS MUCH WHEN IT’S 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.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

BOOKS

WELL I LIKE TO READ BOOKS BECAUSE IN EVERY BOOK I COULD YOU MY IMAGINATION AND THINK ABOUT THE CHARACTERS AND SETTING. EVEN THOUGH SOME PEOPLE THINK BOOKS ARE BORING WELL I READ MY FAVORITE TYPES OF BOOKS. EVERYBODY HAS THEIR OWN TASTE. 

TONY FARMER

SUMMARY: TONY FARMER IS A BASKETBALL PLAYER IN HIS HIGH SCHOOL. HE IS GOING TO JAIL BECAUSE HE KIDNAPPED HIS GIRLFRIEND AND PULL HER HAIR ON THE STREET. HE SEND HER THREAT MESSAGES TO HER. HE COLLAPSED WHEN HE HEARD THE JUDGE SAY THAT HE'S GOING TO SPEND 3 YEARS IN PRISON.

REFLECTION: WHAT I THINK ABOUT THIS IS THAT HE WAS NOT DOING THE RIGHT THING AND THAT PROBABLY HE WAS MAD THAT HE WANTED TO TAKE HIS ANGER AT HIS GIRLFRIEND.

NOTE-TAKING STRATEGIES

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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 TESTS DOWN THE ROAD.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

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SLEEPING WITH SIRENS IS MY FAVORITE BAND THEY HAVE SCREAM AND ACOUSTIC SONGS. THE LEAD SINGER IS KELLIN QUINN. I LOVE HIS VOICE AND HE HAS A CLOTHING LINE NAME ANTHEM MADE. THEY HAVE FUN AT WHAT THEY DO. THEY LIVE THEIR LIFE UP HIGH AND DO WHAT THEY WANT.

STUDENT SUCCESS STATEMENT

"HE LISTENS WELL WHO TAKES NOTES."

DANTE ALIGHIERI

SUMMARY: THIS QUOTE MEANS THAT IF SOMEONE IS TALKING ABOUT SOMETHING IMPORTANT TO TAKE NOTES SO YOU CAN BE SURE TO MEMORIZE AND LEARN FROM IT.

NOTE-TAKING STRATEGIES

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DURING CLASS

OME 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. DO NOT WRITE DOWN EVERY WORD YOU HEAR.

2.  LEAVE BLANKS IN YOUR NOTES TO ADD EXPLANATION 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.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

STUDENT SUCCESS STATEMENT

"TELL ME WHAT IS RIGHT AND I WILL FIGHT FOR IT."

WOODROW WILSON

SUMMARY: THIS MEANS THAT YOU HAVE TO FIGHT FOR WHAT YOU WANT AND EVEN IF YOUR THE ONLY ONE. IT HAS TO BE THE RIGHT THING.

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 distance-learning classes are written. That’s a plus, because the focus on the written word gives 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. Yes, most of distance education is the written word; therefore, you need to be a good reader, love to read, and love writing also. Most of your assignments will be written and submitted to the instructor in the written format. 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 needs and interests and give distance education a try; then, decide if it is right for you.

Choose The Right!!!

STUDENT SUCCESS STATEMENT

"YOU MUST LIVE IN THE PRESENT TO SECURE YOUR FUTURE."

REVEREND ROBERT CRAIG

SUMMARY: THIS QUOTE MEANS THAT YOUR SUPPOSE TO LEAVE YOUR MISTAKES IN THE PAST BECAUSE IF YOU GO BACK TO THEM THATS GOING TO AFFECT YOU. TO LOOK FORWARD AND SAY YOU WILL REACH YOUR GOALS AND ACCOMPLISH IT.

DISTANCE EDUCATION: IS A VIRTUAL CLASSROOM FOR YOU?

PART 3

CHALLENGING ASPECTS OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

vLACK 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 ITS NOT THE SAME AS BEING WITH OTHER STUDENTS IN A CLASSROOM.

v DIFFERENT LEVELS OF QUALITY: MANY DISTANCE-EDUCATION PROGRAMS SUPPLY AN EXCELLENT LEARNING EXPERIENCE, BUT OTHER STUDENTS IN A CLASSROOM.

v DIFFERENT LEVELS OF QUALITY: MANY DISTANCE-EDUCATION PROGRAMS SUPPLY AND EXCELLENT LEARNING EXPERIENCE, BUT OTHERS MAY NOT. RESEARCH ANY PROGRAM BEFORE SIGNING ON TO MAKE SURE ITS RIGOROUS ENOUGH. IF YOU ARE CHOOSING YOUR OWN PROGRAM, LOOK INTO ITS ACCREDITATION BEFORE ENROLLING.

v 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.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

STUDENT SUCCESS STATEMENT

"WHAT LIES BEHIND US AND WHAT LIES BEFORE US ARE SMALL MATTERS COMPARED TO WHAT LIES WITHIN US."

RALPH WALDO EMERSON

REFLECTION: IT MEANS THAT WE ARE SUPPOSE TO DO THE RIGHT THING AND IF WE SEE OTHERS ACTING OUT TO NOT BE LIKE THEM. WE ARE SUPPOSE TO BE OURSELVES NOT LET PEOPLE CONTROL YOU BECAUSE THEY CAN'T DO THAT.

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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 SCHOOL 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 CANNOT PROVIDE ADVANCED OR SPECIALIZED CLASSES. DISTANCE EDUCATION GIVES YOU THE CHANCE TO GAIN EXPERIENCE IN AREAS THAT WOULD OTHERWISE REMAIN OUT OF REACH.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

ALEX SCHWAZER

GOLD MEDAL-WINNING RACE WALKER ALEX SCHWAZER

SUMMARY: HE BROKE THE WORLD RECORD AND HE CONFESS THAT HE BEEN USING EPO AND HE IS HAPPY TO CONFESS. HE COULDN'T HANDLE THE LIE HE CARRIED SO HE DECIDED TO TELL THE TRUTH BEFORE ITS TOO LATE.

DISTANCE EDUCATION: IS A VIRTUAL CLASSROOM FOR YOU?

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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 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 education is often used to increase options in rural and 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 school counselor to see what’s available.

Choose the right!!!

STUDENT SUCCESS STATEMENT

"YOU MUST NEVER BE FEARFUL ABOUT WHAT YOU ARE DOING WHEN IT IS RIGHT."

ROSA PARKS

SUMMARY: THIS MEANS THAT YOU AREN'T SUPPOSE TO BE AFRAID OF WHAT IS RIGHT. THAT IF YOU ARE AFRAID YOU AREN'T GOING TO ACCOMPLISH ANYTHING. 

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:

Ø DISCUSS YOUR PLANS WITH YOUR FAMILY. BALANCING THE DEMANDS OF SCHOOL AND WORK IS EASIER WITH THEIR SUPPORT.

Ø START SLOWLY; DON'T COMMIT TO WORKING A LOT OF HOURS IMMEDIATELY.

Ø AVOID TIME CONFLICTS BY PLANNING YOUR CLASS AND WORK SCHEDULES AS FAR AHEAD OF TIME AS POSSIBLE.

Ø 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.

Ø IF YOU COMMUTE TO YOUR JOB ON PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, BRING YOUR SCHOOLWORK WITH YOU ALONG THE WAY.

Ø BE FLEXIBLE AND WILLING TO MAKE SACRIFICES. YOU MAY HAVE TO CUT DOWN ON SOME OTHER THINGS YOU'D LIKE TO DO BECAUSE OF YOUR SCHOOL AND WORK COMMITMENTS.

Ø IF YOU HAVE TOO MUCH ON YOUR PLATE, ADMIT IT. THEN CUT BACK AS NEEDED.

Ø SCHEDULE RELAXATION TIME. EVERYONE NEEDS SOME DOWNTIME TO STAY HAPPY AND HEALTHY.

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MY SPRING BREAK 

WELL I WENT TO THE BEACH AND PLAY FOOTBALL. MY UNCLE BURIED ME IN THE SAND. WE WENT BICYCLE RIDING WHICH WAS TIRING AND WE GOT IN THE WATER BUT AT FIRST WE JUST GOT MY CUZINS AND PUT THEM IN THE WATER. IT WAS SORT OF COLD.   

THEN ON WEDNESDAY I WENT AGAIN WITH DIFFERENT PEOPLE AND EVERY TIME A WAVE CAME WE STARTED TO SCREAM. WE PLAYED VOLLEY BALL.

THEN ON FRIDAY I WENT TO THE MOVIES TO SEE G.I JOE RETALIATION WITH MY  CUZINS AND AFTER WE WENT TO BURGER KING.

 

MARION JONES OLYMPIC CHEATER

SUMMARY: THAT SHE WAS AN OLYMPIC MEDALIST AND SHE CONFESS THAT SHE WAS A CHEATER. EVEN THOUGH YOU CONVINCE THE WORLD OR WHOEVER THAT YOU WILL ALWAYS CARRY WITH IT. SHE WAS ONCE HAPPY ON WINNING THE MEDALS AND THEN SHE COULDN'T HOLD IT SHE CONFESS TO THE AUTHORITIES. 

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. STUDENTS ATHLETES NEED TO REMEMBER THE TIMES OF THE YEAR THAT THEY'LL BE TIED UP WITH GAMES AND PRACTICES. OTHER STUDENTS WHO ARE IN CLASSES THAT MAKE CONSIDERABLE DEMANDS OUTSIDE OF THE CLASSROOM MUST KEEP THAT REALITY IN MIND.”

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