Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“Honesty is the cornerstone of character. The honest man or women seek not merely to avoid criminal or illegal acts, but to be scrupulously fair, upright, fearless in both action and expression. Honesty pays dividends both in dollars and in peace of mind.

-   B.C. Forbes

Honesty is one of the most important parts of character and one of the ones that define you the most. An honest person doesn’t try to avoid things they face them with the truth no matter how harsh it is. When you are honest you portray a better quality of yourself which people will see and judge you on. Who doesn’t like an honest person? An example of this great statement is when you find something valuable, an honest person does not keep it they look for the owner and return it. An honesty person is always at peace because they have nothing to hide or feel guilty of. 

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Honesty

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 Honesty is always the best policy. Employers need to know that they can trust you with everything from company credit cards to trade secrets. How can you work at honesty? You demonstrate integrity every day that you do your own homework and resist the temptation to cheat on exams.

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What is honesty?

·        Honesty is telling the truth.

·        HONESTY IS STRAIGHTFOWARD CONDUCT.

·        Honesty is being sincere, truthful, trustworthy, honorable, fair, genuine, and loyal with integrity.

You are being honest when you .  .

·        Do your own homework

·        Tell a friend the truth

·        Explain the real reason you didn’t turn in your homework

·        Keep your eyes on your own paper

·        Clean up your room after making a promise

·        Give the cashier the extra money she gave you by mistake

·        Write a report in your own words instead of  copying

·        Admit you made the mistake

·        Keep a friend’s secret

·        Turn in a wallet full of money that you found

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“Stop worrying about whether you’re going to win or lose and focus your full attention on what’s happening right this moment.”

-Phil Jackson

When you are attempting to focus on something sometimes you wonder off jumping into conclusions on the future. You have to focus all your attention on the moment because if you do great in that moment you will do great later on. It’s all on skills to focus. For example when you are reviewing for a certain class focus all your attention in order to master the subject and have no trouble on the test. If you master that subject later on you will be able to master other subject and develop a great skill. 

 Phil Jackson

Time Management

Time Management

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 Master the moments and you may be a real pro when it comes to juggling the many demands on your time---classes, homework and activities—with some family help. College gives you an even bigger chance to sharpen your time management skills by doing it all on your own. And that’s a good thing since most jobs require multitasking. You might need to take care of current clients while attracting new ones, respond to e-mails while working on a major presentation, or order tomorrow’s produce while planning next week’s menu.

Someone said “wherever you are, be there.” Focus on the present moment and give it all your attention. Don’t let your mind drift and wander here and there when you need to be thinking and concentrating on the moment, so make the most of it while it NOW. Master the present and you will master the future. Work smart by mastering the present moment.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“Truth is the only safe ground to stand upon.”

-Elizabeth Cady Stanton

When you live in truth you live in a much happier life. Living in truth you live in peace. When you make wrong decisions for example lie that you didn’t cheat on a test when you know you did is not living in safe grounds. You are living in the worst grounds that can make you unhappy. You will only be able to stand strong and proud on the grounds of truth. 

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Attention to Detail

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When you double-check your calculations for a math problem or cite source carefully in a research paper, you’re paying close attention to detail. That skill comes in handy in any workplace, whether you maintain a database, keep a log of the hours you spend with clients or write e-mails.

John Wooden, UCLA’s former great basketball coach who lead his team to ten consecutive national championships, was asked what he attributed his success to. Among a number of things, he mentioned that paying attention to details was one of the most important qualities for successful coaching and for high achievement in any worthwhile pursuit. He even paid attention to how his players would lace up and tie their shoe strings. If they didn’t tie them correctly, he would teach them how.

Details may be small things but from small things come great thing; therefore, pay attention to details and you will experience substantial progress in your overall educational attainment.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“Everyone is the architect of their own learning.”

-Claudius

No one can take your knowledge away from you, as well as known is in control of your learning but you. You decide what is important in your learning, what to fill your mind with. You shape your learning not only in school but in all bases, such as learning how to tie your shoe, or learning new skills in a job. Never make the mistake in architecting a mind of choosing the wrong. Architect a mind full of choosing the right which will lead you to a successful future. An example is you can architect you learning in just reading a book your vocabulary will expand. 

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Cool Under Pressure

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 Very few students enjoy taking tests. Yet functioning well under pressure is crucial to your future success. Try thinking of the pressure of testing as practice for the work world’s own explosive situations. You could someday find yourself meeting tight deadlines, speaking with irate customers, wielding a scalpel or handling dangerous chemicals.

The best way to curtail pressure and to even eliminate it is to prepare. Applying the motto “Be Prepared” holds true first time and every time. Prepare for that test, and you won’t worry about it. In fact, it will be your chance to shine, to reveal the hard work you have put into preparing for the test. You will be rewarded for the effort you have thrust into your studies. Preparation removes fear. When you are prepared, you will not fear. Preparation helps you maintain your cool under pressure. Preparation generates energy and enthusiasm; therefore, prepare and your coolness under pressure is sure to abound.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“Start with what is right rather than what is acceptable.”

-Peter F. Drucker

 

In many occasions we start doing things that seem acceptable to us because we are afraid to stand out. Don’t make that mistake again, always start with what is right. Starting with what is right will help you succeed better and faster than to start with what is acceptable. When starting in a new school with no friends, often teenagers do what is acceptable to others to fit in. NO! Always start with what is right because in the end that crowd you desired to fit in will not be there. Another example is when turning in an assignment always do what is right, put all your effort into it and don’t turn it in late because it is acceptable, because later in life you will not be able to get rid of that bad habit. 

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Initiative

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Initiative is creativity, inventiveness, originality, ingenuity, imagination. Every time you respond in class, every time you choose your own research topic, every time you put together your own interpretation of a piece of literature, you take initiative. And future employers value can do professionals who come up with new ideas and chart their own courses through projects, employees who are self-reliant. Self-reliant people are self-starters who don’t procrastinate on getting the job done. They know what is required to do and do it. They don’t wait to be told many times. Succeeding in high school, college, and in the career world is taking the initiative.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“To be great—concentrate.”

-Orson Swett Marden

When you concentrate on something you manage to focus to really know what you are doing or learning. When you concentrate on something you can be great because you will be able to master anything you want. Concentration can be a great factor of success. For example when you concentrate on studying for a certain test you block everything you really get your mind working, then when it is time for the test you will do great because you have mastered it with concentration. Use concentration wisely on things that can help you.

 

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Problem-Solving Skills

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Problem solving goes far beyond your math textbook. Every assignment is an opportunity to weigh all possible solutions carefully and choose the one you think is best. Ad a working professional, you’ll be solving problems regularly, whether it’s fixing a bug in a computer program or overcoming budget shortfalls. Problem solving situations occur extensively and frequently; therefore, be ready when then come.

When problems or challenges occur, some people look at them at negative experiences, as a crisis. These people are the ones who live day by day with gloom and negativism in their attitudes. But the really successful people, those who are cheerful and optimistic, are those who look at problems as opportunities to learn, grow, expand their horizons, and make new discoveries. They look on the bright side of things and live happy lives.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“Education is a marathon-not a sprint “.

-Anon

Education is the power given to you that no other individual can take away from you. With education anything is possible. Never rush your education because you will not get anything from it. Education benefits you, so make sure you are taking it seriously. An example of rushing your education can be when cheating on a test or copying, you are not learning anything you are doing it to finish fast. At the end you have no knowledge and it was all a waste of time. Never make the mistake of cheating yourself out of your education. 

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“The man who has no imagination has no wings”

-Muhammad Ali

Imagination is a great motivator. You succeed in doing things because you imagine yourself in a better place. You overcome obstacles because you imagine yourself powerful. Your imagination gives you the wings to fly to success. When shopping I make a purchase because I imagine myself wearing that outfit and looking great in it. The wings imagination gives you, they give you power and encourage you to do better to make decisions. 

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Speaking Skills

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When you’re assigned a class presentation, think twice before dismissing it as an unimportant part of your education. Employers look for speaking skills in job applicants, who may have to give presentations to clients or represent their organization in the field. It’s never too soon to practice good eye contact and other public speaking techniques.

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According to The Book of Lists, the fear of public speaking ranks number one in the minds of the majority of people. Far above the fear of death and disease, comes the fear of standing in front of a crowd. Joel Weiner noted author and public speaker wants to help people overcome that fear.

“The biggest fear is public speaking, with 15 percent of American experiencing a dramatic fear of it,” said Dr. Michael Telch of the Laboratory for the Study of Anxiety Disorders (LSAD) in the Department of Psychology at The University of Texas at Austin. “People have had to turn down jobs, and certainly students have dropped classes because of it.”

Regardless of your occupation, your success depends a great deal upon your ability to communicate effectively! Whether you’re running a meeting, selling a product, making a presentation, motivating co-workers or just communicating one-on-one with others, you’ll get far better results if you can speak persuasively, smoothly, and intelligently.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan ‘press on’ has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.”

-Calvin Coolidge, 30^th president of the United States

 

Persistence is what will keep you on the road to succeed your goals. No one or nothing can take your persistence; this is why it is great. When you are persistence in accomplishing something, you will accomplish it because it keeps you going it gives you the extra energy. For example in looking for a job, you must be persistence and show how much you want the job in order to get it, be determined. Persistence and determination will always get you far in the road you decide to walk. 

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Writing Skills

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Communication is at the top of the list of skills that employers look for. And communication in the workplace often means writing.

Health professionals keep patient charts, researchers depend on the money they collect by writing grant applications, software engineers write technical specifications, and nearly everyone writes e-mails to people inside and outside their organization. And before you even get the chance to interview for a job, you’ll need to present yourself in cover letters and resumes.

So, by taking writing serious and doing your best on every research paper, every lab report you write, every new post you write in your blog site, and every writing activity you engage in, you’re preparing yourself for a good career.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“To see what is right and not to do it is want of courage.”

-Confucius

I agree with Confucius because this statement shows a lot of you to the world. In any situation or decisions it is easy to acknowledge something but it is hard to actually make a change and stand up for something. In my opinion you should always stand up for what you believe is right. It takes a lot of courage to face something, but it shows your courage it shows your willingness to make a change occur. When you see someone getting bullied at school you know it is wrong, and to step up and stop it would be the right thing and that will take courage, not stopping it will show your need of courage, and other bad qualities. 

Exam Day: Survival Tips ... Part 3

Exam Day: Survival Tips

Test-Taking

Part 3

 Identify Key Words

This helps you focus on the main idea of challenging questions.

Rephrase difficult questions.

To understand questions better, rewrite them in your own words. Be careful not to change the meaning.

Organize Your Thoughts Before You Write.

Take time to organize your responses to short- answer and essay questions. You’ll reduce the time you need to revise.

Write neatly.

Be sure you don’t lose points on answers the teacher can’t read.

Use all the time you’re given. If you finish early, don’t leave. Use extra time

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“Improve your performance by improving your attitude.”

-Anon

 The way you act or perform in a certain area depends a lot on your attitude towards it. Surround yourself with positive energy in order to perform better at the things you do. For example before taking a test do not put yourself down about it, be positive go in there feeling confident. The confidence in yourself will allow you to perform better on the test than you would with a negative attitude.

 

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Exam Day: Survival Tips

Exam Day : Survival Tips

Part 1

Test-Taking

Essential Test –Taking Advice

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Try out these strategies while you’re still in high school, and by the time you get to college, you’ll be a test-taking expert.

Before the Test Eat well.

 Studies show that you need good nutrition to concentrate and preform your best. Bring the right supplies. Bring your pencils, erasers, pens, rulers, compasses, calculators or whatever else you need on the test day.

Review the whole test before you start.

See how many sections and what types of questions are on the test. Determine how much time to allow for completing each section.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“Always do right.”

-Mark Twain

Make sure in everything that you do you think twice before doing it to make sure it is the right decision. No matter what you are doing, do right. In always doing right you live above the line, the line of success and goodness. An example of always doing the right, is always helping the ones the in need no matter who the individual is. Always do right to live on the line of success.  

Online Learning Part 2

Online Learning

Part 2

More Tips

 Finally, look beyond the article for more clues.

·         Read the website’s home page and the About Us page. Look for a mission statement to learn more about the site, its purpose and the organization sponsoring it.

·         If there is an author listed, look for a biography that discusses the author’s education, profession and other relevant background. If there is no bio on the site, search for one elsewhere on the Web.

·         Check the date Facts can change over time, so see if the site shows when it was last updated.

·         Presentation counts; look at everything from design to spelling. A clean, well-organized site shows a certain degree of professionalism.

·         Avoid sites that are pornographic, vulgar, inappropriate, below par, suggestive, and falsifying.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“Gold medals don’t make champions . . . hard work does.”

-Anon

Gold medals can be bought; they’re just a symbol nothing more. Champions are made by hard work and dedication. In the Olympics you do not see the contestants receive a gold medal before the display there hard work over the year, but after. In any store you can buy a gold medal, with no meaning, but a true champion receives its medal with hard work and dedication. You cannot say you are a winner of anything without hard work.  

Online Learning Part 1... Read Between the Lines

Online learning

Part1

Read Between the Lines

Make a judgment about the site’s reliability based on your own analysis of the site and the information it contains. Here are some ways to do this:

·        Look for facts you know or can check with a trusted source. If the site gets those facts right, it’s more likely that the other facts on the site are also accurate.

·        Study the language used. Is it angry, satiric or overly impassioned? This may indicated that the site is biased.

·        Consider whether the arguments are logical and backed up by evidence, and whether the site presents only one point of view.

·        Check the links to the sources that the author acknowledges. Scholarly writing, whether in print or online, should include a bibliography.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“Continous effort, not strength or intelligence, is the key to unlocking our potential.”

-Liane Cordes

The effort you put into something oversees anything else. Yes your intelligence and strength will help in some situations, but your effort is what will push you to succeed. If you are preparing for an AP test, yes your intelligence will be helpful and important but if you do not have the effort to study, to review to push yourself to go the extra mile, what good is your intelligence? Continuous effort will help you meet your goals.

It's Online, But Is It On Target? Part 2

It’s Online, but Is It On Target?

Part 2

 Research with Attitude

Conduct your research with the attitude of a skeptic. As you examine websites for clues that they’re trustworthy, ask these questions:

·       Who wrote the Web page? If you can’t identify the individual or organization responsible for the information, don’t use it.

·       What are the author’s qualifications for writing on the subject?

·       Has the article passed through an editorial process designed to ensure quality and accuracy?

·       What is the website’s purpose? Look for motives --- like spelling products or winning votes—that could result in biased or incomplete information.

·       Is the information accurate? It is up-to-date?

·         Where did the author get this information?
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It's Online, but Is It On Target? Part 1

It’s Online, but Is It On Target?

Part 1

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Using the Web Wisely

Thanks to the Web, information is easy to find. However, it’s also easy to post something online. Anyone can do it. You’ve probably used the Internet to do research for a paper; to help you decided which product to buy, or to form an opinion about current events. Looking up information online is fast and convenient. But when you do online research, it’s important to find sites you can trust. Many websites claim to have the facts, but are full of errors. Others present information in a biased way--- they only give one side of an argument. How can you tell a reliable source from an unreliable one? Also, it is critical that you post online only that which is descent and appropriate, never anything pornographic, vulgar, indecent, out of taste, untruthful, or obscene. Post those things that will make a good name for you and your organization, that will promote goodwill and be of benefit to the world.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“When an archer misses the amrk, he turns and looks for the fault within himself. Failure to hit the bulls-eye is never the fault of the target. To improve your aim improve yourself.”

-Gilbert Arland

Accept your mistakes. Always look at yourself and see what you can do to improve yourself. What you can do to reach your goal. In basketball when you take a shot and you miss, its not the fault of the hoop, but yours. Maybe you could have bent your knees a little more or used your wrist more. Look at the mistakes you made accept them and improve them. 

SQ3R: SQ3R Recite

SQ3R

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Recite

At the end of each section, look up from the text and in your own words recite an answer to your question for that section. Then write down your answer. Be sure to provide examples that support it.

Now repeat the question, Read and Recite steps for each section of the chapter. First ask a question for the next section. Then read to find the answer. Finally, recite the answer in your own words and jot it down. The written questions and answers can help you study in the future.

Review

After completing the chapter, review your notes. Identify the main points by looking for the most important idea in each section. Recite, or write, a brief summary of the assignment.

 Review your study notes every week to help you remember the information. When it’s time to prepare for your tests, you’ll find you’ve created an invaluable study guide.

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