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.

 

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“The first law of success .  .  . Is concentration; to bend all the energies to one point, and to go directly to that point, looking neither to the right nor the left.”

-William Matthews

I agree with Matthews statement. You have to put all your energy and mind to what your goals. In order to be successful you need to stay on track, you can’t put focus on anything else. In college there will be many distractions such as parties, but you need to concentrate in your goal graduating. If you give your attention to the distractions you will not be successful. Stay focused at all times to be successful. 

Getting Ready for AP Tests!

Getting Ready for AP Tests!

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          Since the first day of stepping into my AP classes is has been the only subject talked about “AP test is going to be difficult” “we will be preparing for the AP tests”. I recognize I was not prepared for an AP course at the beginning of it all, but as time went I prepared myself and accustomed myself to all the work. Being part of an AP class means no fun until after the AP tests. I now spend my weekends completing AP assignments instead of relaxing like a regular student does. There are no breaks with being an AP student, if spring or winter break come up we all know that means tons of homework. You need to be at the top of your game to have a good grade in an AP class. On the bright side AP classes prepare me for college; they give me time to experience a bit of what college will be like. AP courses all boost of my GPA which help me be eligible for a great University. Now being only a month away from the AP exams, the pressure is on! We become nervous and, we being to have to review everything that has been taught. We also come in Saturdays to take a mock AP test, to prepare us and get us into the mindset of limited time. AP courses are bittersweet, you hate them but you know they will help you out.  

Balancing High School and Part-Time Work Part 5

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:

      Discuss your plans with your family. Balancing the demands of school and work it easier with their support.

      Start slowly; don’t commit to working a lot of hours immediately.

      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 some other things you’d like to do because of 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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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 on standardized tests. The arts help you recognize patterns, discern differences and similarities, and exercise your mind in unique ways. Often outside a traditional classroom settings.

Many colleges require or recommend one or two semesters in the arts. Good choices include studio art, dance, music, and drama. Many students have talents and extraordinary abilities ion 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 achievements.

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Selecting Your Courses Part 3 ,

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:

v  Biology

v  Chemistry or Physics

v  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:

v  Chemistry or physics (the science you didn’t already study)

v  Advanced biology

v  Advanced Chemistry

v  Advanced Physics

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Walk the Talk

Walk the Talk

Walking the talk is having courage, respect, commitment, honesty, and integrity. All this qualities build your character. This qualities will give you pride as peace. With courage you will find yourself, walk away from the wrong crowd. Respect will identify you as person. Commitment will help you remember your values and beliefs. Honesty will take you far in life, and will help you remain the person you truly are. Integrity will help you remain strong and keep yourself together. All these qualities will help you walk the talk, it is never too late to choose the day you will walk the talk. Always listen to your conscience in moments of temptation; it will lead you in the correct path.