Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“There is no justification ever for choosing any part of what you know to be evil.”

-Ayn Rand

I agree with Rand, you cannot justify what you know is not right. If you know it is bad, evil then why do it? Doing something bad, you will later try to make up and excuse to force yourself to think it is right because you cannot life with the guilt, but it will always be wrong. You cannot steal something and try to justify it by saying “you needed it” or “it was only a dollar or two” No it is wrong; evil nothing will change that. Always be wise in your decisions, there will be no justification later on. 

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“Be always sure you’re right, then go ahead.”

-Davy Crockett

We shouldn’t rush in making decisions, because in a moment of rush; frustration we often make the wrong decisions. This quote can also apply to what you say, be sure the information you are going to say is correct and then go ahead and say it. You should always be sure of being right when speaking, because after speaking you cannot take it back. An example can be when in a moment of anger you are discussing something with a group think twice and make sure you are correct, before stating something because afterwards there is no turning back. Think twice make sure you are right and then take the next step. 

Motivation!

Motivation - A story from Rob van Alphen

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“I think it better to do right, even If we suffer in doing so, than to incur the reproach of our consciences and posterity.”

-Robert E. Lee

It is always better to go through a little pain in choosing the right, than to suffer later on and more in choosing the wrong. There is always something that we would not like to do even if it’s the right them because we are lazy, trying to be “cool”, have no worries etc. but she should always overcome them because choosing the wrong guiding yourself through these emotions will only hurt in the long run. An example is if your teacher says you have an essay for homework, it won’t be turned in but it sure will help you. You decide not to do it because you’re lazy and want to have fun, but the day of a test or a timed essay you will suffer because you have no practice. 

From a Basketball Court to Jail

 From a Basketball Court to Jail

Summary:

Tony Framer , and eight-teen year old Ohio resident once considered one of the top 100 basketball player in 2013, now is considered a criminal. Farmer kidnapped his girlfriend, dragged her, and stole from her back account. Now farmer will be spending 3 years in prison, the end of his career in basketball.

Reflection:

Tony Farmer went from the basketball court, to a judicial court just in choosing the wrong. Framer life has changed now, due to his horrible action, he said good-bye to his basketball career as he choose the wrong. He is doing the time paying the consequences for his actions. Never commit such bad decision because the will only lead you to end your freedom, your happiness, everything.                                                                                  

Alex Schwazer

Alex Schwazer Chose The Wrong!

Summary:

Alex Schwazer an Olympic gold-medal winner of a walking race was kicked out from the London Olympicsa day after winning the medal. Schwazer was kicked out of the Olympics for blood dropping, an illegal substance. Later Schwazer said he was relieved that he was not made to take drugs, and he just wanted it all to end.

Reflection:

Alex Schwazer made the worst decision in deciding to take drugs in the first place. His second mistake was lying to get a medal that did not belong to him. Schwazer guiltiness did not allow him to continue with the lie it has making him miserable. That is what making bad decisions do to you. They don’t let you live in peace, it haunts you. Do not lie to get somewhere, because when you get there you will regret it for the rest of your life. 

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right.”

-Rosa Parks

Many people do not do what they desire because of fear. Don’t let fear stop you if what you are doing is right. Fear is nothing; it is just a thought that stops you from achieving things. For example, if you have a question in class but you are afraid to ask the teacher that fear will stop you from expanding your knowledge. Overcome fear because you are not doing anything bad. Fear is nothing when you are making the right decisions. 

Elementary Girl Suffering

Elementary Girl Suffering

Summary

Two Dayton residents: Brain G. Hart and Rivae L. Hart have been arrested and accused of keeping an elementary- school girl locked in a bathroom for 6 years. She would only be allowed out of the bathroom to go to school, or when relatives were visiting. The Hart’s say they took those actions due to when the little girl was 3 years old she had horrible behavior.  The Hart’s are being charged for kidnapping, first degree felony, and third degree felony of child endangering.

Reflection

This story is heartbreaking, and unbelievable. The Hart’s have made horrible decisions and now they will be paying the consequences for their actions. An elementary child is supposed to enjoy their childhood, feel loved, enjoy being with family, but the Hart’s have taken that away from this poor little girl. Not only has this been taken away from her, but it may have caused her psychological effects. She will live with this horrible memory because of two horrible individuals. 

Balancing High School and Part-Time Work Part 1

Balancing High School and Part-Time Work

Part 1

http://www.collegeboard.com/students/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 education.

Important Considerations

 You have to weight 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.

Choose The Right!

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing.”

-Theodore Roosevelt

Moments of decisions are often stressful, you may get confused and not know what to do or maybe feel rushed. When you are in the moment always choose the right thing and that will always be the best. If you friends are rushing you and keep on pressuring you to go to a party instead of finishing your essay for AP English, and you do not know what to decide whether fun or school work do the right thing. It will help you out later and it will not put you in bad consequences.

 

Man Returns Stolen Cash

            Man Returns Stolen Cash

Summary: A man had stolen money from a Sears in Seattle, Washington and returned 60 years later to return the money he had stolen with interests. The man was caught on camera, but Sears will not release the footage.
Reflection: The man made a wrong decision 60 years ago, and had been living in guilt ever since. This is a great example, of how with choosing the wrong come negative consequences. You will live with the regret for the rest of your life, or until you do something to change it like the man did. He’s conscience would not let him live in peace until he paid back that money he took with no permission.  Always choose the right because with choosing the wrong only, negative things will result. 

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. 

How to Take on College Studying Part 2

How to Take on College Studying

Part 2

Choose Where to Study

Where you should study depends on two factors: the environment in which you are best able to concentrate and the type of work you are planning to do.

      The best places to study have good light, a comfortable temperature and enough desk space—usually your dorm room, your apartment or the library.

      For completing problem sets or brainstorming possible test questions, you may want to study with a group or at least in a setting where fellow students are available for discussion.

      When you are reading book chapters or working on a research paper, you are probably better off in a less social environment.

Improve Your Study Habits

Here are simple steps you can take to help you get a handle on studying.

      Have a routine for where and when you study.

      Choose reasonable and specific goals you can accomplish for each study session.

      Do things that are harder or require more intense thought at your most productive time of the day.

      Take breaks if you need them so you don’t waste time looking at material but not absorbing it.

      Get to know students whom you respect and can study with or contact to ask questions.

      Keep up with the workload and seek help when you need it.

Choose The Right!

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“Choosing the right is always the right thing to do”

-Alex Linares

When choosing the right, things always go perfect. When you choose the wrong negative things come in consequence. How can you go wrong by making right decisions that make your future positive? You can’t! You should always choose the right because that decision will lead you to positive paths, to successful paths. A way of choosing the right is, helping, your friend study for a test instead of going out to a movie. By helping your friend, you helped yourself review for the test as well and you helped someone better themselves. Always choose the right when you are confused, because you’ll never be wrong. 

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“It’s better to be alone than to be in bad company.”

-Anon

You are better off alone, than with the wrong crowd or even the wrong person. Too often we get involved with the wrong crowd, doing the wrong things because of peer-pressure because you’re afraid to stand alone. Don’t be afraid to stand alone if you are doing the thing. You will get farther by standing alone, choosing the right than standing with a crowd choosing the wrong.  If all your friends decided they want to smoke but you don’t and they are “bullying” you or pressuring you even threatening you that they will not be your friends anymore, just walk away you don’t need those type of friends. Never fall into bad company, standing alone in better and will get you farther in life. 

Reflection : Good Sportsmanship

Reflection

In a softball competition Sarah from the Western Oregon team, batted her first homeroom but with that homeroom she batted her softball career. Sarah had torn her ACL and was on the flooring hugging the base; her teammates were not allowed to touch her.  That is when Mallory and Liz from the opposing team Central Washington carried her to all the bases until she made her first homerun. This is the best example of good sportsmanship. Mallory and Liz did not have to carry her, they could have just left her there, but winning the game did not matter to them, they were loyal and helped Sarah out because she deserved it.  Central Washington lost the game, but they gained much more respect and left that field with loyalty. Mallory and Liz are a great example to people all over the world, loyalty and good sportsmanship are very important. 

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“You cannot do wrong and feel right. It is impossible.”

-Ezra T. Benson

When you choose the wrong, it always comes with a feeling a regret. When choosing the wrong you will also have negative consequences. An example would be if you see someone you could help walk down the stairs because he/she is caring many things and that person falls and unfortunately ends up in a hospital, you will always feel the guilt that you could have done something. You will always have a feeling of regret, a feeling of guilt because you could have prevented it. In order to be happy and live a better life you should always do the right things. Doing the wrong things you will never have peace in your mind. 

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“Whether I fail or succeed shall be no man’s doing but my own. I am the force.”

-Elaine Maxwell

Your success, your failure, it’s YOURS.  You cannot blame others for your actions that lead you to success or failure. You are in charge you have the strength to choose your own path. For example when you are offered drugs, you have the force to choose the successful answer and say no , if you do say yes it will be your failure because you had the force to make a decision. Take your force and utilize it to good use because in the long run there will only be you to blame. 

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement
“What’s right isn’t always popular: What’s popular isn’t always right.”

        Howard Cosell

The right things, what is right it not very common because people don’t often do it. Some people are afraid to do the right thing because they will get maked fun of or considered unpopular. The popular things usually involve making bad decisions, decisions that people think are “cool”.  For example many teens in the generation smoke marijuana, a bad decision but they do it because its popular. They think if they make the right decision and walk away from it they won’t be popular they won’t fit in. Another example is helping others out, in high school this is a big problem. Many students don’t help other students in need out because that is not popular; you are considered “weird” or a “nerd” the unpopular thing. Whether the right decision is unpopular or popular you should always make them!