Student Success Statement

" Your future is created by what you do today, not tomorrow . " - Robert Kiyosaki

This statement means that what you do today effects you , not what you are going to do tomorrow. What you do today , is going to define who you are tomorrow . You should always do what is right, so your life could be better. Make the right decisions. It will always effect your life and who you are. Don't do drugs because that will be very bad for your future. What you do today is going to define your future, so choose wisely .

SQ3R

SQ3R: A Great Reading and Studying Technique

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Improve Your Study Skill

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 efficiently. 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:

·         Read the title, headings and subheadings.

·         Notice words that are italicized or bold.

·         Look at charts, graphs, pictures, maps and other visual material.

·         Read captions.

·         Read the very beginning and end of the chapter.

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Student Succcess Statement

" There is no justification ever for choosing any part of what you know to be evil . " - Ayn Rand

This statement means that you know what is right and you know what is wrong. You should never choose the wrong. For example, someone offers you weed you know that is wrong, and you still take it. There is no justifaction because you know that drugs are bad for you. You should always choose the right, because that will make your life better. 

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, teacher creates 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 you, to the teacher, and to others, is a great learning method. When you cease to ask questions, you cease to exist to a great extent. Read actively by silently asking questions as you 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.

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Student Success Statement

" When I was teaching basketball, I urged my prayers to try their hardest to improve on that very day , to make that practice a masterpeice. 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 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 tring to make each day count and knowing you can never make up for a lost day." - John Wooden

This statement means that you should always practice. It takes time to be good at things, you always start off being bad , but then you will get better. Try your best. You should always try to be the best you can. Never do drugs , because that will take you down. If you do dugs you should stop because they are not good for you. Drugs are very bad, and can kill you. Choose the right. Be a good person.

Reading

5 Tips for Success

Tips 3 – 4

 

Tip 3: Do Research

Literary critics written vast numbers of analytical and critical pieces on countless books. If you’re having trouble understanding a particular text, do some research and see what knowledge 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, 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's ended up not being right. " - Mario Cuomo

This statement means that when something feels wrong , that means that usually it isn't right. You should know what is right from wrong. Always choose the right. Do what is right , because that will make you feel good. If you do something that is bad usually , it will feel wrong.

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 it’s important to develop strong skills in both areas. With that in mind, here is 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 Author’s Writing Style

Every author writes a purpose, using deliberate methods to successfully relate specific information to the audience. When you’re reading, look for patterns in the author’s writing. For example you may notice a repetition of key words, phrases or symbols – or the use of a distinct type of sentence structure. Author’s employ these writing strategies to help readers comprehend a central argument or theme, so be sure to explore how these techniques create meaning.

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Student Success Statement

" The Three Don'ts : Don't whine , Don't complain, Don't make excuses " - John Wooden

This statement means that you should never complain , be thankful of everything you have. Never whine , because there is people who wish they had the stuff you have. Always try to be the best you can. Don't make excuse to not do things , or to make things better. You know what you did , and why you did it. It is always going to be you , no one else but you. You are responsible for your own person. Ber grateful of everything you have. Choose the right.

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 chucks.

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, and get a snack. Then move on to the next project.

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Student Success Statement

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

This statement means thats you should never lie. Lieing about stuff is bad , you should never lie about anything because lieing is bad. Never cheat means , that no matter what you should never cheat always be honest about everything. Never steal , means that you should never steal because stealing is bad. You can go to jail for stealing something that is not yours , that you didn not pay for it. You should always be honest about everything. Choose the rihgt , and you will succeed .

5 Tips for Staying 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 its hard to stay motivated, even when you really care about the work you’re doing. Here are five ways to stay right on the right 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 workload 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 your assignments 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 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 one you’ve done in the past, think about it in a different way. If you wrote an essay for a 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

" You have only always to do what is right. It will become easier by practice, and you enjoy in the midst of your trials the pleasure of an approving conscience." - Robert E. Lee

This statement means that the more you choose the right, the easier your life will be. If you choose the wrong all the time , then you are always going to be having problems because you choose the wrong. You should always do what is right, even if you think that it is going to be hard. Nver choose the wrong , just because it is the easy way out. If you choose the right all the time then you will be much happier , and you will enjoy your life more. CHOOSE THE RIGHT.

Take Control of Homework

So It Doesn’t Control You

Part 3

 

Take Advantage of Any Free Time

If you have a study period for 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. Whatever 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

This statement means that always make sure you are doing what is right before you do it. Make sure that what you do is always the right thing, because what if you do something wrong . Do the right thing , because you will be more successful in life. Choose the right.

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 detailed outlines. Try to find the methods that work best for you. Ask your teacher for recommendations if you’re having trouble.

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Student Success Statement

" Character is higher than intellect . " - Ralph Waldo Emerson

This statement means that you you are , matters more than intellect. Your character is more important. You should always be a goood person , and always do what is best for you and others. Never hurt someone, because karma will get you. Be nice to people. Have a good character. Always choose the right. Never do drugs , because they will make you look bad. You should try your best to be a good person.

Take Control of Homework

So It Doesn’t Control You

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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 a 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 Statemment
" I think its better to do right, even if we suffer in so doing, than to incure the reproach of our consciences and posterity. " - Robert E. Lee

This statement means that no matter what the best choice is to always be honest. Always do what is right , because that will make you a better person. If you do something that is wrong then you will suffer more.If you do something wroong, always admit that you did it because that will make you feel better and make you a better person.

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 to the day you take them and all your notes once a week. That way, you won’t need to study as much as when it’s test time. You’ve been doing all the work 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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Nail Polishes

I love nail polishes. I love painting my nails a lot. Every day i change the color of my nails. Usually i use a lot of different types of shades of pink , because pink is one of my favorite colors . Painting my nails or painting sonmeone else's nails relaxes me . I feel so relaxed when i paint my nails. I love getting new nail polishes , because it makes me happy.

Summary

Tony Farmer was in the high school basketball team in Ohio. He got sent to jail because he sexually assualted his girlfriend. He kidnaped his girlfriend , and dragged her by the hair. This was very wrong , he deserved to get punished for what he did to his girlfriend. Tony got 3 years in prison. When the judge said that he was going to get punished for 3 years, he collapsed. He couldn't believe that he was going to be 3 years in prison. He should've never done that to his girlfriend. Always do what is right, never choose the wrong because you will get punished for it. Always try to be the best you can, do the best for you and others too.

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.

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Dallas Cowboys .


I honestly can't wait until football season starts again. I am really excited to start seeing the games again. I hope that maybe this year i can go to the Cowboys staduim . I really want to go watch a cowboys game in the cowboys staduim. My favorite football team is the Dallas Cowboys, and i can't wait until i get to go to one of their games . Mostly all of my family goes for the Dallas Cowboys , which is a really good thing. Watching the football games is soo much fun, i enjoy playing / watching football a lot. Hopefully this year , the cowboys do better and make it to the superbowl . The last time the cowboys went to the superbowl was a long time ago, and i hope this year they do much better and make it.

Student Success Statement

" He listens well who takes notes ." - Dante Alighiere

This statement means that people who take notes and pay attention do well . If you do not do notes, then you will do poorly. Always take notes , and pay attention. Taking notes will help you get better grades and be more successful. Notes will help you do better , because when you do not remeber something you can go back and look at your notes. Notes are for you to keep , and you can use them whenever you want to .

Note – Taking Strategies

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

2.       Leave blanks in your notes to add explanations 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

" Tell me what is right and I will fight for it " - Woodrow Wilson

It is never good to fight anyone. Fighting is bad and can lead to something that is worse. You should never fight. Maybe when you are trying to prove something or when you are fighting for the good , then that is okay. But if you fight just because that is bad. You should never do that. Always try to be the best you can . You should only fight , when you are fighting for the good . Always choose the right and you will succeed in life.

Distance Education: Is a Virtual Classroom for You?

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Emphasis on the Written Word

Most of the communication, as well as the course work, in distance – learning classes is 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 the 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 not be perfect alternative for some students, its not the right choice for everyone. So carefully consider your unique needs and interest and give distance education a try; then, decide if it is right for you.

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