Student success Statement

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

-B.C Forbes

Reflection:

What this statement probably means is that if honesty is what shows your character and that an honest person wouldn't do what is wrong. But be strong and fair. In other words honesty represents character and the honest man/woman always is fair, respectful, and brave. For example, someone who is honest shows that they are fair and brave, but a dishonest person shows that they are cowards and unfair. Another example is if someone finds someone else’s phone and decides to return it then he is a honest and brave person and if they decide not to turn it in then they are not honest.

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 honesty? “You demonstrate integrity every day that you do your own homework and resist the temptations to cheat on exams.

http://www.k12.hi.us/~mkunimit/honesty.html

What is honesty?

·       Honesty is telling the truth

·       Honesty is straightforward conduct.

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

You are being honest when you

·       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 after 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 friends secret

·       Turn in a wallet full of money that you found

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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

Reflection:

This quote means that you shouldn't worry about your future, or past you should worry about what is happening NOW at this moment. For example if you’re taking a test you shouldn't worry about the next question or if you’re going to pass or not pass you should just worry about the question your on at that moment then go on to the next. Also that it doesn't matter if you win or lose but on concentrating on what is happening now. In other words, don’t worry if you’re winning or losing only focus on what is going on right at that very moment.  Another example if you are playing a basketball game and your team is losing, don’t worry about it only focus on what is going on right at that moment; you shouldn't worry about the scoreboard..

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 higher 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 email while working on a major presentation or order tomorrows 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 at hand. So make 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

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

                   Elizabeth Cady Stanton

Reflection:
What this statement probably means is that being honest is best way to walk upon. In other words, having the truth with you the road is always solid, not rough. For example, if you are not honest, then you will feel guilty and your road is always bumpy. However, if you are honest then you will feel great and your road is straight.

 

Attention To Detail

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When you double-check your calculations for a math problem or cite sources 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 teams to ten consecutive national championships, was asked what he attributed his success to. Among a number of things, he mentioned that paying 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 things; therefore, pay attention to details and you will experience substantial progress in your overall educational attainment.

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Student Success Statement

“Everyone is the architect of their own learning”

Claudius

Reflection:

I think this statement means that no one is responsible of your learning it’s all up to you nobody else. For example the grade you receive on your report card is upon anybody else it’s the choices, decisions, etc. that you make nobody else. There is nobody to blame but yourself because architect is your own learning. The one that builds their learning is yourself in other words you are responsible for your own education. Another example there is a test the next day and you want to pass it so what you should do instead of cheating is study the night before the test or if you knew about a week ago you could of studied since then, and you are sure to pass the test because you were responsible for your own learning.

Cool Under Pressure

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Very few students enjoy taking test. Yet functioning well under pressure is crucial to your future success. Try thinking of the pressure of testing as practice for the work worlds own explosive situations. You could someday find yourself meeting high 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 the test, and you won’t worry about it. In fact, it will be your chance to shine, to reveal the hard work 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

"Start with what is right rather than what is Acceptable"

Peter F. Drucker .

Reflection: 

What this statement probably means is to start with doing whats right other than doing what you believe is right. In other words, do what is right other than doing what seems right, but really isn't. For example, if you want to tell your parent(s) about an accident that had occurred you believe that you should tell your parents later, but the right thing to do is tell them now and you wont have to worry about not telling them earlier.

Initiative

5-10

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 course 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

"To be great~ concentrate"

Orson Swett Marden 

This quote means if you want to do good, and get good grades, and be a good kid and succeed high school then you should concentrate and focus on your school work that needs to get done so you can feel great just concentrate.

Problem Solving Skills

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Problem solving goes for beyond your math textbook. Every assignment is an opportunity to weigh all possible solutions carefully and choose the one you think is the best. As 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 extensity and frequently therefore be ready when there come.

When problem or challenges occur some people look at them with negative experiences as a crisis. These people are the one who live day by day with gloom and negative 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 horizon and make new discovers. They look on the bright side of things and live happy lives.

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-Free Writing Choice

Well i met this boy on February 01, 2013 <3 
he's became a big part of my life we been going out for about 3 months now and i hope he stays in my life for a really long time (: 
he makes me really happy :D even though we have our rough days we get threw them with happy frowns at the end of the day because we can't be mad at each other /.\ when we met i thought it was just gonna be just "friends" but no it became more than just friends and i don't regret it at all. He's the one for me he's the one that is always there for me when nobody else is he's my best friend  my smile, my everything, my world, my other-half, my soul-mate, my one and only, and my boyfriend <3 no other guy can take his place he's the one that brought happiness to my life. He makes me smile and laugh and have a good time. (': 
there is no one like him in this world he's something way different he has made me fallen in love and feel something i have never felt before. He isn't like the others. i don't see him as often but it will always be me and him<3 and we will be by each other side forever<3333
F e b r u a r y 1 4 , 2 0 1 3 <3 :*
Cristian and Alexis (':

forever cris and lexi<3

Student Success Statement

"Education is a marathon- not a sprint"

ANON

This quote means that education is a marathon you have to focus and put your mind to your goals and achieve them it is not easy and you cant just sprint through them thinking it will be easy. you have to try your best.

Teamwork Skills

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Every time your class breaks into groups to tackle a challenge, you build teamwork skills. In college, you’ll continue to have these opportunities to practice voicing your opportunities to practice voicing your opinions, listening and responding to others, and reaching compromises. By the time you leave college, you can be an expert in the important workplace skills.

Together

Everyone

Achieves

More

Individually you can achieve so much, but when you work with others for common cause, the objectives, you can accomplish a tremendous amount more. You synergize your talents, knowledge, and skills with those whom you work. All members of the team are edified together, a type of education you can’t obtain by working alone.

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Student Success Statement'

"The man who has no imagination has no wings"

Mohammed Ali 

This quote means that if you don't have a future or a goal then you don't have wings to achieve it. and if you do have a future and goals you wan to achieve then you have a goal. and if you don't have an imagination then you don't have wings. 

- alexis sainz14 ;* <3

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 Wiener noted author and public speaker wants to help people overcome that fear.

“The biggest fear is public speaking, with 15 percent of America 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

"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 problems of human race"

-Calvin Coolidge, 30th president of the United States

This quote means that in life nothing can take the place of persistence. that you have a good life and you should never choose the wrong always choose the right and be appreciated what you have.

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.

Collect by writing grant applications, software engineers write technical specifications, and nearly everyone writes e-mail 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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Honesty from marcelabui00

Student Success Statement

"To see what is right and not to do it is want of courage"

Confucius 

This quote means that if you no that your gonna do something good and you don't want to do it or your gonna do something bad and you know its not right but you have the courage to still do it when you shouldn't.

Exam Day Survival Tips

Test – Talking

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 your words

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

Write nearly

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

Use all the time you’ve given

If you finish early don’t leave. Use the extra time to proofread and review your answers

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Student Success Statement

"Persistence can change failure to extraordinary achievement"

Mat Biondi 
this quote means what ever you fail you can always try again and achieve it and try better or your best. you shouldn't ever give up.

Tips

Test taking (part 2)

During the Test

Read the Directions.

It’s important that you follow the instructions exactly. For example, some questions may have more than one correct answer.

Answer easy questions first.

Doing this can jog your memory about useful facts. You may also come across information that can help you with other questions.

Answer every question.

Unless there is a penalty for wrong answers, try to answer every question; you may be able to get partial credit for those you begin but don’t complete correctly.

Ask Questions.

If a question isn’t clear, talk to your teacher. If that’s not possible, explain your answer in the margin.

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Student Success Statement

"Improve your performance by improving your attitude"

ANON

This quote means if you want to do better you need to improve your attitude. For example if you want to do better in math class you should improve your attitude and the way you act, and do your work.

Exam Day: Survival Tips Test—Taking

Part 1

Essential Test—Taking Advice

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 perform your best.

Bring the right supplies.

Bring your pencils, erasers, pens, rulers, compasses, calculators, or whatever else you need on test day.

Review the whole test before you start.

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

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Student Success Statement

" The right way is not always the popular and easy way. Standing for the right when it is unpopular is a true test of moral character"

Margaret Chase Smith 

this quote means that when you do that right thing it isn't always gonna make you popular sometimes people will make fun of you because you don't want to do something bad with them so you end up not being popular.

It’s Online, but Is It On

Target?

PART 3

Do-What?

Look at the site’s address. What follows the dot?

·         Dot –com is not only for businesses; anyone can use it. Dot –com include well-known and respects companies, but also private individuals.

·         Dot –org usually indicates a not-for-profit organization. Many dot- orgs present unbiased information, but others have political agendas, focus on debatable issues instead of facts, and might not present all sides of an argument.

·         Dot –gov indicates a government website at the federal, state or local level. The federal government is a good source of statistics, and its sites are widely considered among the most reliable.

·         Dot-mil is used by sites that are part of the military.

·         Dot –edu usually indicates a university website.

While its published research is generally considered very trustworthy, anyone associated with the university, whether a world-renowned scholar or a freshmen, can be given space on its sever. Professor sometimes put student course woke up on the Web, but that doesn’t mean they’re vouching for the information’s accuracy.

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Student Success Statement

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

Gilbert Arland 

This quote from Gilbert Arland means that you should never give up on your first try. And if you mess up the first time you should just try and improve yourself but don't give up on yourself keep trying and aim at the bulls-eye target.

SQ3R

SQ3R=Survey-Questions-Read-Recite-Review

RECITE

At the end of 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 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

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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Student Success Statement
"Your future is created by what you do today, not tomorrow"
-Robert Kiyosaki
This quote means that what you do today will create your future. For example if you do something bad today  in school then the next day you wont be in school so you have to live on your present not your future.

SQ3R

SQ3R: A Great Reading and Studying Technique

http://www.collegeboar.com/student/plan/college-success/26666.html

Improve Tour 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 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 italicized or bold.

·         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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Reading

5 Tips for Success

Tips 3-4

Tip 3: Do Research

Literary critics have written vast numbers of analytically and critical pieces on countless books. If you’re having trouble understanding a particular text, do some research and see what knowledgeable sources have to say about it. In additional 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 achievements 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; you’ll build your vocabulary at the same time.

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Student Success Statement 

The Three Don's 

Don't whine, don't complain, don't make excuses

John Wooden 

This quote from John Wooden means that if you are told to do something by a teacher or parent of an adult you should talk back or complain or whine you should just do it and don't make excuses if you didn't do your work then there will be no excuse you just did not do it.

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. take a walk, send an email, get a snack. then move on to the next project.

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Student Success Statement

" The Three Nevers"

Never lie,Never Steal, Never Cheat

John Wooden 

This quote by John Wooden means that you should never steal even if you really want something or not you shouldn't take other peoples stuff. the second one is you should never lie, because you will eventually get caught and get in bigger trouble but even if you don't get caught you shouldn't lie. the third one is you should never cheat because you wouldn't want to be known as one.

5 Tips for Staying Motivated

Tips 1-2

To succeed in High School and college you have to do your best at all times but sometimes it’s hard to stay motivated even you really care for your work. Here are some ways to stay on the right track.

1.                        Focus in high impact activities

The key in school is staying focused on your courses 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 its tempting to do the simplest assignments first, those that take more time and effort to accomplish are probably the ones to that you’ll learn the most from.

 To determine what your precise portieres are rank your assignment in order of their importance, then rearrange your time and devote more energy towards those who have the greatest impact on your course work and grades. For example, even though all homework assignments are important studying for midterm exam takes time.

2.                        Create new challenge

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 assignments last year, try a poem this time. For book reports pick a history book instead of another biography.

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