Honesty:

Honesty:

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

-          B.C. Forbes

Reflection:

Telling t6he truth to you is important. Always telling the truth to other is important as well because people that have trust in you will always be there when you need them and will always be there to help you get through a rough situation. Lying and being unfair to others may lead you to very bad consequences like going to jail or losing a close friend.

Honesty: 9 to 10

Honesty: 9 to 10

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

 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 ….

-          Do you owe homework

-          Tell your 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 aa 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 rite this moment “.

-          Phil Jackson

Reflection:

Thinking about other things when completing something important like homework or finishing a class assignment may lead you to make easy mistakes that could have been prevented. Concentrating on one thing and trying your best on it can make you successful.

TIME MANAGEMENT :

TIME MANAGEMENT : 

College give you an given 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 product while planning Next weeks menu.

Someone said “where ever you are being there “focus on the present moment and give it all your attention. Don’t let you mind drift and wonder here and there when you need to be thinking and concentrating on the moment on hand. You can’t go back and recoupable this moment. So make the most of it while it now. Master the present and you will mater the future. Work smart while mastering the present moment.

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Student success statement:

Student success statement:

“Truth is only safe ground to stand upon”.

-          Elizabeth Cady Stanton

Reflection:

Being honest with others as well as yourself is important to have a successful life. You do not want to live in a world full of lies and misjudgment.  Always choosing to tell the truth is important because people are going to trust you with personal things and you are going to be able to trust them.

 

Cool Under Pressure: 6 to 10

Cool Under Pressure: 6 to 10

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 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:

“Everyone is the architect of their own learning”.

-          Claudius

Reflection:

You are the only one that can make the decision of going to school and trying your best. Being an architect means you start from nothing and you built a big strong long lasting building, with determination. So the same thing goes when you go to school, you don’t know much but with time, you will learn to understand and built your knowledge.

Student Success Statement:

Student Success Statement:

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

-          Peter F. Druker

Reflection:

Something that is acceptable can be a bad thing you’re doing but you might just not know it.Always have an end in mind with everything. Don’t start something and leave it half way to be finished. Choose the right from the beginning and show you are doing the right thing.

Initiative

Initiative

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 employer’s value can do professionals who come up with new ideas and chart their own course through projects, employers who are self-reliant. Self-reliant people are self- starters who don’t procrastinate on getting the job done. They know what is required

Student Success Statement:

Student success statement:

´to be great- concentrate”

-        -          Orson Swett MardenReflection:

Thinking hard and concentrating on something you want to achieve will lead you to persue your goals and dreams. Always giving your 110 % on everything without any excuses or delayed, complete and strive for success. Pay attention and make mistakes but don’t let them slow you down,  learn and realize your mistakes .

inco :

When problems or challenges occur, some people look at them at negative experience, as a crisis. These people are the one who live day by day with gloom and negativity in their attitudes. But the really successful people, those who are cheerful and optimistic, are those who look at a problem as a opportunity to learn, grow expand their horizons, and make new discoveries. They look at 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

Reflection:

Rushing do finish an assignment may cause you to make mistakes and will not give you the best results. Make sure you have time to finish all your homework and classwork without rushing things.

Teamwork skills: 3 to 10

Teamwork skills: 3 TO 10

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 opinions, listening and responding to others, and reaching compromises. By the time you leave college, you can be an expert in this important workplace skill.

Together

Everyone

Achieves

More

Individually you can achieve so much, but when you work with others for a common cause, the same 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 edification you can’t obtain by working alone.

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Student Success Statement:

Student Success Statement:

“a man who has no imagination has no wings”.

-          Muhammad Ali

Reflection:

In order to make your goals come true you must dream about them think about them and follow through them. Putting your mind to something with determination and self-motivation you can do it. Having a dream and wanting it really really bad, is something good because you know you’ll try harder to get it.

                       

Speaking skills: 2 of 10

Speaking skills: 2 of 10

For the fear of the death and disease, comes the fear of standing in the front o0f a crowd. Joel Weiner noted author and public.

“The biggest far is public speaking, with 15 percent of American experiencing a dramatic fear of it.” Said Dr.Michael teaches of the laboratory for the study of psychology at the University of Texas in Austin.” People have turn down jobs and certainly student have dropped classes”

Regardless of your occupation, your success depends on a great deal upon your ability to communicate effectively, whether your running meeting, selling a product, making a presentation, motivating co-workers or just communicating, on 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 problem of human race.

-        Calvin Coolidge , {30^th president of the united states}

Reflection:

Someone that has a skill and doesn’t use it to its full paternal may not go very far. Having no self-determination can lead you to an unhappy life.

Writing skills: 1 to 10

Writing skills: 1 to 10

Communication is at the top of the list that employers look for. And communication in the work place often means writing. Health professionals keep patient charts, researchers depend on the money they collect be writing grants applications, software engineers while technical specification and nearly everyone writes emails 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 a cover letter 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’ll prepare 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 what of courage”

-        Confucius

Reflection:

It’s takes courage to do what’s right, fighting for the correct way to achieve something can be hard but trying and always choosing the right can help you. Making a wrong decision is a lack of courage.

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Identify key words:

That helps you focus on main ideas of challenging words.

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 the extra time to prove read and correct your answers.

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Student Success Statement:

Student Success Statement:

“Persistence can change failure into extraordinary achievements”.

-          Matt biondi

Reflection:

Making an effort to doing something and not giving up is important. Trying your best at something can help you achieve your goal faster. Choosing the right and being persistent with your goal can and will help you make it come true. For example, never giving up on a sport you think is hard because before you know it you won’t be a beginner any more.

Exam Days: survival tips test taking 2

During a test:

It’s important that you follow the instructions exactly. For example, some 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.

Student Success statement:

Student Success statement:

“gold metals don’t make champions… hard work does “.

-          Anon

Reflection:

Trying your best at something and never giving up make you a determined and better person. Working hard for your ambition to succeed make you already a winner.

Online Learning

Read between the lines

 

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

Online Learning

Part 1

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, stratic or overly impassioned? This may indicate 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

 CHOOSE THE RIGHT~

Student success statement:

Student success statement:

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

-          Margret chase smith

Reflection:

Sometime the things that everyone is doing are not or may not be the most correct and right thing to do, you must not follow what people are doing or you will choose the wrong all the time. Bering a leader and making your own decisions makes you a better a person.

It’s online but Is it On Target? Part 3

It’s online but Is it On Target? Part 3 Dot-What? Look at the site’s address. What follows the dot? Dot-come is not only for businesses; anyone can use it. Dot-coms include well-known and respected companies, but also private individuals. Dot-org usually indicates a non-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 freshman, can be given space on its server. Professors sometimes put student course work up on the web, but that doesn’t mean they’re vouching for the information accuracy. CHOOSE THE RIGHT ~

Student Success Statement:

Student Success Statement: “ be quick, but don’t get into a hurry”. John Wooden Reflection: Being in a rush to finish something may lead you to do it all over again because you might make many mistakes and will not be your best work. Being fast and doing what you’re supposed to do on time is important, because many assignments have due dates that are just around the corner.

It’s online, but is it on target?

It’s online , but it is on target? Using the web wisely Thanks to the web information us easy to find. However it is 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 decide 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 trust. Many websites claim to have the facts, but are full of errors. Others present information in a biased way, they only give one site of an argument. How can you tell it’s a reliable source from an unreliable one? Also, it is critical that you post online only that which is decent and apricots, never anything pornographic, vulgar, indecent, out of taste, untruthful, or obscene. Post those those things that will make a good name for you and your organization that will promote good will and be of benefit top the world. CHOOSE THE RIGHT ~

Student Success statement:

Student Success statement: “ when an archer misses the mark, he turns and looks for the fault within him. Failure to hit the bull-eye is never the fault of the target, to improve your aim, improve yourself.” - Gilbert Arland Reflection: Improving yourself mentally and physically can make you very successful in in life. Having good strategies and determination to become a better person can be hard, trying your best at everything you do is important.

Student success statement:

Student success statement: “ your future is created by what you do today, not tomorrow”. - Robert Kiyosaki Reflection: A person’s future, whether it’s a good one or bad one is determined by the choses they make every day. Choosing the right tomorrow can be too late, and may lead you to a poor unhappy life.

Student Success Statements:

Student Success Statements: “there is no justification ever for choosing any part of what you know to be evil.” -Ayn Rand Reflection: When you’re doing something that is not nice you have to think about the long terms consequences, making the wrong chose is acting evil because it may harm you or others around you.

Tips 5: Keep a List of Questions

Tips 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 further. If not, don’t be afraid to ask for help. Remember, teachers create 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 leaner. Asking questions to you, to the teacher, and to the others, is a great learning method. When you cease to exist to a great extent. Read actively by silently asking questions as you read. Questioning immerses you into the material you are reading and therefore will expand your mental capacities more than almost anything else. The philosopher Sir Fancis Bacon said, “ knowledge is power”. Improving your readeing comprehension is key to gaining importanty knowledge and making tye most of your education. So pick up and book and a pen ! CHOOSE THE RIGHT ~

Student success statement:

Student success statement: “when I was teaching basketball, I urged my players top try their hardest to improve on that vary day, to make their practice masterpiece. This rule rule is even more important in life that basketball. You have to aply yourself to the task of becoming al little better each and every day. Over a period of time you will become a lot better. Only then is when you can be the best you can be. It begins by trying to make each day count and knowing you could never make up from a lost day. - John wooden Reflection: Pushing yourself to achieve your goals and dreams may not just take a day, but a long period of choosing the right and having to push yourself hard. Being self-motivated can make you a much better person and can help you achieve for success.

Reading : tips 3 & 4

Reading : Tip 3: do research Literary critics have written vast numbers of analytical and critical piece 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 addition to increasing your comprehension, you’ll also be showing initiative, something teachers like to always see. Always use legitimate and scholar sources, not condense study guides. Going extra miles on 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 skipping a word take the time to look it up. The results are well worth the effort. Your comprehension will increase greatly and you’ll build your vocabulary at the same time. CHOOSE THE RIGHT ~

Student success statements: “every time I’ve done something that doesn’t feel right, it ended up not being right” - Mario Cuomo Reflection: If you know something doesn’t feel correct don not do it because youll consequences can be much bigger if you were wrong.

5 Tips for Success

Reading 5 Tips for Success Reading and writing go hand in hand. The better you understand a text, the more like 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’s 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 with 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. Authors employ these writing strategies to help readers comprehend a central argument or theme, so be sure to explore how these techniques create meaning. CHOOSE THE RIGHT ~

Student success statement:

Student success statement: “ The three don’ts “ – John Wooden Don’t whine Don’t complain Don’t make excuses Reflection: A person that is always making excuses never gets anything done and blames it on other people except for himself.

5 Tips for Staying Motivated

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 or task. Take a walk, send an email, get a snack. Then move on to the next project. CHOOSE THE RIGHT ~

Student Success statement : John Wooden

Student success statement : “ the three NEVERS” 1. Never lie 2. 2. Never cheat 3. 3. Never steal

to succeed in high school

To succeed in high school and college, you gave to do your best at all times. Byut sometimes it’s hard to stay motivated, even if you really care about the work you are doing. Here are sme ways to stay on the right track. 1. Focus on high impact activities. The key to succeed in school is staying focused open your work. Make it list to get an overall picture of your workload, before you tackle any of it. Then make a plan. Although it’s tempting to do the simple assignments first, those that take more time and effort to accomplish are probably the one’s you’ll learn the most from. To determine what priories are , rank your assignments in the order of their importants. Then rearrange your time and devote towards those that have the greatest impact on your course work and grades. For example even though all homework assighnments are important, studying for a midterm takes priority over writing a paragraph for English class. As, you complete each task think of of it as another step on your way to succeed in college. 2. Create new challenges. Changing your appraoach can help you stay interested in what you’re doing. If you’ve been given an assighnment similar to one you’ve done in the past, think of it a different way. If you wrote an essay for a creative

Student success statement:

Student success statement: “you have only to do what is right, easier by practice, and you enjoy it in the midst of your trail the pleasure of an approving conscience.” - Robert E. Lee Reflection: Choosing the right is not just something you do one day and you don’t the next. You must do it consistently and show people you are responsibly and with that you will change your bad attitude and choices. Practice makes perfect and choosing the right makes you nearly perfect.

Take control of homework : part 3

Take control of homework So It Doesn't Control You Part 3 Take advantage of any free time If you have a study period or 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 bond 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 walk 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. CHOOSE THE RIGHT~

Student success statement:

Student success statement: “ be always sure your right , then move ahead “ Reflection: Don’t do anything that is wrong because it will only lead you to something worst. When you know your correct speak up and make sure everyone knows.

Student success statement:

Student success statement: “ character is higher than intellect” Reflection: Showing character can be hard , being responsible is a good way to sahow character. For example, like in school turning in the homeowork on time or not arriving later to class. Little things can change you and make you choose the right.

Stressed? from Miss Bee

Student success statement :

Student success statement :

“ I think it’s better to do right, even if we suffer in so doing, that to incur the reproach of our conscience and posterity”

Reflection:

Fighting for what is right can be hard and you need to have determination and never give upp even if that means you’re the only one doing it. An example of this is Der. Martin Luther King , with determination change the world for equal right to everyone.