NEVER "There is no justification ever for choosing any part of what you know to be evil." Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

NEVER

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

-Ayn Rand

(novelist, philosopher, playwright, screenwriter)

I agree with this statement because I strongly believe that there shouldn’t be an excuse in choosing the wrong. Maybe one might think that just once is ok to choose the wrong, but it’s not. It doesn’t matter how small that wrong is, if it’s wrong then it’s wrong and you shouldn’t do it. For example, you may be at a party and your friends are drinking and they offer you some alcohol. You might deny them at first because you know it’s wrong but they are just going to keep pressuring you until you accept. Then you might have a second thought and be like “Why not? It’s just a small sip?” If You do take a sip, you are choosing the wrong because you are choosing to drink alcoholic beverages yet you know it’s not right to drink but you still do.

Reading 5 Tips for Success Tip 5

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, 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 learner.

Asking questions to yourself, 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 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 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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"When I was teaching basketball, I urged my players to try their hardest to improve on that very day.." Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“When I was teaching basketball, I urged my players to try their hardest to improve on that very day, to make that practice a masterpiece.

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 each 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 trying to make each day count and knowing you can never make up for a lost day.”

-John wooden

I strongly agree with this statement because in order to become better at something all you need to do is have a lot of practice and try harder every time to become even a more better player than you were the day before. It takes a lot of effort and dedication to get better at things; things that you desire to get better at. If you really want to become a better someone, you really have to focus on what you are trying to achieve. It’s important to focus on what you want to achieve because when you are focused and dedicated, you will become a better person and achiever.

Reading Tips 3-4

Reading

5 Tips for Success

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Tip 3: Do Research

Literary critics have 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 knowledgeable sources have to stay 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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"The Three Don'ts; Don't whine, Don't complain, Don't make excuses" Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“The Three Don’ts

Don’t whine

Don’t complain

Don’t make excuses

-John Wooden

I strongly agree with this statement because people need to take responsibility for themselves. If they had already done something, they shouldn’t complain or whine about it and just do what they are told. And if they are asked to do it, they shouldn’t find a way to make excuses of not doing it. They have to listen to their elders; so they should do as they are told.

5 Tips for Staying Motivated Tips 3-5

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 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.

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"The Three Nevers- Never Lie Never Cheat Never Steal" Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“The Three Nevers”

Never lie

Never cheat

Never steal

-John Wooden

I strongly agree with John Wooden’s statement because no one should ever choose the wrong. As he states, no one should ever lie, cheat or steal; it would only bring you to a guilty conscience. Once you have done any of these wrongs, you have already chosen to go the wrong path in life and you will be faced with negative consequences. An example can be that if you go to a store and decide to steal some candy that is choosing the wrong. Even though it may not be worth a lot, it still is a crime to steal. It does not matter how small lying, cheating, or stealing can be; if you do it, you did it, and that’s choosing the wrong.

5 Tips for Staying Motivated Tips 1-2

5 Tips for Staying Motivated

Tips 1-2

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/boost-your-skills/8454.html

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 when you really care about the work you’re doing. Here are five ways to stay 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 interests 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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"You have 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." Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“You have 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

What this statement is saying is that if you always choose the right thing, then it would be easier do practice and do it every day. You will get used to doing the right thing that when you make a decision, you won’t have to think about what to do’ choosing the right will automatically come out. Also doing the right won’t cause you to have a guilty conscience, as a matter of fact; those who choose the right will have a great pleasure in doing the right thing. For example, if people offer you drugs and you decline they might call you bad names. You just need to ignore them because it doesn’t have to matter to you. You have made the right decision to decline it and walk away. You won’t have to deal with having a guilty conscience.

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 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 IN ON A CARD.

Study with a Friend

Get together with friends or 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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