Student Success Statement 39

Student Success Statement

“Disciplining yourself to do what you know is right and important, although difficult, is the highroad to pride, self-esteem, and personal satisfaction.”

-Margaret Thatcher

What I think this quote means is that even if it seems difficult for you to choose the right you have to do what is right. Choosing the right will bring you rewards like pride, a good self-esteem, and personal satisfaction. You should always try to choose the right.



Balancing High School and Part-Time Work

Balancing High School and Part-Time Work

Part 3

Brad MacGowan, of the Career Center at Newtown North High School in Massachusetts, thinks that working can be a valuable part of a student’s life if taken care of responsibly. “You can derive a great deal from working, considerably more than just money,” he says. “In most cases, you can acquire a nice dose of discipline and a whole new set of skills and experiences.” In addition, your supervisor may be willing to write a strong college recommendation for you.

School Comes First

Schoolwork, including homework and studying for tests, should always be your top priority. MacGowan cautions students who do decide to work, “If you are rushing through your assignments… or not studying enough for tests because of work, it’s time to cut back or quit and find a less time-consuming job.”

            

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!

Student Success Statement 38

Student Success Statement

“What you are will show in what you do.”

-Thomas A. Edison

What I think this quote means is that if you are a good student it will show that if you have a good future. If you are a bad student it will show because you will most likely have a bad future.

Balancing High School Part-Time Work

Balancing High School Part-Time Work

Part 2

Voicing your goals to someone else can help you make decisions and figure out your priorities. It can also help you judge whether you can do both – work and study – successfully. To help answer this question, ask yourself:

v Am I an organized person?

v What kind of study habits do I have?

v Do I make good use of my available time?

v Will I be able to manage my schedule effectively if I take on apart-time job?

Think about the pros and cons of working. On the plus side, a job can teach you about a commitment, time management and responsibility—and, of course, handing money. On the minus side, a job can cut into the time you have for sleeping, studying and socializing.

Choose The Right!

CTW: Gradparents lock up girl in bathroom for 6 years

A pair of grandparents locked up their granddaughter in a bathroom for 6 years!  The girl was 3 years old when they first locked her up. The girl was only allowed to get out of the bathroom for school. When the girl would go back home from school she would be sent to the bathroom. The grandparents were sent to 15 years in jail, ten years for keeping her captive and 5 for kidnapping. In my opinion this is brutality. Keeping a girl captive until she was nine is one of the worst things you can do to a child. I think that they deserve going to jail because they were choosing the wrong.

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—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 your education.

Important Considerations

You have to weigh a number of factors when deciding whether to take a part 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!

Student Success Statement 37

Student Success Statement

“If it’s not right, do not do it; if it is not true, do not say it.”

-Marcus Aurelius

Roman Emperor from 161 AD to 180 AD

What I think this quote means is that you should always do what is right. Also that you shouldn’t be passing rumors around. If you know something is not entirely true don’t repeat it to someone else.

Student Success Statement 36

Student Success Statement

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

-Theodore Roosevelt

What I think this quote means is you should NEVER do what is wrong. You have to try to always do what’s right. If someone offers you to do drugs you have to say no because it’s the right thing to do.

Selecting Your Courses Part 5

Selecting Your Courses

Part 5

The Arts

Research indicates that students who participate in the arts often do better in school and on standardized tests. The arts help you recognize patterns, discern differences and similarities, and exercise your mind in unique ways, often outside a traditional classroom setting.

Many colleges require or recommend one or two semesters in the arts. Good choices include studio art, dance, music and drama. Many students have talents and extraordinary abilities in the arts. Students should look within their own repertoire of talents and identify their artistic abilities and take college classes to develop their talents.

Advanced Placement program (AP)

To be sure you are ready to take on college-level work, enroll in the most challenging courses you can high school, such as honors or AP courses. Research constantly shows that students who score a 3.0 or higher ion an AP Exam would typically experience greater academic success and college graduation rates than students who don’t take AP.

Work hard in your righteous pursuits, and you will reap the benefits of self-fulfillment and job satisfaction. Don’t take shortcuts just to “get by,” instead, take challenging and difficult roads (courses) and reach higher mountain peaks of achievement.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!