Student Success Statement

“Every time I’ve done something that doesn’t feel right, it’s ended up not being right.”

~ Mario Cuomo

When you are doing something wrong, you can feel it within you. You start to feel bad, guilty and question yourself couple of times. That is why you should always do what is right so you could feel good about yourself. 

Reading 5 Tips for Success

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Reading and writing go hand in hand. The better you understand a test, there more likely you are to successfully communicate your thoughts about it in writing. So its important to develop strong skills in both area. With that in mind, here’s how to improve your reading comprehension.

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 write w/ a purpose, using deliberate methods to successfully relates 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.

Student Success Statement

The Three Don’ts

v Don’t whine

v Don’t complain

v Don’t make excuses

~ John Wooden

You should never whine, complain, or make excuses. You have the responsibility to tell the truth and not make up excuses. For example, lets say there was a science project due on Friday and you have an entire week to work on and you don’t get anything dont because you are fooling around. And on Friday you tell your teacher you weren’t able to do it. So you start to complain, whine, and even make excuses. This is why you should always 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 the paper and consider each section of your paper individually. You can handle any project in a small chunk.

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 the next project. 

Student Success Statement

“The Three Nevers”

Never Lie

Never Cheat

Never Steal

~ John Wooden

This quote is very Important and you should always follow them not matter what. You should never lie, cheat, or steal because it doesn't effect yourself but it also effects others around you .If you steal, lie, or cheat you will always feel guilty no matter what .

5 Tips for Staying Motivated Tips 1-2

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To succeed in hs 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 5 ways to stay on the right track.

1.     Focus on High-Impact Activities

The key to success ins 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 assignment 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 to those that have the greatest impact on your course work and grades. For examples, 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.       Creating 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 creative writing assignment last year, try a poem this time. For book reports, pick a history book instead of another biography.

Student Success Statement

When the right time to do what is right? When do we stop? What time do we choose the right? Always—the answer is always. You will never have enough time to do what is right. Always question what you are doing. Because sometimes it is wrong what you are doing without even noticing it. That is why you should always be careful and do what is right.  For example, if there is a test coming up in a week, do you wait to study the night before or do you study for the whole week? Well you have to do what is right and study for as much time you have. The more you study the better you will do in your test.

“You have only always to do what is right. It will become easier by practice, & you enjoy in the midst of your trails the pleasure of an approving conscience.”

~ Robert E. Lee