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 in both action and expression. Honesty pays dividends both in dollars and in peace of mind."

B.C. Forbes

You shouldn't just be honest to avoid criminal and illegal acts but to be morally right all the time. If you are then you'll feel good about yourself.

Student Success Statement

"Truth is the only safe ground to stand upon."

Elizabeth Cady Stanton
If you base every thing on lies sooner or later your lies will soon be found out. If you get caught lying your whole story will crumble and ever one will lose trust in in you.

Student Success Statement

"Start with what is right rather than what is acceptable."

Peter F. Drucker

Just because it is acceptable doesn't mean its right. If you don't do what is right and do what is acceptable then you will be doing bad. 

Problem-Solving Skills

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Problem solving goes far beyond your math textbook. Every assignment is an opportunity to weigh all possible solutions carefully and choose the one you think is best. As a working professional, you'll be solving problems regularly, whether it's fixing  a bug in a computer or over coming budget shortfalls. Problem situations occur extensively & frequently; therefore be ready when they come.

When problem or challenges occur, some people look at them any negative experience, as a crisis. These are the people who live day by day with gloom and negativism in their attitudes. But the really successful people, those who cheerful and optimistic, are those who look at problems as  opportunities, opportunities to learn, grow, expand their horizon , and make new discoveries. They look on the bright side of things and live happy lives.

Student Success Statement

"Education is a marathon--not a sprint"

ANON

It is saying that education is not a short and it takes time to finish. Just like a marathon, education takes a long time to finish because you need to finish from k-12 and then into college.

Student Success Statement

"The man who has no imagination has no wings"

Muhammad Ali

With no imagination there is no creativity. If you're not creative with any of your ideas then you wont be able to succeed by coming up with your own original thing. If you have no imagination you wont have any power to become a leader, but you will become a follower. 

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 the human race.”

-Calvin Coolidge, 30th president of the United States 

If you don't have persistence no mater what you will never succeed. If you don't put effort into getting what you would like to accomplish you'll never reach your goal.

Students Success Statement

"Failure is only postponed success as long as courage coaches ambition. The habit of persistence is the habit of victory."

Herbert Kaufman

 If you keep doing to try to succeed no mater if you failed you will always end up succeeding at the end.

Student Success Statement

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

Confucius

To do wrong even though you know what is right means your just a coward and that you have a lack of courage. 

Exam Day: Survival Tips

Test-Taking

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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 you write.

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

Write neatly.

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

Use all the time your given.

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

Student Success Statement

"Persistence can change failure into extraordinary achievement."

Matt Biondi

It is saying that the harder you try any failure could be transformed into the biggest success ever because you are putting effort into what you are doing. If you don't put any effort into it you wont be able to succeed. 

Student Success Statement

"Improve your performance by improving you attitude."

ANON

If you improve the way you think, you improve your outlook on things thus improving your performance.

Student Success Statement

"Gold medals don't make champions... hard work does."

Anon

It is saying that the prize or reward doesn't make you a champion. Its the hard work and effort that makes you one. You cant be given a reward and praise if no effort is put into getting it.

Student Success Statement

"Be quick, but don't get in a hurry."

John Wooden

If you hurry your work then it will not be as good it would be if you did it good. That doesn't mean take your sweet time you should also try to hurry.

Student Success Statement

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

Gilbert Arland

It means that the only person to blame for your failures is yourself. To achieve the your desired goal you need to improve yourself.

Student Success Statement

"Your future is created byIwhat you do today, not tomorrow"

Robert Kiryosaki

It means your decisions that you make now form your future. If you make bad choices now your future will be bad and full of guilt. If you make good choices now you will be happy and be able to enjoy life.

Student Success Statement

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

Ayn Rand

Its never ok to choose the wrong for any reason. You should always choose the right even if its not popular. If you choose the wrong you are subjected to the feelings of guilt inside of you.

Reading

5 Tips for Success

Tip 5

Tips 5: Keep a List of Question

When you feel confused about something you're reading, write down any question 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 can provide answers that will help you 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.

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 become a little better each and every day over a period of time, you'll  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

It is saying that you should always try to improve in life no matter what. To make each day count by choosing the right.

Reading

5 Tips for Success

Tips 3-4

Tip 3: Do Research

Literary critics have written vast numbers of analytical and critical pieces on countless 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 be showing initiative, something that teachers always like to see. Always use legitimate and scholarly studies, 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 the meaning of an unfamiliar word by using context clues, but sometimes you can't. Rather than simply skipping over words you don't know take 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.