Reading
5 Tips for Success
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Reading and writing go hand in hand. The better you understand a text, the more likely 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.
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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.

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Student Success Statement
"Your future is created by what you do today, not tomorrow"
Robert Kiyosaki
This means that you should act now to save you future. Don't save what you can do today for tomorrow.

SQ3R

SQ3R

SQ3R: A Great Reading and Studying Technique

Improve Your Study Skills

SQ3R stands for:          Survey

                                    Question

                                     Read

                                     Recite

                                     Review

It is a proven technique to sharpen your study skills. In college, you'll be required to do lots of reading. You'll often have to complete reading assignments in several different books for several different courses at the same time.SQ3R helps make reading and studying purposeful and effective, so that you use your time most efficiently. Here's how this strategy works.

Survey Let's say your assignment is to read one chapter. First, get an idea of what the chapter is about by reviewing the highlights:

Read the title , headings, and sub-headings.

Notice words that are underlined or bold.

Look at charts, graphs, pictures, maps, and other visual material.

Read captions.

Read the very beginning and end of each chapter

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Student Success Statement
Never
" there is no justification ever for choosing any part of what you know to be evil"
Ayn Rand
This means that there is never a justification for evil. no matter what your excuse is. you can never justify it.

one example of choosing the wrong  is when

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 

then you can provide answers that will help you understand the material.

asking 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.

Reading the 5 tips to Success

Tip 2: Not 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 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

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Student Success Statement
The Three Don'ts
Don't Whine
Don't complain
Don't make excuses

this means that life will be easier if you ctr


an example of not whining is a project

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 the 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!!!

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Student Success Statement
“The Three Nevers”
Never lie
Never cheat
                               Never steal
John wooden
Reflection: What this means is to always do what is right. Be honest. Never take something that isn't yours. For example, if you see something that you really want but it doesn't belong to you, don’t take it. When someone ask you a question be honest. there is no need to lie.

5 Tips for Staying Motivated

5 Tips for Staying Motivated
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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 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 a creative writing assignment last year, try a poem this time. For book reports, pick a history book instead of another biography.
CHOOSE the RIGHT!!!

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Student Success Statement
"You'll only have 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
This means that if you choose the right, you will have a clear conscience

if somone offers you drugs, and you say no, you will have a clean body and mind

Take Control of Homework, So it Doesn't Control You

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 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 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 any 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.
CHOOSE the RIGHT!!!

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Davy Crockett
1786-1836
"Be always sure you're right, then go ahead"
this means that you have to be absolutely sure what you're doing is right, before actually doing it.
if you want to go to a game, make sure you've done your chores.

Take Control of Homework

Take Control of Homework
So It Doesn’t Control you
Part 2
Keep Things in Perspective
Know how much weight each assignment or test carries, and use your time accordingly. Don’t waste time, but be wise and smart. Doing the most important things first is being wise and smart.
Get More Involved
Keep your mind from wandering by taking notes, underlining sections, discussing topics with others or relating your homework to something you’re studying in another class. Learn actively and not passively. Be anxiously engaged in your studies and you will have a great experience. Demonstrate a good attitude toward home assignments, and you will begin to love doing it.
Organize the information
People process information in different ways. Some people like to draw pictures or charts to digest information, others prefer to read out loud or make detailed outlines. Try to find the methods that work best for you. Ask your teacher for recommendations if you’re having trouble.
CHOOSE the RIGHT!!!

Top 10 Non legends

The Top 10 Strongest Non Legendary Pokemon from Pokemon Prof

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement "Character is higher than intellect" Ralph Waldo Emerson this means that even if you are smart, you can still be a butthole

Take Control of Homework, So It Doesn't Control You

Take Control of Homework So It Doesn't Control You Part 1 http://ww.collegeboard.com/student/plan/boost-your-skills/121.html Although very few students love homework, it does serve a purpose. Homework helps you: · Reinforce what you've learned during the day. · Build study habits that are essential in college. · Prepare for your classes. · Get a sense of progress. Here are some tips to help you deal with homework more efficiently and effectively. Set the Mood Create a good study area with everything you need (for example, a calculator). If you don’t have a quiet place at home, try your school or local library. Know Where to Begin Make a list of everything you need to do, and note all deadlines. Do the more difficult assignments first, so you don’t have to face them in the end. Study at the Same Time Every Day Even if you don’t have homework every night, use the time to review notes. If sitting down to work is part of your normal routine, you’ll approach it with less dread. Also, you’ll become a pro at using time productively. CHOOSE the RIGHT!!!

Skating

Skateboarding from pvcb

"I think it better to do right, even if we suffer in so doing, than to incur the reproach of our consciences and posterity"
Robert E. Lee

This means that we should always choose the right, even if it goes bad for us.

Note-Taking Strategies Part 4

Note-Taking Strategies
Part 4
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For Review
Once you’ve done all of the above, you’ll fund you’ve created your own personalized study guide. Cover the main section of the page and use the key words and questions in the left margin as a quiz.

Stick to It
Review your notes the day you take them and all your notes once a week. That way, you won’t need to study as much when it’s a test time.

You’ve been doing work all along.
Try out the Cornell system, but if it doesn’t work for you,
experiment with other methods. Ask your classmates how they take

notes or ask a teacher for advice. Taking good notes requires practice,
like any other skill. And the more you work at it now, the more prepared
you’ll be to take notes in college.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT

Tony Farmer

tony farmer is a basketball player with was charged with assault and other things. he got a total of three years       in jail.
i think that he should not have done that. he had a bright future, he was one of the best players. if he wanted all that, he should've worked hard and he would have money as a basketball player.

Note Taking Strategies Part3

Note-Taking Strategies
Part 3
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After Class
As soon as class ends, review your notes and fill in any blanks. Underline, highlight and use symbols to sort through the information. If you don’t understand something, get help from your teacher or classmates.
After you’ve reviewed all your notes from class, in the left-hand area of the page write down key words and questions your teacher might ask on a test.
At the bottom of each page, write a summary of the notes. This helps you digest what you’ve learned. It also improves your memory of the material for the long term and for tests down the road.
CHOOSE the RIGHT!!!

How to tre flip

Know how to do a kickflip and BS shove-it. Although many skateboarders learn it without first getting 360-popshoves.


2Place your front foot in kick flip stance, at a 45 degree angle about two or more inches from the front bolts
3Put the ball of your back foot in the curvature of the tail otherwise known as the concave point.
4Tilt your back foot up a little bit; this will help get the spin.
5Pop and spin at the same time, then just kick your front foot forward and out like a kick flip.
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Pop and SCOOP the board. The key to this trick is the scoop. Just try to get underneath the board, but not too much.
After you scoop the board up, at the same time, flick the board with your foot like you would when doing a kickflip.
2Jump higher than the board by at least two inches.
3Watch carefully and wait for the right moment to land. Wait for the board to come around to the grip tape. People usually don't wait for the griptape they just know the time to catch it.
4Land with your knees bent.

Note-taking Strategies

Note-Taking Strategies
Part 2
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During Class
One approach that has been proven effective is called the Cornell Note-Taking System. Here are some of its methods.
Start by using the main section of your page to take down notes during class. Be sure to leave space on the left side of the page and the bottom. Things to keep in mind:
1.    Get the speaker’s main points. Don’t write down every word you hear.
2.    Leave blanks in your notes to add explanations later.

3.    Organize as you write. Pay attention to cues such as repetition and emphasis.
4.    Indicate main and supporting points as you go.
5.    Jot down key vocabulary, important facts and formulas.
6.    Ask questions. If you’re confused, it’s better to ask while the material is fresh in your mind.
CHOOSE the RIGHT!!!

Note-Taking Strategies
Part 1
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How to Get Your Class Notes into Shape
Getting the most out of high school and college means studying hard and using your time in class wisely. An effective note-taking strategy can help you do both. Here are the basics.
Stay Organized
It may seem obvious, but your class notes can only help you if you can find them. When you’re taking notes make sure to:
·        Keep all your notes in one place.
·        Date and number pages; keeping them in order makes it easier to understand them later.
Before Class
Review the materials assigned for that class period thoroughly. Bring a list of any questions you may have.
Choose The Right

Distance Education: Is a Virtual Classroom for You? Part 4 of 4

Distance Education: Is a Virtual Classroom for You?
Part 4 of 4
Emphasis on the Written Word
Most of the communication, as well as the course work, in distance-learning classes is written. That’s a plus, because the focus on the written word gives you the opportunity to develop as a writer—and strong writing skills are essential to academic success. However, if writing is a serious weakness for you, virtual learning may not be the best educational option until you improve your skills. Yes, most of distance education is the written word; therefore, you need to be a good reader, love to read and love writing also. Most of your assignments will be written and submitted to the instructor in the written format. Your penmanship needs to be excellent, spelling great, sentence structure above average, vocabulary extraordinary. You need to have online access with reliable equipment. If your Internet communications at home isn’t working, you can’t do online education from home and will need to go someplace where you do have access to the internet.
Decide Whether It’s Right for You  
Distance education isn’t for everyone, but it just might be for you. You really should seek it out and give it a try. You never know until you try. You might even fall in love with distance education. While distance education may be the perfect alternative for some students, it’s not the right choice for everyone. So carefully consider your unique needs and interest and give distance education a try; then, decide if it right for you.
CHOOSE the RIGHT!!!

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"You must live in the present to secure your future"
Reverend Robert Craig
this quote means that you should always focus on the present in order to succeed. you cannot dwell within your past

Distance Education Part3

Distance Education: Is a Virtual Classroom for You?
Part 3
Challenging Aspects of Distance Education
·       Lack of in-person interaction: Some educators argue that both teacher-student and student-student contact are essential to learning. In a distance-learning classroom, you may be able to participate in class discussions in chat rooms, message boards or Web conferences—it’s not the same as being with other students in a classroom.
·       Different levels of quality: Many distance-education programs supply an excellent learning experience, but others may not. Research any program before signing on to make sure it’s rigorous enough. If you are choosing your own program, look into its accreditation before enrolling.
·       The need to self-start: Distance education lets you make your own schedules. If you have a hard time getting motivated. This might not be the ideal educational setting for you.
CHOOSE the RIGHT!!!

SSS

"What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us"
Ralph Waldo Emerson
this means that no matter what happens or what is happening, who we really are is what we do.

Distance Education: Is a Virtual Classroom for You?
Part 2
Positive Aspects of Distance Education
·       Independence and time management: Taking courses online lets you hone your ability to work on your own. You also gain experience in managing your time efficiently.
·       A flexible schedule: Schools can only provide a certain number of class periods in a single school day, and there may not be enough time for you to take everything you want. Because distance education lets you take classes outside regular school hours, it gives you the flexibility to explore all your areas of interest.
·       Advanced and specialized classes: Some schools can’t provide advanced or specialized classes. Distance education gives you the chance to gain experience in areas that would otherwise remain out of reach.
CHOOOSE the RIGHT!!!

Alex Schwazer Caught Using Dope

Alex Schwazer was banned from the olympics because he was using drugs, and he says he is glad. He could no longer bear with the weight on his conscience.


I think that he has punished himself enough, just by deciding to carry the weight on his coscience. he should try to recuperate so that he does not keep using it.

Distant Education, Is a Virtual Classroom For You?

Distance Educationcourses.
For you, it might mean doing self-tutorial at home in the evening, or participating in the class that is 1,000 miles away, along with other high school students. Check with your school counselor to see what’s available.
CHOOSE the RIGHT!!!: Is a Virtual Classroom for You?
Part 1
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You may want to take a class that your high school doesn’t offer. Under some circumstances, you can still enroll in the class – through distance learning.
Distance education means taking a class without being physically present where it is being taught. Internet-based technology lets students participate in lectures and class sessions online form almost anywhere.
Some high school schools agree to recognize distance-learning credits when they don’t have the resources to offer a course themselves. Distance education is often used to increase options in rural areas and for APⓇFor you, it might mean doing self-tutorial at home in the evening, or participating in the class that is 1,000 miles away, along with other high school students. Check with your school counselor to see what’s available.
CHOOSE the RIGHT!!!:

Student Success Statement
"You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right"
Rosa Parks
this quote means that if you chooos the right, you should never be scared if what you are doing is truly right.

Balancing High School and Part-Time Work

Balancing High School and Part-Time Work
Additional Tips
Although working and going to school is challenging, it can be a rewarding experience if you use some foresight.
·       Discuss your plans with your family. Balances the demands of school.
·       Avoid time conflicts by planning your class as far ahead as possible.
·       Use your time wisely
·       If you commute to your job bring school work on it on the way

• be flexible and willing to make sacrifices. you may have to cut down on some other things 

·       Schedule relaxation time. Everyone needs some downtime to stay

My Spring Break

My spring break was spent doing homework and sleeping. I went out to skate a couple of times but most of the time i was at home. The place i went to skate was salt lake park, as they have a skate park there.

Marion Jones, Olympic Cheater

Marion Jones used drugs to enhance her performance. this was wrong because it wasn't really her winning, it was the drugs.this caused her to be stripped of her medals and be sentenced to 6 months in prison.

i think this was the wrong decision. what if she was able to win without the drugs? she wouldve stayed with her medals and avoided both public humiliation and prison time by playing fair.

Balancing High School and Part-Time Work

Balancing High School and Part-time Work
Part 4
He reminds students that “the activities and courses students choose vary considerably, so it’s important for young people to keep their individual situations clearly in mind.” MacGowan continues, “For example, student actors should allow for the fact that they won’t have as much time during performances seasons. Student athletes need to remember the times of the year that they’ll be tied up with games and practices. Other students who are in classes that make considerable demands outside of the classroom must keep that reality in mind.”
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