1. Make a list of what you need to do to be successful for each final. 

• Well to be successful for each final you need to study hard, practice, and dream a lot. 

2. List your prioritizes: your time/effort/energy/ to make you most successful in the limited time you have. 

• The things that are most important are to study as much as i can, basically that's all you need to pass. 

3. Work on projects and or/study for test for their upcoming finals. 

"Its not the will to win, but the will to prepare to win that makes the difference." -Paul Bear Bryant

Reflection: we should always choose the right willingly and we win everything that we want in  life it doesnt matter if we look dumb to others. Choose the right to win and do it correctly. Dont ever give up and you will recieve the biggest blessings. 

Paul 'Bear' Bryant

Bear Bryant was born September 11, 1913 and past on January 26, 1983. Bryant was an American college football player and coach. He was best known as the longtime head coach of the Univesrstiy of Alabama. Bear won six national championships and thirteen conference championships. Bear Bryant retirement in 1982, he held the record for the most wins in the head coach in collegiate football history with 323 wins

• I see in the picture four teenagers. 
• 2 boys and 2 girls.
• I can see the way they told it was tilting the camera. 
• I see desert. 
• I see they are holding hands. 
• One boy has a backpack. 
• A pattern a girl a boy a girl and a boy. 
• A sky. 
• Each person is tip toeing. 
• They are heading up. 

Prompt 4

Thanks to the internet, people have more access to more information than any other time in history. People can instantly find information on almost any topic in the time it takes to type a couple of words and click a mouse. But we often know so little about the source of this information, including its reliability and its qualifications of the person who wrote it. If we don't know its source, information is not much good to us.

Assignment:  

                     Write and answer the following questions

1. Do people need to know the source of any information before they use it? You do need to know the source of information before you use it because what if the source is wrong, or the source came from people who choose the wrong. 
2. Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experience, or observations. 

Point of View

Do you find answers to your homework on the internet or on the textbooks? What we all need to do is look for the answers in everything. The reason why is because sometimes the internet can be false sometimes the textbooks can be false, or a friend or a person telling you the answer can be false. Best thing to do is to check your source.

          When you need help on homework you should find resources to help you but don't just find one look for all of them and choose the best one that you think. You should use statement and reason, write your statement on one side, and write the reason on the other side. This will help you know if your source is good or bad. 

Many colleges now offer courses in which students study television programs, comic books, magazines, advertising, and other aspects of popular culture. Critics complain that schools should not replace serious literature and history courses with such fluff. they claim that courses in popular culture present material that is trivial and inconsequential. but the study of popular culture can be just as important, demanding, and instructive as the study of traditional subjects. 

What I think is that we should learn everything that humans learned from day one. If not others will be more educated, and will know what to do if something has to be done. We should learn how to hunt, cook, what chemicals are, what to eat what not to , we should learn everything just incase one day, the power goes out forever, we should not rely on technology. 

Grade Point Average

1. What does GPA stand for? GPA stands for grade point average. 
2. What does a GPA show? GPA shows you're points, education, how good you are doing. 
3. Why is GPA important? 

   GPA is important to me because, when i see my grades they motivate me to do better. So far i'm doing good. GPA gets us to know how we are doing and if we are doing our work or not. GPA is important because that how they keep record of us in class. GPA is important because when we get a job they look at our record and all of our grades. GPA is important because you need at least a 2.0 to be in a sport. The best is a 4.0 GPA. Right now at our school you need a 2.5 to be in the basketball team.  GPA Importance

Back-to-School-Night Reflection

1. What expectations do you have for school this year?

To look good on my I.D picture. 

Student Success Statement

“Truth is the only safe ground to stand upon.”  

-Elizabeth Cady Stanton

Reflection: We should always choose the right because if we do then we won’t be affected by the bad. Don’t hang out with bad people because they will just get you in trouble. 
Ex. Kobe always chooses the right and never does drugs for if he did, he would be off the team. 

Attention to Detail 7 of 10

When you double check your calculations for a math problem or cite sources carefully in a research paper, you’re paying close attention to detail. That skill comes in handy in any workplace, whether you maintain a database, keep a log of the hours you spend with clients or write e-mails. John wooden, UCLA’s former great basketball coach who led his teams to ten consecutive national championships, was asked what he attributed his success to. Among a number of things, he mentioned that paying attention to details was one of the most important qualities for successful coaching and for high achievement in any worthwhile pursuit. He even paid attention to how his players would lace and tie their shoe strings. If they didn't tie them correctly, he would teach them how.

Detail may be small things, but from small things come great things; therefore, pay attention to details and you will experience substantial progress in your overall educational attainment.

Choose the Right  

Student Success Statement

“Everyone is the architect of their own learning.”

-Claudius

Reflection: No one can learn something, for another person.

Ex. When Haymore explains something to us, he won’t learn it for us; we have to learn it for ourselves. 

Initiative 5 of 10

Initiative is creativity, inventiveness, originality, ingenuity, imagination. Every time you respond in class, every time you choose your own research topic, every time you put together your own interpretation of a piece of literature, you take initiative. And future employers value can-do professionals who come up with new ideas and chart their own course through projects, employees who are self-reliant. Self-reliant people are the self-starters who don’t procrastinate on getting the job done. They know what is required to do and do it. They don’t wait to be told many times. Succeeding in high school, college, and in the career world is taking the initiative. 

Choose the Right 

Student Success Statement

“Start with what is right rather than what is acceptable.” –Peter F. Drucker

Reflection: We should start what is right because sometimes, the wrong is acceptable. Never choose the wrong. Choosing the right always has to come first, because what if accepting the wrong.  

Ex. Haymore always chooses the right before choosing whats acceptable. 

Above the Line/Below the Line from Joseph_98

Student Success Statement

“To be great—concentrate.” –Orson Sweet Mardin

Reflection: We should concentrate everywhere and on everything, because concentration leads to the right mark.

Ex. When Lebron James is at the free throw and everybody is screaming, giving him pressure so he can miss the free throw he concentrates, takes a deep breath, then he clears all all the yelling and shoots, and it goes in. 

Problem Solving Skills 4 of 10

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 its fixing a bug in a computer program or overcoming budget shortfalls. Problem solving situations occur extensively and frequently; therefore, be ready when they come.

When problems or challenges occur, some people look at them at negative experiences, as a crisis.

These people are the ones who live day by day with gloom and negativism in their attitudes. But the really successful people, those who are cheerful and optimistic, are those who look at problems as opportunities, opportunities to learn, grow, expand their horizons, and make new discoveries. They look on the bright side of things and live happy lives.  

Student Success Statement

"The man who has no imagination has no wings" -Muhammad Ali
Reflection: If you have no imagination then you can't fly its not possible to have anything or do anything you can't do in reality. 

When you’re assigned a class presentation, think twice before dismissing it as an unimportant part of your education. Employers look for speaking skills in job applicants, who may have to give presentations to clients or represent their organization in the field. It’s never too soon to practice good eye contact and other public speaking techniques.

According to the Book of Lists, the fear of public speaking ranks number one in the minds of the majority of people. Far above the fear of death and disease, comes the fear of standing in front of a crowd. Joel Weiner noted author and public speaker wants to help people overcome that fear.

“The biggest fear is public speaking, with 15 percent of American experiencing a dramatic fear of it,” said Dr. Michael Telch of the Laboratory for the Study of Anxiety Disorders (LSAD) in the Department of Psychology at The University of Texas at Austin. “People have had to turn down jobs, and certainly students have dropped classes because of it.”

Regardless of your occupation, your success depends a great deal upon you ability to communicate effectively! Whether you’re running a meeting, selling a product, making a presentation, motivating co-workers or just communicating one-on-one with others, you’ll get far better results if you can speak persuasively, smoothly and intelligently. 

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 problems of the human race." -Calvin Coolidge, 30th president of the United States 
Reflection: We should always choose the Right. 

Health professionals keep charts, researchers depend on the money they collect by writing grant applications, software engineers write technical specifications, and nearly everyone writes e-mail to people inside and outside their organization. And before you even get the chance to interview for a job, you’ll need to present yourself in cover letters and resumes.

So, by taking writing serious and doing your best on every research paper, every lab report you write, every new post you write I your blog site, and every writing activity you engage in, you’re preparing yourself for a good career. 

Student Success Statemnt

“Failure is only postponed success as long as courage coaches ambition. The habit of persistence is the habit of victory.” –Herbert Kaufman

Reflection: We should choose the Right, have courage and be ambitious, then in time we will be successful and do what’s right, instead of always being a failure and choosing the wrong.

Ex: Rosa Parks had courage to sit in the front if they beat her and took her to jail, she stood up for what was wrong, she was ambitious to see what would happen when they told her to move b/c she knew standing up for her Race was right, we should always be treated equally. Kid Make a Difference

Ten Ways College Prepares You for Career Success

Getting a college education doesn't mean just absorbing facts and figures. It means building the skills and qualities you need to learn, think and create on your own –making you attractive to employers. You've already started learning these in high school, but college helps you fully develop them.

The 10 Key Qualities

1.   Writing Skills

2.   Speaking Skills

3.   Teamwork Skills

4.   Problem-Solving

5.   Initiative

6.   Cool under Pressure

7.   Attention to Detail

8.   Time Management

9.   Honesty

10.     Love of Learning

Choose the Right

Online Learning

Part 1

Read Between the Lines

Make a judgment about the site’s reliability based on your own analysis of the site and the information it contains. Here are some ways to do this:

·       Look for facts you know or can check with a trusted source. If the site gets those facts right, it’s more likely that the other facts on the site are also accurate.

·       Study the language used. Is it angry, satiric or overly impassioned? This may indicate that the site is biased.

·       Consider whether the arguments are logical and backed up by evidence, and whether the site presents only one point of view.

Student Success Statement

"The right way is not always the popular and easy way. Standing for the right when it is unpopular is a true test of moral character." 
Reflection: When we watch T.V all you see is teenagers doing drugs, stealing, killing, choosing the wrong. We should always choose the right and endure to the end. 

It’s Online, but Is It on Target?

Part 3

Dot-What?

Look at the site’s address. What follows the dot?

·       Dot-com is not only for businesses; anyone can use it. Dot-coms include well-known and respected companies, but also private individuals.

·       Dot-org usually indicates a not-for-profit organization. Many dot-orgs present unbiased information, but others have political agendas, focus on debatable issues instead of facts, and might not present all sides of an argument.

·       Dot-Gov. indicates a government website at the federal, state or local level. The federal government is a good source of statistics, and its sites are widely considered among the most reliable.

·       Dot-mil is used by sites that are part of the military.

Dot-edu usually indicates a university website. While its published research is generally considered very trustworthy, anyone associated with the university, whether a world-renowned scholar or a freshman, can be given space on its sever. Professors sometimes put student course work up on the web, but that doesn’t mean they’re vouching for the information’s accuracy

Student Success Statement

"Continuous effort, not strength or intelligence, is the key to unlocking our potential." -Liane Cordes 
Reflection: Knowing what you want in life is something important. even with the faith you have. 
Ex: Kobe knowing he has to win the playoffs he does his best he practices 24-7. 

It’s Online, but Is It on Target?

Part 2

Research with Attitude

Conduct your research with the attitude of a skeptic. As you examine websites for clues that they’re trustworthy, ask these questions:

·       Who wrote the Web Page? If you can’t identify the individual or organization responsible for the information, don’t use it.

·       What are the author’s qualifications for writing on the subject?

·       Has the article passed through an editorial process designed to ensure quality and accuracy?

·       What is the websites purpose? Look for motives – like selling products or winning votes – that could result in biased or incomplete information?

·       Is the information accurate? Is it up-to-date?

·       Where did the author get this information?  

Choose the Right 

Student Success Statement

“Be quick, but don’t get into a hurry.” –John Wooden

Reflection: Don ever get into a hurry because if you’re in a hurry you can’t do your best. Also, if you’re in a hurry you won’t learn anything it will be forgotten. 

Ex: If Steve Blake had to shoot 30 shots, and he took them quick what good would he be he should take his time and make the shot. 

Student Success Statement

“When an archer misses the mark, he turns and looks for the fault within himself. Failure to hit the bulls-eye is never the fault of the target. To improve your aim, improve yourself.” –Gilbert Arland  

Reflection: We should always strive to improve ourselves, become a little better to choose the right, and do good at all times. 

SQ3R

Recite

At the end of each section, look up from the text and in your own words recite an answer to your question for that section. Then write down you answer. Be sure to provide examples that support it.

Now repeat the Question, Read and Recite steps for each section of the chapter. First ask a question for the next section. Then read to find the answer. Finally, recite the answer I your own words and jot it down. The written questions and answers can help you study in the future.

Review

After completing the chapter, review your notes. Identify the main points by looking for the most important idea in each section. Recite, or write, a brief summary of the assignment.

Review your study notes every week to help you remember the information. When it’s time to prepare for your tests, you’ll find you've created an invaluable study guide. 

Choose the Right 

Student Success statement

“The first law of success . . . . Is concentration; to bend all the energies to one pint, and to go directly to that point, looking neither to the left nor the right?”  -William Matthews

Reflection: The best way to succeed in something is to have focus don’t pay attention to others just do what you have to do and you will succeed.

Example: In the basketball game Rondo needs to stay focus or he will lose the ball and do bad passes. 

SQ3R

Question

As you survey the text, ask a question for each section. Ask what, why, how, when, who and where questions as they relate to the content. Here’s how you can create questions:

·       Turn the title, headings or subheadings into questions.

·       Rewrite the questions at the end of your chapter or after each subheading in your own words.

Write down questions. Questions help you pay attention, understand the text better and recall the information more easily later on.

Read

Read one section of the chapter at a time, actively looking for an answer to your question for that section. Pay attention to bold and italicized text that authors use to make important points.

Be sure to review everything in the section, including tables, graphs and illustrations –these features can communicate an idea more powerfully than written text.

Student Success Statement

“Your future is created by what you do today, not tomorrow.” –Robert Kiyosaki  

Reflection: If we goof around today tomorrow we will do the same, that’s why we should just choose the right today so that tomorrow we will choose the right, and the next day the same.

Example: Martian Luther King, he choose the right he talked about his dream, he kept doing it for a while and good came out of him choosing the right one day. 

SQ3R

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 thus 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 subheadings.

·       Notice words that are italicized or bold.

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

Choose the Right 

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 master piece. 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 & 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

Reflection: We should always practice, strive to get better for one day when things go bad we would know and do something good and listen to our conscience.  
Ex: When Kobe has a game he practices hard to do good that day. 

Student Success Statement

“Every time I've done something that doesn't feel right, it ended up not being right.” –Mario Cuomo

Reflection: when you feel that something’s not right, then don’t do it because its going to end up bad. 

Student Success Statement

The Three Don'ts
Don't Whine! 
Don't Complain! 
Don't make Excuses!      - John Wooden

Reflection: John wooden taught not only his players but his everyone not to make excuses if they got caught doing something bad, not complain when they got caught, not whine when they got caught. Just accept the fact that they choose the wrong and got caught. 

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 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, and get a snack. Then move on to the next project.

Choose the Right 

Student Success Statement

“The Three Never”

Never Lie

Never Cheat

Never Steal

 John Wooden

I know this man was giant among us & that he was raised by a good parent. This man is a great example to being perfect. We should all strive to being like him and being an example to others. 

5 Tips for Staying Motivated

Tips 1-2

http://wwww.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 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 of 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 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 if another biography.

Choose the Right 

Take Control of Homework So It Doesn't Control You

Part 3

Take Advantage of 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 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 separate the 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 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 you 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 milestone or doing something well.

Choose the Right

Student Success Statement

        “Be always sure you're right, and then go ahead.”

-Davy Crockett

Reflection: Make sure before you finish it, it is right don't just leave it as is. 

The Game Matters from MariaLinda

Student Success Statement

"Character is higher than intellect."

-Ralph Waldo Emerson 

Reflection: We should always choose what's right. Our character determines the person we are and will be in the future. 

So It Doesn't Control You

Take Control of Homework

Part 1

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 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 the deadlines. Do the more difficult assignments first, so you don't have to face them at 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

Celtics from spolarichderrick

Student Success Statement

“I think it’s better to do right, even if we suffer in so doing, than to incur the reproach of our consciences and posterity.”

-Robert E. Lee

Reflection:  Doing what’s right it’s a great thing. If you choose the wrong and you’re trying to become something in life it’ll come back and haunt you. That’s why you have to be careful.

Note-Taking Strategies

Part 4

For Review

Once you've done all of the above, you'll find 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 our notes once a week. That way, you won't need to study as much when its test time.

You've been doing the 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

Student Success
Summary: Tony Farmer why is he crying did he cry b/c he was caught or b/c he feels bad? Tony was a 19 year old basketball player. Reflection: I know tony farmer is not a bad erson but he just choose the wrong and when you choose the wrong you end up in the CTW Club. 

Note-Taking Strategies

Part 3

After Class

As soon as class ends, review your notes and fill in the 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 

Student Success Statement

"He listens well who takes notes."

-Dante Alighieri 

Reflection: This statement is saying the person that actually listens will prove he listens by having notes and studying them. I'm sure the person knows what's most of his notes about. 

Note-Taking Strategies

 Part 2

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 your 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 speakers main point. 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

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 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 to be 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

Student Success Statement

       "Tell me what is right and I will fight for it." 

-Woodrow Wilson 

Reflection we should always try our best and strive to what's right. Strive to the end don't give up until you choose the right constantly. 

Example: Michael Phelps Didn't give up when he was losing he Strive to Win the gold and since he didn't give up he Won, he took the gold and won. 

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 the 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 to someplace where you do have internet access.

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 interests and give distance education a try; then, decide if it is right for you.

Choose the Right