Take Control of Homework

Take Control of Homework

So It Doesn’t Control You

Part 3

Take Advantage of Any Free Time

If you have long study periods or 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 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 a separate ringed stack 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 joying a study group.

Communicate 

If you have concerns about the amount or type of homework you have you might want to talk to your family, teachers or counselors. They can help you understand how much time you need to allot for homework and how to manage your task.

Celebrate Your Achievement

Reward yourself for hitting milestones or doing something well.

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Davy Crockett

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“Be always sure you’re right

Then go ahead”.

-Davy Crockett

Reflection: This statement is to tell

people that once you’re sure of

something then go ahead. If you

are not sure of something then

don’t do it. For example if you

are not sure if you should go to

a party then don’t go.

 

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"Discipling yourself to do what you know is right and important althought difficult is the highest to pride, selfesteem and personal staisfaction.

Margaret Thatcher

Reflection: Self disciple is really needed when working out and getting in shape, its also needed when eating healthier and thats CTR!

Balancing High School and Part-Time Work

Balancing High School and Part-Time Work

Part 3

Brad MacGowan, of the Career Center at Newton North High shoal in Massachusetts, thinks that working can be a valuable part of a student’s life. If taken on responsibility. “You can derive a great deal from working, considerably more than just money,” he says. “In most cases, you can acquire a nice doe 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 test, should always be your priority. MacGowan caution students who do decide to work, “if you are rushing through you assignment… or not studying enough for test because of work, it’s time to cut back or quit and fine a less time—consuming  job.”

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Balancing High School and Part-Time Work

Balancing High School and Part-Time Work

Part 1

Like many high school student, you may want—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 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 job you would like.

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The Power of Study Groups

The Power of Study Groups

http://www.collegeboard.com/students/plan/high-school/50432.html

Part 3

Guidelines for Getting a Group Together

Here are some guidelines for creating and running a study group: how many? Create a group of four to six people. in a larger group, it’s easy to get left out and smaller groups can easily get off track.

Who? Pick classmates who seem to share interest in doing well academically. Look for people who stay alert in class, take notes, ask questions and respond to the teacher’s questions. Include someone who understands the material better than you can explain the concepts and someone who doesn’t understand it as well, to whom you can explain the material.

Where?  Hold study group sessions in a place that is free of distractions and that has room to spread out books and notes. How long?  Meet for no more than two to three hours at a time. Having a time limit helps the group focus. If you know you only have an hour, you’re more likely to stay on task. 

When? Try to meet regularly, on the same day and time each week. Treating the study session as you would any other activities help you to keep to a schedule and ensure that every one attends.

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7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens

Habit 2

Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind

 If teens aren’t clear about where they want to end up in life, about their values, goals, and what they stand for, they will wander, waste time, and be tossed to and fro by the opinions of others. Help your teen create a personal mission statement which will act as a road map and direct and guide his decision-making process.

“Keep your eye on the prize.” Determine your desired prize and don’t quit until you have realized that achievements for your prize. Then set another prize, another goal or desire that you would really like to achieve. Begin with the achievement of your prize in mind.  Visualize and then realize. Start by having a target in mind; know where you are going.

One prize or goal you definitely need to establish for yourself is the prize of an honorable graduation from high school-which you can earn it with perfect honesty.

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7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens

By Sean Covey

For teens, life is not a playground, it’s a jungle. And being the parent of teenager isn’t any walk in the park, either. In his book, the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, author Sean Covey attempts to provide ‘a compass to help teens and their parents navigate the problems they encounter daily.”

How will they deal with peer pressure? Motivation> Success of lack there of? The life of a teenager is full of tough issue and life changing decisions. As a parent, you are responsible to help them learn the principles and ethics that will help them to reach their goal s and live a successful life.

While it’s all well and good to tell kids how to live their lives, ‘‘teens watch what you do more than they listen to what you say,” Covey says. So practice what you preach. Your example can be very influential.

Covey himself has done well by following a parent’s example. His dad, Stephen Covey, wrote the book The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People, which sold over 15 million copies. Sean’s a chip off the old block, and no slacker. His own book has rung in a more than respectable 2 million copies sold. Here are his seven habits, and some ideas for helping your teen understand and apply them: Choose the Right!

Profile of a Successful Student

Profile of a Successful Student

Part 3

. . Owns or has easy access to a computer with internet access and e-mail

You don’t have to be a computer expert to be successful in online learning-but you must have access to a personal computer with reliable Internet access, as well as a basic level of competency in using them.  Owning a computer with internet access from your home is ideal but many students use the computer labs on campus or at their offices to complete their work.

. . . has basic computer skills and is willing and open to learning new ones

We said you don’t have to be a computer expert to be successful in online learning. However there are some basic technical skills you should have mastered prior to enrolling in an online course.

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Profile of a Successful Student

Profile of a Successful Student

Part 1

A successful student….

… Takes responsibility for his/her own learning

Online learning can be powerful, stimulating, engaging experience for the student who can work and think independent. However, since most-of-all-of the learning takes place on your own time; you will not have the kind of direct supervision you would in a classroom. Online learning therefore requires a significant commitment from you. All education come down to what you’re willing to invest in the experience- this is particularly true in the online environment. Commitment, self-discipline and self-motivation are all key qualities to ensuring success in online course!

 …is comfortable and confident with written communication

Reading and writing are the basis of most online courses, so it’s critical that you feel comfortable with this form of communication. While some courses contain modules that include video or other activities, all of them require significant amount of reading. And nearly all of your communication with your classmates and your instructor will be in writing. If these are weak areas for you, you will want to address those issues prior to enrolling or while enrolled in an online course. The PSU wrighting Center is available to assist you … is willing to be a memeber of an online community.

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Sarah’s Academic Success Story

Sarah’s Academic Success Story

Part 1

Time management because a key factor in my study skills for college. In high school, there were times I was able to study for an hour or two the nights before a test and get away with it. This was not the case in college. I may have done this in high school, but in college I started typing up the notes after class. This helped me remember what I just did in class so that a week later when we had a test I was more likely to remember then as well.

My overall study method: Structured. One thing I learned was that I had to adapt or change my study method according to the class. I couldn’t study for a Religion class the same way I study for a Finance class. But making sure I study for each class was a big part- even if it meant carrying around a planner with me at all times was a big part of my success.

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