Honesty

9 of 10

Honesty is always the best policy. Employers need to know that they can trust you with everything from company credit cards to trade secrets. How can you work at honesty? You demonstrate integrity every day that you do your own homework and resist the temptation to cheat on exams.

http://www.k12.hi.us/~mkunimit/honesty.htm

What is honesty?

·      Honesty is telling the truth.

·      Honesty is straightforward conduct.

·      Honesty is being sincere, truthful, trustworthy, honorable, fair, genuine, and loyal with integrity.

You are being honest when you…

·      Do your homework

·      Tell a friend the truth

·      Explain the real reason why you didn’t turn in your homework

·      Keep your eyes on your own paper

·      Clean up after your room after making a promise

·      Give the cashier the extra money she gave you by mistake.

·      Write a report in your own words instead of copying

·      Admit you made the mistake

·      Keep a friend’s secret

·      Turn in a wallet full of money that you found

 Student Success Statement

“Stop worrying about whether you’re going to win or lose and focus your full attention on what’s happening right this moment.”

-Phil Jackson

11 World Championships-Coach

2 World Championships-Players

2 High School Championships-Players

If you give your attention to the future then you may not succeed because you’re not paying attention to what you’re doing right now. If you pay no attention to what you are currently doing then you’re future may not even go the way you want it. 

Time Management

8 of 10

Master the moments and you may be a real pro when it comes to juggling the many demands on your time- classes, homework and activities-with some family help. College gives you an even bigger chance to sharpen your time management skills by doing it all on your own. And that’s a good thing since most jobs require multitasking. You might need to take care of current clients while attracting new ones, respond to e-mails while working on a major presentation, or order tomorrow’s produce while planning next week’s menu.

Someone said,” Wherever you are, be there.” Focus on the present moment and give it all your attention. Don’t let your mind drift and wander here and there when you need to be thinking and concentrating on the moment at hand. You can’t go back and recapture this moment, so make the most of it while it NOW. Master the present and you will master the future. Work smart by mastering the present moment. 

Student Success Statement

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

-Elizabeth Cady Stanton

If you always say the truth then it will make your life easier. You don’t have to worry about getting caught up in your lies or getting in trouble for lying. When you lie you will eventually have to face some consequences but if you tell the truth then you can avoid going through this.

Attention to Detail

7 of 10

When you double-check you 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 lead 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 up and tie their shoe strings. If they didn't tie them correctly, he would teach them how.

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

Student Success Statement

“Everyone is the architect of their own learning.”

-Claudius

No one can learn for you but yourself. You cannot have your family or friends learn for you. When your report card comes in, it is based on your achievement and no one else’s. Try your best to learn a lot and learn as much as you can.

Cool Under Pressure

6 of 10

Very few students enjoy taking tests. Yet functioning well under pressure is crucial to your future success. Try thinking of the pressure of testing as practice for the work world’s own explosive situations. You could someday find yourself meeting tight deadlines, speaking with irate customers, wielding a scalpel or handling dangerous chemicals.

The best way to curtail pressure and to even eliminate it is to prepare. Applying the motto “Be Prepared” holds true first time and every time. Prepare for that test, and you won’t worry about it. In fact, it will be your chance to shine, to reveal the hard work you have put into preparing for the test. You will be rewarded for the effort you have thrust into your studies. Preparation removes fear. Preparation helps you maintain your cool under pressure. Preparation generates energy and enthusiasm; therefore, prepare and your coolness under pressure is sure to abound. 

Student Success Statement

“Start with what is right rather than what is acceptable.”

-Peter F. Drucker

Some things may be acceptable but not right. You have to do the right things no matter what. Some decisions that you will come across in life will seem fun or cool and will be acceptable but will not be the right thing. These kinds of decisions can take your life on the wrong course. Make sure that you always choose the right. 

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, employers who are self-reliant. Self-reliant people are 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.

Above and Below the Line from diana_trujillo

Student Success Statement

“To be great-concentrate”

-Orison Swett Marden

In order to achieve greatness you need to focus on what you’re doing. You need to concentrate and give it your all. You will be successful is you concentrate because if you lose track on what you are doing then you will get off of the right path. 

Problem-Solving Skills

4 of 10

Problem solving goes 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 program or overcoming budget shortfalls. Problem solving situations occur extensively and frequently; therefore, be ready when then 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. 

I am looking forward to my weekend. My parents are going out of the country so I am staying at my grandma’s house. On Saturday I plan on spending the whole day with my friend and I can’t wait because i haven't seen my friend in days. We are going to the movies and then out to eat. Then on Sunday I am going shopping or maybe to the beach with my sister. Either one we go to I am looking forward to do. On Monday I’m going to my best friend’s house and spending the day with her. Hopefully the weekend doesn't go by too fast.  

Student Success Statement

“Education is a marathon-not a sprint.”

-Anonymous

You have to strive for the best when it comes to education. Don’t limit yourself for very little. Go for the marathon and not just a little sprint. You not only have to strive for the best but also for the bigger. Think big. 

Teamwork Skills

3 of 10

Every time your class breaks into groups to tackle a challenge, you build teamwork skills. In college, you’ll continue to have these opportunities to practice voicing your opinions, listening and responding to others, and reaching compromises. By the time you leave college, you can be an expert in this important workplace skill.

Together

Everyone

Achieves

More

Individually you can achieve so much, but when you work with others for a common cause, the same objectives, you can accomplish a tremendous amount more. You synergize your talents, knowledge, and skills with those whom you work. All members of the team are edified together, a type of edification you can’t obtain by working alone.  

Student Success Statement

“The man who has no imagination has no wings.”

-Muhammad Ali

Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited but imagination is endless. Without imagination your life will be boring. You will not have high hopes and dreams for yourself later in the future.

 

Speaking Skills

2 of 10

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 applications, 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.

http://www.newswiretoday.com/news/17334/

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 id 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 your 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, 30^th president of the United States

What it is saying is that you don’t have to be the smartest person to succeed. You don’t have to have talent to be a good person. If you try your best and always have a positive attitude you can do about anything. You need to keep moving forward.

 

Writing Skills

1 of 10

Communication is at the top of the list of skills that employers look for. And communication in the workplace often means writing.

Health professionals keep patient 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 in your blog site, and every writing activity you engage in, you’re preparing yourself for a good career.  

Student Success Statement

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

-Herbert Kaufman

When you fail you should think of it in a positive way because you can only get better. You should learn from your mistakes and succeed in it the next time you do it. 

Ten Ways College Prepares You for Career Success

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/csearch/major_careers/45548.html

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 skills 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 Skills

5. Initiative

6. Cool under Pressure

7. Attention to Detail

8. Time Management

9. Honesty

10. Love of Learning 

Courage from Sujin Han

Student Success Statement

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

-Confucius

When you see something that is right and you don’t do it that shows that you’re courageous. If you do something that’s wrong ,knowing that it’s wrong  shows that you’re weak. If someone is offering you money but you know that it would be wrong to take it, you will feel richer knowing that you didn't take it than you would if you accepted the money.             

                                                                                                            

Exam Day: Survival Tips

Test-Taking

Part 3

Identify key words.

This helps you focus on the main idea of the 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 your 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 you’re 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

 I agree with this statement because it is true. If you feel determined to change anything then most likely you will do it. You just need to add effort and time into it. For example, if you make up your work and try your best in all your assignments and tests then you will be able to turn an F in math class into and A. You just need persistence.

Exam Day: Survival Tips

Test-Taking

Part 2

During the Test

Read the directions.

It’s important that you follow the instructions exactly. For example, some questions may have more than one correct answer.

Answer easy questions first.

Doing this can jog your memory about useful facts. You may also come across information that can help you with other questions.

Answer every question.

Unless there is a penalty for wrong questions, try to answer every question; you may be able to get partial credit for those you begin but don’t complete correctly.

Ask questions.

If a question isn't clear, talk to your teacher. If that’s not possible, explain your answer in the margin. 

Student Success Statement

“Improve your performance by improving your attitude.”

-Anonymous

If you want to get better at doing something then you have to improve your attitude or the way you act. If you have a bad attitude then you won’t approve in anything. If you have a good attitude then you will get better at anything that you do. A good attitude is the key to improving.

Exam Day: Survival Tips

Test-Taking

Part 1

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/boost-your-skills/10296.html

Essential Test-Taking Advice

Try out these strategies while you’re still in high school, and by the time you get to college, you’ll be a test-taking expert.

Before the Test

Eat well.

Studies show that you need good nutrition to concentrate and perform your best.

Bring the right supplies.

Bring your pencils, erasers, pens, rulers, compasses, calculators or whatever else you need on test day.

Review the whole test before you start.

See how many sections and what type of questions are on the test. Determine how much time to allow for completing each section. 

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 search on a trusted source. If the site gets those facts right, it’s more likely that the other facts on that 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.

·      Check the links to the sources that the author acknowledges. Scholarly writing, whether in print or online, should include a bibliography. 

Student Success Statement

“The right way is not always the popular and easy way. Standing for right when it is unpopular is a true test of moral character.”

-Margaret Chase Smith

It does not matter if the right thing is not easy or what others want you to do. As long as you know that it is right then that makes you a good and responsible person. It shows how good of a person you are. 

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 server. 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

It does not matter if you are the strongest or smartest person, if you put effort into what you do then that proves your potential. Effort is the important thing when it comes to completing a task. 

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 website’s 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 the information?

Student Success Statement

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

-John Wooden

When you are doing something do it in a quick manner but don’t be in a hurry. Take your time to understand and analyze what you’re doing. When you do things in a hurry you don’t think straight and don’t really know what you are doing. Slow down and take your time on things.

It’s Online, but Is It on Target?

    Part 1

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/boost-your-skills/109995.html

Using the Web Wisely

Thanks to the Web, information is easy to find. However, it’s also easy to post something online. Anyone can do it.

You've probably used the Internet to do research for a paper, to help you decide which product to buy, or to form an opinion about current events. Looking up information online is fast and convenient. But when you do online research, it’s important to find sites you can trust.

Many websites claim to have the facts, but are full of errors. Others present information in a biased way-they only give one side of an argument. How can you tell a reliable source from an unreliable one? Also, it is critical that you post online only that which is descent and appropriate, never anything pornographic, vulgar, indecent, out of taste, untruthful, or obscene. Post those things that will make a good name for you and your organization, that will promote goodwill and be of benefit to the world. 

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

It is not the marks fault for you missing it. It is your fault because you didn’t aim right. If you want to hit the mark then you have to practice and improve on your skills. Practice makes perfect.

SQ3R

SQ3R=Survey-Question-Read-Recite-Review

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 your answer. Be sure to provide answers 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 in 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.

Student Success Statement

“Your future is credited by what you do today, not tomorrow.”

-Robert Kiyosaki

You need to focus on what you do today so that you can brighten your future. Every decision that you make will affect your future so you need to make sure that you choose the right ones. Don’t wait until tomorrow to start making positive choices in your life because you never know if tomorrow will even come.

 

SQ3R

SQ3R: A Great Reading and Studying Technique

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/college-success/26666.html

Improve Your Studying 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 more 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 subheadings.

·      Notice words that are italicized or bold.

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

·      Read captions.

·      Read the very beginning and end of the chapter.

Student Success Statement

NEVER

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

-Ayn Rand

If you know that something is evil then why would you do it? There is no reward for evil things. You will have to suffer consequences instead of receiving rewards. Avoid the consequences by not doing anything evil.   

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 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 teachers can provide answers that will help you better 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 Frances 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 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 and 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

You should try your best with everything that you do. Every day you need to show that you’re the best that you can be. Show people the best in you and try your hardest. By not trying your best you lose or waist a day which you can’t go back to so might as well try your best while you can.

Reading

5 Tips for Success

Tips 3-4

Tip 3: Do Research

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

Student Success Statement

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

-Mario Cuomo

(52^nd governor of NY)

When something that you do or are about to do and it doesn’t not feel right then you shouldn't do it. The moment when you don’t feel right, you know that it isn't right. Don’t do anything that does not feel right.

Reading

5 Tips for Success

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/boost-your-skills/189995.html

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.

Tips 1-2

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 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 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”

ü Don’t whine

ü Don’t complain

ü Don’t make excuses

-John Wooden

Whining makes you look childish. There is no reason for complaining cause at the end you’re going to have to do the tasks anyway. Excuses are like lies which you will get caught up in later on. You would have to make an excuse for the excuse that you just made and it would be like a chain. Doing these three is just a waste of time and they make you look bad when you do them.

5 Tips for Staying Motivated

Tips 3-5

3. Set Attainable Goals

If you’re 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.

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 and assignment or task. Take a walk, send an email, get a snack. Then move on to the next project. 

Student Success Statement

“The Three Nevers”

·      Never lie

·      Never cheat

·      Never steal

-John Wooden

These three nevers are things that people should not do throughout their lifetime. When people do these things they bring problems into their lives. When people lie they get caught up in their lie and start trouble. When people cheat, they don’t play fair or win honestly. They end up having that guilt inside them because they cheated. When people steal,  they can get in trouble with the police and even get sent to jail. It is better to avoid these things to prevent trouble in your life.

5 Tips for Staying Motivated

Tips 1-2

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/pal/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 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 to 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.