Student Success Statement: Margaret Thatcher

Student Success Statement

“Disciplining yourself to do what you know is right and important, although difficult, is the highroad to pride, self-esteem, and personal satisfaction.”

Margaret Thatcher

Reflection:

It doesn’t matter if it’s difficult when you choose the right but it’s important. It you know something is right, don’t think about it just do it. You always make sure to choose the right throughout your life. It doesn’t necessarily always have to be glamorous but you will be happy. Not only with your choices but where are you in life. It will allow you to become someone who you want to be not someone who you are told to be.

Balancing High School and Part-Time Work: Part 3

Balancing High School and Part-Time Work

Part 3

Brad MacGowan, of the Career Center at Newton North High School in Massachusetts, thinks that working can be a valuable part of a student’s life, is 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 dose 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 tests, should always be your top priority. MacGowan cautions students who do decide to work, “If you are rushing through your assignments … or not studying enough for tests because of work, it’s time to cut back or quit and find a less time-consuming job.”

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

Balancing High School and Part-Time Work: Part 2

Balancing High School and Part-Time Work

Part 2

Voicing your goals to someone else can help you make decisions and figure out your priorities. It can also help you judge whether you can do both – work and study – successfully. To help answer this question, ask yourself:

·      Am I an organized person?

·      What kind of study habits do I have?

·      Do I make good use of my available time?

·      Will I be able to manage my schedule effectively if I take on a part-time job?

Think about the pros and cons of working. On the plus side, a job can teach you about commitment, time management and responsibility – and, of course, handling money. On the minus side, a job can cut into the time you have for sleeping, studying and socializing.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

Student Success Statement: Thomas A. Edison

Student Success Statement

“What you are will show in what you do.”

Thomas A. Edison

Reflection: Well Thomas Edison is simply implying that your actions are based on choices, and well your choices shape who you are. So i.e. you cannot be a good person if you always do what’s wrong. But you can be a good person if you choose the right, not only in your work, school, social behavior but you will be happy. When you want to do what’s right it will make you want to do what’s right. So basically be a good person and well your choices will be good.

Locked Away

Well this incident report was about a young girl being locked away by her grandparents and only being let out for school. How can they do that? The poor girls only opportunity to leave the bathroom (place of captivity) to go to school. How could they do something so inhuman. There should be regular visits when children are left under guardianship at random times. How could no one notice, this went on for six years and no one said anything. Once someone found out what the couple, Brian and Rivae Hart,  had done there was no turn away's everything was charged and they were put in jail. In the end the grandparents were put in jail on counts of kidnapping, and child endangering.

Balancing High School and Part-Time Work: Part 1

Balancing High School and Part-Time Work

Part 1

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/high-school/45266.html

Like many high school students, you may want – or need – to work part time. Working takes a lot of time and energy, though, so before getting a part time 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 fractions when deciding whether to take on a part-time job. It’s more 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 position you’re seeking.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!