Staying Motivated

5Tips 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 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.

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Create New Challenges

Changing your approach can help you stay interested in what you’re doing. If you’ve been given an assignment last year, try a poem this time. For book reports, pick a history book instead of another biography.

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Select your course

Selecting Your Courses

Part 6 

Success in AP can also help you in other ways. AP helps you stand out in the admission process and offers the opportunity to learn from some of the most inspiring teachers in the world. Learn more about the AP Program.

For More Help in Choosing Courses

Use College Search  to look up a specific college's academic requirements to be sure you are on track to attend the college of your choice.

If you have concerns about your class schedule or progress in school, set up a meeting with your school counselor, teacher or adviser. There are many resources to help you with this process, and with achieving your personal, college and career goals. Without goals, you meander all sorts of directions. Goals give you purpose, direction, enthusiasm, and passion for that which you really desire. Define your goals deliberately, evaluate your goals often and make changes as necessary, work hard to achieve your goals, and continue working hard until you actually do reach your goals.

Select you Course

Selecting Your Courses

Recommended Classes for College Success

Part 1

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The academic rigor of your high school courses is an important factor in the college admission process. College admission officers see your high school source schedule as a blue print of your education. They’re looking for a solid foundation of learning that you can build on in college.

  To create the foundation, take at least five solid academic classes every semester. Start with the basics and then move on to advanced courses. Challenging yourself is part of what makes school fun; but you need a firm grasp of the fundamentals before going on to more advanced work.

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Study Groups

The Power of Study Groups

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Working Together Helps Everyone

You may have noticed that when you’re explaining something you’ve learned to a friend, you begin to understand it better yourself. This happens because, when you explain an idea, you need to think more deeply about it.

The same principle makes study groups useful. Studying with others in a small group is helpful because you:

·         Think out loud.

·         Share ideas.

·         Learn from one another.

In an effective study group, you and other students hash our lesson materials together – explaining concepts, arguing about them, figuring out why one person’s answer differs from another’s – and in the process. You most likely learn more than you would have studying by yourself.

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Extreme Sportsmanship

Jenna Huff

High School Student wins Extreme "Sportsmanship" award from U.S. Olympic Committee.

During a cross country meet contenders of the race enthusiastic about winning competed. Running determined in the last 50 yards Jenna Huff was in second place beyond Deb. As Deb popped her hip Jenna behind her and noticed the injury stopping to assist the injured Deb. She assisted her in the last remaining yards to finish the race and ultimately win the race.

College Studying

How to Take on College Studying

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Develop Good Study Habits

In college, you’ll need to build on the study skills that you learned in high school. The demands of a college class are probably more rigorous than those you are used to.

You can succeed by knowing what to expect and how to handle it. Think of college as a full-time job, in which you spend 40hours a week on class, labs, study groups and doing homework.

Being organized and using your time well are essential. Learn more about time management ,  and use the guidelines below to develop your study skills.

Decide When To Study

Work out about how many hours you need to study every day. Then make a schedule.

·         Figure out what blocks of time you have available throughout the day, in the evenings and on weekends.

·         Consider what time of day you are most alert – there are morning people and night owls – and try to schedule your studying accordingly.

·         Think about whether you do better studying for a few hours at a time or sitting down for marathon sessions.

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Self Improvement

Student Success Statement

"Improvement begins with I."

Bettering oneself is always best before you plan to help others. Self improvement start off by helping yourself.

Successful Teen Habits

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens

Habit 7

Part 2

Habit 7:  Sharpen the Saw

3) Heart: Always do what is right so your heart your conscience, will feel peaceful. When you do wrong your conscience will prick you and create regretful sensations within your heart. When you do what you honestly feel, you won’t have any regrets. Your heart is your internal compass—it gives you direction and discernment. Just like a magnetic compass gives directions even true north, your personal compass, your heart, will point you in the true north, the exact directions and paths you need to trod.

4) Soul: Study scriptures and other sacred literature daily. In other words, feed your spirit because your spirit needs spiritual food just like your physical body needs temporal food to survive. Pondering, meditating, and reflecting are excellent Soul-sharpening activities. Try writing your thoughts, feelings, aspirations, concerns, and decisions in a diary or journal. Writing ehlps you focus and make good decisions.

Get into the habit of daily improving your body (physical fitness), your mind, your heart, and your soul.

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Loyalty and Character

 Injuries game changing plays, honor and loyalty all occur in sports. During a baseball game a girl with no homerooms to celebrate is up to bat in a pressure filled position. She batted the ball out of the playing field.... HomeRun!!! she ran in joy. As the climatic joy abruptly ended as she passed first base and didn't surpass it. She tore her ACL. A knee injury that kept the Brazilian Legend Ronaldo (futbol) out of play for 2 years. Joy turned to emmensive pain her coaches trying to get the home run somehow valid. Were unable to help, 2 courageous girls from the opposing team lift her up and carry her through the bases. She was rewarded her home run and a memory to remember!! Character and loyalty two special traits to have.

Eyes Focused

Student Success Statement

"Keep your eyes on the prize"

ANON

Focus on the reward. Concentrate on trying to obtain your achievement/reward.

10Tips for Student Success

Ten Tips for Student Success

St. Johns University

1.       Attend your classes. Remember in the words of Woody Allen ‘Seventy percent of success in life is showing up

2.       Know your faculty. Make sure you know who your teachers are when their office hours are and how to contact them

3.       Make sure the faculty knows you. Sit in the front of the classroom. Participate in class discussions. Consult with your teachers during office hours.

4.       Use a daily planner. Note the dates of exams, assignments, term papers, etc.

5.       Be organized. Prioritize your responsibilities. Manage your time, Remember everyone has the same 168hours a week, only some of us use them better than others.

6.        Know your campus resources. Visit your Academic’s Dean Office regularly. Become familiar with the services and programs offered by the Counseling Center, The Freshmen Center, the Career Center, the Campus Ministry Office and the Student Life Office.

7.       Take care of your health. Get enough sleep. Eat well-balanced meals. Exercise  regularly. Make informed and mature decisions about alcohol, sex and drugs. Visit the Health Office as needed.

8.       Work only as necessary. Try not the exceed 20hours during a school week. If possible, work on campus. Apply for financial aid and loans if you need them. Manage your expenses very carefully.

9.       Get involved in campus activities. It will help you learn valuable skills, expand your social network and enhance your self-confidence. Seek out opportunities to apply what you learn in the classroom.

10.   Keep your eyes on the prize. Clarify your goals. Know why you are in (high school or) college in the first place. Visualize your success on a daily basis.

                  

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