Showing posts with label choose wisely. Show all posts
Showing posts with label choose wisely. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement 

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

Woodrow Wilson 

What this quote means is that you have to fight for what you stand for. You have to fight for what YOU think is right. You should still fight even though you are out numbered and everyone is against you! You have to follow your passion and follow your beliefs. 

Distance Education: Is a Virtual Classroom for You? Part 4 of 4


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 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 access to the Internet.
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!!!

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Balancing High School and Part-Time Work Part 1


Balancing High School and Part-Time Work
Part 1

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 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, do 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!!!