Selecting Your Courses

Part 2

The following subjects and classes are standard fare for success in high school and beyond, whether you plan to attend a four-year or two-year college.

English (Language Arts)

Take English every year. Traditional courses, such as American and English Literature, help you improve your writing skills, reading comprehension and vocabulary.

Math

You need algebra and geometry to succeed in college entrance exams and in college math classes—and in many careers. Take them early in. That way, you’ll be able to enrolein advanced science and math in high school, and show colleges you’re ready for higher level work.

Most colleges look for students who have taken three years of math in high school. The more competitive ones require or recommend four years. Each school has its own program, but some of the courses that are typically offered are:

·    Algebra I

·    Algebra II

·    Geometry

·    Trigonometry

·    Calculus

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'Tis the Set of the Sail

Ella Wheeler Wilcox 1916

But every mind there openeth,

A way, and a way, and away.

A high soul climbs the highway,

And the low soul gropes the low,

And in between on the misty flats,

The rest drift to and fro.

But every man there openeth,

A highway and a low,

And in every mind decideth,

The way his soul shall go.

One ship sails East,

And another West,

By the self-same winds that blow,

‘Tis the set of the sails,

And not the gales,

That tells the way we go.

Like the winds of the sea

And the waves of time,

As we journey along through life,

‘Tis the set of the soul,

That determines the goal,

And not the calm or the strife.

Selecting Your Courses

Recommended Classes for College Success

Part 1

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/high-school/33.html

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

To create that foundation, take at least five solid academic classes every semester. Start with the basics and then move on to advanced courses. Challenging yourself is a 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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Student Success Statement

“A man without a goal is like a ship without a rudder.”

Thomas Carlyle

Reflection:

       He is trying to say that a person should have a goal they want to accomplish in life so they have meaning. A person that has no goals or interests just goes through life wandering with no purpose and will eventually sink like a ship without a rudder. This has happened many times where people without purpose eventually go down a wrong path and they do many bad things. The ship could also symbolize that person’s life. When it has no rudder it might go where the wind takes it and when that happens it lands somewhere unknown that can be dangerous.

The Power of Study Groups

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/high-school/50-432.html

Part 4

Getting the Most of a Session

Here are some tips to help your group get the most out of each study session:

·      Decide what you’re doing in advance.

·      Prepare for the sessions, so you make the most of your time together.

·      Take turns teaching to reinforce your own knowledge.

·      Stick to the session topic.

By supplementing your individual study with a study group, you can reinforce what you've learned, deepen your understanding of complex concepts, and maybe even make a few new friends. Remember that a friend is a person who encourages you to do your best and to achieve on a high level, one who pushes you to try a little harder and be a little better. If someone pulls you down the wrong trails of life, then those people are not friends, (they are actually your enemies), and you must avoid them at all cost. Whoever said learning can’t be fun? Learning is enjoyable and exciting when you study with others.

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The Power of Study Groups

http://www.collegboard.com/student/plan/high-school/20-432.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 for someone to get lest out and smaller groups can too easily get off track.

Who? Pick classmates who seem to share your 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 and 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 other activities helps you to keep a schedule and ensures that everyone attends.

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The Power of Study Groups

http://www.collegboard.com/student/plan/high-school/20-432.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 for someone to get lest out and smaller groups can too easily get off track.

Who? Pick classmates who seem to share your 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 and 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 other activities helps you to keep a schedule and ensures that everyone attends.

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