Student Success Statement

“The only difference between those who have failed and those who have succeeded lies in the difference of their habits. Good habits are the key to all success. Bad habits are the unlocked door to failure. Thus, the first law I will obey, which precedeth all the others is- ‘I will form good habits and become their slaves.’ “

Og Mandino

Those with good habits, tend to do good. Those with bad habits, tend to do bad. When you make a habit out of not studying, then you do bad on tests. When you make a habit out of making time to prepare for tests, then you do better on them.

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens

Habit 2

Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind

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f teens aren’t clear about where they want to end up in life, about their values, goals, and what they stand for, they will wander, waste time, and be tossed to and fro by the options of others. Help your teen create a personal mission statement which will act as a road map and direct and guide his decision-making process.

“Keep your eyes on the prize.” Determine your desired prize and don’t quit until you have realized the achievement of your prize. Then set another prize, another goal or desire that you would really like to achieve. Begin with the achievement of your prize in mind. Visualize and then realize. Start by having a target in mind; know where you are going.

One prize or goal you definitely need to establish for yourself is the prize of an honorable graduation from high school – that you will receive your diploma honestly and with integrity – that you earned it with perfect honesty.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

Student Success Statement

“Whether I fail or succeed shall be no man’s

doing but my own. I am the force.“

-Elaine Maxwell

Do not blame others for something that is your own fault. If you did it, then you take the blame. Just like if you did something honorable you take your prize.

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens

Habit 1

By: Sean covey (but modified)

Habit 1: Be Proactive.

Being proactive is the key to unlocking the other habits. Help your teen take control and responsibility for her life. Proactive people understand that they are responsible for their own happiness or unhappiness. They don’t blame others for their own actions or feelings. Proactive people realize that the ball is in their court, that they are the captain for their own ship; that they are in control, control of their decisions, thoughts, choices, goals, actions, and priorities. Proactive people are self-starters; they don’t wait to be told what to do, they press forward with enthusiasm towards the achievement of their assignment, their duties, their responsibilities, their obligations. Choosing to do what is right is proactive decision. Obey the rules. Obey the law. Obey the coach. Obey the school policies. Obey your parents. Obey with exactness, all great things will come to you. Be proactive and take initiative.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

Student Success Statement

“Keep your eyes on the prize”

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f you keep your eyes on the prize then you will have something to shoot for because how will you go through life without knowing want/who you want to be in the world… For example, if you finally graduated high school and you don’t know who you want to become, then how are you going to support yourself, or do you want to stay living with your parents?

Ten Tips for Student Success

St. John’s University

1.Attend your classes. Remember in the words of Woody Allen “Seventy percent of success in life in 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 168 hours 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 Freshman 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 to exceed 20 hours 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.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

Student Success Statement

“You make your habits and your habits make you.”

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f you have good habits, then you will be a good person. If you have bad habits, then you will be a bad person. For example, if you decide to start making studying a habit then you will do better at working than if you don’t. If you choose to be lazy, then your grade will drop and you won’t be able to even graduate…