It’s online but is it on Target?

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Research with attitude

Conduct your research with the attitude of a skeptic. As you examine websites for clues that they are trustworthy, ask these questions:

·        Who wrote the web page? If you can’t identify the individual or organization responsible for the information don’t use it.

·        What are the author’s qualifications for writing on the subject?

·        Has the article passed through an editorial process designed to ensure quality and accuracy?

·        What is the web site purpose? Look for motives—like selling products or winning votes—that could result in biased or incomplete information.

·        Is the information accurate? Is it up to date?

·        Where did the author get his information?

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Take control of Homework

So it doesn’t control you

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Keep things in perspective

Know how much weight each assignment or test carries and use your time accordingly. Don’t waste time but be wise and smart. Doing the most important things first is being wise and smart.

Get more involved

Keep your mind from wandering by taking notes underlining sections discussing topics with others or relating your homework to something studying in other class. Learn actively and not passively. Be anxiously engaged in your studies and you will have a great experience. Demonstrate a good attitude toward home assignments and you will begin to love doing it.

Organize the information

People process information in different ways. Some people like to draw pictures or charts to digest information others prefer to read out loud or make detailed outlines. Try to find the methods that work best for you. Ask your teacher for recommendations if you’re having trouble.

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Note taking strategies

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During class

One approach that has been proven effective is called the Cornell note taking system. Here are some of its methods. Start by using the main section of your page to take down your notes during class. Be sure to leave space on the left side of the page and the bottom. Things to keep in mind:

·       Get the speakers main point. Don’t write every word you hear.

·       Leave blanks in your notes to add explanations later.

·       Organize as you write. Pay attention to cues such as repetition and emphasis.

·       Indicate main and supporting points as you go.

·       Jot down key vocabulary important facts or formulas.

·       Ask questions. If you’re confused it’s better to ask while the material is fresh in your mind.

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Distance education is a virtual classroom for you?

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Positive aspects of distance education

·       Independence and time management: taking courses online lets you hone your ability to work on your own. You also gain experience in managing your time efficiently.

·       A flexible schedule: schools can only provide a certain number of class periods in a single school day, and there may not be enough time for you to take everything you want. Because distance education lets you take classes outside regular school hours it gives you the flexibility to explore all your areas of interest.

·       Advanced and specialized classes: some schools can provide advanced or specialized classes. Distance education gives you the chance to gain experience in areas that would otherwise remain out of reach.

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Balancing High School and Part time Work

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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—v 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.

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Selecting your Courses

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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 on college entrance exams and in college math classes—and in many careers. Take them early on. That way, you’ll be able to enroll in 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 recommended 4 years. Each school has its own program, but some of the courses typically offered are:

·        Algebra I

·        Algebra II

·        Geometry

·        Trigonometry

·        Calculus

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The power of study groups

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The benefits of study groups

Group study offers other advantages in addition to gaining a deeper understanding of class material. These include the opportunity to: reinforce note- taking. If your AP biology notes are unclear you can ask a member of your study group to tell you to fill the gaps. Share talents. Each person brings different strengths such as organization skills the ability to stick to a task or a capacity for memorization.

Cover more ground. Members may be able to solve calculus problem together that none would have solved alone. Benefit from a support system. Members often have common goals, such as good grades. Each person’s work affects the other members, which result in making members supportive of one another. Socialize. It’s more fun to study with others; the give and take makes it more interesting. And because it’s more fun you spend more time studying.

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How to take on a college studying

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Choose where to study

Where you should study depends in two factors; the environment in which you are best able to concentrate and the type of work you are planning to do.

·         The best places to study have good light, a comfortable temperature and enough desk space—usually your dorm room, your apartment or the library.

·         For completing problem sets or brainstorming possible test questions, you may want to study with a group or at least in a setting where fellow students are available for discussion.

·         When you are reading book chapters or working on a research paper, you are probably better off in a less social environment.

Improve your study habits

Here are simple steps you can take to help you get a handle on studying :

·         Have a routine for where and when you study.

·         Choose reasonable and specific goals that you can accomplish for each study session.

·         Do things that are harder or require more intense thought at your most productive time of the day.

·         Take breaks if you need them so you don’t waste time looking at material but not absorbing it.

·         Get to know students whom you respect and can study with or contact to ask question.

·         Keep up with the work load and seek help when you need it.

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7 habits of Highly Successful Teens

Habit 7

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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 need spiritual food just like your 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 makes you focus and make good decisions. 

              Get into the habit of daily improving your body (physical fitness).

your mind your heart your soul. 

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Profile of a successful student

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Work together. There are a number of ways that you can ensure you get the most out of your educational experience. First, participate fully. Engage regularly in the discussions and be willing to share your personal, professional and educational experiences. You can get to know your classmates through the dialogue that is created in a course environment – sometimes even better than in a face-to-face class. And the same goes to your instructor. Be sure to contact your professor—especially if you are having problems. He/she is still your instructor and will be there to guide and assist you as needed.

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Study for multiple exams

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My strategies for written assignments: everyone has their own writing styles. I generally come up with an idea and do massive amounts of research before I ever think about writing. I then organize my research then sometimes prepare an outline before actual writing. I always print out the paper and come back to it the next day and reread it. That is the easiest way for me to catch my own mistakes. I have to give my eyes a break from it, and if I just wrote it I think it looks perfect. But if I look at it a day later I almost always find grammatical errors or phrases and sentences I just want to reword.

How I succeed in my team projects: Never assume someone is doing what they are supposed to be doing. Have regular meetings and have each member show their work, not just give you or the group their word for it.

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Sarah’s Academic success Story

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My test study method: I have different strategies for different types of tests or subjects. For me, any type of math is exceptionally difficult so I had to spend extra time on that. I would go back through the homework problems focusing on the problems that I had extra difficulty on. Many times I would ask the teacher for any additional study materials they could provide. If it was a class that required memorization or applying concepts I would create a sort of study guide for myself many times focusing on what were key focal points in the class. If I knew there were going to be essays I would try to take terms and apply them to an example or create different questions on the concepts focused on throughout the semester.

My time management secret: I always always always carry a planner with me. I even use different color highlighters to show what each event on my calendar is for. For example, pink is personal, yellow is school, orange is work, blue is for appointments, and green is for my sorority. Although I use white out frequently, I can see in bright yellow that if I have that project for finance due on Tuesday, I need to start working on it the previous Wednesday so I can just get it done. My friends have always been amazed at how early I get things accomplished but that is really all I do.

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Work Together

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English, math, foreign language tips: For math, all I can say is do the problems assigned. It is the only way to practice and that’s really all it is for math. It’s the same for chemistry; if you do the practice problems you will understand the material so much better because those subjects are not just memorization like history, you need to be able to apply what you have learned in practical situations. As for English I am no longer taking it but I would say to leave yourself plenty of time to write essays and papers. They take time to get all the information out of your head and onto the page so don’t leave them until the last second.

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You can succeed everyday

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My strategies for written assignments: I try to outline before I write because otherwise I forget what I am supposed to be writing about. I try not to leave them until the last minute because then I will just goof up the work. A lot of times I just write what I feel. Teachers like your opinion and if you can find something from the reading or research that relates specifically to your life, they like it even more because it allows you to take ownership of your work. I write things that I want others to read; not things that I have to write because the teacher said so.

How I succeed in team projects: Personally, I do not like working on group projects, especially ones that I worked on in high school. However, when it is required to work on a group, usually I try to lead. I like taking the lead because then I know that my grade will be a good one. I do well in school, I always have and I don’t plan on changing that any time soon, so when I need to work with people who maybe don’t care as much as I do, or they have more time to waste on other than the project, I try to be in charge. That way I know that things are going to get done on time and that I am going to get a good grade. If I am working in a group of people who all want to work, then it is a different story.

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    Effective study methods   

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My time management secret: my secret is to use time wisely. I know that own certain days I do not have time to run errands or hang out with friends even. Each minute of each day is used for something. One thing that works really well for me is to right everything down. I mean everything. I write down if I am going to email people, write letters, or study. It works for me to have a planner that goes by the day and shows me what I am going to be doing every day. Knowing what I have to do every day helps me plan out my weeks and my days. If I know I don’t have time on Tuesday, I will try to get things done more on Monday or Sunday. I plan ahead, especially if I am going to be on the road for volleyball. When I am on the road I bring my books and read on the bus/bus/hotel room. Missing class is killer to make up from but if you are upfront with your professors, they are usually nice about having to turn in things late or not being in classes.

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Academic Success

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Laura B.’s Academic success Story

In high school I was one of the good students who really didn’t have to study to be a good student. The information that I took for notes in class usually sunk enough for me to be able to get by on the tests by simply reviewing the material just before the class began. It wasn’t that I didn’t try, I had a 4.0 all throughout high school, but I never really had to put forth much of an effort to get the results that I wanted to see. In college however, that changed. Not only did I start studying and reading the book, but I began to understand that the little tiny facts were just as important as the general concepts.

My overall study method: I do the reading that is required for the classes, and I try to keep up. If I do fall behind, I usually use the reading that I did not get to as an additional study aid. I take good notes in class and actually attend each class I can. Sometimes, with volleyball, it’s tough because we are on the road a lot, but if I do miss class because of volleyball I make sure that I get the notes from another student in the class. Also, for a subject such as chemistry, I do practice problems to help me understand what the material means.

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You Can Succeed In School If You Will

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“Though I graduated from an associate degree program, I felt that my instructors provided me with the same theory and acknowledge  as those students completing their bachelor’s degree program in clinical laboratory science”, Mishak added.

“When I start my clinical rotations at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, I felt that my formal education at DCCC prepared me to succeed at every challenge that I faced. Since I was the among first MLT students to rotate through WFUBMC, I think this strong foundation in laboratory science enabled me to dispel many of the preconceived ideas about MLTs regarding their education and what they are able to do.” after a year working as a medical laboratory technician at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta he was promoted to Hematology Analytical Specialists position. This involves oversight of the hematology, coagulation, and flow cytometry sections of the laboratory.

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Student Success Stories

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Kimani Hunt, 19, a dean list student at Davidson County Community College, is a standout 6’5” player on the DCCC Storm Basketball team who serves as a role model for other students both on and off the court. With a 3.7 grade point average for the fall 2010 semester and a cumulative basketball point total of 765 as Feb. 18^th, Hunts’ academic excellence and athletic abilities attract attention. Recently, he caught the attention of recruiters from the University of Northwestern Ohio who offered him a full scholarship there to play basketball. Named the first team All-Freshman in 2009-2010, Hunt served on the 2009-2010 region x and District H championship teams, and he played with Storm in last year’s 2010 NJCAA National Championship tournament. “Kiamani Hunt has been a leader for us the past few years both off and on the court,” said DCCC Storm Head Coach Matt Ridge. “His high standard of excellence has helped us win many games, but it’s also helped him achieve a lot of success in classroom, and we are certainly proud of him.” Ken Kirk, DCCC”s director of athletics and wellness agrees. “Kimani is a kind and considerate student athlete. He helps tutor other players who look up to him as an academic leader, he communicates well with other students as well as the Storm fans, and he represents DCCC so well wherever he goes.” Hunt graduated from Riverside High School in Durham before enrolling at DCCC. He hopes to pursue a career in sports management.

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