Speaking Skills

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When you’re assigned a class presentation, think twice before dismissing it as an unimportant part of your education. Employers look for speaking skills in job applicants, who may have to give presentations to clients or represent their organization in the field. It is never too soon to practice good eye contact and other public speaking techniques.

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According to the book of Lists, the fear of public speaking ranks number one in the minds of the majority of people. Far above the fear of death and disease, comes the fear of standing in front of a crowd. Joel Weiner noted author and public speaker wants to help people overcome that fear.

“The biggest fear is public speaking, with 15 percent of Americans experiencing a dramatic fear of it,” said Dr. Michael Telch of the laboratory for the study of anxiety disorders (LSAD) in the department Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. “People have had to turn down jobs, and certainly students have dropped class because of it.”

Regardless of your occupation, your success depends a great deal upon your ability to communicate effectively! Whether you’re running a meeting, selling a product, making a presentation, motivating coworkers or just communicating one on one with others, you’ll get far better results if you can speak persuasively, smoothly, and intelligently. 

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Reading

5 Tips for success

Tip 5: Keep a list of questions

When you feel confused about something you are reading, write down any questions you have. Sometimes your questions are answered as you read further. If not, don’t be afraid to ask for help. Remember, teachers create assignments; they have read the texts and are familiar with them. When you have specific questions, your teachers can provide answers that will help you better understand the material. Learning is rooted in questions developed and asked by the learner.

Asking questions to yourself, to the teacher, and to others, is a great learning method. When you cease to ask questions, you cease to exist to a great extent. Read actively by silently asking questions as you read. Questioning immerses you into the material you are reading and therefore will expand your mental capacities more than almost anything else.

The philosopher Francis Bacon said, “Knowledge is power.” Improving your reading comprehension is the key to gaining important knowledge and making the most of your education. So pick up a book … and a pen.

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Reading

5 tips for success

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Tip 3: Do the research

Literary critics have written vast numbers of analytical and critical pieces on countless books. If you are having trouble understanding a particular text, do some research and see what knowledgeable sources have to say about it. In addition to increasing your comprehension, you’ll always be showing initiative, something teachers always like to see. Always use legitimately and scholarly sources, not condensed study guides. Going the extra mile in your research elevates your achievements 10-fold

Tip 4: Use a dictionary

Make sure you have access to a dictionary when you are reading. You can often figure out the meaning of an unfamiliar word by using context clues, but sometimes you can’t. Rather than simply skipping over the words you don’t know, take the time to look them up. The results are well worth the effort. Your comprehension will increase greatly and you will build your vocabulary at the same time. 

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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. But 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’t provide advance 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 highs school and Part- Time Work

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Additional tips

Although working and going to school is challenging, it can be a rewarding experience if you use some foresight. These tips can help you handle the situations and make the most of your time:

·         Discuss your plans with your family. Balancing the demands of school and work is easier with their support.

·         Start slowly, don’t commit to working a lot of hours immediately.

·         Avoid time conflict by planning your class and work schedules as far ahead as possible.

·         Use your time efficiently. You can use ten minutes of waiting in a line to go over a few pages of assigned reading. If your job has a lot of down time and your boss has no objection, you can use slow periods to do your school work.

·         If you commute to your job on public transportation, bring your school work with you so you can work along the way.

·         Be flexible and willing to make sacrifices. You may have to cut down on other things you’d like to do because of your school and work commitments.

·         If you have too much on your plate admit it. Then cut back as needed.

·         Schedule relaxation time. Everyone needs some down time to stay happy and healthy.  

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Selecting you courses

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Success in AP can also help you in other ways. AP helps you stand out in the admission process and offer 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 your courses

  Use college search to look up a specific college’s academic requirement to be sure you are on track to attend a 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 achieving this process, and achieving your personal, college and career goals. Without goals, you meander in all sorts of directions. Goals give your purpose, direction, enthusiasm, and passion for that which you really desire. Define your goals deliberately, evaluate your goals and often make changes as necessary, work hard to achieve your goals, and continue working hard until you actually do achieve your goals.

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Socials Studies

You can better understand local and world events that are happening now by studying the culture and history that has shaped them. Here is a suggestion course plan:

·         U.S History (two semesters)

·         U.S government (one semester)

·         World History or geography (one semester)

·         One additional semester in the above or other areas.

Foreign language

Solid foreign language study shows colleges that you are willing to stretch beyond the basics.

 Many colleges require at least two years of study in the same foreign language and some prefer more.

Learning a foreign language can be challenging but is exciting. Repetitions the key to learning a language, and having conversations with others speaking the same language is the best way to learn a new language. Repetition is a fun way to build your skills thoroughly as you seek to master new languages

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Student Success Statement

“ A man without a goal is like a ship

Without a rudder”

-Thomas Carlyle

This comparison of between a man and a boat is used to emphasize how one cannot go anywhere without a destination or goal. Before you can accomplish something great you have to make a goal, and in order to get to your goal you have to make the right choices and follow the right steps. If you don’t make any goals don’t expect success just to come to you. An example of this could be a person who dreams of being a professional basketball player. If he makes it his goal and takes steps to getting there, then he will get there someday. If however you don’t know what you want to do and make no effort to try and find something you want to do , the your chances of being successful won’t be very high