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Student Success Statement

“Your future is created by what you do today, not tomorrow.”

Robert Kiyosaki

I think that this means that you shouldn't wait until tomorrow to do something, if you have something to do, do it at the moment. Don't leave it waiting for later. The sooner you get done with important things, the more available time you will have. And with one choice that you make today, it can affect tomorrow too.

SQ3R: A Great Reading and Studying Technique

SQ3R

SQ3R: A Great Reading and Studying Technique

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Improve Your Study Skills

SQ3R stands for:

• Survey
• Question
• Read
• Recite
•  Review

It is a proven technique to sharpen your study skills. In college, you’ll be required to do lots of reading. You’ll often have to complete reading assignments in several books for several different courses at the same time.

SQ3R helps make reading and studying purposeful and effective, so that you use your time most efficiently. Here’s how this strategy works.

Survey

Let’s say your assignment is to read one chapter. First, get an idea of what the chapter is about by reviewing the highlights:

•          Read the tittle, headings and sub headings.
•         Notice words that are italicized or bold.
•          Look at charts, graphs, maps, and other visual material.
•          Read captions
•         Read the very beginning and end of the chapter.

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Student Success Statement 72

Student Success Statement

NEVER

“There is no justification ever for choosing any part of what you know to be evil.”

Ayn Rand

 I think that this quote means that it’s never okay for you to something wrong. First of all, because you don't need to. And second, it doesn't give you anything in return but a guilty conscience. And it's living a bad life.

Reading 5 Tips For Success(Tip 5)

Reading 5 Tips For Success(Tip 5)

Tip 5: Keep a List of Questions

When you feel confused about something you're 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've 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 develop 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 Sir 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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Student Success Statement 71

Student Success Statement

“When I was teaching basketball, I urged my players to try their hardest to improve on that very day, to make that practice masterpiece. This rule is even more important in life than basketball. you have to apply yourself to the task of becoming a little better each and every day over a period of time, you will become a lot better. Only then will you be able to approach being the best you can be. It begins by trying to make each day count and  knowing you can never up for a lost day.”

John Wooden

I think this quote means that the more you practice the better you will be. For example if you have trouble memorizing something the only way you will be good at it is if you practice and practice until you have mastered it. I think it’s important for you to try your best in everything in your everyday life, because if you don’t try your best you will not go very far in life. Also the key to success is to have self--determination and belief that you can do what you set your mind to and that you will not stop until you reach it. And don't stop there once you achieved a goal you set another and keep going on trying to have a successful life.

Reading 5 Tips for Success (Tips 3-4)

Reading  5 Tips for Success (Tips 3-4)

Tip 3: Do Research

Literary critics have written vast numbers of analytical and critical pieces on countless books. It you’re 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 also be showing initiative, something teachers always like to see. Always use legitimate and scholarly sources, not condensed study guides. Going the extra mile in your research elevates your achievement 10-fold.

Tip 4: Use a Dictionary

Make sure you have access to a dictionary when you’re 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'll build your vocabulary at the same time.

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Student Success Statement 70

Student Success Statement

“Every time I’ve done something that doesn't feel right, it’s ended up not being right.”

Mario Cuomo

I think this quote means that when your gut tells you that something is wrong you have to listen to it because it might be right. If you feel that you forgot something its mostly because you did. Also if you keep feeling like you did something wrong then it is because you probably did do something wrong. There is no reason to not feel guilty unless you did something to feel guilty about.

Reading 5 Tips for Success Tips (1-2)

Reading 5 Tips for Success Tips (1-2)

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Reading and writing go hand in hand. The better you understand a text, the more like you are to successfully communicate your thoughts about it in writing. So it’s important to develop strong skills in both areas. With that in mind, here’s how to improve your reading comprehension.

Tip 1: Annotate

Be an active reader. Instead of passively reading a text, take notes about important story elements, key factual information and significant ideas in the text.

Tip 2: Note the Author’s Writing Style

Every author writes with a purpose, using deliberate methods to successfully relate specific information to the audience. When you’re reading, look for patterns in the author’s writing. For example, you may notice a repetition of key words, phrases or symbols—or the use of a distinct type of sentence structure. Authors employ these writing strategies to help readers comprehend a central argument or theme, so be sure to explore how these techniques create meaning.

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Student Success Statement 69

Student Success Statement

The Three Don’ts

Don’t Whine

Don’t Complain

Don’t Make Excuses

John Wooden

I think that these three don'ts are trying to say not to blame something else for your own mistakes. Sometimes people do something wrong, and they start to blame other things so that it won't seem as if they did something wrong. John Wooden is trying to say that people should whine, complain, or make excuses for something that is little  even something that is big.

Five Tips For Staying Motivated (Tips 3-5)

Five Tips For Staying Motivated (Tips 3-5)

3. Set Attainable Goals.

If you’re having trouble writing a 25-page paper for class because it seems like such a big job, don’t focus on that final number. Break that  paper down and consider each section of your paper individually. You can handle any projects in small chunks

4.  Find A Social Support Network.

Create a group of people around you who want to help you succeed. Mentors can be teachers or family friends who can give you guidance and help you develop new skills. Counselors can help you with planning your courses and starting to explore colleges. You can also reach out to friends and peers who can motivate you by listening and sharing ideas.

5. Acknowledge Your Accomplishments.

 Give yourself a quick reward when you complete an assignment or task. Take a walk, send an email, get a snack. Then move on to the next project.

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Student Success Statement 68

Student Success Statement

“The Three Nevers”

v  Never lie

v  Never cheat

v  Never steal

-John Wooden

I think that this statement is trying to say that people need to stop and think about what they are doing and what they should be doing. Sometimes some people don't realize what they did until they finally understand that what they did was wrong. If people would stop and think about what they are doing they wouldn't have hurt anyone or themselves.

5 Tips for Staying Motivated (Tips 1-2)

5 Tips for Staying Motivated

 (Tips 1-2)

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To succeed in high school and college, you have to do your best at all times. But sometimes it’s hard to stay motivated, even when you really care about the work you’re doing. Here are five ways to stay on the track.

1.   Focus on High-Impact Activities

The key to success in schools is staying focused on your course work. Make a list to get an overall picture of your workload before you start to tackle any of it. Then, make a plan. Although it’s tempting to do the simplest assignments first, those that take more time and effort to accomplish are probably the ones that you’ll learn the most from. To determine what your priorities are, rank your assignments in the order of their importance. Then rearrange your time and devote more energy towards those that have the greatest impact on your course work and grades. For example, even though all homework assignments are important, studying for a midterm exam takes priorities over writing a paragraph for English class. As you complete each task, think of it as another step on your way to college success

2.   Create New Challenges

Changing you approach can help you stay interested in what you’re going. If you've been given an assignment similar to one you've done in the past, think about it in a different way. If you wrote an essay for a creative writing assignment last year try a poem this time. For book reports, pick a history book instead of another biography.

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Student Success Statement 67

Student Success Statement

“You have only always to do what’s is right. It will become easier by practice, and you enjoy in the midst of your trials the pleasure of an approving conscience.”

Robert E. Lee

I think this quote means that you have all the time in the world to do what’s right and then the other time you have would be appreciating that you have a free conscience, free of worries, and guilt. And you will leave above the line with a calm, peaceful, mind, body, and life.

Take Control of Homework - So It Doesn't Control You Part 3

Take Control of homework

So it Doesn’t Control You (Part 3)

Take Advantage of Any Free Time: If you have a study or a long bus ride use the time to review notes, prepare for an upcoming class or start your homework. Flash cards are a great learning tool. They are easy to make, easy to handle, and are a marvelous tool to help you learn and remember anything. Punch a hole in the upper left corner of each index card and connect the stack of your flash cards with a ring. Then the cards are bound and not flopping around. Flash cards bound like this act like a small book with pages. You can even have separate ringed stacks for each subject. Whatever you want to remember put it on a card.

Study with a Friend: Get together with friends and classmates to quiz each other, compare notes and predict test questions. Consider joining a Study Group.

Communicate: If you have concerns about the amount or type of homework you have, you may want to talk to your family, teachers or counselor. They can help you understand how much time you need to allot for homework and how to manage your tasks.

Celebrate You Achievements: Reward yourself for hitting milestones or doing something well.

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Student Success Statement 66

Student Success Statement

“Be Always sure you're, then go ahead.”

Davy Crockett

I think this quote means that you have to be sure that what you are about to do is right and then that way you are sure to do what you want to do. also  if you have second thoughts about whether you should do it or not, then you shouldn't do it at all.

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Student Success Statement 65

Student Success Statement

“Character is higher than intellect.”

Ralph Waldo Emerson

I think this quote means that your intelligence is not as high as character because your character is what people look at the most, but your intelligence helps you succeed because the more you study the better. You can have a wide intelligence but you can have a bad personality.

Take Control Of Homework So it doesn't control you(Part 1)

 Take Control Of Homework

So it doesn’t control you(Part 1)

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Although very few students love homework, it does serve a purpose. Homework helps you:

ü  Reinforce what you’ve learned during the day

ü  Build study habits that are essential on college

ü  Prepare for your classes

ü  Get a sense of progress

Here  are some tips you deal with homework more efficiently:

·   Set The Mood: create a good study area with everything you need(for example, a calculator). If you don’t have a quiet place at home, try your school or local library.

•           Know Where To Begin: Make a list of everything you need to do, and note all deadlines. Do the more difficult assignments first, so you don’t have to face them at the end.
•          Study At The Same Time Every Day: Even if you don’t have homework every night, use the time to review notes. If sitting down to work is part of your normal routine, you’ll approach it with less dread. Also, you’ll become a pro at using time Productively.

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Student Success Statement 64

Student Success Statement

“I think it better to do right, even if we suffer in so doing, than to incur the reproach of our consciences and prosperity.”

Robert E. Lee.

I think this quote means that it’s better to do what’s right if it hurts a little, than to lie which will hurt more once it catches up with you, you won’t be able to escape it.

Note—Taking Strategies (Part 4)

Note—Taking Strategies (Part 4)

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For Review

Once you’ve done all of the above, you’ll find you’ve created your own personalized study guide. Cover the main section of the page and use the key words and questions in the left margin as a quiz.

Stick To It

Review your notes the day you take them and all your notes once a week. That way, you won’t need to study as much when it’s test time. you’ve been doing the work all along. Try out the Cornell system, but if it doesn’t work for you, experiment with other methods. Ask your classmates how they take notes or ask a teacher for advice. Taking good notes requires practice, like any other skill. And the more you work at it now, the more prepared you’ll be to take notes in college.

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Friday!!!

this weekend starting from friday afternoon my uncle is coming over and we will eat carne asada, then eat cake because it's my sisters birthday  then saturday i'm going to go to the movies but i'm not sure of what movie i want to watch, then on sunday we will have a party for my sister and eat tacos and cake again. and my friday will end today with a good ending when i get in the pool for PE.

Tony Farmer

Tony Farmer received 3 years in prison for kidnapping his girlfriend. sending threatening voice mail and messages to his girlfriend. tony was a basketball player who chose the wrong and went to jail. hye went from a basketball court to a judicial court.when he was sentenced tony didn't believe he had to go to jail for three years. but when you choose the wrong you need to pay for the consequences and it's too late to fix the damage. i think tony should have thought of what he would do and where he could end up before he did anything crazy.

Note—Taking Strategies (Part 3)

Note—Taking Strategies (Part 3)

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After Class

As soon as class ends, review your notes and fill in any blanks. Underline, highlight and use symbols to sort of through the information. If you don’t understand something, get help from your teacher or classmates.

 After you’ve reviewed all your notes from class, in the left-hand area of the page write down key words and questions your teacher might ask you on a test.

At the bottom of the page of each page, write a summary of the notes, this helps you digest what you’ve learned. It also improves your memory of the material for the long term and test down the road.

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Random Post

I think Everyone is Weird and unique in their own way. Like for me, i am unique because I'm crazy at times when im with my friends.If i were to describe myslef i think I am crazy, caring, smart. i help people when they need my  help. i like to go out with my friends, we go out to the park and fool around, we go to the movies and throw popcorn at each other when the movies are not interesting. i have a younger sister, and a baby sister and i love them, but sometimes we can't stand each other. but her birthday is coming up and we will celebrate it with her. i like to drink coffee, but that is probably why im short. i like to good in school if i don't do good in school then i feel like there is no purpose to go to school in the first place. i like my math class most of all  because my best friend jasmine is there and also our teacher is really cool he messes around with us. in a way i guess you could say that he acts like a teenager sometimes but i rather have that than a strict teacher. right now i like my P.E class because were going in the pool and because i have it for sixth period and thee sun is out and i don't have to worry about getting to another class and my best feiend jasmin is with me in pe too. i like to read on my free time but i shouldn't read too much because it messes with my sight.

Student Success Statement 63

Student Success Statement

“He listens well who takes notes.”

Dante Alighieri

I think this means if you have good determination to learn than you have good determination to take notes. Because later on you study from those notes for a test. But to take good notes to write while the teacher speaks you have to have good listening and pick up the important pieces of information and write it down.

Note-Taking Strategies (Part 2)

Note-Taking Strategies (Part 2)

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During Class

One approach that has been proven effective is called the cornel notes during your notes during class. Be sure to leave spaces on the left side of the page and the bottom. Things to keep in mind

1)    Get the speaker main points . Don’t write down every word hear.

2)   Leave blanks in your notes to add explanations later.

3)   Organize as you write. Pay attention to cues such a repetition and emphasis.

4)   Indicate main supporting points as you go.

5)   Jot down key vocabulary important facts and formulas.

6)   Ask question if you’re confused it’s better to ask while the material is fresh in your mind.

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Student Success Statement 62

Student Success Statement

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

Woodrow Wilson

I think this quote means that it is ok to fight when you are trying to stand up for something. For example if your class ask how many think it’s ok to drink alcohol at a teenage age, and everyone raises their hands, but when they ask if it’s wrong to drink and one person is raising their hand. That one person is fighting for what they think it’s right. When you are standing up for what you think it’s right then it’s not fighting it’s more as sending a message or trying to change something.

Distance Education: is A Virtual Classroom For You? (Part 4)

Distance Education: is A Virtual Classroom For You? (Part 4)

Emphasis on The Written World

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 serious weakness for you, virtual learning may not be the best educational option until 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 interest and give distanced education a try; then decide if it’s right for you.

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Student Success Statement 61

Student Success Statement

“You must live in the present to secure your future.”

Reverend Robert Craig

I think this quote means that if you make good choices in your present then in your future you will have calm, no worries life. I think that your present can affect your future with any choice that you make. But you future can always be affected with the choices you make and the ones you don’t make. There are always consequences in past, present, future.

Distance Education: Is A Virtual Classroom For You? (Part 3)

Distance Education: Is A Virtual Classroom For You? (Part 3)

Challenging Aspects of Distance Education

v Lack of in-person interaction: some educators argue that both teacher-student and student-student contact are essential to learning. in a distance-learning classroom, you may be able to participate in class discussion online in chat rooms, message boards or Web conferences—but it’s not the same as being with other students in a classroom.

v Different levels of quality: many distance-education programs supply an excellent learning experience, but others may not. Research any program before signing on to make sure it’s rigorous enough. If you are choosing your own program, look into its accreditation before enrolling.

v The need to self-start: Distance education lets you make your own schedules. if you have a hard time getting motivated, this might not be the ideal educational setting for you.

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Student Success Statement 60

 Student Success Statement

“What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us.”

Ralph Waldo Emerson

I think this quote means that the past or the future is not as important as the things that are in our present. If you did something in the past if less important than what you are going to do. But that is no comparison to what you are deciding to do at the exact moment your present.

Distance Education: Is a Virtual Classroom For You? (Part 2)

Distance Education: Is a Virtual Classroom For You? (Part 2)

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 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  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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Alex Schwazer

The gold- medal winning race walker Alex Schwazer was caught using drugs. And he said at his court conference that he was happy that he got caught using druga because he said he couldn't take it anymore and he wanted another different life. He said that all the weight he had been carrying of him of denying it lifted as soon as he admitted he used drugs. It is brave for someone who does something wrong have the gut to admit it even if they know there will be consequences. but also you put weight inside you whe you take the first step and hide it from people. But still he admitted it, he came clean, and now with that he doesn't have to worry about that. He just has to make sure that another wrong thing he does he does the same and come clean so the consequences won't be as bad. but he shouldn't have done it in the first place but now i respect him because he wasn't a coward he admitted he did something wrong. And i bet he felt relieved when he finally admitted it. the weight inside him he had beeing carrying of lying finally lifted away. And he can now have no worries about beign caught or arrested. he is free to live another life like he said..."i dream of another life".

Distance Education: Is A Virtual Classroom For You? (Part 1)

Distance Education: Is A Virtual Classroom For You? (Part 1)

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You may want to take a class that your high school doesn’t offer. Under some circumstances, you can enroll in the class—through distance learning.

Distance education means taking a class without being physically present where it is being taught. Internet-based technology lets students participate in lectures and class sessions online from almost anywhere.

Some high schools agree to recognize distance-learning credits when  they don’t have the resources to offer a course themselves. Distance education is often used to increase options in rural and for AP® courses.

For you, it might mean doing self-tutorial at home in the evening, or participating in a class that is 1,000 miles away, along with other high school students. Check with your school counselor to see what’s available.

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Student Success Statement 59

Student Success Statement

“You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right.”

Rosa Parks

I think this quote means that when you are doing wrong things like lying you are worried that you might get caught. But if you are doing the right thing you have nothing to fear because they is nothing wrong with doing what’s right so you have nothing to worry about. But they are sometimes that standing up for what’s right might be wrong in other eyes. Like when Rosa Parks spoke up about discrimination and how it was unfair, even though in her type of people it seemed noble and right but to the opposite people like Americans it seemed wrong she didn’t fear because she knew what she did was right even though it seemed wrong to someone else’s eyes. So in conclusion you don’t have to fear anything when you choose the right.

Balancing High School and Part-Time Work (Part 5)

Balancing High School and Part-Time Work (Part 5)

Additional Tips

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

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

v  Stay shortly; don’t commit to working a lot of hours immediately.

v  Avoid time conflicts by planning your class and work schedules as far ahead of time as possible.

v  Use your time efficiently. You can use 10 minutes 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 schoolwork.

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

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

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

v  Schedule relaxation time. everyone needs some downtime to stay happy and healthy.

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My Spring Break

My spring break was great i got to relax. i went to bed late and woke up late. Since i didn't have a lot of homework to do i left it until last minute. most of the days while my parents were working i satyed home helping out and watching over my two sisters. In the end i gt paid. When i would get bored i started to read i manged to finished reading the third book of the harry potter series i plan to finish the whole series. i also made a list of the books i plan to read great thing is that i had already read some of those books so they weren't a problem. the list seems like a lot but it's not it is only because most of the books are series like harry potter and twilight but i will get done with it. I also went a lot often tp my aunts house because i go to spend time with my familiy. when it was easter my sister wanted to hide eggs so, not to be mean i helped her. but before that we planned to go to the park, but our plans were ruined because it was too cold and started to rain so my baby sister could have got sick and i was already sick. we just stayed home and ate carne asada and elotes asados. i got to spend time with my grandma which was great because her work schedule we don't get to see her foten but this time it was different so it was great. my uncle was going to come from san francisco but couldn't which was sad. and i had to get sick but other than that i had a good spring break.

Marion Jones

A five Medal olympic girl named Marion Jones went to jail for using drugs. she had to many investigators about her drugs until the truth  caught up with her. She finally admitted that she was using drugs when he went to court. She was stripped from her five olympic medals and she was sentecnced to six months in prison. she tried to escape the truth, she tought it would never catch up with her but at the end it did. she ended up paying for the consequencess of her cheating and for lying about it. the truth will always catch up with you no matter  what. you can't escape from it. and even if  you try it will always get you in the end. millions of people saw her as an amazing olympic contestant that won 5 medals. but now that the truh is out they see her as a liar. and all the fans and kids she influenced the ones that saw her as their idol, aere now beign dissapointed and sad that they had to confront the truth of their idol beign a fraud. but she now knows that she shouldn't have lied and that won't do it again because she knows the consequences of lying.

Balancing High School and Part-Time Work (Part 4)

Balancing High School and Part-Time Work (Part 4)

He reminds students that “the activities and courses students choose vary considerably, so it’s important for young people to keep their individual situations clearly in mind.” McGowan continues. “For the fact that they won’t have as much time during performance seasons. Students athletes need to remember the times of the year that they’ll be tied up with games and practices. Other students who are in classes that make considerable demands outside of the classroom must keep that really in mind.”

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