Student success statement Thomas Carlyle

Student success statement

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

Thomas Carlyle

 

Reflection: Well both a rudder and goals is what makes the boat or person move throughout life. We should make goals to keep us up and motivated to move and accomplish them. The goals we have should inspire us to do so.

Student success statement Chinese Proverb

Student success statement

“If there is beauty in character, there will be harmony in the home. If there is harmony in the home, there will be order in the nation. If there is order in the nation, there will be peace in the world.

Conclusion: If there is beauty in character, there will be peace in the world.”

Chinese Proverb

Reflection: It all has to start with character; character will change something either big or small.

The Six Pillars of Character

The Six Pillars of Character

• ·   Trustworthiness

Be honest • don’t deceive, cheat, or steal • be reliable — do what you say you’ll do • Have the courage to do the right thing • Build a good reputation • be loyal, stand by your family, friends, and country

·         Respect

Treat others with respect; follow the Golden Rule • be tolerant and accepting of differences • Use good manners, not bad language • be considerate of the feelings of others • don’t threaten, hit or hurt anyone • Deal peacefully with anger, insults, and disagreements

·         Responsibility

Do what you are supposed to do • Plan ahead • persevere: keep on trying! • Always do your best • Use self-control • be self-disciplined • Think before you act — consider the consequences • be accountable for your words, actions, and attitudes • Set a good example for others

·         Fairness

Play by the rules • Take turns and share • be open-minded; listen to others • don’t take advantage of others • don’t blame others carelessly • Treat all people fairly

·         Caring

Be kind • be compassionate and show you care • Express gratitude • Forgive others • Help people in need

·         Citizenship

Do your share to make your school and community better • Cooperate • Get involved in community affairs • Stay informed; vote • be a good neighbor • Obey laws and rules • Respect authority • Protect the environment • Volunteer

Reflection: They all sound like what we do sometimes. We all have these characteristics but we don’t use them at the same time. I do have all of the characteristics and so does everyone else, I’m pretty sure everyone is committed to them.

Student success statement Sophocles

Student success statement

“I would prefer even to fail with honor than win by cheating.”

Sophocles

 

Reflection: As the statement goes a person who cheats wins but with no honor given. A person who may have lost but they didn’t lose their honor.

Memorial Day

Memorial Day

Memorial Day is the day on which those who have died in active military service are remembered, traditionally on May 30 but now changed to the last Monday in May. A few ways to show your honor and respect is, if you had a family member or friend who died in the act of combat pay respects. Help a person whose family member died in the military by helping them cope with their loss.
 

Student success statement Dennis Prager

Student success statement

“The most important thing you’ll ever have is good values.”

Dennis Prager

Reflection: Well in this statement it tells us we need good values. We do have good values and sometimes we don’t even know we do them. These values are essential to are personality.

Optician

Optician

Opticians are people who help fit eyeglasses and contact lenses, following prescriptions from ophthalmologists. They also help customers decide which eyeglass frames or contact lenses to buy. These are the people that you would see when getting new glasses or prescription eye wear.

Salary: $33,330 - $40,380

Education: A high school diploma, complete programs at a community college or technical school.

Reflection: I would maybe lean toward this career because I can become one no problem. But what is stopping me is the pay; the pay is just a bit bad. I would still take this job into consideration.