To My Students ««
I look forward to an exciting year. We have a great deal of ground to cover, but I am committed to making the journey as exciting and enjoyable as possible.
Even so, it is important that you understand your own role in making this year both fun and successful: The decision to succeed is yours and yours alone — I cannot make it for you. I will gladly assist you in any way I can, but you must decide you want to learn and grow.
One of your first tasks will be a self-assessment. This means you must look, for example, at your test scores, and then decide by how much you want to improve — and that’s when the real work begins because you, and you alone, will have to decide what you must do to reach that goal … and then you must implement your plans.
At times you will be given assignments that seem nearly impossible. But remember this: You will never be given an assignment for which you have not been prepared. That does not mean it will be any easier; it will, however, always be possible. So keep a positive attitude, ask for help, and do your best at all times: Success will naturally follow.
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