Common use of IN THE PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE Clause in Contracts

IN THE PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE. Dear Student: This portion of the handbook is addressed to you as you pursue your academic studies and strive to be a self- directed, independent learner who is goal-oriented and self-motivated. Students who identify realistic goals and have a strong commitment to attaining their goals, find self-fulfillment and academic success. Like road maps, goals will take you where you want to go. The opportune time to set goals is at the beginning of each quarter. Find a quiet place and review your past performance and create a list of objectives to achieve in the weeks ahead. Objectives may be related to your academic studies, your study skills or work habits, your health goals or athletic aspirations, your personal or social skills, or your friendship commitments. They provide direction, motivation and a measure of your progress. You should: • identify realistic and attainable goals. • set short-term goals, weekly or monthly. • list steps or strategies to attain your goals. • review your list periodically to measure your progress. Students who adopt and maintain a willingness to learn, achieve and engage in new or different experiences will attain their defined success. Remember, each quarter is a fresh start, and each day can present you with new and interesting opportunities to become an educated person. Each day learn something new. Break new ground, take a risk, open new doors, cultivate your skills and talents, and discover the hidden talents and creativity you didn't know you possessed. Don't be afraid to try new things. If they work, celebrate your success; if they don't, learn from your mistakes, but most importantly, never stop trying. Your success at Maryvale is directly related to how realistic you are about facing academic challenges and balancing the demands on your time. Support is available, but you must take the initiative. True success comes from within; it lies in the effort rather than in the result. Learning is at the heart of student success. Set expectations for yourself that xxxxxx continued academic growth, fresh insights and optimum performance. The following list of expectations will provide you with direction and focus: • Establish challenging, far-reaching, realistic academic goals. • Set at least three short-term academic goals and list your strategies for accomplishing them. Establish checkpoints to assess your progress. As you accomplish a goal, set a more challenging one for yourself. • Maintain a record of your best work. • Intensify vocabulary study; use the index card strategy and practice with a partner. • Establish a definitive outside reading program. • Participate in your own learning process: question and inquire. • Observe the conventions of edited standard English in all work that reaches the public eye. • Use standard usage when speaking in class or before groups. • Maintain a spiritual focus in your work. • Strive for optimum performance. Critical reading, logical reasoning, decision-making and problem-solving skills will contribute to your ability to think critically. Intellectual curiosity and inquiry contribute to the quality of your thinking. Make this a wonderful new school year! Sincerely, Your Administrators and Faculty

IN THE PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE. Dear Student: This portion of the handbook is addressed to you as you pursue your academic studies and strive to be a self- self-directed, independent learner who is goal-oriented and self-motivated. Students who identify realistic goals and have a strong commitment to attaining their goals, find self-fulfillment and academic success. Like road maps, goals will take you where you want to go. The opportune time to set goals is at the beginning of each quarter. Find a quiet place and review your past performance and create a list of objectives to achieve in the weeks ahead. Objectives may be related to your academic studies, your study skills or work habits, your health goals or athletic aspirations, your personal or social skills, or your friendship commitments. They provide direction, motivation and a measure of your progress. You should: • identify realistic and attainable goals. • set short-term goals, weekly or monthly. • list steps or strategies to attain your goals. • review your list periodically to measure your progress. Students who adopt and maintain a willingness to learn, achieve and engage in new or different experiences will attain their defined success. Remember, each quarter is a fresh start, and each day can present you with new and interesting opportunities to become an educated person. Each day learn something new. Break new ground, take a risk, open new doors, cultivate your skills and talents, and discover the hidden talents and creativity you didn't know you possessed. Don't be afraid to try new things. If they work, celebrate your success; if they don't, learn from your mistakes, but most importantly, never stop trying. Your success at Maryvale is directly related to how realistic you are about facing academic challenges and balancing the demands on your time. Support is available, but you must take the initiative. True success comes from within; it lies in the effort rather than in the result. Learning is at the heart of student success. Set expectations for yourself that xxxxxx continued academic growth, fresh insights and optimum performance. The following list of expectations will provide you with direction and focus: • Establish challenging, far-reaching, realistic academic goals. • Set at least three short-term academic goals and list your strategies for accomplishing them. Establish checkpoints to assess your progress. As you accomplish a goal, set a more challenging one for yourself. • Maintain a record of your best work. • Intensify vocabulary study; use the index card strategy and practice with a partner. • Establish a definitive outside reading program. • Participate in your own learning process: question and inquire. • Observe the conventions of edited standard English in all work that reaches the public eye. • Use standard usage when speaking in class or before groups. • Maintain a spiritual focus in your work. • Strive for optimum performance. Critical reading, logical reasoning, decision-making and problem-solving skills will contribute to your ability to think critically. Intellectual curiosity and inquiry contribute to the quality of your thinking. Make this a wonderful new school year! Sincerely, Your Administrators and Faculty