Time for some creative writing, J-Students! In the style of a cooking recipe, you will concoct a recipe for "Success as a Mary Ward Student."

INGREDIENTS FOR SUCCESS AS A MARY WARD STUDENT

1. 1 bowl of punctuality. Attend all morning TA sessions in order to be up to date on marks and gain valuable chat time with TA buddies. Pour one batch of tidy uniform into the mix and your TA credit will be flashing 100% at the end of year report card.

2. 1 cup of organization. A student bible – agenda – is necessary for success in all seasons. Without an agenda, organization skills may be thrown out the window and possibly units that one keeps inside the agenda. Always write down important dates, seminars, and test certificate numbers. Organize dates so that you do not forget to write a test or miss a super TA interview.

3. 1 tbsp. of responsibility. You will need 1 locker to keep books, clothes, and your trusty backpack in. A student’s locker is like a student’s room packed into a small rectangular bin. Everything is mess yet you know where everything goes. This locker comes especially handy when a student has to go to science since no bags are allowed in science. Don’t give out your locker combo because you don’t want that iPOD stolen. Be responsible and know where you keep your belongings because the worst thing would be to lose a unit.

4. 5 tsps. of discipline. Attendances of 5 periods of class each day are mandatory for student success. If a student is hallwalking constantly, then there is no room to get work done and consult with teachers. Discipline is essential for a student to get down to work and be able to do work even though there are distractions such as friends in the area.

5. Infinite glasses of coffee. As you reach the final weeks of school – June Rush – caffeine will become your best friend. Stock up before you go to school and possibly make a coffee rush during lunch in order to stay awake and not fall asleep while in class.

In order for the recipe to turn into success, a student must always use the proper ingredients. Depending on the time of year, a student may add a few tbsps. of each ingredient if a due date is to be met such as university deadlines. As a student progresses each year, the workload will increase and so will the volume of the ingredients. Discipline is very important during Unit 9 and 12 university deadlines, so add ingredients with care. Always stretch and get lots of sleep. An active mind is much stronger and beneficial than a lazy body. Partying should be kept to a minimum in May and use PA Days and holidays to refresh your mind or get up to date on your units. Follow the recipe and success will be right around the corner. Remember, stressing out is normal, but how you handle the stress will decide the amount of success you will gain. GOOD LUCK!

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