1. A MOTIVATIONAL PRESENTATION FOR YOUR HIGH SCHOOL THAT CONNECTS WITH THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF YOUR STUDENTS R T F G Military Education &Career

2. A MOTIVATIONAL PRESENTATION FOR YOUR HIGH SCHOOL THAT CONNECTS WITH THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF YOUR STUDENTS R T F G After nearly 23 Years of Military Service LTC Ford Retired from the United States Army on April 1, 2004. Currently, performing the duties of: 9 th Grade Biology Teacher And Head Coach, Varsity / JV Girls Softball East Saint Louis Senior High School

3. A MOTIVATIONAL PRESENTATION FOR YOUR HIGH SCHOOL THAT CONNECTS WITH THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF YOUR STUDENTS R T F G I Want You to Feel as Important as You Are First, Recognize who you are Second, Know what you want Third, Learn how to achieve your goals Fourth, Learn what to do with inevitable success Recognize who you are: A Student Nothing Else No Bills because I have: No House No Car And No Money Know what you want: Pass Graduate Go to and Graduate from College Get a Job Take care of my family Contribute to Society Learn how to achieve your goals: It may include being: Respectful Honest Committed Dedicated And caring with a capital “C” When I’m successful, I will: Sacrifice for others Win in life with the hand which you were dealt Remember where you came from Let money be a by product of your actions Do things right the first time Learn Four (4) Things Today To Help You Navigate Your Way Through High School

4. A MOTIVATIONAL PRESENTATION FOR YOUR HIGH SCHOOL THAT CONNECTS WITH THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF YOUR STUDENTS R T F G Truth Your HS You and I The Bridge DHS, SC Post High School Education Opportunities, Colleges and Technical Schools Always Low Paying Jobs X One Felony Very Few or no Opportunities Teaching Education Medicine Public Service Military Own Your Own Business Security Vocational Jobs

5. A MOTIVATIONAL PRESENTATION FOR YOUR HIGH SCHOOL THAT CONNECTS WITH THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF YOUR STUDENTS R T F G X X Truth Your HS You and I The Bridge Over Troubled Waters Always Low Paying Jobs One Felony Very Few or no Opportunities Minimum Wage Jobs, You Can Not Support A Family on $7.75 Per Hour LOST OPPORTUNITIES

6. A MOTIVATIONAL PRESENTATION FOR YOUR HIGH SCHOOL THAT CONNECTS WITH THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF YOUR STUDENTS R T F G Truth Your HS You and I The Bridge DHS, SC Post High School Education Opportunities, Colleges and Technical Schools Always Low Paying Jobs X One Felony Very Few or no Opportunities Teaching Education Medicine Public Service Military Own Your Own Business Security Vocational Jobs

7. A MOTIVATIONAL PRESENTATION FOR YOUR HIGH SCHOOL THAT CONNECTS WITH THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF YOUR STUDENTS R T F G X X Truth Your HS You and I The Bridge Over Troubled Waters Always Low Paying Jobs One Felony Very Few or no Opportunities Minimum Wage Jobs, You Can Not Support A Family on $7.75 Per Hour LOST OPPORTUNITIES

8. A MOTIVATIONAL PRESENTATION FOR YOUR HIGH SCHOOL THAT CONNECTS WITH THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF YOUR STUDENTS R T F G Truth Your HS You and I The Bridge DHS, SC Post High School Education Opportunities, Colleges and Technical Schools Always Low Paying Jobs X One Felony Very Few or no Opportunities Teaching Education Medicine Public Service Military Own Your Own Business Security Vocational Jobs

9. A MOTIVATIONAL PRESENTATION FOR YOUR HIGH SCHOOL THAT CONNECTS WITH THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF YOUR STUDENTS R T F G X X Truth Your HS You and I The Bridge Over Troubled Waters Always Low Paying Jobs One Felony Very Few or no Opportunities Minimum Wage Jobs, You Can Not Support A Family on $7.75 Per Hour LOST OPPORTUNITIES

10. A MOTIVATIONAL PRESENTATION FOR YOUR HIGH SCHOOL THAT CONNECTS WITH THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF YOUR STUDENTS R T F G A Simple Strategy to Survive Your High School Experience Get Organized Study A Little Everyday Learn How To Take Notes Obey School Rules “Always”

11. A MOTIVATIONAL PRESENTATION FOR YOUR HIGH SCHOOL THAT CONNECTS WITH THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF YOUR STUDENTS R T F G A Simple Strategy to Survive Your High School Experience Get Organized 1. Buy yourself a three-ringed binder, large enough in which to put six (6) subjects Label each Subject Chronologically (1 st Period Thru 6 th Period) Use Letters or Numbers as Your Labels Keep at Least Five Clean Sheets of Paper Under Each Subject 2. At the beginning of each class period each day, write a heading pertaining to that day’s lesson First, write one statement pertaining to the main idea Second, write down any supporting information provided by your teacher (Your Choice) Third, make sure that you write the information in terms that you understand Finally, always include any reference materials (i.e. Text Book Chapters and Page Numbers) 3. Make a duplicate notebook in order to transfer your notes from your everyday notebook to a notebook that is kept at home or in your locker The duplicate notebook should be maintained exactly like the everyday notebook

12. A MOTIVATIONAL PRESENTATION FOR YOUR HIGH SCHOOL THAT CONNECTS WITH THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF YOUR STUDENTS R T F G A Simple Strategy to Survive Your High School Experience Study A Little Every Day 1. Determine Your Test Schedule 2. After Each Class Period, Reread All the Notes Taken 3. Study One Hour Each Night, Focusing On Your Nearest Test And Most Difficult Course

13. A MOTIVATIONAL PRESENTATION FOR YOUR HIGH SCHOOL THAT CONNECTS WITH THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF YOUR STUDENTS R T F G A Simple Strategy to Survive Your High School Experience Learn How To Take Notes 1. Write The Date On Your Note Taking Material 2. Write Each Learning Objective For The Day 3.Leave Space Beneath Each Objective In Order To Add Notes 4.1224364860 5.12 24 36 48 60 6. Don’t Write Everything You See Nor What Your Teacher Writes

14. A MOTIVATIONAL PRESENTATION FOR YOUR HIGH SCHOOL THAT CONNECTS WITH THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF YOUR STUDENTS R T F G A Simple Strategy to Survive Your High School Experience Follow School Rules “Always” 1. Make Your Own Choices In Regard To Following The Rules 2. Always Walk Away From Trouble 3. Encourage Others To Do The Right Thing 4. Do The Right Thing When Nobody Else Is Looking 5. Connect Yourself To Positive Influences

15. A MOTIVATIONAL PRESENTATION FOR YOUR HIGH SCHOOL THAT CONNECTS WITH THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF YOUR STUDENTS R T F G Contact Me Regarding Any Questions