So new = high ranking? First Stonegate then Orchard Hills. I bet Cypress Village is next then Jeffrey Trails followed by Musick High. Should be expected with all the scrutiny and hype.
I'm more impressed with bronze medalist Utt Middle in Tustin Unified. Only school in the top rankings where the ethnic make up is different than the rest of the field.
The principal quotes: John Wooden (no wonder the school works)
A Message for our students:
John Wooden, one of the greatest coaches of all time, has this to say about making mistakes, ?If you're not making mistakes, then you're not doing anything. I'm positive that a doer makes mistakes.? I think this is great advice. When you?re in class, I want you to be a doer and go for it. If you make a mistake, that?s okay because you will learn from it and not make the same mistake again. With this in mind, check out my Big Three Lessons to apply each day.
Lesson #1 Hard work is the key to success. You?ll find in school and in life, that the harder you work, the more successful you are.
Lesson #2 In school and in life, you?ll always have obstacles. It?s how you handle those obstacles that?s important. So choose a good attitude and start overcoming those obstacles!
Lesson #3 When you are having trouble with a concept or an assignment, ask your teacher for help. In your school career, you are going to have many teachers. They will want to help you, but they will not always know you need help. Make sure you are active about seeking help! I once heard a great educator say, ?If it?s meant to be, it?s up to me.?
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