Portfolio - Future

I feel scared for how the future will unfold. When I am done with high school I would want to be excepted to a 4 year college due to great grades and awesome learning skills. Either I would want to go to college for performing arts, helping kids, or massage therapy. During the time I was growing up I was entered in different dancing and singing activities for a long time. This has helped me to prepare and get the practice I need for the future. I will continue to work on things that might have a great effect on what I will do later in life. 

Portfolio - Improvement

Over the past two years, I have improved in certain sections of schoolwork. I had great writing skills due to the fact that my teachers would encourage me to do better, and/or if I asked for help.  My level of reading was taken more seriously throughout middle school because I would have to read out loud to the classroom. This helped me to be more comfortable as I read. I will continue to take more action in what needs to be done to improve my grade for the next two years.

Portfolio - My Educational Experiences

Due to my educational experiences, currently I have a better understanding of organization. Throughout my elementary career I was required to have a neat binder that was divided by each subject. I learned to become more independent by putting classwork papers in their correct section of my binder. As a sophomore in high school I feel I meet the standards of an organized student. With hard work an determination you can learn to meet a great goal.

End of Year Reflection – Greatest High School Obstacle

An obstacle that has a hold on me is having  a bold approach to the judge about an important issue. When my sister and I were in a foster home in Ramona my Freshman year, it was hard to talk about the things that carried on around the house. My foster mom would get out of hand with a slight drinking issue every now and then. We decided that we couldn't handle it anymore, and that the verbal abuse and the fact that we took care of her while she was under the influence was not okay. The judge asked us questions and we answered them honestly, or our thoughts were brought to the judge. When the drinking toned down a little bit, we felt more comfortable around our surroundings and less stressed. This past experience helped me become more mature and smart on how I should approach certain situations.

Academic Language Week 38 - Video Games in School Curriculum

Video games should be used in school curriculum. One reason is becasue the ASPECT of school is to learn and this is a great way of showing so. Another reason is because it  motivates the kids into doing their work better. Additionally, if the game FEATURES an education lesson to it, it should be appropiate for school. In conclusion, students should not be CONSEQUENCED for using video games, it should be a learning tool.

Changes Since Freshman Year

When I was a freshman, I was more motivated in my work. Now, I am less motivated due to the place I am at. For example, I think I had a better chance of getting looked at by great colleges at my public shooling last year. In addition, I need to remember that I should try hard everywhere I go, because somplace, somewhere, I will get looked at by many colleges. By my senior year, I hope to be accepted by a university, a performing arts school, or a massage trade school.

Academic Language Week 37 - Unhealthy Meal Choices

The fast food industry should not be allowed to target kids with unhealthy meal choices. One reason is that kids are not aware what is entering their bodies. Another reason is because specialists THEORY is that most children in the U.S are obese due to the fact of unhealthy meal choices. Additionally, dieting choices that we chose today will catch up to them in the future. In conclusion, kids should not be targeted by the kids meal SECTIONS  because it leads to problems as an adult.