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.

SPA Policy Blog Paragraph

One policy that I wished could be changed is the timely schedule we have for everything. Currently this policy states that we need to be directed in everything we do. One reason it should be changed is because it gets boring and old after a while doing the same 'ol thing everyday. Also, I would like to feel like I can be responsible and decide what times are good for me to do what I need to do. If this policy was changed I would feel more dependent on myself and what I need to get done.

Academic Language Week 35 - Sweatshops

Sweatshops are a violation of peoples humans rights. One reason is because people should not have to APPLY their survice to a work place that treats them horribly. Another reason is because the kids that would have to work into sweatshops would be a form of horrible child LABOR. In conclusion, I believe that people should not do things that are forced upon them and what they don't want to do.

Academic Update Blog Paragraph

My career goal is to become a Masseuse. This job involves physical soothing to another human beings body to relax their muscles and mind. I want to do this because I want to make people feel good physically and mentally. I will achieve this goal by reading books on the subject, paying attention in school, asking former masseuse for their advice, and staying focused. I will remain motivated to become a masseust by keeping myself motivated and never failing to try.

Academic Language Week 33 - American Students

Cell phones should not be allowed in schools. One reason is because, it will PERSUADE kids to focus more on them, then more on their classwork. another reason is because, when the teachers CRITIQUE you how well you focus in class would be involved. Additionally, you can CONTRAST the kids that use their cell phones to the kids that don't and see a great amount of difference in their work. in conclusion, students should not be able to use cellular devices in school.

Prom 2012 Blog Post

When we arrived at Sea World I thought that I was going to break my ankles because my heals were hearting me so bad king of how nice it was for these people to put this all together for the students of S.P.A. During diner, I kind of  didn't know what to do so I just picked a table and sat at it, I also took pictures. While I was danceing I had a good time, and it brought my spirit really up. By the end of the night, I sang songs the whole way home. THE END.

Academic Language Week 33 - American Students

American students are falling behind academically compared to students in other countries. One reason is because over a million American students who enter ninth grade will fail to graduate. Another reason is that when COMPARED to other countries, the DATA showed that a large majority of our nation's studetns are not reading at grade level. Additionally,  about a quarter of America students did not show competency in the science or math RANGE. In conlusion, Americans are not academically on the same level as other countries.

Academic Language Week 32 - Exit Exam

A student should have to pass a exit exam in order to earn a high school diploma. One reason is because, it shows how students DISTRIBUTE their effort. Another reason is to make sure that thee education of the student was able to OBTAIN what they were taught.  Additionaly this will let people kow how many things VARY in the world and education. In conclusion, students should meet certain requirments to show their skills in what they have been taught in school.  

Academic Language Week 31 - Teen Vandals

Parents of teen vandals should not be held responsible for their child's damage. One reason is because the kids are SPECIFICALLY their own person. Another reason is because the kids need to learn responsibility. Additionally, if kids get put with responsibility then they'll learn from their mistakes and actually ACHIEVE in life. In addition, I believe that parents shouldn't be held with discipline for their child's faults.

Quizlet week 31 Spelling Words

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Academic Language Week 30 - "D" Grades

Schools should not eliminate "D" grades. One reason is that children might feel as if their confidence will drop, and their lack of effort would increase. Another reason is that when children need help, they might not know how to INTERACT with others. INITIALLY, there will be more students with F's and they'll have less of a chance to COMPENSATE for the grade. These are some examples why I believe schools should count "D" grades.

Academic Language Week 29 - School Conferences

Parents should not face jail time for missing their child's school conference. One reason is because parents can SEEK information that was given in a conference from another RESOURCE. Another reason is that the kids might not have a parent  to turn to for their problems. Additionally if the parents were to get put in jail they would not be able to TRANSFER care and love with their family. In conclusion, parents should not be put away for not attending a childs meeting.

Trayvon Martin Paragraph

George Zimmerman should be charged with murder for shooting Trayvon Martin. For example, Trayvon had nothing in his posession that would have harmed him. This shows that, Zimmererman has no evidence and proof that Martin was a threat. This also shows that he wasn't doing that well of a job watching the neighborhood when he's the one doing crime in it. Additionally a racist slur was made by Zimmerman when the crime was committed. This shows that he had every intension to not feel guilty for what he know what he did was wrong. It is important for teenagers to follow this story because you should always watch your surroundings and be aware of the people you live around.

Academic Week 28 GPS Truant Students

Global Positioning System (GPS) devices should not be required for habitually truant students. One reason is because if the students aren't a certain age then the CONDUCT  of that person wold be differenet. Also the school ADMINISTERS would be giving the child lack of privacy. The governments ELEMENT of the use of money would not be neccessary. So therefore, GPS devices would not be neccessary for kids that are fluently truant.