Portfolio - Future

  Right about now I'm not really sure how I feel about my future. I'm still only 17 years old. I do have thoughts about my future and how scary It can be. My future will surely come with hardships and confussion but If this didn't happen how would I ever learn.
  Some of my goals for the near future are to stay in school of course, that's my number one and then to go on to college. I first need to graduate high school and then I will plan on what I will do in college. I want to be a pediatrician or a Respiratory therapist. I'm not sure yet, I want to talk to my older sister about it.
  My previous experiences have prepared me because I have been through a lot and I'm much more mature. I'm not that same little immature girl who wouldn't ever listen to what other people had to say. I've also been through many obstacles that have strengthened me. I'm most likely not going to just give up with out trying. I have expectations for myself that I'm truley looking forward to.
  In order to achieve my goals I need to stay in school, that's one of the number one things in my life. I will also have to go to college and accomplish my courses. The other thing I need to do is to stay positive and to stay focused. There is no more room for playing around when it comes to my work and to my future.
  Well I really don't know who could and will help me so therefore I am on my own for now.
  I believe I can and will achieve all of my goals because that's the kind of person I am. I won't let negative people have control of my life anymore!

JCCS Academic Language Final

Spelling List Final

End of Year Reflection – Greatest High School Achievement

  My biggest achievement from the past two years is me actually staying in school and not making accomplishments. I have been very immature in the past and have now realized that that is no way im going to get what I need to succeed in life. I'm just glad that I'm here and that I have a better head on my shoulders. Me going on to high school was a really big deal for me. I felt so acomplished and happy. For me and my future involves me having a good education which means me staying in school. I have achieved a great deal in the past two years. I could have just dropped out and ended pretty much everything but nope I chose to stay in and to do well because I'm smart and bright and I know I can do it.

Portfolio - Improvement

  Over the past two years, I have changed a bit. I say this because I remember when I was in middle school I was a real immature and could care less about how I was doing. I would come to my classes late and when It was time to do work me and my friends would just pretend to be doing something and just talk. We were young and realized we had nothinig to worry about, our teachers had to pass us no matter what.
  My  writing skills before high school was good. I may have moved a lot but English was always my favorite subject. I loved writing essays and writing assignments. I have improved in my reading and writing skills since then. To me reading books is like one of the best ways of learning better English and writing skills. I enjoy it.
  My speaking skills before high school have always been okay. Iv'e always been the kind of person who talks a lot with friends and social people but when getting in front of class and having to give a speech or presenting a project, well that's something Iv'e always had problems with. Still to this day I'm having those same problems. When I talk people understand me and grasp what I'm saying so it's not like I just talk jiberish. I want to be a good speaking person who can go out there in life and know what to say in front of an audience and not forget everything I have just written down. I'm still working on this speaking skill though.
  My group working skills before high school have been good. When there was an assignment or project that had to be done, me and a group of people would get together and work on it. Going to the library was always the best place to go because it was just so peaceful and we had a lot of consentraion. However, now I'm not so sure. I still really do like working in groups and everything but people don't always help out. Sometimes they expect the work to be done and then they will get a good easy A. That's not things go down with me though. If you want an A, you better earn it. I still do get assingments with assigned partners and try to get everyone involved because it's more fair and more fulfilling.
  My technology skills before high school was okay. Of course I did need to know how to use a computer and cell phone if I did want to go onto Myspace. It was manditory. I mean I did know the basics, like I knew about powerpoints, opening Word, searching websites, finding pictures and getting important information off of the computer. I love technology, I don't know who wouldn't. My technology skills are some what better. I still most deffinantley have trouble with the computers though. I'm not sure why but it seems like when I have something I need to do on these things, it's like for some reason I don't understand whats happening. It is funny and sad in a way. I am trying to get better with my technology these days by having an all technology class this year. I'm pretty sure if I did not have Ms. Preisters class I would not have learned all these new neat interesting things. I'm going to continue with what I have learned and with what I still should learn. It most likely will come very handie in life.
  Now that I have finally found a stable place where I can relax and focus more on school work I know that I can do even better academically. All I have to do is stay positive and stay really focused on what I need to get done. It is very easy to just give up and say "who cares". That is an option, but why would I do and say that when I know I can accomplish anything I set my mind to. I have quit a lot in my life that I have just feel so mad at myself sometimes so don't intend on doing it again. I'm going to push forward and continue to do my work and make the best out of all the oppertunitys they give you here at Spa. I'm looking forward to graduating my senior year.2014.

Unhealthy Meal Choices

 The fast food industry should not target kids with unhealthy meal choices. One reason this is not a good idea is because this can mean a really bad eating habit on children at a young age. It's not right for young children to have a such an obese eating habit at that age because when they are barley in there young stage of life there makes no since of the little ones to be over weight. Another reason why it's not good to target kids with these commercials and fun toys is because the kids could really want to go and get some good tastey chicken nuggets and the parents may not have enough money to take them. The kids most likely won't get there way and start to throw a fit. I'm pretty sure no parent wants that. It just adds more stree to there daily lifes. Additionally, It is up to the parents to actually take the kids to these kinds of places which is okay but not everyday. I mean yes the advertisments are bad but whos the one taking there own children. The parents. It lies on the adults mostly. In conclusion, people should have more control over the situation and sometimes be a little more strict. Parents should take kids out now and then but if it's a everyday thing or every other day thing, thats a big no no. Just have a better eye out there when it comes to fast food and children.

My Educational Experiences

 Due to my educational experiences, I am currently struggling with Biology because I have moved around so much it was hard for me to actually learn something. There was never enough time to focus and to start trying to understang it. I was in a new school then I was out. It was difficult focusing on class work and even harder doing my homework.
 The teacher would be talking and what she would say would go past me. It's like she was speaking a different language. I did try sometimes, like when I felt like I really had to get something down I would ask for help to try to really understand. When we did get homework it was pointless for me to even get assigned it. The situations me and my sisters where facing, we just couldn't do it. However if I did get a worksheet in a class I would ask my older sister for help on that because she was and still is the smart one. She was the one who would help me out with all that she could.
 Now that I am not in the same situation as I was in before, I try even more harder to get what I need to get done done. It's very important to me to go to pass high school and to get all my credits done with. I want to accomplish so much in life, starting with graduating my senior year and then of course going to college. After all that has happened in my past all I can do now is stay strong and keep moving on positive. So I can keep going to school and doing my work to make sure I can graduate and become successful in life. That's my plan.

End of Year Reflection – Greatest High School Obstacle

  A big obstacle I've had to deal with is actually staying in one place. Me and my sisters have always had to move here and there. It was a difficult because when we did end up at a different place we would have to meet new people which I hated doing. All I wanted to do was stay in San Diego where I've grown up. It was hard on all three of us. Sarah, Melissa and me. It was pointless moving around all the time. Moving all around and going to different schools was crap. I could care less about any other place. There was no other place I felt more comfortable than SD. It was just confusing and very difficult. I guess it was just ment to be. Everything really does happen for a reason.
 Sometimes I would feel mad, sad, scared, weak, and just like what the heck man! Really couldn't have done anything about the situation. All I could really do is talk to my sisters about how I felt and how they felt. There was never any point talking to my mom who couldn't listen to us.
 After going through this time it's always been frusterating. Sometimes I think about the past but then I realize theres nothing I can change about it now. So now I just try to stay strong and realize I just have to keep moving on and be a good role model for my sister. We have been through everything together and I love her. I feel like I am more miture and more smarter about things. I'm just glad it's over with and that it's in the past. All I can do now is think about the future and do my best to achieve the things I want.

Academic Language Week 38 - Video Games in School Curriculum

Video games should not be used in scool curriculum. One reason is because there could be alot of bad CONSEQUNCES involving this video game system. Such as adapting to a bad habit of using these fun and non- educational FEATURES. There would be no point of having a video game system in classes because how would this educate us. Another reason it would not be a good idea to have in schools and to have in classes is because if a principal or a manager was to walk in the class rooms, it would not be a pretty site. Another reason is because the ASPECT of going to school and maintaing a good eduacation is to actually learn something. This has nothing to do with video game systems. Additionally, I really doubt any student will learn how to read, write, solve math problems, or even understsand history by playing with a game. Playing a Sims game or even Pac-man will not help with future problems. In conclusion, sticking to the regular academic system would best apply all of the students. There is no point what so ever having games in class besides educational games. We can still have fun and learn but just leave the gaming system at home.

Spelling Words 38

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Changes Since Freshman Year

When I was a freshman, I was very immiture and I would be late to almost all of my classes. I would think I was cool and funny but all it really did for me was just getting me into trouble. I didn't even care about academics or any class work. I wasn't even focused in class. Now, I am a little more mature and I am trying my best to getting to all of my classes on time. I no longer ditch and I actually do try on my work now.
For example, the things I was doing before didn't do anything for me except getting me Saturday schools which sucked. When I didn't do my work or anything in my classes I did feel kinda bad but at the same time I just really could care less.
This shows that school didn't mean much to me at the time. However, now that I understand how important school actually is and how much more miture I am now, I realize I can and will acomplish anything I set my mind to.
By my senior year, I hope to be even more perspective in a way and that I will have more knowledge in mind. I really am trying my best into graduating right now so I will set that into mind from now on.

Academic Language Week 33 - American Students

Cell phones should be allowed in schools. One reason is because in CONTRAST of what adults may say about us students we can in fact handle our selves when it comes to cellular devises. Another reason, students should be able to have cell phones in school is because we do not always get PERSUADED to use them every single minute of every single moment. As crazy as it may seem some students have used there cellular devises for class work and for homework. It's not like we only use them for texting and for facebooking. Additionally, the CRITIQUE decision on whether cell phones should or shouldn't be allowed in school should rely on the students to see if they are capable to use their phones in a useful way. In conclusion, cell phones should be a way for kids to get a clearer way for helping with their learning skills or to help them get use to technology.

Academic Language Week 33 - American Students

American students are falling behind academically compared to students in other countries. This is a fact. One reason this is true, is because there is DATA showing the proof. There are more students failing in America than in another countrie. Another reason this is true, is because If you COMPARE the statistics with the facts its very most likely American students are doing less of a well job than other students in other countries. Another reason is that kids here take school for granted while other kids all over are trying there best. I mean students think school is all about partying and having fun, which we all know is not the case. Therfore, there is a high RANGE of this statement being the truth. It is sad in a way that this is the truth. What we American students should do is to actually start doing the best we can and stop taking school for granted. We are so lucky and fortunate to be able to have school and to have schools in our district. We can change this and make it better for ourselves and for everyone who believes in us.

Poetry Assessment Project

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Spelling List 32

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Academic Language Week 30

Practice Paragraph 30

Trayvon Martin Paragraph

George Zimmerman should most deffinantly be charged with murder. What he did shows how cruel he really is and how unfare the Florida law is. For example who shoots a little innocent kid walking down the street just carying a bag of skittles and an ice tea. This good innocent kid was murdered point blank by some big animal. Yes, the law does say that it is allowed to shoot if you do feel threatend with your life but come on, be real did this big 240 pound guy really feel threaten by this little kid who was just about 140 pounds? Hmm just doesn't sound right. For example what kind of people walk around at night in the first place waiting to pick a fight or waiting to kill? I'll tell you who, a cruel white racist man named Zimmerman. What he did shows everyone that he has know heart what so ever and that he does deserve to be put behind bars for life. If not life then at least for some time because if it was a black man, you best believe he would be locked up in a quickness. This matter is so unfare. Additionally he has given know comment about why he felt threatend by this young helpless young man. The report was not even taken seriously. This law should be adjusted big time. Know one should be able to take advantaged of the law, not a law so serious as this one. It's a matter of race once again. This cycle will never end. It's just sad to think that there are still people out there who don't give a crap about whats right and whats wrong. Such as being racist. This young man Trayvon Martin did absolutely nothing to deserve such cruelty. Zimmerman needs to be put in jail or prison, he needs to be punished for what he did. If he doesn't then this will give other people an excuse to kill others and in doing so it will be because of a racist act. Therefore, it is really important for teenagers to follow this story because it is a reality check. What if this happend to one of your friends going down the street late one night and not coming back? It's a very important message to learn from. There are still racist people out there who are heartless and will not think twice about what they do. It's messed up and very dangerous. All we need to really do is just stay positive about this case and give Trayvon's family as much suport as we can. I think I speak for a lot of people when I say thank you Trayvon's family for being so strong and courages for what they are doing. I hope people stop and think about what can be done to help cases such as this one. This is all.

Would you want a car that drives itself?

My opinion is that I would not want a car that drives itself. One reason it is not a good idea is because what if an accident was to OCCUR. The car could end up on the side walk or even in a ditch,the car could go rouge. You might start having problems with the car and even when you do try getting it fixed it still might PROCEED to act weird and dangerous. Another reason driving yourself is a good METHOD is because you teach yourself how to get better every time you do drive yourself. It's just better to be safe than to be lazy and to get into a big accident. Additionally most people wouldn't even beable to afford something such as a car that could drive itself. In my closing sentence I say It is a better off for people to drive themselves around to where they need to go. I mean if your affraid you might get lost are something then you could always get a GPA system.In conclusion, people really shouldn't be lazy and just drive themselves. Cars driving themselves might not be a good way to go. Then again this is just my opnion.

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Should adults have the right to carry a concealed handgun?

One reason people should carry a handgun is because of protection of course. Protection is the number one reason most people have handguns. Other people may not want to even have a handgun near them at all because they just wouldnt want to have that extra weight on them. I don't just mean extra extra body weight, I mean it's not JUSTIFIED killing a person. However a random person could just go into your house at night and do something to you and even robb you. When you hear someone downstairs or down the hall you obviousley have just INDICATED that someone is in your house without your permission. If that person then tries to attack you, your going to have to do something to protect yourself. Additionally it is your responsibility to have control over you and of your gun. In my closing sentence I will say you will have to ESTABLISH right from wrong which means, you need to know when it is a good time to use it or not to use it.In conclusion be very responsible with your actions and never take advantage of something so seriouse. Just be safe because you really don't want to be sorry later.

symbolism project

Character Assessment Project

First Semester Projects

Character Assessment: Altar
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Narrator Assessment T-giving
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Symbolism Assessment Project
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spelling list week 20

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Opinion Statement Brainstorm

1.) My opinion is that when getting Self Passes we should be able to get transported to where we want to go.
2.) Restrictions should not be the only consequence for misbehaving.
3).  There is no need for chech-ins for the upper classman.
4). Since we are supposed to be saving up for the future we should get payed more for allowence, of course by still doing chores.
5.) Why should we have curfew here when there is staff all around and nowhere to run to. Kids could even come to other people's houses instead of being outside.

      Which of these opinion statements should I select for my essay? Why?

Study Spelling Words List 18

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Study Spelling Words List 17

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