One long dreadful evening
One long dreadful evening
Hall-Dale Middle School vs. Hall-Dale High School The transition from middle school to high school can be extremely difficult for some, as there are many differences between the two. “The switch to high school can be disastrous if a child doesn 't make the transition smoothly -- more kids fail ninth grade than any other grade.” There are similarities, but the differences outnumber the similarities greatly. Middle schoolers for the most part are partaking in a difficult and confusing time in their lives, as puberty is ongoing.…
Author Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote, "Unless you try to do something beyond what you have already mastered, you will never grow. " I am a firm believer in this statement, because without taking risks and testing yourself, you will never prosper or change. You may be surprised to find that when you start trying new, exciting things, you become more alive and positive. This quote applies to certain aspects of my life, such as, school and sports. Nowadays, our society is so judgmental, that branching out and experiencing new things, is frowned upon.…
Writing was not a subject that held my interest in high school. Throughout the last twelve years I have found myself having to write letters, proposals, and business correspondence for my employers. I would complete the assignment and move on to the next task. Deciding to further my education I enrolled in Daytona State College and my first class was your ENC 1101. I have seen a change in my pre-class writing style; I have honed my skills, and the different techniques I have learned while taking this course have only improved my writing style.…
Graduation speech Juan C “Nothing is over until the moment you stop trying.”- Bryan Dyson Being Comfortable has been a real struggle for me these past years i’ve been here in holmes.6th grade for a 5th grader is scary, not knowing what is coming for you. 7th grade becomes easier because you already have an idea of how junior high is. 8th is all about reflecting over 6th and 7th grade. But it’s not always about problems, stress and sadness, there's also good times, like when we went to camp duncan in 6th grade, when I performed in the V-Show in 7th grade,…
In the United States it was decided that high schools will become universal, but everyone didn’t agree with that decision. During this time the Europeans felt that high school shouldn’t be universal because it would be a waste. It has now became a clever choice that America has made almost one hundred years ago, because of the high school education there has been major growths in factories and industries. Today this same debate has come across the headlines of media against college. With the majority of students in debt and not grantees a job after school, the argument is college shouldn’t be a requirement, furthermore most high school graduates aren’t ready for college-level work.…
How to Survive Jr. High Have you ever wondered how you are going to survive junior high? It may seem more different and intense than elementary school is. Though you have a right to be scared, the transition between the grades goes smoothly and easily. You get a lot more responsibility, and many more opportunities. You have a lot more classes and teachers, and get to make influential decisions.…
One of the toughest jobs I have had to do is maintain a job while keeping good grades in high school. My whole life I have had a grade point average of 3.7. My plans for this school year is to keep my job, while maintaining my grade point average . Therefore having a job as a teen may be hard, but it just means I have gone to work harder to reach my goals in life. During my time working and going to school has been tough, but working has taught me very valuable lessons, to never give up on your dreams no matter how many twist and turns life throws at you.…
High school. People say it’s either the best or worst four years of your life. Of course they never give you the details of what makes them the worst or best years. Which means, I, a terrified 8th grader convince myself that they will be the worst four years of my life. Honestly it is easy to guess that.…
Ralph Waldo Emerson, a famous transcendentalist author, once said, "Unless you try to do something beyond what you have already mastered, you will never grow. " Most people follow society's rules and never go beyond these rules, living a safe and normal life. I agree with Emerson because people only live one lifetime, people can learn about themselves, and learn about there surroundings. There is only one lifetime a single person can live, why not do all the things you are capable of in it. My parents used to tell me that I should never be afraid of trying new things, because you only live once.…
Classmates, teachers, families, and friends- Hello. Tonight, we celebrate all of our accomplishments-- academic, athletic, artistic, and civic-- that we have achieved in the past four years. However, to properly appreciate all of our efforts, I feel it appropriate to reflect on some of the more interesting happenings of that same time interval.…
South High School was helped by the National Math and Science Initative, who paid $100 to each student who scored a 3 or above on the A.P. exam. I would work harder when a cash bonus is attached to my grade. It will motivate others and give them a better future. To begin, I would work harder when a cash bonus is attched to my grade, motivating me and others.…
Students should graduate high school knowing proper grammar. I say this because they can get a good job that way. Students could also get into the college that they want. With good grammar the students would look even more educated than other students applying to the same school. Also it's important for students to have proper grammar after high school.…
In high school, teens try to fulfill high standards, but not all can. A high school student’s mental stability is more valuable than the public education system. They are 15-18 year old students not geniuses. They should live their lives, and not focus on being number one in their class. Most schools, instead of lowering their standards, actually raise them every year.…
Could Taking a Break Between High School and College Do More Harm Than Good? Taking a break between high school and college can be beneficial for some; others not so much. I, however, fall into the other category. Not that I contemplate taking a break is a dangerous idea because I do not.…
Through my experience, my freshman and sophomore years as a musician were terrifying. On top of the shock of the new atmosphere at school, I had to play my instrument with and in front of others, which was quite a stretch for me at the time. I would always beat myself up about minute mistakes I had glorified during rehearsals, playing tests, and especially auditions. However, after I did not make an Illinois Allstate ensemble my junior year, my approach to these nerve-wracking situations completely changed. Instead of thinking failing negatively, those uncomfortable experiences actually made me improve as I had taken more auditions.…