about graduation, whether it be eighth grade, high school, or college, it’s normally one of the best moments of their life. They’ve just accomplished a huge feat in their life, which is cause for a celebration. They are one step closer to achieving the ultimate goal they have set for themselves and are also maturing through the stages of life, gaining more responsibilities that will eventually shape them into well-rounded adults. However, this wasn’t the case for my eight grade graduation. When I…
When I was in junior high, up to my sophomore year in high school I never cared about school or my grades until I was expelled from coon rapids high school for allegedly distributing marijuana to other students. I was then transferred to an alternative school called Crossroad which I hated because I felt like I was around dumb criminals all day. Later that year I had an IEP meeting at my new school at the time, with my family, case manager and principle of crossroad and talk about my how I can graduate…
Parents send their children to school five out of seven days in a week and one-hundred eighty days a year for twelve consistent years. This creates a chance for many high school students to attain the basic education before entering the workforce or continuing to higher education such as university colleges. Although students spend four years preparing for college in high school, students only learn the basic knowledge they need to succeed in college. Also, high school teachers are too lenient with…
Is it bad to be excited about not having to go to high school anymore? To me is not bad at all, not having to go to high school feels amazing! Do not get me wrong, I adore school, I love taking notes, and I enjoy reading a lot. I just did not like my high school life. High school was so stressful to me; my freshmen, year I had to wake up early almost every day. My sophomore year, teachers would treat their students like little kids. On my junior year, I did not have enough time to hang out with…
plenty hours of sleep lost, and thankfully, no meltdowns. Everyone’s high school experience is different so some of you may be prepared for English 101 and some may not be. What you valued in high school will most likely spill over into your college career. Your attitude and mindset will contribute to how you perform in college. You really need to stay on top of your work as much as you can. If you were that student in high school that didn 't show up to class or turn in your assignments, you will…
lived in a rural area, and attended a school which people wouldn’t considered amongst the elite schools. While I attended my former high school, I didn’t think about the quality of my education. When I went to college, my education up to that point seemed to be sufficient enough in allowing me to graduate with a Bachelors’ of Science. Furthermore, as I talked to friends, it appears that they were pressure to get higher education. They too attended a public school. Their concerned confused me, because…
Throughout my four years of high school I went through a lot of heartbreaks, friendship drama, and stress. However, when going through all of this, I knew it would be well worth my while with graduation approaching. When I finally made it to 12th grade, I thought my emotions were stable, however, I soon realized that things were just beginning. I experienced a whirlwind of other emotions I wasn’t prepared for. In talking to my high school counselor I learned about my college options and available…
sense of accomplishment. I had finally made it to the end of my high school career! I started walking up the stairs onto the stage where my diploma waited. My diploma, the piece of paper that signified the culmination of high school. All of the successes and struggles I faced in those four years was acknowledged with this one piece of paper, encased in a shiny, black, pleather case. “Thank you!” I said, shaking hands with the Head of School and reaching out for the diploma. Holding it in my hands I was…
Mexico, and right after my high school graduation my parents decided to move to the United states to look for better opportunities for my younger siblings. My parents moved with my 5 sibling while me and my older sister stayed behind. My sister stayed behind with me because I had a dream to fulfill, I wanted to go to the university and fresh out of high school, this was my opportunity. It wasn’t long before I realized that I missed my family, and that paying for school was harder then I thought it…
hat and I kept readjusting my red graduation robes as I went into my row. I’ve been looking forward to my high school graduation for weeks now, and with my whole family in the audience I was more anxious than ever to receive my diploma. I considered about what led me up to this moment. All the hard work, struggles, and perseverance were leading up to this. Getting more fidgety with every step, my row headed toward the stairs to the stage. All of my high school administrators were there, including…