From my personal experience, when I was in elementary school I remember my teacher would let us sit on yoga ball it always helped me concentrate and it helped me when I was really active because I could not move around, it will make me fall if I move around. I like the idea of standing desks because I prefer standing a lot but when I need to I could sit down on the tool, but I could still move my legs around and be somewhat active. So if one day you're feeling antsy you can just stand. Also I think if your tired it could help you stay awake. Mark Benden also states that sitting desk can cause kids to be obese, he also says that too much sitting is bad for your health.…
The rest of the year was great to me, I finally saw the rainbow. I gained many new friends and I was/am doing fairly well in my classes. I overcame an obstacle of mine that was really large, and I am proud of myself for doing so. I finally got to see what it looks like when the clouds part. I went from being a stress mess to a straight success (maybe not success yet, but soon).…
I was an average middle schooler: average in sports, academics, and in confidence. Being average caused me to doubt my abilities and have a negative view of myself. This took a turn, however, when I tested into Algebra a year early during the beginning of eighth grade. When this happened, I felt above average, like I was finally excelling at something. This didn’t last long because Algebra was a tough class that tested my abilities and my mind to their capacity.…
BEEP BEEP BEEP! My alarm clock goes off on a Monday morning at 4 am. The excitement wakes me right up, and I sprung out of bed. I rushed into the shower because I had to be ready by 5:15. After getting dressed and packing my things for a 8 hour trip, there and back to Sandusky, Ohio.…
“Don’t forget, the paper is due next Wednesday!” My 8th period teacher, Mrs. Oakford told to my class and I as we streamed out of the cramped classroom on a Friday. We couldn’t wait to bust out of the schools doors and claim our prize of a short freedom for surviving another busy, exhausting, and slow week of middle school. I rushed to my locker, grabbed everything I would need for the homework due Monday, threw it in my bag and headed down the hall collecting my friends to walk to town to start what I would hope would be a slow but fun weekend off The weekend went quicker than I wished and before I knew it, it was late Sunday night and I still hadn’t done my homework, I realized this and got to work.…
Middle school is said to be the worst time of your life, and no one is ever excited about the thought of going to middle school. It’s all just being nervous and anxious, but it doesn't have to be all that. You can be prepared for what's coming your way in middle school and whatever challenges come with it. If you take a few steps middle school may not be as bad as you feared. Just maybe you’ll be able to survive the horrors of middle school life.…
The beginning of eighth grade, in all of its horror and glory. Students in hordes piling up at the front doors, a jumble of frenzied emotions. New people, new clothes, new supplies, new teachers, new schools, new locker, new classes, new, new, new. I could feel the anticipation in the young sixth graders eyes, the excitement in the seventh graders expressions. Then, there was my grade.…
Prior to middle school, I thought I was satisfied with my position. I had friends, got along with my teachers, excelled in sports, and got decent grades in my classes. Back then, I thought this well-roundedness I sought between these necessities would offer me self-satisfaction. Little did I know, however, that I was going to confront this well-rounded nature of mine during my first awards ceremony in middle school. Among the most intelligent, artistic or athletic of the students present there, I was the one of the few who simply struggled to stand out.…
Middle school is an inevitable phase of many of our lives. It is also a very memorable time- for both good and bad reasons. Yet, we all somehow manage to strive through no matter how tough the year gets. For me, at first, none of the typical horrifying middle school stereotypes fit how my sixth grade year was going. I had plenty of friends, understood my classes, and I didn’t appear to be too awkward.…
To be honest, I was terrified going into middle school. Different classes, new school, unfamiliar faces, I had no idea what I was getting into. Some advice that a new coming middle school student should know is how to make friends, get to know the school, and how to pass their classes. Sure, you never want to forget your elementary school friends, but there will be better friends, closer friends.…
I will feel successful when I have achieved my weight loss goal, graduate from college with a good grade point average and have my own kids. Most people I know wants to lose weight and stay fit, but the lack the determination and motivation to do so. Being over comes with its own disadvantages like, low self esteem and some major health risk. I am determined to lose weight, and I lost a total of seventy pounds in body fat. Graduating from college with a good grade point average would make me feel successful.…
At the beginning of this exciting new school year I wrote about three things I want to Improve upon. However, as the year comes to a close I must ask myself, Did I actually improved? My improvement while not all around, is evident and something I am proud to have achieved. While some of my goals fell short others were reached. I improved my math grade and set school work as a priority but failed to be a more positive person.…
Though my English grade is not good, but I know how much she helps to understand all things clearly and give simple idea by structure about writing an essay. She always encourages us and given a clear idea about the topic. She influences us a lot about writing. Through this course, I have learned a numerous amount of rule that help me build up my writing skills. Since I have had help writing and revising several papers in composition class, I have learned a lot of formal writing rules and it has a great impact to improving my paper.…
An incident where I experienced failure was in middle school. In middle school I believed that I could over come my Attention deficit/ hyperactive disorder, I was offered medicine, therapy, and even guidance, but I chose to decline all of those resources and try to control my obnoxious and disrespectful behavior on my own. The results of this decision, were being sent down to the office almost everyday, multiple suspensions, and overall bad reputation. then at the end of sixth grade year I moved to Mansfield. My parents asked me again if I wanted help and learn ways to control my ADHD and i still declined their offers, believing that since I was a little older and smarter that I could control myself.…
Transcript Reflective Essay Did you ever just look back at high school, and thought of your failures or success you had. Or what about the journey you had through your high school career. Well I have one quote that some what describes my high school career, “Procrastination is the thief of time”. This quote reflects my high school journey reflects my high school journey by how I act.…