First Day of School Essay

ago, but I have a terrible time recalling specific days. However I do have a couple of vague memories of my first day at Vasquez. They are all extremely blurred and in no specific order. I remember being extremely scared to go to high school. The old campus was filthy, small, and looked pathetic. Initially I had attempted to join Virtual Academy, but my mother insisted on sending me here for at least a semester. I had no interest in this school, in the campus, or in any of the students save a…

time that we were leaving our hometown. The thing I was going to miss the most was my friends and going to the beach every weekend. The first few weeks in San Bernardino were bad because I heard that it was dangerous to be out in the street. So i was always home doing nothing. We were in summer vacation so I could not make new friends. Being stuck home all day knowing I can not make new friends sucked. I was not excited…

see the day. But the 4 years in high school went by in a blink of an eye. My mom was very emotional as was my dad. Mostly because they were involved in my very unique journey through high school. I didn 't go to the traditional High School, I went to a new start up High School, Central Coast New Tech High, I would be apart of the first graduating class. My parents are the people that motivated and encouraged me to go to this new school. As I approach early adulthood, me graduating high school is…

A typical afternoon after school, my car pulled into the driveway. The air was cold and the sky was already dark. My phone buzzed with friends saying that they received their high school acceptance letters. I attended St. Andrew Apostle, a private middle school, and the norm was to also go to a private high school. Walking towards the mailbox outside, my phone kept buzzing. As I opened it, I immediately noticed three envelopes, two big and one small. Although I already knew what a small envelope…

have a shorter school day? Imagine only going to school for 5 hours. Currently, at Cornerstone Christian Academy, I need to get to school by 8:10 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday. On Wednesday, I don’t need to get to school until 9:00 AM. Getting home at 3 is good but I usually get home by 5 because of sports. If the school day was shorter I would have a lot more time in my afternoon. Cornerstone should change the school day to 5 hours. First of all, a shorter school day is better…

We have all had one of those days. At 6:30 sharp, your alarm rings incessantly for you to drag yourself out of bed, get your clothes on, and get out bright and early for the bus to go to school. Then, you must find the willpower to stay awake in your morning classes, tests and homework included, until the lunch bell rings. This all happens because of the common school start time of around 7:50, but for some reason many schools, especially middle and high schools, are thinking of bringing this…

motivation. Because it only makes you stronger.¨ -unknown During the first cheerleading practice of my sophomore year, I had fallen from a stunt, dislocated my elbow and tore ligaments. I went to physical therapy and was released for cheerleading camp. I was allowed to fly and do the motions. I wasn't allowed to base or tumble. Cheerleading camp consisted of three days, the first and second day were for practicing and the third day was a showcase for our parents. My coaches were persistent…

order for one to successfully navigate throughout his or her life, he or she would have been required to subjugate multiple transitions, hardships, and developmental realizations. Transitions such as the beginning of elementary school or moving away from home for the first time. Hardships that include losing a loved one or being separated from one’s family for an extended period of time. Developmental realizations such as one having realized he or she is 30 years old, then 40, then 50, or the…

it. The Columbine High School shooting was no different. The shooting took place on April 20, 1999 in Littleton, Colorado. The two suspects who carried out the shooting killing thirteen individuals were Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris. This brutal attack was a shock to America, and the lessons learned need to be known to prevent such a devastating attack from happening again on U.S. soil. The day of April 20, 1999 is one that no one will forget. It was just a normal day for the students and…

First Day of Central High The first day that Melba Pattil was at Central High she had to be supported by the soldiers, because she wouldn’t have made it if the soldiers were not by her side. She was getting hit with things like acid and they were using bad language toward Melba as the soldiers were escorting her into the school. Caption about the picture above. As she walked into the school, she was so scared. Once her classes started, she was not treated right because the student…