Informative Essay Examples for High School

Reflection #2 Before entering college, a program called Upward Bound helped me imagine myself and gave me the necessary tools to help me prepare myself to get ready for college. This program gave me the opportunity to evolve and to place more importance towards my education. Once given this opportunity, I took the initiative to strive for a better future. My attitude towards college has changed because of the many workshops Upward Bound has given me to excel. My parents came to this country…

grades was an important part of my education, and I strived to achieve the highest grades. I was very successful in doing so in high school, and I joined honor society. I knew what I had to do to achieve those grades, but I’m worried that could change in college since I don 't know what to expect from the classes. I just hope my test anxiety doesn’t affect my performance in school. Besides grades, I hope I can meet a good group of friends since I don’t know many people from this university. 2)…

In analyzing Ellen DeGeneres’ 2009 Tulane University commencement speech, in my opinion, was a combination of persuasive and informative. It starts off as informative and then towards the end it is almost like she is trying to persuade them that they will be okay out in the world after graduation. When Ellen begins her speech, she proceeds to tell the audience about her life before stardom, letting everyone know that she worked several different jobs that paid about minimum wage. Almost…

In high school, it seems like the only thing that anyone wants you to do with your life afterwards is go to a four year university. But, we are all here, are we not? It is not a universal model. Getting an education is widely seen as beneficial, but many negative aspects to the university model have grown over the years and it is important to ask educational leaders for change. Today, I will tell you about the current supply and demand of higher education, the effect it is having on…

Throughout my elementary school years, I encountered many obstacles, but during my fourth grade career, I experienced some of the most difficult hardships I have ever gone through. I was an extremely loquacious, bright, and well-rounded young girl. My mother; a spontaneous, caring and kind person had recently been engaged to a man named Dennis. Dennis was a unique, creative, and very humorous man. We welcomed him into our petite family and he opened our eyes to some of the most enjoyable moments…

I interviewed Dawn Hofsted, a high school math teacher at the Forest Grove High School. When I first walked into the school, the environment felt very different from what I was used to. I went to a private school all my life, the Forest Grove High School felt very big, the hall ways was triple the size of my high school’s hall way; When the kids got out of class, everyone was talking to each other and walking in different directions and the big hall way became very packed and busy. When I got…

Fernando Pimentel National University 05/27/17 On May 25, I interviewed with Cynthia Rodriguez who is the 7th grade teacher at Sunset Middle school. She has been teaching at Sunset for two years. She is also the teacher coach. The interview was held in her room (room 4) at 12:15 p.m., during her lunch. The interview was interesting and informative. We spent 45 minutes in the classroom and 15 minutes walking around campus. The purpose of the interview was to find information about the practice…

In every high school, sports hold extremely high value within the community and are a huge aspect to the students. Every year the number of students involved in high school sports increases and has yet to stop growing. Per the annual High School Athletics Participation Survey by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), the number of students involved in sports has grown immensely and currently shows that over 55.5% of all students participate in sports in some way during…

variable would be going to the institution because you will get the chance to be in the school that you want to, but it depends on your SAT’s, grades, and other activities you have done in your high school year. Another independent variable is the major because depending on the classes you take, it can determine the major that you ultimately choose. While gender can be the dependent variable because at times some schools will look if they need more woman than man to attend their institution, so…

This semester has been a real eye opener for me. I have been exposed to many opportunities to grow. I have had the opportunity to observe in three different schools. I began teaching English to ninth and tenth graders two weeks ago. It has been my pleasure to meet and work with several well-respected seasoned teachers through out the semester. They have provided me with much needed advice, help, love and redirection. I have had several eye opening moments related to “myself” as a teacher and my…