things that people look forward to on the weekends, and there is no saying that high school scenarios should be any different. Promotion of school spirit and community involvement is beneficial to any public or private school. They help support the students to stay…
classroom excites me in my pedagogy of teaching, although it took a heavy load of time and personal will power to mold myself into a pre-service teacher in the community of San Antonio. Being the best teacher for my students would be like winning the Olympics each day I taught my students and in order to do that I learned by volunteering to join the best leadership skills I could learn from the United States Army three years ago. Nevertheless, I have overcome roadblocks along the way in my…
During my eighth grade year, I had to make an important decision: deciding which high school I wanted to attend. I had only one high school in my mind, which was Eastside High School because it was the school I was zoned to attend. Then, Carolina High School’s Engineering and Health Academy Magnet Coordinator came to my middle school and talked about the programs offered there. I visited three different schools to experience the atmosphere and environment. I asked questions about the academic…
encouraging and creating more opportunities for parental and community involvement in our school. More parental involvement opportunities need to be created within the school day as well, and not just offered after school in the evenings as the few that we currently have are. The results from the teacher surveys show that the lack of parental involvement is perceived to be the school’s biggest weakness, that improving parental and community involvement is perceived to significantly and…
On the other hand, adult courts focus more on keeping the adult out of the community their primary goal is not to rehabilitate. A juvenile need more leniency and opportunity to change. An adult court cannot provide that for them. 3. Historically, how were juveniles treated before the juvenile justice system was created? - Historically…
active search for volunteers. Our first job was to wrap sets of twenty-five diapers in saran wrap, according to their size. They are then transported to the other side of the warehouse, the “out” side, where they are arranged according to size for community organizations to come pick up and deliver to the families in need. We spent a large portion of our time at the DC Diaper Bank, separating orders and helping load cars full of diapers. These orders often consisted of four-hundred plus…
impact mentoring has on our youth in schools, communities, and households. It strives to give our youth the tools to success and confidence to break down all barriers of stereotypes. The goal is for everyone regardless of race, gender, or sexuality to take responsibility for being a role model and influence a child’s life. We cannot lose hope on the next generation. Negativity is becoming a norm. Our youth imitate what they…
senior citizens feel that they are still needed and valued within our community. I believe senior citizen as volunteers can help contribute to the community by offering their wealth of knowledge and experience. They can encourage the practice of active ageing for themselves and the community and be provided platforms to share their passion after their retirement. These older adults serve as essential resources to our community as they can be highly skilled and proficient and are able to…
Homeschoolers who sign up for American History, Algebra I, Civics, Geometry, and Biology should schedule for the the EOC (End of Course) test at your "assigned public school”. These tests are now a requirement for graduation in the public schools in Florida. This only applies if the child goes back to the public school system. The End of Course Test is an academic assessment overseen by the School Board and it is mandatory. Students are required to score a 3 to pass, but note that a few…
At the core of the University of Charleston’s (UC’s) curriculum, there are six critical abilities called Liberal Learning Outcomes (LLO’s) that must be demonstrated by the students before graduation (Liberal Learning Outcomes). Certain, if not all, classes are built with these factors instilled in their foundation in order that each student can achieve these specific skills. Coupled with UC’s mission statement which expresses how this university strives for each student to achieve their full…