Higher Achievement In High School

A child's main focus in life has always been being successful in school in order to achieve many riches in adulthood. Many people have supported these children to reach this goal by preparing them for about two decades. In return, their family members expect them that these clueless kids return the favor by going to college. Some have put their immense effort beyond their reach, but unfortunately there is a vast majority of students that do not have what it takes both academically and emotionally to earn a college degree or to even meet their own personal standards. Although they received all the help they could get, their parents forget to even consider that what matters the most for these young adults to go to college is their own willingness

In Order to achieve my goals, I need to get accepted into High Tech High School. There are many goals that I want to achieve when I am accepted into this high school. First, I want to join this high school because I want to get the best quality of learning. Secondly, I want to join because of the variety of courses, and the extracurricular activities. Finally, and most importantly I want to achieve my most important goal of becoming my dream career.

Student achievement for children is dependent upon the mental processes that are developed and nurtured through educators, culture, and society. Society plays a major role in cognitive human growth and development. It is important for educators to understand that children need opportunities to develop and expand their cognitive abilities. Vygotsky’s theory about mental tools suggest that every child has the ability to develop skills that will enable them to think in complex ways.

“The socioeconomic achievement gap in education refers to the inequality in academic achievement between groups of students. The achievement gap shows up in grades, standardized test scores, course selection, dropout rates, and college-completion rates, among other success measures” (Ansell, 2017). Typically, when discussing the achievement gap, educators are comparing the academic progress of African-American students or Hispanic students to the progress of white students. More-often-than-not the white students will have more educational achievements than their non-white colleagues (Ansell, 2017). The most widely accepted theory as to why students with higher socioeconomic status (SES) do better academically is high parental involvement, access to economic resources and access to highly qualified teachers (Huang, 2015. Pg.6). Students of low socioeconomic status often live in poverty. This means that the student may not have sufficient school supplies or even someone at home to help him with his homework. There are numerous children in the United States’ school systems that are failing due to the achievement gap. These students are at a disadvantage because the school systems and teachers do not notice or even care about their home life and how it comes into play in their education. It is important for our nation to not only understand the achievement gap but take steps toward correcting it.

Amongst many social justice issues, educational inequity continues to dramatically affect the nation's youth in the long term. However, for some students the ability to access a quality primary education provided by public schools depends on the students socioeconomic bearing. The insufficient availability of essential resources, opportunities, and funding creates a hurdle to access a higher quality education. This reiterates that a higher education creates a step forward in the education system to close the achievement gap.

The widening achievement gap contributed to inequality of wealth in the classroom is a topic that educators tackle on a daily basis. In his article The Widening Income Achievement Gap, Sean Reardon discusses how, historically, lower income students have not performed at the level of higher income students (Reardon, 2015). What causes this disparity in academic achievement? Is it simply access to money that gives students from higher income families a leg up when it comes to school or are there deeper, farther reaching contributing factors?

Recent research into schools’ efforts suggests that meditation might significantly improve children’s performance in school, closing the so-called “achievement gap” that exists between inner-city students and their suburban equivalents.

Ferguson continues describing the results of his study by saying that there are not many jobs available to people who do not have basic skills. Instead, the jobs that are available to them are either taken by machines, low paying, or overseas (“The Achievement Gap: Dr. Ronald F. Ferguson”).

Throughout my high school career, I have learned that being successful in school can lead you to many different opportunities. One opportunity that I was given was that I joined my high school's Beta Club Chapter. It was an honor to be invited to join because how involved the Beta Club is with the my school, community, and state. This past year, I was selected to represent my school as I ran a campaign to become the North Carolina Beta Secretary. Although I was nervous, I opened my mouth, and the words just began to come out. My fears went away, and I addressed my peers on the topics of educational improvements and leadership opportunities, so all students can succeed. To my surprise and delight, the two thousand North Carolina Betas in

After reviewing my data, I found that there was a modest increase in student achievement. There was a 6% increase in student scores from the pretest to the first quiz of the section. Although it is technology incomplete data because we have not finished the chapter, I feel that this is a good start. I believe this came from two areas. The first is that students were doing more hands on work which, in economics, is important for students to have a good understanding of the material and theories. The second reason is that I put in more time to better understand and teach these economic theories. Obviously, if I am better able to communicate the material to my students, they will have an easier time understanding it. Comparing last years SLO

It has now been a full year since I began my position at Congregation Sinai. Thank you all again for an amazing first year. When I was interviewing I gave an adult education lesson on the destruction of the 2nd Temple. We have just completed the fast day Tisha B’Av. Tisha B’Av (9th of Av) is the date given by our sages for the destruction of both Temples, so again it feels like I have come full circle.

Both of my parents did not go to college. It was sometimes hard to find my college path and finding my way through High School without a guide. Thankfully I joined Upward Bound which is a college program at CSU. It was the asset through high school that helped prepare me for college. Upward Bound helped me become more comfortable with college life and showed me what I need to be successful through my entire college experience. Upward Bound helped up meet with people on campus who would help us transition from high school to college better. If you look around there are many different programs that help you prepare for college. Find one and make the most out of it because it will only benefit in the future.

I’ve always been an energetic person, throughout elementary & middle school I was always the center of the classroom, always trying to gain attention from my peers, and not always the good kind. Everyone seemed to like me and I got along with everyone, people thought I was hilarious, and the attention I got from everybody I thoroughly enjoyed. I had a lot of fun throughout these years. But when I entered High School in 9th grade for the first time, something changed. For one of the first times in my life, I felt small, which was odd I never really felt this way before because I was by no means a big person, matter fact, I was one of the smallest freshmen at the whole school. I was just your average high school student and

This week has abounded in good news for us! I passed another exam which automatically will enable me to receive a Transitional Bilingual License. That means: I can start applying for a job!!! And also, my department nominated me to a Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. I have no words to express my deepest job! Dreams and God's promises are coming true step by step, little by little ...

A growing body of research provides support that while a positive culture is intangible, it is also essential and tied to significant impacts on academic, behavioral, and social–emotional outcomes for students. My experience as a high school principal has shown me that when attention is given to creating and sustaining a positive school culture that a school can yield dramatic results in all other reform initiatives.