My Personal Statement On My Life

My vision as an undergraduate student of the Haskayne School of Business (HSB) is to become a well-rounded influential leader and equip myself with a set of skills and values that will enhance me as an individual in my career. Thus, my goal is to succeed academically and socially, graduating with a distinction and having built strong relationships.

Don’t be over-protective of your child, prepare them to be independent. Believe in your child’s ability to adapt to his new school

For instance, “parents, educators, affiliates of religious organizations, and community members have an obligation to provide young people with training appropriate to their age level” (Huitt, 2004, para. 8). By leveraging community resources, children can benefit by learning from individuals within society. The term prosocial conduct was introduced, which can be demonstrated by working with community members through volunteer work and developing character (Huitt, 2004). In addition, the Virginia’s Board of Education has approved some religious organizations to conduct preschool sessions for early childhood development (McDaniels, 2016). Furthermore, another religious organization provides reading lessons for adult learners with reading difficulty. The purpose is to address the gap in learning so parents can enhance the child’s learning environment in the home (McDaniels,

My educational experience at Bishop Noland Episcopal day school has greatly influenced me to be the person I am today . This school helped me shape my goals and aspirations. I was constantly surrounded by brilliant students and a supportive faculty . The knowledge I acquired at E.D.S thorough out middle school was legitimately significant to me for high school and my future .

For our education system to be strong it is imperative to offer a real opportunity to every child, it’s a moral crucial and an economic necessity. “The Covenant, pgs.36& 37” discuss schools called, “Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) Freedom Schools, these schools are a product of the relationship between CDF and community organizations, churches, universities, and schools. The program’s key elements are educational enrichment and cultural awareness, parental involvement, and social action. Building self-identity and skills for social interaction are two major tasks in growing and becoming a well-rounded individual for society. Anything children learn in the toddler years greatly influence whether they will grow up to value, accept, and comfortably

Every child across America encounters some form of education and it is a major priority in society today. In order to receive a desired education, one attends an institution where skills and knowledge are gained to use and progress in future goals. Something parents might not realize, when deciding where a child should start the first day of kindergarten, is the options involved with attending a public or private school. Beneficial effects are received when an individual is sent to a proper learning environment. A decent education allows religious view and ideas to be instilled, an increased likelihood of moving onto college or entering the workforce, and the ability for a student to obtain useful skills and values, which are three things

Furthermore, the discussion of the article, Hold Kids Back to Get Ahead? (Stephanie Pappas, 2010, September 6), on the mscbc.com news, was an interesting topic. As I mentioned in the class meeting, my husband and I had to face the dilemma in the summer of 2006. Our daughter was still 4 years old because of her birthday which is November, 2001 yet she was so ready to go to kindergarten after her 2 years of preschool experience. The Catholic school in Los Banos refused to enroll her because of her age, without even meet her: I just had a conversation over the phone with the office staff, and the lady said that a student must be 5 years old to be enrolled so my daughter needs to repeat the preschool at the Catholic school. I thought if she needs to repeat the preschool, it will affect her self- esteem because she probably think, "Why do I have to be in preschool? I just graduate!" So as our conclusion at the point, my husband and I decided that we enroll her in a public school. Yes, she was a youngest and smallest in the class but was a great student in academically, socially, and emotionally. Not only the kindergarten year of her education, she has been always a great student in all the areas. She developed the leadership so she was a member of the student government in elementary and student ambassador in Jr. High.

In a government website, District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) make a point that, “Afterschool programs allow students to participate in academic and extracurricular enrichment activities and are able to develop new hobbies and skills. DCPS teachers, paraprofessionals, and community-based organizations provide a variety of unique programming options to students” (Afterschool Programs). DCPS teachers not only help students with homework problems or assignments, but they do their best to provide students with lessons that go beyond a child’s homework. Children are able to acquire instrumental skills early. Over the years, children will be building on their skill to be stronger physically as well as mentally. After school programs benefit children in the present and in the future. Sarah Gaillot and Nicole Maestas, who both have done extended research on after school programs, wrote the book, An Outcome Evaluation of the Success for the Kids Program. In chapter two “Title Program Description”, Gaillot and Maestas bring to our attention that “SKF (Spirituality for Kids) curriculum is based on established best practices in the resiliency literature that seek to build four area of personal strength: social competence, problem solving, autonomy or self-efficacy, and sense of purpose (Gaillot, Maestas). Children learn communication skills and are encouraged to use words and communicate their feelings instead of throwing a fit. Teaching skills in certain lessons will help children with problems that they face now; and as the child gets older, they will only gain strength in those

Attending North Greenville University has been one of the best decisions I’ve made, aside from devoting my life to Christ. However, it was not the easiest choice nor was it my first choice, it was definitely God’s best option for me though. My senior year of high school when I was searching for colleges, my initial thought was to find a college that supported my beliefs and my major. Though in my family and friend groups the only schools I heard of in state were Anderson University and Southern Wesleyan University. I looked at both of these options, both were right factually. What I was looking for in schools were there, but I didn’t feel at home with either two. I knew God had a better plan for me, where I would actually enjoy being at school not to just go because I have to be there to get a degree.

Any parent would be skeptical about sending his or her child to just any after-school program. First comes the research about the different types of programs and then visiting unusual places not really knowing what to truly except. Past all the skepticism, there are many beneficial after-school programs for kids of just about all ages. The most evident benefit of these programs is that children get extra help with their schoolwork/homework. The less than obvious are things like social skill building or their own understanding of how valuable their future is. These after-school programs aren’t just beneficial to the kids, but to their parents and the community as a whole. The benefits for parents are much greater when they are involved in

Building a strong faith community is the primary mission of St. Timothy Catholic School. Consequently, administrators and teachers work together to provide students with formal religious education, enriched with faith-centered activities and assignments. Through such activities as sacramental preparation, saint reports, and devotions to Mary, students are encouraged to learn about their faith, develop a deep and personal relationship with Jesus, and spread the good news. Furthermore, as primary educators of their children, parents are welcome to participate in the school faith community. Most notably, St. Timothy School parents developed the “Mary’s Corner” component of the school website. Contributing to the Catholic identity, Mary’s Corner is a parent created and maintained blog on faith-filled activities, and other information that helps parents stay connected to the faith community.

“It has been shown that children who attended early childhood centres of high quality were more successful at school, remained at school longer, and continued to achieve more after they had left school. They grew up feeling a sense of belonging in their community and society and were more able to take control of their own lives (Early Childhood Development, 2001).

There are nearly five fewer students per teacher at private schools than at public schools. [2] Another flaw of private schools is that there are very few private high schools compared with the number of public high schools that may be in the local area of any given student. A simple solution to this flaw would be for churches and other religious institutions to open up accredited schools within their building and pre-existing program. The curriculum does not need to include any sort of religious practice so students of all types are welcome. It is only necessary for one or two institutions to do this, so it is possible that separate institutions may collaborate to make the mission a bigger success. Another possible solution consists of organizations using one-time state grants to open up a new school in their local area.

Choosing a school is one of the hardest decisions that parents will make. They wonder if their child should go to a public or private school. Their child could potentially fall in with the wrong crowd at a public school. A private school does not always guarantee a Christ-centered classroom. Parents may even consider homeschooling just to ensure that their child is getting the best learning opportunities possible. Some parents may be too busy dealing with circumstances beyond their control to be as active as they would like to be in their child’s learning. At the deeper level of worrying about what their child is learning, parents are worried about the integrity of their children. How a child’s curiosity is fed in the classroom will affect what they do with their time outside of the classroom. The goal of the classroom should be to prepare a child for real-life situations. Some parents are afraid that the education system will stifle a curiosity of learning and hurt their child emotionally and developmentally. Once parents understand what happens in a classroom dedicated to their child’s learning development, there are some very simple and practical ways that parents can do at home to continue to invest in their child’s education and emotional integrity.

If you were to overhear a conversation in a household with children, it isn’t uncommon that you would hear bickering and debating between child and parents about their future plans of education. One of the big discussions you would hear would be whether or not to attend a school or to stay home for education. Deciding where a child should further their education is not a decision that should be taken lightly. There is a reason that the decision to homeschool or to send a child to a public or private school is so controversial. Ultimately, it should be the child’s decision because they know their learning habits the best. With the guidance of their parents the child will be able to make the best decision for their needs. The environment that children learn in and the social interaction with other children are essential to the development of children.