Term 1 Report Card Essay

Being independent is important to me and has helped shape me. I was raised by a single mother and dad passed away when I was five. After my experience at the Tobin community center I found jobs to provide myself with school things. My mom could have done it but i’m not the youngest. She has three little ones who need her. Over the past four years

History suggests that the overwhelming majority of human beings have had to choose between either tyranny or anarchy

Having no background on what the article “The Six Hour D… and How to Avoid It” by Professor Dewey is about leaves your mind guessing until you get around to reading it. This article is about study habits amongst college students. It discusses how many students claim to have spent a substantial amount of time studying but still receive a low grade; such as a D or F. Hence, “the six hour D” title. Professor Dewey shows ways in which students fall into “the six hour D” category and gives tips on how it can be easily avoided.

I am Elisabeth Ocegueda, a freshman at Harrisburg High School with a, hopefully, bright future. When I first met Mr. Hartzler I was a little, lost twelve year old girl in middle school who didn’t quite know were she belonged. Mr Hartzler was one of the first teachers I had come to know that had enough energy to make an English class fun. Mr. Hartzler let me express myself and even though he might not know it, he is one of my favorite teachers because I knew that in contrast to other teachers, he actually cared about me and my future. I was never judged in his classroom and I was slowly but surely able to find myself. Over all, Mr. Hartzler will always be a teacher that I respect and that I will remember for my whole life. Thanks to him, I know who I am and what is right.

Ms. Hoskins is a lovely teacher and a lovely person. I can go to her for everything even though she was a new teacher. I love her and I know she loves me. She cares for everyone and really wants to see the best in everyone. She has influenced my by showing me that I can get through out the hard times. I can fix things on my own. She has taught me that confidence is key.

Do you typically spend several hours preparing for a test or quiz, but feel your stomach sink when you notice the bold “F” written above your assignment? Do you struggle to understand why you rarely receive the grades you expect? Have you considered dropping classes or giving up on college altogether because you think you just aren’t smart enough? Maybe you aren’t the problem. Maybe you just have poor study skills. Because I can relate to this frustration, I will immediately implement the following three study strategies to improve my academic performance, and perhaps you should consider doing the same.

Right off the bat homework, notes, tests ,and quizzes pile up. Students may find themselves drowning in a sea of homework and unable to find a way out, with failing grades anchoring them to the bottom. However, many students have found a lifeline. Study management, or, in other words, beginning with the end in mind, is an excellent tool used to succeed in college. “Knowing how to read a textbook, take notes in class, and use the library [...] are all areas that will help [you] be more successful in the classroom” (Clarke University par.4). Students who take study habits seriously, such as taking notes and finishing assignments promptly, lay the foundation for success. Beginning with the end in mind means “ Deciding what [your] values are and setting goals; thinking beyond today and deciding what direction [you] want to take with [your] life so that each step [you] take is in the right direction” ( Covey p. 74). Students who value success will take the step to study or complete an assignment because graduating college is more important than any other outcome. When found at the crossroads of a difficult assignment or an alternate plan, students should visualize the goal set and consider the necessary steps to get there and the outcome of the actions taking place. Study management is essential for collegiate

I never had any bad experiences when I was with her; she never got angry, she never failed to encourage her students, and believed in each student she came across. In fifth grade I, would walk my brother to class everyday and tried to play “mom” daily. I would walk into her class and automatically felt welcomed and in a safe environment. I did not realize at the time that her class was going to lead to my desire to teach. She made her classroom more than a place where an average teacher

Life is made up of continuous works in progress. Although I feel I have accomplished many things, being independent has not been of them. Up to a year ago, I have always depended on someone else to make decisions and take care of the “adult” things for me.

Before I interviewed Annie I knew a small deal of information on bits and pieces of her life. Annie started teaching here at RHS in the fall of 2015. I was kind of cautious around her at first, because I didn’t know what offended her or what bothered her. The first few weeks of school, it seemed like she was treating us 1st graders or Kindergarteners by giving us spelling tests with four of five letter words that 1st graders or Kindergarteners would study. I slowly got used to the fact that the tests were just to see where students were at with their grammar. Eventually I warmed up to her and we got along pretty well. Other students also warmed up to her. As 9th grade came to an end, I hoped that she would be here next year. On September 8th,

When I was younger, I was often discouraged because it always felt like my parents favored my sister, Megan, over me. I know many children felt this, and in the end, it was false, but to me, it was an undeniable fact. She was the smart one, the athletic one, and the compassionate one. Everything I did in attempt to step out of her shadow was unremarkable in comparison. Feeling disheartened, I opted out informing my parents about what was going on in my life—it would never be as impressive as what was going on in Megan’s. This mentality left me to figure things out on my own. I became independent and started inquiring answers to all the questions fluttering around in my head. I wondered about the world and the meaning of life, as cliché as it sounds, but I didn’t share my personal theories with

I became friends with the guy sitting next to as we both were really engaged with the lessons and we would chuckle together when Mrs. Hostetler would groan about the rest of the class having no interest in any of the material. Another reason why she stood out is that she is the treasurer of the Patterson for Ohio campaign. John Patterson was a recently retired government and A.P. US. History teacher that decided to run for the 99th District Ohio House of Representatives. Mrs. Hostetler boasted to us about political involvement and how important it is for everyone to understand their civic duties to make the community a better place for their families and themselves. With her influence and hearing great things about John Patterson from the community and my

Through the help of my family and the lessons I have learned so far, I have become independent in many ways. My parents have always taught me if I wanted something I have to go get it myself. The lesson was that no one was going to hand anything to me on a silver platter, that I would have to work hard for what I wanted.

Being an only child has its advantages and disadvantages. I have become close with my parents; but simultaneously, all eyes are on me. Other than this being quite aggravating, being the focus of my parents’ attention has driven me to be the pinnacle in every activity in which I am involved. My parents have taught me numerous life lesson, which has morphed me into the individual I am today. For instance, my mother has taught me to enjoy every minute of life, and my father has taught me priorities. He always reminds me to “do what you have to do, so you can do what you want to do.” My parents have invested values of leadership, which I have transferred into all aspects of my life. As of right now, I am evolving my role as a leader. My participation in community leadership has aided me to become a member of Palmetto Girls State. While attending this prestigious camp, surrounded by tenacious young women with similar interests, I discovered that I could manage the next influential chemical engineering research facility that could advance lives forever. By tapping into my leadership qualities through this program, my role as a dance team captain has improved because I am more capable of utilizing these qualities.

Most college students are piled with difficult work each week. Collection of assignments, are stack carefully on the students desk ready to be completed. Let alone, a history professor later mentions that a test will be assigned in less than two days. The test makes a college student drown in caffeine;therefore, canceling all his plans due to planning a long marathon of studying. But luck has come along and studies of straight A’s students have shown effective ways to study for a test, which includes the steps of taking effective notes, finding a place to study, and reviewing for a test for a only a short length of time.