The Beginning of senior year Journal #1
First day in senior year was mind blowing, finally coming back from a long break and being able to see all my friends. Then it hit me, finally realizing this will be the last first day of high school. other than being mind blowing it was unsettling as well.What made it so unsettling was because most of my classes were with lower class men. Ending junior year I did not finish all my classes and I was very disappointed In myself. Knowing I have to try my very best this year is very nerve wracking.Other than that I'm looking forward to senior year, all the events that will take place.
But beginning senior year not on pace is going to be a real challenge, most likely I may have to stay after school and do homework to finish all my classes.the only reason why, is because most of my junior year I fooled around and it just made it harder and harder to catch up. But this year I have goals and I’m planning on meeting those goals, and those goals are to finish all my classes by the end of the semester and also because it's kinda of a motivation because I might go out for winter sports. For now I am currently working on my senior project, my job shadow, it’s going to be on a police officer. The way i think about it is getting it done as soon as possible.But the exciting part about job shadowing a police officer is getting to go on a ride along I'm hopping everything will go swell. Three weeks into senior year and i already feel like the work is stacking up. progress reports are coming up and I'm trying to meet then. But other then that I experienced my first senior event "sunrise" it was pretty worth it, even though i had to wake up at am to be there. This week i have been struggling to stay on pace but now that I stay after school, every of my classes i'm in i will be on pace. Other then my classes I am really worried about passing the math CAHSEE. I’m not just going to try and pass my classes but I’m also going to try and pass the CAHSEE to, so I can make sure that I am going to graduate on time with my class.
I just need to pass my Math CAHSEE this year. I’m going to try my best to pass the CAHSEE that is coming up. If I try harder this time I know that I am going to pass it. If I am finished with it all I have to forces on is my classes that I have this year. Remembering last year all the seniors i totally disagree. high school has slightly started and i already feel the work stacking up. There is even semester classes i need to finish. I find then simple. those classes are art and math.
Trying my best journal #2
Since my last journal entry my grades have gone down, but just enough to play soccer. Practice has started for soccer. But I rather stay after school to be on pace for all classes. Just being eligible to play soccer isn’t enough. I want to graduate in the fall of 2016. So staying after school is the right thing to do. Knowing I’m a senior i still need to accomplish my senior job shadow and i still need to finish my community hours. The steps I’m taking to accomplish that is i went to get a form to job shadow a Lindsay police officer. Another step i have taken to complete my community hours is i asked my church if i could help out in anyway. But other than that I’m enjoying my senior year. Bell week was pretty fun. I almost participated in everything. The thing that really disappointed me was the Lindsay vs Strathmore game, for the second year the bell isn’t here. Another thing that i am really thinking about is college hopefully i when i graduate i attend C.O.S “ College Of Sequoia”. My Counselor sent me a email which included scholarships that I could apply to, So i applied to them.
We are nearing the end of the first semester of the year. So far these laptops seem better than the netbooks that we had before the new ones. With these new devices we are now able to work on senior projects during class time and won’t have to go to the library every time we need to use a computer. The only thing I don’t like about these laptops is that we have to carry them around in our backpack. The tech people at the library helped us with any problems with the computer. I’d say that all of my classes are fairly easy. The only problem is that I have trouble finishing my homework. I always am easily distracted and never usually finish my work. I think the only way to finish my work is if I stay after school in the library, and finish my work there. I usually only finish my work if it is something that interest me. My goal for the end of this semester is to be back on pace for every single one of my classes. I think the hardest class to be back on pace on would be Spanish 2. The rest of my classes would be fairly easy to catch up in, if I would finish my work at home or in the library after school. About a month we have winter break, I am excited to see if I am all caught up with all my assignments on all my classes and start off the new semester fresh with no overdue work left to turn in. If I catch up with all of my classes by the end of the semester I would feel like next semester will be easier and I would get more work done.
Halfway there journal #3
Since my last journal entry i have been on winter break. My winter break was pretty good. I Spend a lot of time with my family. Most of my family members came from out of town so it was pretty good seeing them for a while. The reason why they came down to visit was to spend Christmas and new years. One of the most memorable moment was on christmas eve just before the clock struck 12. All of my little cousins couldn’t wait to open their presents. But it wasn’t just the children that were anxious, the parents were to. That I can call a memorable moment. Another special moment that happened during the break was new year’s. I was surrounded by family so when that clock struck 12 we all yelled happy new year. Everybody wished each other happy new year.
Reflecting on first semester I have some regrets but not many. I kind of regret not starting the year with one hundred percent focusness. But the part I enjoyed the most about first semester was being able to play the first soccer game of the session it was such a wonderful feeling. being able to play with the team in a tournament. But my one goal for first semester is to complete everything i need. So when the semester is finished i go into second semester on pace.
The reality of the first semester of my last year in high school is over really hits you when you realize it. It comes as a shock one more semester and were done with high school. But first comes the fact that i have to finish high school. There are still things i need to accomplish before this semester is over. I need assignments like my job shadow.But i have already taken care of that by turning in my application. Another thing that is required and strongly suggested is to apply to college. I am almost certain I am going to community college. I have applied to College Of Sequoia. I have not applied to any other colleges. But another big thing I really need to apply for is scholarships and if not that, financial aid.
I have not taken a step toward finding a job. I have been really busy doing School work. For example I have been staying after school to do work for many of my classes. The Day’s I Don’t stay after school I have school practice after school. But most days I stay after school because in a school where grades are needed to play sports I would rather stay and do work then spend my time at soccer practice. Especially knowing that there's only two weeks of this semester left. So my goals and expectations are to be on pace for almost every class. For now I think that it will be manageable. I have stayed almost everyday after school and even homework after that. I am determined to be on pace in all my classes.
It's come to an end Journal #4
With each day passing graduation is coming closer. Senior year is coming to an end and as of today all seniors have 59 day till our senior year comes to an end. Just Speaking about it makes me nervous. The thing that makes me nervous the most is the presentation that i will have to present to my interviews. Another big reason why I’m nervous is because After highschool I begin my Life. I still will continue my education in college, specifically in the College Of The Sequoia. I plan to study criminal justice. I specifically want to be a police officer. I chose this pathway because I feel I'm capable of doing this not just to have a job but to have a career.I am fully capable of taking this big step towards my future and education. I also plan to transfer to fresno state after I finish two years at COS.
The steps I have taken for Post-Graduation are applying to college. The way I will be paying for college is with financial aid. Just the other day I arrived at the school and had help filling out my application. Saddly I will not be a full time student. I have also applied for jobs like Little Caesars and Dollar tree. If I get the job I hope to use the money for a car. I also want to use the money to help my parents. Once I help my parents enough and finish two years at COS I will transfer to Fresno state and move out. But There are still things I need to accomplish before any of that, for example i still need to finish my senior website. Another thing I need to accomplish before graduation is my presentation for my interview. My english teacher specifically said that the presentation and my website need to be finished and submitted by March 11th. I have stayed everyday after school to get it finished. I have also had help from my english teacher.
The one answer most seniors including me would be looking forward to is grad night. Other than that I’m extremely excited for graduation. Im also excited for college, continuing my education and taking the next step in life. Senior year has been such a wonderful experience. I am grateful for all the teachers took the time after school to help me finish my classes. I am extremely proud of myself for making it this far. All the moments i have experience. Looking back at soccer session winning league undefeated and going to playoffs and winning round one. Having a week of practice and not knowing it would be our last. then beginning round two in playoffs and losing against Delano Tigers. There were also great moments like spending senior sunrise with all my friends and classmates. But at the end of every day I feel grateful to had made these mistakes and learn from them. But I’m not done making mistakes, I still have college to learn from.