The Beginning to The End
My senior year so far has been going really well. I am looking forward to my last year at Lindsay High School. Looking at my classes this is going to a fun and interesting year. Some of these classes will be a challenge but I will have to overcome these challenges. Nothing new has happened to me in my senior year; still in the same routine. Still live in Lindsay with my parents. As of right now the only class I’m not on pace in is English. All I need to be on pace in English is 11b. This has to do with all the time I have goofed off in class and at home instead of doing the work I was supposed to do I didn't do any. Another factor that played in my off pace in English is my procrastination; with procrastination I kept telling myself I have time I don’t have to worry about it. Well now since I’m a senior all that time I had is gone. If I don’t get a hold of myself I’ll be seeing my friends experience the joy of graduating from the sidelines.
For my senior project I’m currently working on my journals. The most interesting concept of the senior project is the fact I will be doing a job shadow. The thought of going to a workplace, conducting an interview and learning about a person’s career I find intriguing. There are some classes I’m happy I’m taking. I am really looking forward to learning a lot in my Computer Systems Repair class. I’m really interested in computers and their mechanics. With this class I hope to learn about how to fix computers and how they work. Another class I’m looking forward to is Digital Art. I love looking at photos that are digitally altered, and I want to learn how to do the basics of it. Digital art is a class I will really enjoy taking because I want to learn how to make average photos into much more than just photos. One class that I feel will be a challenge this year is intro to food service. With the first class I realize I know nothing about the topic. but, I will do my best to pass this class. Also I’m looking forward to all the rallies and making sure I enjoy them one last time.
I have all sorts of goals for this school year. One, being to finish English 11b so I can move on to English 12. Two, being in my Computer Systems Repair class is to get my certifications for the class. Three, which is for the whole school year is to pass all my classes to receive my diploma in order to move on to the next step in life. Four, after I get back on pace to not procrastinate and fall behind. Five,after High school I plan on going to an art school to study in either game designing or CGI animation. With all this in mind I will try and have a fun last year here at LHS.
Almost to The End of the First Half
Since My last journal entry I have finally finish English 11b. This has really been a huge accomplishment for me because I started this year at a disadvantage. But now I'm starting to slowing make my way back on pace in English. Also in my Economics class I have complete 2 MT’s for the class but, I still need to complete the make up project for the 2nd measurement topic. In my other classes I am doing fine in them except for my intro to food service class. In this particular class I need to turn in a few pieces of evidence and I will be on pace in the class. I'm not out of the woods yet because there still is 2 MT for this class and I have to remain on pace in order to finish the semester. For the first semester I still need to complete two modules for English, 1 EOT for Chemistry, and 2 MT’s for Economics. My Computer System repair class is going well. So far I’m really learning a lot about computers. We have had some hands on experience with working with all the types of laptops this school uses. Also we have had experience helping people with networking problems.
Turning to my senior project I still need to complete my life map, 2 journals and I need to do my job shadow. The job shadow task for the senior project is an interesting task at hands. I can’t wait to find the person to job shadow and learn about their career.It has become rather difficult as to see who I will job shadow. Coming to terms that I'm now a senior is overwhelming, after winter break I’m going to have only one semester to finish all my work in order to graduate and get my diploma.
At this point in time I have started to plan out where I will be going to college. This is not an easy task for me because there are so many schools that are offering the courses I’m looking to take.Also I don’t know if I’m ready to go to college yet. But, the time is ticking for some of the applications so I have to decide where I will be going to or it will be too late. After my graduation I plan on trying to find a part time job to earn some money before heading off to college. With the skills I’m learning in my Computer Systems Repair class I can try to find a job at best buy as a member of the geek squad. This last year I’m not going at it alone I’m getting the support of my family and some of my friends. With their support I will try my very best to the end to finish high school and go to college to become what I what to become.
Just a Few More Months
My winter break was great, the only thing I did was stay at home and relaxed. It was great having time off from school to get to body mentally and psychically ready for the next semester.Although I would love more time off from school once I graduate I will have all the time in the world;until my parents tell me to either get a job or go to college. From my first semester I was happy to be on pass in the majority of my classes;some however I need to catch up in. I need to make sure I finish what I need from the previous semester while trying to stay on pace this semester.I loved that I was able to pass my econ class;I was really worried that I would have not finished in time. One thing that I regretted doing during the first semester was that I procrastinate alot. I know I can’t do this anymore because there is no time left.
It has really hit me now that after this semester I’m done with school . All the hard work I have done for 12 years of school to finally receive my diploma. Once this milestone is achieved that is another step I’ve climbed into adulthood.Which will lead me to my next step which is attending and graduating from college.It has also not hit me that bad because after a couple months I will be back at school in college but, knowing that I don’t need to go to school anymore is hard hitting. Moving on to the 2nd semester I need to make sure that I pass all my classes to finally graduate from high school and receive my diploma. This won’t be easy knowing how I am but, I will do my best to ensure I finish on time.
As of right now I haven’t been looking at colleges;because deep in my mind I don’t want to go to school anymore but, I know that I won’t be able to get a good job without a college degree . So I will try to figure out which college that I want go to based on what kind of career I want to get into. I feel that I will attend a community college and complete my general education; then transfer to a state college and get a degree.Now that I’m going to graduate I have thought about trying to find a job to start saving up money. As of right now I have not done anything towards finding a job but, I will soon start applying around Lindsay and once I get my driver’s license expand my search to Porterville and Visalia. Using the knowledge I learned from my technology pathway related classes I will try to find a job in that field. If the job search fails then I can always go work in the fields with my parents although I would like this to be a last resort if I don’t get hired anywhere.
This is the End
In close to 2 months I will finish high school;this thought has made me a little nervous. Knowing that after graduation I will then have to take my education into my own hands, this is a lot to take in. But, with the knowledge I have gained at this school from teachers and students I will be fine on my own; also I will have the support of my family. I have taken into accounting some preparations for after I graduate. I plan on getting a job so that I can start earning money to help pay for my wants and needs. After graduation I will begin the job hunt for at least an entry level job. I also plan on going to college to further extend my education. I have already applied for a community college and have planned out for a transfer to a state college if that doesn’t follow through I can at least get an associates degree in the field of computers.
There are some things I still need to do before the semester ends; for starters I need to wrap up my community hours to ensure that I will be able to walk on graduation day. I also need to make sure I pass my required classes as well as my electives. I also have to put the finishing touches on my website to make it look presentable for my exit interview. Turning to things I am looking forward, there are all sorts of events on my list. Of course one being receiving my diploma. Another event I am looking forward to is to get my first job and begin making an income. Also one event that I have been delaying but still need to do is finally get my driver’s license. Lastly the event I can’t wait for is to take my next step in life and attend college; and being a whole new experience for myself.
I am happy and also grateful for many things as I look back at my senior year. I am grateful for my teachers who took the time to help me succeed whether it be helping me in class or giving me advice to help me in the future.Another thing I am grateful for is the high school staff for helping all the senior in their time of needs to ensure their success. I am happy knowing my friends will also attend college; knowing that they will go to college to help them achieve their future careers makes me happy to know them. Looking back at the beginning of my freshman year to now I have come along way. The high school experience that I have been through has really shaped me for the future. As I leave this high school I will remember everything that has happened to me in the short 4 years of attending and I will make sure I use my knowledge to the best of my ability.