Student Success Statement

The Ultimate Choice

Of all the choices you ever make, there is one choice that supersedes all the others that will guide and help you in all your other choices. This one choice will help you to always make correct decisions. This one choice, The Ultimate Choice, is the keystone to being the best student and person you can possibly be. This one choice will forever affect you for good more than any other choice. The Ultimate Choice is:

To be a CTR Person – to Always CHOOSE THE RIGHT

This ultimate choice has helped me out throughout this school year because now I am a better person. Since I have switched to being a CTR person, I have good grades, I’m trustworthy, I’m kind, humble, respectful, and the list goes on. I have learned a lot since becoming a CTR student. One important thing that I learned about CTR is having good characteristics.

Student Success Statement

“A man without a goal is like a ship without a rudder.”

Thomas Carlyle

This statement helps me understand that a ship can’t be steered or directed without a rudder. Then how are you going to direct your life with no goals in it.

Student Success Statement

“Beautiful Character”

If there is beauty in character, there will be harmony in the home. If there is harmony in the home, there will be order in the nation. If there is order in the nation, there would be peace in the world.

Conclusion: If there is beauty in character, there would be peace in the world.

This statement tells me that, in order to have peace in the world, we will need to build good character with each other and our self’s. 

“The Six Pillars of character”

Trustworthiness: THINK "TRUE BLUE"

Ex: Be honest, Be reliable, Have the courage to do the right thing, Build a good reputation, Be loyal, Stand by your Family, Friends, and Country, Don’t deceive, cheat, or steal.

Respect: THINK "THE GOLDEN RULE"

Ex: Treat others with respect, Be tolerant and accepting of differences, Considerate of the feelings of others, Don’t threaten or hurt anyone, use good manners, not bad language.

Responsibility: THINK BEING RESPONSIBLE FOR A GARDEN OR FINANCES; OR AS IN BEING SOLID AND RELIABLE LIKE AN OAK

Ex: Do what you are supposed to do, Plan ahead, Think before you act, Be accountable, Set a good example.

Fairness: THINK OF DIVIDING AN ORANGE INTO EQUAL SECTIONS TO SHARE FAIRLY WITH FRIENDS

Ex: Play by the rules, Share, Be open minded, Forgive others, Treat other people equally.

Caring:  THINK OF A HEART

Ex: Be kind, Express Gratitude, Forgive others, Help people in need.

Citizenship: THINK REGAL PURPLE AS REPRESENTING THE STATE

Ex: Cooperate, Get involved in community affairs, Stay informed, and Obey rules and laws

Student Success Statement

“I would prefer even to fail with honor then win by cheating.”

Sophocles

This statement goes out to everyone because instead of cheating and winning with dishonestly, and having to live with that memory for the rest of your life, there is no honor. The only way you well be honored is by playing fair, wise, and giving it all you got. 

“Memorial Day”

Memorial Day is an American holiday celebrated on May 25 (Last Monday of May). On this day, we honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated back in the civil war and became an official holiday in 1971. Many celebrate the Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings or participating in paradise. I usually celebrate Memorial Day by having a family gathering and thanking the military for their protection and safety.

Student Success Statement

“The most important thing you will ever have is good values.”

Dennis Prager

This statement is very true because without any good values, you won’t be choosing the right. If you choose to have good values, you will be honest, trust worthy, work hard, work together, and the list goes on. For example, say you’re walking with your dog on a beach. All of a sudden your dog jumps in the ocean and starts to drown, but about 20 feet away, you see a Human of this society is drowning at the same time your dog is. Which one will you choose to Save? Will at first you might think to save your dog because he is yours and you care about him/her. At the same time you’re looking at the person and thinking, “I don’t even know him/her.” It’s funny that we still eat burgers that are made out of cows, you will never eat a human that was made out of a person would you? This is where good values would come along and you will make the right decision.

Optician

Duties and Responsibilities: An optician is trained to dispense and fit spectacles and other optical aids, working from the prescriptions written by optometrists and ophthalmologist. Dispensing opticians advise patients on various types of lenses and spectacle frames, including advice on style, weight and color.

Salary: $21,676-$48,544

Education: Most opticians have at least a high school diploma. Opticians typically learn job skills through formal on-the-job programs. This training includes technical instruction in which, for example, new opticians measure a customer’s eyes or adjust frames under the supervision of an experienced optician. Trainees also learn sales and office management practices. 

                                Student Success Statement

“Nothing is ever gained in doing what’s wrong.”

Wilford Woodruff

This statement tells everyone that doing something wrong will let you gain nothing. If you cheat on a test, it helped you pass the test, but what have you gained if you didn’t learn anything.  

LAUSD: Families

     

LAUSD has a wide variety of resources for parents who want to know more about the district and learn what it will provide to their children, as well as there goals. Some resources that families can find are: Parents’ Bill of Rights, School Volunteer Program, [Parents Community and Student Services (PCS), and so much more. Ounce your student is enrolled in a LAUSD school, that means you are partners with LAUSD. You will both work together to ensure students are collage-prepared and career-ready. 

Student Success Statement

“The reward for doing right is mostly an internal phenomenon:

Self-respect, dignity (self-worth), integrity, and self-esteem.”

Dr. Laura Schlessinger

This statement tells us that when we do the right thing, you will win respect, dignity, integrity, and self-esteem.

LAUSD

        

  LAUSD is the largest public school system in the U.S. state of California. They offer many services for their students whenever there in need of help or of service. Some services they offer are: Student tools & Resources, Graduation Requirements, Collage & Career info, etc… LAUSD wants there students to graduate and prosper in the future. They can help you find school’s, employment, report cards, or there district goals. If I would use any link, I would choose the A-G requirments to check if I am classified to graduate high school.

Student Success Statement

“Dare you to stand alone.”

Thomas S. Monson

Standing alone mean’s believing in what’s right for you, not what others think is good for you.  

Nursing Home Administrator

Duties and Responsibilities: The role of the nursing home administrator is to supervise, plan, develop, monitor and maintain appropriate standards of care throughput all departments in the nursing home. The administrator must have effective communication skills, leadership, and business skills in order to be successful. Due to the difficulty and high demands of this position, there is a high turnover in nursing home administrators across the country.

Salary: $80,206 - $122,853

Education: Being a nursing home administrator requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in healthcare administration. However, most nursing home administrators have master's degrees in long-term care administration, health services administration, public health or business administration.

Forgiveness

          In this story Renee, mother of Megan, places an important part. Megan and her friend Lisa where both killed one night in a car accident when Eric Smallridge crashed into their car, while found guilty of two counts of DUI manslaughter. He was sentenced 22 years for this crime, which sounded right to Renee Napier, Meagan’s mom. But a few years later, a women came forward and asked the judge to reduce Eric’s sentence by half. She claimed Eric was truly sorry for his actions and deserved leniency. The judge obliged – partly because of what she said, but mostly because who she was. "I could hate him forever and the world would tell me that I have a right to do that," Renee says. "It's not going to do me any good, and it's not going to do him any good. I would grow old and bitter and angry and hateful. ... In my opinion, forgiveness is the only way to heal." She says it did heal her -- almost as much as it healed him. "It was like a burden," he says. "It was a weight off my chest. I no longer had to hide behind this facade." While still in custody, Eric agreed to speak at high schools with Renee, telling kids, as only they can, the consequences of drinking and driving. They both plan to continue doing this even after Eric's release.

Student Success Statement

“When a deep injury is done us, we never recover until we forget.”

Alan Paton

A person forgives when someone stop feeling angry or respectful toward someone for a mistake. That’s why we should give people a second chance in life to recover.

Barista

Duties and Responsibilities: Baristas are the friendly worker behind the counter at your favorite coffee shop or book store. They serve your favorite thirst quenching beverages all day long. As a barista, you’ll need to make beverages on a really fast paced environment and follow the recipes. You need to be great at multi-tasking and able to get things right the first time.

Salary:  A Barista well usually earn $8.50 an hour (including tip). A well experienced Barista well get $12 an hour (that includes tips).  $16, 228 – $25,497

Education: While there aren't any strict education requirements for baristas, most employers prefer a high school diploma or GED. While students in high school are able to perform the functions of the job, the hours aren't great for high school students.

Student Success Statement

“In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing.”

Theodore Roosevelt

I think this statement goes out to everyone because sometimes people have a decision to make and they don’t know what to choose. This best thing to do in these situations is to choose the right decision.

"Life Planning Progress Post"

1. I have 40 victory's out of 100 goals

2.This has helped me achieve my goals faster 

3. I read my 100 plus goals every single day

4. It helps me with what I want to do in the future

5. My greatest goal that I have achieved was getting in the Varsity soccer team and Support and High School

Medical Surveillance Technician

Duties and Responsibilities: A medical surveillance technician examines heartbeat patterns on electrocardiograph monitors. Makes note of irregular rhythms and monitors changes in heartbeat. Ensures that monitors are functioning properly. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision.

Salary: $26,466 – $38,550

Education: May require an associate's degree or its equivalent and 0-2 years of experience in the field. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

Student Success Statement

“Make each day your masterpiece. You have to apply each day to become a little better, and over a period of time you become a lot better.”

John Wooden, UCLA

This statement tells me that in each practice, always put in your best effort to become better at what you’re working for.

Military, Medical Opportunities

Duties and Responsibilities: An army dental corps officer is responsible for the dental health of soldiers and their families. They also responsible for providing health care to soldiers’ families and others eligible to receive this care in the military community. During combat, a dental officer will assist in any emergency in medical management of casualties.

Helpful Skills: Self Discipline, Physical Fit, Perform under Physical and Mental pressures, make decisions quickly and on your own

Education: To qualify for an officer appointment in the U.S. Army Dental Corps, you must:

1. Meet the prescribed medical and moral standards for appointment as a commissioned officer

2. Be a U.S. citizen

3. Be a graduate of an American Dental Association accredited dental school

4. Have a current unrestricted license to practice dentistry in the United States, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico or a territory of the United States

5. Must be between 21 and 42 years of age (may request a waiver, Locate a Recruiter for more information)

Western Oregon vs Central Washington

Sara is a senior soft ball player at Western Oregon and has never hate a homerun in her whole baseball career. Until one day, it was the division 2 finals against Central Washington. Sara was up to bat with a look in her eye that today was going to be her today. When the pitcher threw her the ball Sara hit with all her power. All of this poor made her hit a homerun for her first time. It look like it was going to be her day, until it wasn’t. While she was running to first base, she fell to the ground. No one knew what happened, until they found out that she has a torn ACL. She was in pain and in shock as she crawled her way to first base. Her teammates couldn’t help her or else it would be called as an out. Then two players from central Washington Mallory and Liz thought of a way to help her out. They carried her all the way to Home Plate.  

Student Success Statement

“It’s a great moment when someone has character to step up and do the right thing at the right time”

Pam Knox

This statement should be a great for any athlete. No matter how good or how bad you are, all that matters most is the way you act around others.

Medical Illustrator

Duties and Responsibilities: A Medical Illustrator is a visual representation that is the result of art skills expressed in a tangible or virtual medium that conveys medical and biological information. They create an Image or animation to explain and clarify a complex subject in ways that words alone cannot. A key feature of medical illustration is clear communication, which sets apart from science-inspired fine art.   

Salary: $62,000 – $175,000

Education: Most medical illustrators have a Master's degree from an accredited graduate program from one of four medical schools. There are currently three accredited programs in the United States and one in Canada, each accepting 20 or fewer students per year. Entrance into all of these schools is very competitive. Course work includes:

Human gross anatomy

Physiology

Pathology

Histology

Neuroanatomy

Embryology

Surgery

The 10 Indian Commandments

1.     Treat the Earth and all dwells therein with respect

2.     Remain close to the Great Spirit

3.     Show great respect to your fellow beings

4.     Work together for the benefit of all mankind

5.     Give assistance and kindness wherever needed

6.     Do what you know to be right

7.     Look after the well-being of mind and body

8.     Dedicate a share of  your efforts to the greater good

9.     Be truthful and honest at all times

10.                        Take full responsibility for your action 

Student Success Statement

“A promise must never be broken.”

Alexander Hamilton

This statement reflects to a part of my life because if you break a promise, you can be unworthy of 

being trusted or even break up your friendship. 

Medical Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities: Medical Assistants help support the work of physicians and other health professionals. They perform routine task and procedures such as measuring patient’s vital signs, administrating medications and injections, record information, preparing or handling medical instruments.

Salary: $27,788 - $37,725

Education: Most medical assistants have postsecondary education such as a certificate. Others enter the occupation with a high school diploma and learn through on-the-job training.

Student Success Statement

“What you is what you get”

Anonymous

Like looking at a mirror or your own reflection, whatever you see in your mirror is what you are going to get. Be happy with what you have and take most out of it because it could be the last time you ever see it.