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.