The Struggle
My senior year is going pretty well so far, but I really can’t tell because it is only the 2nd week of school. It really doesn’t feel like I’m a senior. I feel like I am still a junior and I feel like it was just last week that I was in my English 11 class which I’m still in today because I failed English 11b. As far as I know, I am really stressed out about senior year, because I have to do so much to do in so little time and it scares me, because I’m not too sure if I can do it. Right now I am on pace on all my classes except English and I hope to finish it soon to get another class and move on to get on pace. The only reason I am not on pace in my English class is because I would goof around my junior year so much, but I regret it so much. I wish I could go back in time and use all the time the learning facilitators would give me for my projects.
Right now on my senior project I’m working on journal 1, which I’m writing right now about how my senior year is so far ,if I’m on pace, what I’m working on and what my future goals are and hopefully I can get my Job Shadow out of the way as soon as possible it will really take a lot of work off from my senior project. The most exciting thing so far in my senior year would have to be my Computer Systems Repair class because in this class I will be doing a lot of hands on work and i can’t wait. I’m looking forward to graduating that’s all that is on my mind graduating with my classmates leaving behind high school and moving on in life whether it be going to college or getting a job I look forward to the end because after so long I’ll be leaving everything behind and it will be hard but moving on and going ahead that will be the greatest feeling. Knowing that this is my last year it puts a lot of pressure on me and makes me wonder if i can really graduate.
One of my goals this year is to join a club that I’ll enjoy. Clubs and activities are important things to a senior project, so I’m hoping to join one that will suit me. Another goal this year that I want to accomplish is to finish this new class call Computer System Repair. This class will be my favorite class because we will be working with computers hands on and helping fix student laptops. But my biggest goal this year would be being able to graduate and able to walk at graduation. My future goals would be being able to attend a good college or get a job after high school and prove to my family that I am going to be a successful man in life.
Almost to the end
Since my last journal entry, I’ve started reading up on different community colleges in the area I want to move to. I’ve been taking a look at their majors and it looks pretty good, and I’ve heard nothing but good things from past students there. I’m almost on pace in every class, I still need to finish modules three and four and I also need to work on my government class but I’m not worried because I know I’ll be able to finish all work before the end of the semester. The pressures to finish all my classes on pace has changed enormously, with every class throwing work at me making me so frustrated, I really don’t know what to do. It’s very difficult to focus in class because I’m still stressed out that I’m already a senior in high school.
For right now my main focus is being on pace and finishing all my classes but most importantly English 12. English this year had been very difficult because I’m not that very good and reading and writing but as the semester is coming to a close the pressure is even huger. Some difficulties I’m having with my senior project is the job shadow, I just don’t know who to job shadow because I don’t know what I want to be after high school, but hopefully I will get it done soon. Also when I work on my senior project, I find it hard to talk about myself, because I’m not used to doing that, but since it is a requirement I’ll do it, and I try as best as I can to talk about myself. The most things that I’m enjoying about this senior project are the journals, even though I find them difficult to write I still enjoy writing them at times. I’m also enjoying all my classes especially my computer systems repair class because of the hands on work. I’ve been learning more about the inside of a computers and how their functions work. I’ve also been learning how to code which I really enjoy doing. After graduation I plan on getting a part-time job to earn so money before heading to college, I’m also thinking about renting my own apartment. I Feel supported by my family and my friends because they’re always telling me that I should go to college and that college will make my life better ,but they’re also supporting me if I chose not to attend college either way my family has my back.
For right now my main focus is being on pace and finishing all my classes but most importantly English 12. English this year had been very difficult because I’m not that very good and reading and writing but as the semester is coming to a close the pressure is even huger. Some difficulties I’m having with my senior project is the job shadow, I just don’t know who to job shadow because I don’t know what I want to be after high school, but hopefully I will get it done soon. Also when I work on my senior project, I find it hard to talk about myself, because I’m not used to doing that, but since it is a requirement I’ll do it, and I try as best as I can to talk about myself. The most things that I’m enjoying about this senior project are the journals, even though I find them difficult to write I still enjoy writing them at times. I’m also enjoying all my classes especially my computer systems repair class because of the hands on work. I’ve been learning more about the inside of a computers and how their functions work. I’ve also been learning how to code which I really enjoy doing. After graduation I plan on getting a part-time job to earn so money before heading to college, I’m also thinking about renting my own apartment. I Feel supported by my family and my friends because they’re always telling me that I should go to college and that college will make my life better ,but they’re also supporting me if I chose not to attend college either way my family has my back.
The End Is Near
During winter break I got to get a lot of sleep and rest for working so hard for the first semester. I was able to work on assessments that I didn’t finish over winter break to finish the semester on time. With the first week of my winter break I finished all the work that I needed to finish for my classes. The last two weeks I spent it doing relaxing and enjoying my winter break with my family hoping to have a wonderful Christmas and new year’s, but all in out my winter break was amazing. For my first semester as a senior it went very fast. I felt that if the fall of this school year went to quick. I did get to finish a lot of work but at the as time have fun learning and hanging with my friends.
The most things I loved about this semester were being able to work in the new studio room for my CSR (Computer System Repair) class. The reason why I loved this class was because it was a hand on class where I was able to work with real computer parts. In the CSR class learned how to build a computer from scratch, was able to learn how to install wireless internet drivers, helped students with help tickets and I also passed my PC Pro Certification test. I’m also really enjoying my video editing class because I just to make video with my friends and it’s just so much fun, one of our videos even made the morning bulletin.These two classes are both advance classes that require passing other classes so it was a challenge to get into them. Another thing I loved first semester was being able to join FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America). I’m going to compete in an event in February for computer problem solving and I hope I place top ten.
What I need to accomplish this semester to graduate is basically all my classes and my community hours. For a job, I know that it’s important to have one to know what it feels like working in the field but I think that I had gained experience already because I stayed after school to work on fixing computers and re-imaging laptops. So I’m in the process of looking for a job but not to the point where I really need one desperately, but the real situation would be for me is to get my driver’s licenses because I would need to drive myself to work. But for right now, I still need to work hard and do my best to finish my classes so that I can graduate.
The most things I loved about this semester were being able to work in the new studio room for my CSR (Computer System Repair) class. The reason why I loved this class was because it was a hand on class where I was able to work with real computer parts. In the CSR class learned how to build a computer from scratch, was able to learn how to install wireless internet drivers, helped students with help tickets and I also passed my PC Pro Certification test. I’m also really enjoying my video editing class because I just to make video with my friends and it’s just so much fun, one of our videos even made the morning bulletin.These two classes are both advance classes that require passing other classes so it was a challenge to get into them. Another thing I loved first semester was being able to join FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America). I’m going to compete in an event in February for computer problem solving and I hope I place top ten.
What I need to accomplish this semester to graduate is basically all my classes and my community hours. For a job, I know that it’s important to have one to know what it feels like working in the field but I think that I had gained experience already because I stayed after school to work on fixing computers and re-imaging laptops. So I’m in the process of looking for a job but not to the point where I really need one desperately, but the real situation would be for me is to get my driver’s licenses because I would need to drive myself to work. But for right now, I still need to work hard and do my best to finish my classes so that I can graduate.
Is it over?
I’m very nervous about graduation and knowing that I’m growing up already to an adult. I’m also nervous that if I don’t stay focus and stay on pace on all my class I won’t graduate. So preparations I’ve taken for my post-graduations are what college I’m going to. For me college is very important to head to after high school because college helps students get a degree in what they want to become in the future. So for me college is a necessary in order for me to graduate with a degree and become a computer repair technician.
I still need to work on mostly all my class. The most important ones are English, Economics and Computer Systems Repair. For English I need to finish my website, Exit Interview and other LT work for the Measurement Project. To finish my website all I need to do is upload my Exit Interview onto the page. As for my PowerPoint for my exit interview all I need is to add pictures and I’m done. Economics is one of my favorite classes to go to because we learn a lot about how money works and how to make good decisions on it. The one thing that is making econ so hard is the level three projects. The projects are difficult and take time to do but are fun while doing them. The only reason why I want to finish my Computer Systems Repair class is because I want to become a Computer Systems technician. So if I learn more in the class I will be able to experience more knowledge about the work.
The one thing I’m looking forward to is grad night which is the trip we seniors go on to Disney land. I’ve never been there so I’m really excited to go and make memories with my friends. The happiest moments I had looking back on senior year would have to be FBLA. Future Business Leaders of America is a club that has students compete I events where they take test to show their knowledge. I still had fun and made new friends when we went to the Central Conference even though I didn’t place and went to state. I’m hoping to still make more memories until this school year ends.
I still need to work on mostly all my class. The most important ones are English, Economics and Computer Systems Repair. For English I need to finish my website, Exit Interview and other LT work for the Measurement Project. To finish my website all I need to do is upload my Exit Interview onto the page. As for my PowerPoint for my exit interview all I need is to add pictures and I’m done. Economics is one of my favorite classes to go to because we learn a lot about how money works and how to make good decisions on it. The one thing that is making econ so hard is the level three projects. The projects are difficult and take time to do but are fun while doing them. The only reason why I want to finish my Computer Systems Repair class is because I want to become a Computer Systems technician. So if I learn more in the class I will be able to experience more knowledge about the work.
The one thing I’m looking forward to is grad night which is the trip we seniors go on to Disney land. I’ve never been there so I’m really excited to go and make memories with my friends. The happiest moments I had looking back on senior year would have to be FBLA. Future Business Leaders of America is a club that has students compete I events where they take test to show their knowledge. I still had fun and made new friends when we went to the Central Conference even though I didn’t place and went to state. I’m hoping to still make more memories until this school year ends.