...scientists just because you do the right thing. As a youth, I learned both good and bad examples of academic success from my parents. The first thing I learned was that mom was a high school graduate but my dad had to drop out of school in the ninth grade. Discovering the educational levels of my parents was important to me because I felt their success in life would be the same as mine, all I had to do was get through school, graduating or not and I’d have money, cars, a house and a family. During my earlier years of learning (elementary school), my parents did not review my school work for accuracy, nor were they members of the Parent Teacher Association (PTA). My parents had hectic schedules; my dad would leave for work early in the morning and return late in the evening, while my mom would leave for work in the afternoon and return late at night. I didn’t have anyone to check to see if my homework was finished or help me with school work; my parents relied on the school system in order to make that happen. As my educational requirements began to get harder (middle school), my grades started to falter, all I could think about was having fun with my friends. My parents would always tell me that I could only blame myself if my grades did not improve but I felt that otherwise. Upon entering high school, I only cared about sports, girls and showing off around my friends, my...
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.... Bullying is a major problem in schools today. Many states have made laws designed to protect students from being bullied and enabling them to punish students who are guilty of bullying their peers. Different schools have implemented different anti-bullying programs in order to stop bullying within their schools. There is a great deal of debate as to which of these programs are effective and which are ineffective and how to truly measure effectiveness. The Steps to Respect Bully Intervention program and the Safe School Ambassador Program are among the many programs that schools currently use to address the bullying epidemic. Steps to Respect Bully Intervention Program is a school-based bully prevention program developed for grades 3-6. The goal of the program is to decrease school bullying problems by increasing staff awareness and responsiveness, fostering socially responsible beliefs, and teaching social-emotional skills to counter bullying and promote healthy relationships. The program aims to promote skills associated with general social competence. The program consists of 3 main components. The first component is a school-wide program guide which provides an overview of the curriculum content, the goals of the program, the research foundations behind the program, and a blueprint for developing school-wide policy and procedure. The second component of the program is staff training which focuses on effective discipline policies, improved monitoring of students...
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...Police Training College Royal Bahamas Police Force PRELIMINARY RECRUITMENT FORM Name of Applicant (BLOCK CAPITALS) (LAST) Date of Birth (Day/Month/Year) Sex (FIRST) Age Last Birthday Height House/Apartment # Home Telephone No. Cell Phone No. Island Work Telephone No. E-Mail: Passport No. Place of Employment (MIDDLE) Place of Birth Weight Nationality Male □ Street Address P.O. Box National Insurance No. Drivers License No. Female □ Current Profession or Occupation EDUCATION ( ( ( ( ( ( Please indicate (tick box) the highest level of education you have received. ) High School Diploma (or equivalency) ) 2-year College Diploma (Associates Degree) ) 3-Year College Diploma ) Bachelor’s Degree ) Master’s Degree ) Doctoral Degree/Professional Designation. Dates Attended: Highest Grade/level Completed Junior High School Attended: B.J.C’s Obtained @ grade ‘C’ or above Secondary School Attended: Dates Attended: Highest Grade/level Completed B.G.C.S.E’s Obtained @ grade ‘C’ or above University Attended: Business, Trade or Technical School: Dates Attended: Dates Attended: Specific Major Area of Study: Course Name: Degree Awarded : Licence or Certificate Obtained: Other relevant Courses, Workshops, Seminars, Training, Licences, Certificates or Degrees: EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Name of Current Employer: Address Your Position Telephone Number Brief description of duties P.O.Box Date Started Supervisor Name and Title Name of Previous Employer...
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...SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS AS OPPOSED TO PUBLIC SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS KOBINA AMISSAH-AYIKU RHODA ANSU YEBOAH PROJECT SUPERVISOR DR. AMANKWAH INTRODUCTION “Reading habits” refers to the behaviour which expresses the liking for reading of individual types and tastes of reading (Sangkaeo 1999). More or less, it refers to the different tastes that individuals have in terms of reading. Book reading is an essential part of any developing nation. Iheanacho (2007) opined that a healthy reading culture has a pivotal role to play in the social, economic and technological development of any country. All the developed nations that exist in our world today are where they are because they managed to obtain a high level of reading and so therefore have expanded their understanding of life. To Holte (1998), the importance of reading is essential to full participation in modern society because it adds value to life and provides access to culture and cultural heritage. We can therefore see the importance of reading in our everyday lives. PROBLEM STATEMENT In the study, we intend to find out if our Senior High School students have been able to adopt good reading habits which might be beneficial to themselves and the nation as a whole. We raise the issue of book reading habits because we feel that our fellow Ghanaians do not actively engage themselves in reading which will be able to develop them really well. This statement is based on our experience in the Senior High School system coupled...
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...will identify what is a leader. There are many definitions of leadership. “Leadership is the art of leading others to deliberately create a result that wouldn’t have happened otherwise (McKinney June2013) As I research and studying jobs and roles, I would choose a Principal as the job I would most like to have. There are several characteristics that would make a great principal. First a principal would take responsibility for their school’s success. The success rate of the school is lead upon how much the principal pushes and lead his teachers. Next a great principals leads teaching and learning in their school. Before a principal can assume the position they first must follow a prerequisite of a teacher. A principal has an idea of what and how to teach, because a principal has taught in a classroom they are able to have compassion for teachers. Lastly, great principals build a strong school community. Principals build strong communities and also have a high parental involvement in their school (Botha) The qualification that I have that would be grateful in achieving the role of a principal would be I am very ambitious, hard worker, I work well with others and I am a good listener. Being ambitious gives me the drive to pursue the best. I would try hard and study harder to obtain excellence of a principal. Secondly, hard worker and working well with others includes staying late or arriving early to work just to assist a coworker to complete a task. Lastly, to be a good leader...
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...School Communication and Human Relations Essay Mathew Cameron, Bobbi Cerro, Tim Jessessky, Kim Maldonado, Reed Pebbles Grand Canyon University: EDA – 575 December 11, 2013 School Communication and Human Relations Essay In an educational setting, there are certain ideals, philosophies, and concepts that transcend grade levels as well as geographic location. A need for solid communication and quality human relations are two of those ideals. Both are necessary whether you are discussing an elementary, middle, or high school. In order to demonstrate this need, this essay discusses various communication and human relation theories and how those theories apply to and are being implemented in five different school settings. The schools being discussed include the following: * Lincoln County High School located in Panaca Nevada, * Mark L. Fine Elementary School found in Las Vegas, Nevada, * Star Valley High School in Afton, Wyoming, * Mendive Middle School located in Sparks, Nevada, * And Village Meadows Elementary School set in Phoenix, Arizona. One theory that is very apparent to certain staff at Lincoln County High School is the Expectancy Theory. The Expectancy Theory implies that an individual’s behavior and efforts are determined by the perception and desire to gain a reward (Miller & Grush, 1988). Staff at the school tend to take positions or extra duties in order to gain a more favorable station with leadership in the school. On the reverse...
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...on the last night of the old year, I was impressed by the author’s solid knowledge of literature. He easily controlled my mood by merely applying some simple words. At that time, I thought literacy equaled a good story. As time went by, I started to study in a primary school. Somehow, I went to a composition class in grade four and became the best student in that class by the end of that semester. However, at first, I did not understand the assignments. In my mind, I still loved stories, and all I wanted to write were lovely stories. However, a description of a building was the first required assignment. Since stories were the only writing style I knew, it made me so confused that I even did not know how to start . Nevertheless, I had no choice but tried to observe, touch and feel the object that I was going to write. Gradually, I found I fell in love with the process of watching before writing. It made me understand that literacy was not just a good story but came from a thorough observation of life. Quickly I became a high school student. To prepare for the so-called Chinese SAT, I started to learn how to write an argument. Although I never gave up writing during the three years of middle school, it was not a small challenge for me to make an argument. I am not a rational person who can do things step by step; Rather, I am emotional. I once asked my teacher why a nonsense persuasive essay was mandatory. She told me...
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...with limited access to entertainment my father put up a basketball globe and volleyball net in the backyard, I was an outstanding basketball and volleyball player from middle school to high school. I would also watch videos to learn how to dance. My family traveled a lot during the summer I visited many lakes and beaches I was always team captain on the teams I guess that is what lead me to my career in law enforcement and many other team lead positions I love being in charge. Growing up in the country I had nothing to do but play outside mostly with boys who would tell me you got to be tough to hang with us we do not want a cry baby hanging with us. My father was dying to have a child that was athletic it was almost as if I was his last chance none of my siblings seem to even be interested any sports. It all started in elementary school during summer leagues I would always look for the information for basketball summer leagues. My physical education teacher would always tell me you need to make sure you are playing sports every year, tell your parents to give me a call and I will even pick you up and take you myself even if they cannot. My desires to be outstanding in sports lead me to practice every day. My father encourages me he was my biggest support. Its 1980 now it is time to show my talent in middle school. Basketball and volleyball try outs and I am playing my heart out because it seems like everyone is taller than I. I make the teams as captain because I am more talented...
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...with research best practices Designed a presentation, published to University website, outlining how to most effectively use all of ABC University's library facilities in undertaking a basic research project Perform general administrative duties to support professional staff Founder and leader, Harry Potter Book Club, New York, NY Jan. 2009 - present Discuss the origins of one theme from the Harry Potter series with roots in classical mythology or parallels to modern history each week with middle school students Supply external primary sources, teach students how to make connections between these documents and the work of fiction Bring the conversation to modern day events and lessons applicable to students' everyday lives Hold weekly readings by middle schoolers open to younger children for half an hour before each discussion Intern, Calles y Sueños Cultural Space, Bogotá Spring 2011 Helped design and implement programs in which community-based artists traveled to schools to work with children, teaching them about expression through art Assisted in teaching complimentary English lessons to community members English Tutor, Queens, NY Jan. 2010 – May 2010 Assisted student in writing and proofreading essays, focusing on emphasis through rhetorical devices Volunteer at Community Library, Queens, NY Jan. 2010 – May 2010 Catalogued thousands of donated books, CDs, and DVDs Started weekly book group for...
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...started at Colton Jr. High School in Colton, California. Beginning in the middle of the year probably wasn’t the best start in school for me, but that’s hot it was in my life--going from one school to another. I was a quiet kid, so I didn’t make friends very easily, except for one kid; buy the name of James, my main friend at the time. A few months into the year, I became bored with my spare time at school and my only outlet to curve this feeling was videogames. I had heard that there were computers in the library. So, I decided to go take a look one day. When Colton Jr. High was built, the seven buildings were laid out in rows to form a square and resembled a large courtyard with sidewalks wrapping around each building. There were ten classes to one structure and each row was dedicated to a particular class of study: English, Math, the Sciences, and the electives building, housing classes such as Home Economics, Ceramics, etc., with the library built off the end of the wing. The size of the library was small relative to the number of students that attended the school; the student body alone was approximately fifty-five hundred kids. The front door to the building was on the same walkway as the elective classes. When I stood in the library’s door and looked out, I saw to the left of me the backside of the last building. Straight ahead on the first building were the main school offices and slightly to the right of that, the auditorium. In the middle and off to the right around...
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...Sarah Smith Six Flags Great Adventure P.O. Box 120, Route 537 Jackson, NJ 08527 March 5, 2013 Joe Superintendent Main Street Elementary School Jackson, NJ 08527 Dear Mr. Superintendent: I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Sarah Smith and I am the marketing director at Six Flags. It has come to our attention that your fifth grade class has received a grant for an all expenses paid field trip and is in the process of picking a destination. I am writing this letter to request an opportunity to come to your school and talk to your fifth graders about the benefits of choosing Six Flags as their destination. A field trip to Six Flags would offer your students a chance to have fun while learning. They would have a chance to experience the Safari and the theme park during their trip. Normally our educational programs are geared toward middle school and high school age students but I am confident that we can adapt our math and physics day programs for your elementary school students. During these programs they learn math and science concepts while having fun riding the rollercoasters. They will also have a chance to go through a guided Safari tour where they will learn about all of the animals we have in our park. I thank you for your time and guarantee that, if chosen, your students will have an enriching experience at our theme park. You can contact me in my office at 631-555-4444. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely...
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...Introduction: Community based out of school time (OST) programs play an important role in the development of youth and the success of our communities. Though academics are a pivotal part of success, it is also the leadership and social interactions that can help provide real-world experiences (Nicholson, Collins & Holmer, 2004). This process of understanding the transformations that occur within some organizations is one of critical thinking and discovery. In addition, it provides a deeper perspective of how organizational stakeholders serve as change agents and improve the leadership abilities within the community. The organizational change that was examined over the course of this study was one connected to the request by York County SC community members. They wanted assistance in eradicating the high dropout rate. After reports from the SC Department of Education that the dropout rate in York SC was increasing, United Way of York County began to take a harder look at the educational needs of the local residents. This final paper will examine the dynamics of change to include the content, process and context of that change as well as the community reaction toward that change. Finally, I will share some of the conclusions and recommendations of how this change affects the structural configuration of programs and organizations. Significance of the Problem The United Way of York County, which was established in 2005, was previously viewed as a funding agency that provided...
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...Rich Zigarski Comp. 102/8 9/6/13 In my life music has always played an important role because my parents always had some type of music on. Since I was the middle child, I would get stuck listening to my sister’s music in the car and around the house. I never really had an interest in her Top 40 pop hits, and leaned towards more of what my father listened to. My dad would always listen to older, rock type music. Bands like Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Dr. Hook, and even Tom Jones. As I grew older and started elementary school my taste for music started to change. I started basing my friends off of who liked older rock music. I would sit in the play yard at recess and we would listen to our Walkman’s and talk about how we wish we could play music the way our favorite bands was able to play. As I started to play sports in middle school, my taste for music begin to turn.During sports, I met a lot of people with different tastes in music. I stayed away from people who liked country, pop, or dance music. I started making connections with friends who listened to rock, hip hop, and rap. Most of these people were my friends throughout high school and some are even today. In college, music has played a huge role in my life. I always have music around me no matter what I am doing. When I wake up, my alarm starts playing music. I go to class to come back and start doing homework while listening to music. When I go to the football stadium to work, they players are always listening to...
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...As I open my cabinet, a pile of certificates of merit come into view and the first certificate that I got in the Beijing Desi group dance competition when I was 6 years old brings my memory back to the past days. Having a strong interest in dancing, I began to learn it when I was three years old. At the moment when I had the first certificate of dancing in hand, I was so happy that I believed I will become a good dancer one day, dancing with people to the music. Since my parents were too busy to play with me, I didn’t go home where there was only me, but rushed to the dancing practice room after school. The practice room was just like my home, and I studied and practiced dancing there until very late. Everyday, my mother picked me up from the dancing room to home. It was in my third grade when a girl was transferred to my class. Since her parents were also busy, she companied me till night to wait my mother to pick us up. Every time she saw me practice dancing alone in the dancing room, she came in and took me to play with other students. At the very beginning, the other students didn’t like me because they thought that I was all alone and I wouldn’t get along well with them. They refused to play with me and I had to stay alone again. In the first few weeks, she just came to the dancing room and played with me as long as she found that I was not playing with others. “Let’s go and play”, I said to her but she always said nothing. But one day after a month, she found me and said:...
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...Effects of the Distributed-Counseling Model in 7th Grade Hispanic Middle School Students’ Self-Efficacy Skills and Motivation \ Abstract The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of the distributed counseling model on twenty-four 7th grade Hispanic middle school students’ self-efficacy skills and motivation. This study focuses on measuring the various skills that Hispanic middle school children need to be successful at both the high school and collegiate level through the use of a self-efficacy and motivation instrument. In determining the effects of the distributed counseling model one can identify the effectiveness of this model in aiding with student success amongst Hispanic adolescents. It is noted that self-efficacy, amount of intrinsic as opposed to extrinsic motivation an individual possesses, and overall self-management skills are strong predictors of student success. Introduction Alonso-Zaldivar and Tompson (2010) found that Hispanics are at a point where, “Eighty-seven percent said a college education is extremely or very important, compared with 78% of the overall U.S. population.” However, “Census figures show that only 13% of Hispanics have a college degree or higher, compared with 30% among Americans overall.” This figure alone is astonishing in the sense that Hispanics understand the importance of an education, yet somehow seem to get caught up in the process of actually motivating and self-regulating themselves to achieve these educational...
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