JOURNAL 1: My Last First Day
My senior year so far is full of motivation and dedication. Last year was a horrible year educational wise because I would get easily distracted by my phone and being on other websites I shouldn’t have been on while doing my work. This dedication and motivation is coming from me realizing that it is my LAST YEAR of high school and I don’t want to come back for an additional year. I want to finish this year strong and hopefully graduate with at least a GPA of a 3.0. My senior year is going so good I’m putting more effort by actually doing homework and trying my best and when I get stuck I don’t and won’t give up I will push through until I have accomplish my goal. I’m looking to join many more clubs than I did the past three years that I have been here. But not too much to get to the point where I don’t have time to do other things such as go to Church or get distracted and forget about my Creator. Currently I am off pace in Geometry I am barely starting it which is not behind pace but I consider it being off pace because I was supposed to finish it by at least sophomore year but I didn’t because I slacked off which I’m going to break that habit this year! I’m also behind pace in English I am currently in English 11 and I’m supposed to be in English 12 but that was due to like I previously said my slacking off which I am working on as you can tell because I’m actually getting this journal entry finished. The most exciting thing about my senior project is going to be my job shadow. I’m not sure who I’m going to job shadow but I want to job shadow a Doctor because my dream is to be a Doctor. My pathways actually line up with the career I want. My goals for this year are to finish high school with at least a 3 in some of my classes and like I said before a GPA of 3.0. My plans for my future are to serve the Lord and go to a school of discipleship and the school i’m looking at is Foundations school of Discipleship in Visalia. My plans or callings in life are to travel the world on mission trips. Help feed the hungry and provide for the poor and heal the sick. I have so much hope and clear view of my future which I couldn’t say the first 3 years of my high school life. With that I just want to say I am proud of who I have become because of my journey through my high school life. The friends I have made these past few years the friends I am going to make this year. I don’t have any regrets about what I have done these past couple of years. I believe the mistakes I have made the things i’ve been through these years have shaped me and have helped me become a better person.
JOURNAL 2: My First Semester
Many things have changed since my first journal entry. Some things that have changed are my focus on school my drive to finish classes. My drive to succeed went from high to higher and my focus went from 80 percent to 100 percent. When I would stay after school to finish work I would be on YouTube and off task and talking with friends but now I’m more focused on what I need to and have get finished. Also since my last journal entry I have been accepted to Grand Canyon University in Phoenix,Arizona. I am excited because I was hoping and praying to be accepted! I am also starting a new Christian Club called Finish Line Generation: A Heart for Revival. I am excited for what the rest of this school year has to offer.
I’m doing good in my classes as the ending of the semester approaches. I am only behind in about 2 classes which are Geometry and Physiology. These classes I have the most difficult in because we take lots of notes and I can’t see very well. Also I don’t really understand math, it is not one of my favorite subjects if it was up to me I wouldn’t even have math. In Physiology we take notes every time we enter the classroom and because I can’t see I have to copy the notes off of one of my friends and that takes time away. It gets me behind because as I am taking notes they’re working on the assignment. Also when it comes to the end of topic exams I have struggle remembering the topics we’ve discussed, even on flashcards. Spanish I am on pace and it’s easy I just have a hard time focusing on my work. English is one of my favorite subjects I love writing and I love reading so it’s a great combination. Intro to Foodservice is a cooking class and I love cooking but I’m not doing so good in that class because the teacher goes to fast, but thank God for Red Zone that I can stay after school and finish in there. Government is a very easy class very very easy, the teacher has all the work online in his website and all I have to do is do the work and turn it in and take the end of topic tests. Overall, I think I am doing great! I just have to focus more and not procrastinate.
There are many things to accomplish before this semester ends. I am signed up to take the SAT in December and it’s a little nerve racking because I am hoping to get a great score but on some parts like the math I know i probably won’t pass because math is my least favorite subject, and it’s not my best friend. I also need to finish some classes I’m behind in but I know I can and I will finish them. I also need to sign up for some Scholarships which I already have but just to have more chances of winning I want to at least sign up for 10 scholarships.
Some difficulties I am having with my senior project is that I sometimes don’t have enough time at home or at school to work on it, but thanks to my English teacher who gives us time during class to finish and catch up or go on in our senior project. Another thing is that sometimes I don’t understand what I should be doing and so I try figuring it out myself and and up getting behind but then I ask questions and I get answers and I finish not on time but I finish. Sometimes I don’t know what is next like I didn’t even know I was supposed to have this journal entry finished by a certain day but I got it done and that’s all that matters.
I am enjoying every single part of my senior project because I can use my personal statements for scholarships and for college applications. This is a huge relief because there were sentence starters and questions to help me write my personal statement. I didn’t have to think about how I should write this personal statement or what to include it just had questions I answered them expanded on them and finished, I am loving my senior year because many people say it’s so stressful but I don’t feel stressed or pressured. Maybe this is because I already got accepted to a university and I don’t have to worry about it or because I’m just a carefree person not that I don’t care or have any responsibilities I just don’t need to stress over anything or get anxiety because of this being my last year. I want to enjoy this year not be worried or stressed out. As long as I know what I need to finish and I do my best and all that I can to finish I know I will. Also I pray a lot which is another reason why I don’t stress.
Some steps I’m taking to prepare myself for post graduate life is signing up for scholarships so far I have signed up for about 3 or 4 scholarships. I have been accepted to Grand Canyon University and I have spoken to the Representative about what I need to pay as far as tuition and meal plans and how much it totals out to every year, I will apply for FAFSA which is Financial Aid as soon as the application is available. I am planning on staying in the campus dorms my 4 years I attend GCU.
I am feeling very supported in my post-graduation preparation. My counselors are helping me by giving me information on scholarships, college presentations and deadlines via email. My teachers are helping me by encouraging me to finish high school and go to college and giving me advice on what colleges are best and not so good. This makes me feel good because it makes it seem like they care. They want the best for me. My mother has also been supportive because what kind of mother wants their kid to move out of state? None, but she has said “wherever you want to go, go. It is up to you.”
JOURNAL 3: Halfway Finished
My winter break was fantastic! Three weeks of no school! What kind of high school student doesn’t love that! During this break I did nothing absolutely nothing. I did go to my uncle’s funeral and it was depressing I cried, a lot. I also went to my grandmother’s house (my mother's mother) on Christmas Eve and I got a new pair of pants. I spent Christmas Day with my other grandmother (my father’s mother) and I was just there talking with my cousin and catching up with each others lives. I also went to my aunt’s funeral a couple days before Christmas and it was sad but not that sad because I wasn’t close to her. I went to a Christmas dinner at my church and it was pretty sweet all my church friends were there and we just had a great time Praising the Lord which is always fun and exciting.
The things I love the most about this first semester is the determination to finish this semester strong! I regret not putting my determination into action and just procrastinating and leaving it until the next day. I love how most of my classes hand out a lot of worksheets but it's easy and fast and all the information is online. I like how the teachers put up all the assignments on their websites for the class and everything is just there so we can catch up or even get ahead. I regret not going on those websites to see what I can do to get caught up in the classes I’m behind in.
It has hit me like someone running into a brick wall. So it basically hit me hard. The realization that I am about to graduate and haven’t finished most of my classes it a little bit nerve racking but exciting. Nerve racking because I know that if I don't finish I won’t graduate but exciting because I know I will finish and graduate and go on in life. It has hit me hard because I know that a new chapter of my life is going to begin and I don’t really know what is to come of it but it’s up to me to keep my head held high and trusting God and in His promises.
I have only applied to one college and that is Grand Canyon University. I have only applied to this university because this is where my heart is set to go. I have been conditionally accepted and I plan on going there this fall. I have visited this college in December and it felt like home I didn’t want to leave. If I end up not going then I will apply to other colleges whenever their applications become available.
I need to accomplish a lot this semester, mostly catching up on work that I am behind in. I also need to take my SAT and ACT for college because I can get more scholarship money from the university I am wishing to attend. I have to catch up on some elective credits, I have had enough electives but I haven’t finished most of them. Also I have to get finish my community service hours. I had finished them my freshman year because I helped out in the haunted house they had. But I lost the log sheet at my house somewhere.
The only thing I have done to find a useful job for post-graduation is when I went to visit the University. I asked questions on how to get a job at the university and I got a lot of useful information. But that’s when I actually start school. So I have put in many applications at different location here i Lindsay and in Porterville. All of those applications are still pending. I hope by the time this year ends I have a job for the summer vacation so I can have spending money when I go to Arizona. And of course so I can buy my plane ticket to go over there.
JOURNAL 4: Next Step..Real World!
It’s almost here! Graduation! I am freaking out! I am so nervous because I don’t know if I will graduate or not I don’t know what I’m going to do! I know I will catch up and finish my work, but what if I don’t? What do I do then? I’ve just got to stay focused! I have more than half of my classes to finish but I’m not that far behind so as long as I can focus and be determined I know I can finish! Other than the fact that I’m behind in many of my classes I’m not as nervous as I probably should be. Given the fact that I’m moving 8 hours away from home to a new state I’ve only been in for 2 days when I went to visit the campus. Also not knowing many people over there besides the one friend I have over there I probably should be nervous but I’m more excited than anything. I’m excited that I’m finally going to make my own decisions and be more independent.
Some preparations I have made for post graduation are turned in my FAFSA and Cal Grant. I have applied to many different scholarships but unfortunately I haven’t won any, yet.
I have many things to do! So many things it's overwhelming! But I also like it because it’s challenging! I am behind in most of my classes but I hope and I know I will have it all done after Spring Break because I will come to Spring Intervention and I will do a lot of work at home! I love how everything is online so I don’t have to wait to get to school to get the work I can just go online and do it at home! I’m behind in English, Physiology Intro to Food, and I have caught up to Econ! Thank the Lord! I am behind in Geometry but I know I will get caught up with that also! I’m motivated and ready to finish everything!
The thing I’m most looking forward to is going to Arizona! Going to college and being independent! Going off on my own is very nerve wracking because I haven’t ever left home for long periods of time but also my mom taught me how to wash my own clothes and I know how to clean up after myself and the basic things like cooking. So there’s not a lot I need to worry about. It’s going to be an amazing experience and I can’t wait to go off to college! Learning is also what I’m looking forward to I love learning! I’m excited to meet knew people and have new friends it’s kind of like a fresh start! New school, new home, new friends.
The most thing I’m grateful for are my friends and the friends that i don’t really talk to anymore because they have shaped me and they have been there for me no matter what! They’ve stood by my side when I was mean and dark and are still with me now that I’m nice and happy! They’ve stood by me even though I might hurt their feelings sometimes! They are truly the reason why I made it through high school! I’m thankful for the teachers inspirational speeches they have given me even though sometimes they repeated it over and over. They inspired me to do my best and that I could do anything I set my mind to . They pushed me to my limits to overcome those barriers and not just to the minimum but do what I can do and not limit myself! Thank you LHS for making me who I am and to all the teachers who made it possible!
My senior year so far is full of motivation and dedication. Last year was a horrible year educational wise because I would get easily distracted by my phone and being on other websites I shouldn’t have been on while doing my work. This dedication and motivation is coming from me realizing that it is my LAST YEAR of high school and I don’t want to come back for an additional year. I want to finish this year strong and hopefully graduate with at least a GPA of a 3.0. My senior year is going so good I’m putting more effort by actually doing homework and trying my best and when I get stuck I don’t and won’t give up I will push through until I have accomplish my goal. I’m looking to join many more clubs than I did the past three years that I have been here. But not too much to get to the point where I don’t have time to do other things such as go to Church or get distracted and forget about my Creator. Currently I am off pace in Geometry I am barely starting it which is not behind pace but I consider it being off pace because I was supposed to finish it by at least sophomore year but I didn’t because I slacked off which I’m going to break that habit this year! I’m also behind pace in English I am currently in English 11 and I’m supposed to be in English 12 but that was due to like I previously said my slacking off which I am working on as you can tell because I’m actually getting this journal entry finished. The most exciting thing about my senior project is going to be my job shadow. I’m not sure who I’m going to job shadow but I want to job shadow a Doctor because my dream is to be a Doctor. My pathways actually line up with the career I want. My goals for this year are to finish high school with at least a 3 in some of my classes and like I said before a GPA of 3.0. My plans for my future are to serve the Lord and go to a school of discipleship and the school i’m looking at is Foundations school of Discipleship in Visalia. My plans or callings in life are to travel the world on mission trips. Help feed the hungry and provide for the poor and heal the sick. I have so much hope and clear view of my future which I couldn’t say the first 3 years of my high school life. With that I just want to say I am proud of who I have become because of my journey through my high school life. The friends I have made these past few years the friends I am going to make this year. I don’t have any regrets about what I have done these past couple of years. I believe the mistakes I have made the things i’ve been through these years have shaped me and have helped me become a better person.
JOURNAL 2: My First Semester
Many things have changed since my first journal entry. Some things that have changed are my focus on school my drive to finish classes. My drive to succeed went from high to higher and my focus went from 80 percent to 100 percent. When I would stay after school to finish work I would be on YouTube and off task and talking with friends but now I’m more focused on what I need to and have get finished. Also since my last journal entry I have been accepted to Grand Canyon University in Phoenix,Arizona. I am excited because I was hoping and praying to be accepted! I am also starting a new Christian Club called Finish Line Generation: A Heart for Revival. I am excited for what the rest of this school year has to offer.
I’m doing good in my classes as the ending of the semester approaches. I am only behind in about 2 classes which are Geometry and Physiology. These classes I have the most difficult in because we take lots of notes and I can’t see very well. Also I don’t really understand math, it is not one of my favorite subjects if it was up to me I wouldn’t even have math. In Physiology we take notes every time we enter the classroom and because I can’t see I have to copy the notes off of one of my friends and that takes time away. It gets me behind because as I am taking notes they’re working on the assignment. Also when it comes to the end of topic exams I have struggle remembering the topics we’ve discussed, even on flashcards. Spanish I am on pace and it’s easy I just have a hard time focusing on my work. English is one of my favorite subjects I love writing and I love reading so it’s a great combination. Intro to Foodservice is a cooking class and I love cooking but I’m not doing so good in that class because the teacher goes to fast, but thank God for Red Zone that I can stay after school and finish in there. Government is a very easy class very very easy, the teacher has all the work online in his website and all I have to do is do the work and turn it in and take the end of topic tests. Overall, I think I am doing great! I just have to focus more and not procrastinate.
There are many things to accomplish before this semester ends. I am signed up to take the SAT in December and it’s a little nerve racking because I am hoping to get a great score but on some parts like the math I know i probably won’t pass because math is my least favorite subject, and it’s not my best friend. I also need to finish some classes I’m behind in but I know I can and I will finish them. I also need to sign up for some Scholarships which I already have but just to have more chances of winning I want to at least sign up for 10 scholarships.
Some difficulties I am having with my senior project is that I sometimes don’t have enough time at home or at school to work on it, but thanks to my English teacher who gives us time during class to finish and catch up or go on in our senior project. Another thing is that sometimes I don’t understand what I should be doing and so I try figuring it out myself and and up getting behind but then I ask questions and I get answers and I finish not on time but I finish. Sometimes I don’t know what is next like I didn’t even know I was supposed to have this journal entry finished by a certain day but I got it done and that’s all that matters.
I am enjoying every single part of my senior project because I can use my personal statements for scholarships and for college applications. This is a huge relief because there were sentence starters and questions to help me write my personal statement. I didn’t have to think about how I should write this personal statement or what to include it just had questions I answered them expanded on them and finished, I am loving my senior year because many people say it’s so stressful but I don’t feel stressed or pressured. Maybe this is because I already got accepted to a university and I don’t have to worry about it or because I’m just a carefree person not that I don’t care or have any responsibilities I just don’t need to stress over anything or get anxiety because of this being my last year. I want to enjoy this year not be worried or stressed out. As long as I know what I need to finish and I do my best and all that I can to finish I know I will. Also I pray a lot which is another reason why I don’t stress.
Some steps I’m taking to prepare myself for post graduate life is signing up for scholarships so far I have signed up for about 3 or 4 scholarships. I have been accepted to Grand Canyon University and I have spoken to the Representative about what I need to pay as far as tuition and meal plans and how much it totals out to every year, I will apply for FAFSA which is Financial Aid as soon as the application is available. I am planning on staying in the campus dorms my 4 years I attend GCU.
I am feeling very supported in my post-graduation preparation. My counselors are helping me by giving me information on scholarships, college presentations and deadlines via email. My teachers are helping me by encouraging me to finish high school and go to college and giving me advice on what colleges are best and not so good. This makes me feel good because it makes it seem like they care. They want the best for me. My mother has also been supportive because what kind of mother wants their kid to move out of state? None, but she has said “wherever you want to go, go. It is up to you.”
JOURNAL 3: Halfway Finished
My winter break was fantastic! Three weeks of no school! What kind of high school student doesn’t love that! During this break I did nothing absolutely nothing. I did go to my uncle’s funeral and it was depressing I cried, a lot. I also went to my grandmother’s house (my mother's mother) on Christmas Eve and I got a new pair of pants. I spent Christmas Day with my other grandmother (my father’s mother) and I was just there talking with my cousin and catching up with each others lives. I also went to my aunt’s funeral a couple days before Christmas and it was sad but not that sad because I wasn’t close to her. I went to a Christmas dinner at my church and it was pretty sweet all my church friends were there and we just had a great time Praising the Lord which is always fun and exciting.
The things I love the most about this first semester is the determination to finish this semester strong! I regret not putting my determination into action and just procrastinating and leaving it until the next day. I love how most of my classes hand out a lot of worksheets but it's easy and fast and all the information is online. I like how the teachers put up all the assignments on their websites for the class and everything is just there so we can catch up or even get ahead. I regret not going on those websites to see what I can do to get caught up in the classes I’m behind in.
It has hit me like someone running into a brick wall. So it basically hit me hard. The realization that I am about to graduate and haven’t finished most of my classes it a little bit nerve racking but exciting. Nerve racking because I know that if I don't finish I won’t graduate but exciting because I know I will finish and graduate and go on in life. It has hit me hard because I know that a new chapter of my life is going to begin and I don’t really know what is to come of it but it’s up to me to keep my head held high and trusting God and in His promises.
I have only applied to one college and that is Grand Canyon University. I have only applied to this university because this is where my heart is set to go. I have been conditionally accepted and I plan on going there this fall. I have visited this college in December and it felt like home I didn’t want to leave. If I end up not going then I will apply to other colleges whenever their applications become available.
I need to accomplish a lot this semester, mostly catching up on work that I am behind in. I also need to take my SAT and ACT for college because I can get more scholarship money from the university I am wishing to attend. I have to catch up on some elective credits, I have had enough electives but I haven’t finished most of them. Also I have to get finish my community service hours. I had finished them my freshman year because I helped out in the haunted house they had. But I lost the log sheet at my house somewhere.
The only thing I have done to find a useful job for post-graduation is when I went to visit the University. I asked questions on how to get a job at the university and I got a lot of useful information. But that’s when I actually start school. So I have put in many applications at different location here i Lindsay and in Porterville. All of those applications are still pending. I hope by the time this year ends I have a job for the summer vacation so I can have spending money when I go to Arizona. And of course so I can buy my plane ticket to go over there.
JOURNAL 4: Next Step..Real World!
It’s almost here! Graduation! I am freaking out! I am so nervous because I don’t know if I will graduate or not I don’t know what I’m going to do! I know I will catch up and finish my work, but what if I don’t? What do I do then? I’ve just got to stay focused! I have more than half of my classes to finish but I’m not that far behind so as long as I can focus and be determined I know I can finish! Other than the fact that I’m behind in many of my classes I’m not as nervous as I probably should be. Given the fact that I’m moving 8 hours away from home to a new state I’ve only been in for 2 days when I went to visit the campus. Also not knowing many people over there besides the one friend I have over there I probably should be nervous but I’m more excited than anything. I’m excited that I’m finally going to make my own decisions and be more independent.
Some preparations I have made for post graduation are turned in my FAFSA and Cal Grant. I have applied to many different scholarships but unfortunately I haven’t won any, yet.
I have many things to do! So many things it's overwhelming! But I also like it because it’s challenging! I am behind in most of my classes but I hope and I know I will have it all done after Spring Break because I will come to Spring Intervention and I will do a lot of work at home! I love how everything is online so I don’t have to wait to get to school to get the work I can just go online and do it at home! I’m behind in English, Physiology Intro to Food, and I have caught up to Econ! Thank the Lord! I am behind in Geometry but I know I will get caught up with that also! I’m motivated and ready to finish everything!
The thing I’m most looking forward to is going to Arizona! Going to college and being independent! Going off on my own is very nerve wracking because I haven’t ever left home for long periods of time but also my mom taught me how to wash my own clothes and I know how to clean up after myself and the basic things like cooking. So there’s not a lot I need to worry about. It’s going to be an amazing experience and I can’t wait to go off to college! Learning is also what I’m looking forward to I love learning! I’m excited to meet knew people and have new friends it’s kind of like a fresh start! New school, new home, new friends.
The most thing I’m grateful for are my friends and the friends that i don’t really talk to anymore because they have shaped me and they have been there for me no matter what! They’ve stood by my side when I was mean and dark and are still with me now that I’m nice and happy! They’ve stood by me even though I might hurt their feelings sometimes! They are truly the reason why I made it through high school! I’m thankful for the teachers inspirational speeches they have given me even though sometimes they repeated it over and over. They inspired me to do my best and that I could do anything I set my mind to . They pushed me to my limits to overcome those barriers and not just to the minimum but do what I can do and not limit myself! Thank you LHS for making me who I am and to all the teachers who made it possible!