Final: Part 1 
                                 June 3, 2015

1. What are things you liked about the class?

One thing that I liked about this class was that we learned new quotes and statements each day. Another thing I liked about this class was that I could be myself and express my thoughts in silence and typing instead of talking. 

2. What are things you did not like about this class ? 

I liked everything about this class there is not anything for me to complain about. 

3. Recommendations for improving the class? 

I think this class is perfect and nothing should change. 

4. Did you really do your best in this class? 

I tried my best in this class hopefully I get a good grade!

5. Are you reading you 
life planning goals daily for at least 2 minutes? 

Yes, I am reading my goals daily because I want to be sure of what I want in life and also have a life plan to be successful. 

6. Are you committed to be a CTR Person? 

Yes I am committed to be a CTR person because I want to be a good person in this world and set good examples for others. 

7. What will you always remember about this class? 

I will always remember to choose the right in this class and to be kind, generous, and appreciate others. 

To Be A CTR Person-to Always CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!!
                                        June 3, 2015

                                 The Ultimate Choice 
Of all the choices you will ever make, one choice supersedes all others-the ultimate choice. this one choice will help you to always make correct decisions. This one choice, The ultimate Choice, is your keystone to being the best studetn and person you can possibly be. This one choice will forever affct you for good more than any other choice. THE ULTIMATE CHOICE IS: 

To Be a CTR Person- to Always CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!! 

Reflection: I really enjoy this quote because I have been working on my skills to improve and live up to these words all year. I am going to miss this class very much because it was amazing and I learned many things. One thing I liked about this class was how peaceful and disciplined it was all year. Another thing I liked about this class was we were learning new ways and quotes about life and goals. I had a great time learning in this class and I will always....

                             CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!! 


                         

               Student Success Statement 
                                                                June 1, 2015


"Success is not an accident. Success is actually a choice. Are the habits you have today on par with the dreams you have tomorrow? " 


                             Alan Stein 
                                                

Reflection; There are a few things that I really liked about this quote. One thing that I liked about it was that it informs you that the amount of success in your life whether academically or socially, all depends on you! Another thing I enjoyed about this quote was that it leaves you thinking with the question it asks at the end. I really enjoyed reading this because it notifies me that I am in charge of my success. 

                Student Success Statement 
                                                            May 28, 2015

     "A man without a goal is like a ship without a rudder." 

                                   Thomas Caryle 

                                            

Reflection: I really like this quote because it is very specific and it is making a comparison between a man and a goal. It is also comparing a goal to a rudder which makes sense because both lead you somewhere. My comparison is, " A man without a goal is like the sea without water." I used this simile because a sea without any water doesn't have much left in it and nothing progresses.

                         Beautiful                                 Character 
                                                       May 26, 2015



                                              Beautiful Character 

                                   If there is beauty in the 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 will be peace in the world. 

                                                     Conclusion

                                     If there is beauty in character 

                                   there will be peace in the world. 

Reflection; I really like this quote because it paints a picture in my mind. I really like how there is a sequence in which we must follow in order to receive what we want, Peace. What I think this quote means is if people to change and get rid of the negativity, the world can become a wonderful place!!!

        The Six Pillars of Character
                                         May 26, 2015




                   1. Trustworthiness
                         be reliable, do not cheat or steal 

                          2.Respect 
be tolerant and accept differences, deal peacefully with anger

                          3.Responsibility
              do what has to be done, be self-disciplined

                          4.Fairness
            take turns, be open-minded and encourage justice

                          5. Caring
        help people in need, forgive others, show compassion

                           6.Citizenship
cooperate, stay informed, obey laws and rules, protect the environment



                                     

               I really like these six pillars because they help you become a better person and they encourage you to improve yourself! I would like to have learned these six pillars of character when I was a child so I could have well developed these characteristics. These pillars are not just quotes, all together they are a road to success in life that we must take! From now on I promise to myself that I will follow these six pillars of character. 

                                Student Success Statement    
                                                                   May 21, 2015


   " I would prefer to fail with honor than win by cheating."


                                            Sophocles 
                                       

Reflection; I agree with this quote because I believe cheating is very unfair and wrong. For example, if you are taking a test, you do not understand a question on your test, it is better to try your best than copy your partner. Honor is so graceful we shouldn't lose it but trying to win unfairly. 

                                                     Memorial Day  
                                                                  May 21, 2015

What is Memorial Day? 

Memorial Day is a day in which we show respect and appreciate those who passed away in the military of the U.S. 

What is the purpose of Memorial Day? 

       The purpose of Memorial Day is to dedicate a day to those who died fighting for our country. 

 When is it? 
          Memorial day is always on the last Monday of May. 

What are a few ways to show honor and respect on Memorial Day? 

One way to show honor  is to wear the United States colors to show that we also represent our country and we are proud that we are living here. Another way to show respect is to take flowers to a cemetery if you know someone who passed away in the military. You can also visit a family of someone who had a member of their family in the military. Making a prayer for someone who passed away is also a way to show respect. 
                          
                                  This May 2015, Memorial Day will land on May 25. 

                         L.A.U.S.D: Families 
                                                               May 13, 2015


          Here is a list of some programs that L.A.U.S.D. offers to families. 

• Parent and Family Centers
• School Volunteer Programs
• Parent Advisory Committee 
• E.S.C. Parent Engagement Programs
• Parent Reunion Committees 

1. How will these services benefit you? 

         These services can benefit me in different ways. the first thing I gain from my parents being part of a district program is they are updated and they know what is going on in school and in the district therefore this helps them understand my education requirements. Also, these programs can help my parent develop new skills and it may help them learn new ways to deal with situations. 

2. Which of these services will you and your family use? 

       I believe my parents will be comfortable with the school volunteering programs. I think this program will help them learn how teens act these days by observing them and it can also be used to keep an eye on me. The parent reunion committee will also be considered by my parents because I believe parents care and share ideas with other parents that have children of the same age. 

                     The Generous Man 

                                                                 May 11, 2015

                        Patrick was roaming an airport bar when he spotted an i pad of the floor near a chair. When he opened the case, there were $13,000.00 sitting in the cover. There were not many people around anyone could of easily picked it up and left. Not Patrick Morgan however. Patrick grabbed it and turned it in to the authorities. The owner of the i pad was found and as a compensation, he gave Patrick sixty-dollars! Patrick received the money, gave half of it to a homeless woman and the other half to a co-worker. His boss then compensated him for his good acts and gave him $625.000. What will Patrick do with that money?

                         

                Student Success Statement 
                                                                May 11, 2015

 "The reward for doing right is mostly an internal phenomenon."

                Dr. Laura Schlessinger

             

Reflection; Many thoughts ran through my mind while I read this quote. One of the thoughts that came to me was during these years people do things for you because they expect you to give them something in return when you do a favor or to pay them back. That is not the gift they should be valuing however. The gift, the gem, the greater thing in return that you should get is feeling good for what you did because you helped someone out in a way. The other thought that I was contemplating about was, I must learn how to appreciate what others do for me more because they gave some of their time to me and time can never be gotten back once it has been used or given. 

                    L.A.U.S.D: Students 
                                                               May 11, 2015

Here is a List of  a Quantity of Student Services that Los Angeles Unified School District Offers: 

1. Summer School
2. Code of Conduct Teacher-Student Project
3. Athletic Programs/ Sports Teams 
4. Student Health and Human Services 
5. Musical and Arts Partnership  
6. Before and After School Programs
7. Pupil Services
   
8. Work Permits 
9. Digital Library Programs
10. Transportation Services 

How will these services benefit you? 

        These services will benefit me because they will help me develop a stronger mind by enrolling myself into new things and becoming more responsible. These services will also benefit me because they teach me more things apart from what I learn in school. I can process and think outside of the box. 

Which of these services will you use? 

       I think all of these services are very beneficial but I have selected my top three. The first service I have chosen is the athletic/sports program. I selected this because sports are very important to me educationally and personally. The second service i chose was the digital library program. I really like to read and I believe this service will help me develop a farther relationship with books. The last service I selected was musical/arts partnership. I like this service because it seems interesting and I can learn a lot from it.

               Nursing Home Administrator 
                                                                   May 7, 2015

Duties and Responsibilities: The responsibility for a nursing home administrator is to supervise nursing homes and other medical facilities. 

Salary: The average yearly salary for a nursing home administrator is $65,000-$90,000

Education: The education requirements for becoming a nursing home administrator are: 

• 4-Year bachelor degree
• Must pass a state licensing examination
• Must complete a state-approved program

Reflection: I would not like to become a nursing home administrator because I am not good at supervising and I would like to develop a career in which I can be conducting surgeries or something more productive. However, I still believe this job is very important because supervision is needed around babies and people in their third age since they can easily be taken advantage of. I support anyone who wants to pursue this job! 

                                      The Forgiving Mother 
                                                              May 5, 2015



                         Megan and Lisa were inside a car when drunk driver Eric Smallridge crashed them with his car and they instantly passed away. Renee is the name of Megan's mother who was in pain and suffer when she was informed about her daughter's incident. In court, Eric argued aggressively for his personal benefits. However, the judge sentenced Eric 22 years. As time passed Renee did not feel comfortable and she did not feel like she could move on unless she forgave Eric. Renee Wrote a letter to Eric and she told him that she forgave him. Afterwards, she went to speak to the judge, and Eric's sentenced was shortened to half the time.  Eric felt blessed and very grateful, he was very shocked at the decision that Renee had taken. Now, Eric is out of jail and he visits high schools with Renee to talk about their story and how important it is to forgive. 

                 Student Success Statement 

                                                                     May 5, 2015

"When a deep injury is done to us, we never recover until we forgive." 

                             Alan Paton

Reflection: I agree with this quote because if you do not forgive and then how can you expect tot let go and move on if you still have a grudge against that subject. It is always good to forgive because you do not know when a person may be gone and you do not want them leaving without them knowing that you forgave them. An example of this would be a while back a singer and her daughter had an argument therefore they stopped talking to each other. The mother asked her daughter for forgiveness but the daughter would deny it. A few months later, the mother died in an airplane accident and she left without the forgiveness of her daughter. 

                         

                            Student Success Statement 
                                                     May 1, 2015



                  " Dare to stand alone." 


                     Thomas A. Monson 

                                           

Reflection: What I assume this quote means is that Mr. Thomas dares you to make decisions by yourself, not get influenced by your friends, and only do what benefits you. In a way I agree with this quote because sometimes the only thing you should trust is your mind. But then, you cannot avoid people so everything contradicts itself. I just believe that sometimes you just need time by yourself to make the correct decisions and truly know what it is that you want. 

              Student Success Statement 
                                                            April 29, 2015


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


                               Theodore Roosevelt

                                   

Reflection; I agree with this quote and I think everyone should remember it before they make a decision. An example to this quote would be you and your friend are doing your homework together. Your friend finishes all of their homework but you do not understand it. They try to explain it to you, but you do not understand. It is time for your friend to go home and they forget their homework at your house. You have 2 options on how to respond to the situation. The first option is you get the homework and deliver it to their house immediately , or you copy all of their answers and return it to them the following day. The right thing to do is take your friend their homework immediately without hesitating. 

                       Life Planning Progress Report 
                                                            April 29, 2015

          I have 350 goals written down in my life planning journal. I have achieved 122 goals out of the 350 I have. The goal that I got super astonished and joyful about was when I achieved getting straight A's in my progress report. Another goal I really enjoyed achieving was when I passed my biology test. The goal I am looking forward to achieve is passing all of my classes this semester. Another goal I am hoping to reach is joining a soccer team. By the end of the year, I hope I have at least 1,000 goals! I hope I get to accomplish all the things I have planned to do and reach. Some of these goals might take a while to reach. One of my goals that I hope I reach when I am older is take my family on a family vacation. Another one is to buy my dream car, a cadillac cts v coupe. I hope I can achieve all my goals. 

            Medical Surveillance Technician 
                                                                 April 29, 2015


Duties and Responsibilities:  What a medical surveillance technician does is installing and monitoring many types of electronic surveillance equipment and material. They are also required to supervise. 

Salary: The salary of a medical surveillance technician is approximately $39,000 per year.

Education: The education requirements to become a medical surveillance technician are: 

1. High School Diploma 
2. Must have attended courses on electronics
3. Must obtain a General Class License

 Reflection: I think this job is interesting because I have not heard of it before. However, I would not like to become a medical surveillance technician because I want to have a career in which I am talking and helping patients. In addition, I do think this job is important and I am glad it exists. 

            The Most Successful Doctor

                                                              April 27, 2015




                 Mr. Bob was 37- years- old when a peculiar yet wonderful idea occurred to him. Mr. Bob was lived in Albany, New York when his idea started.  He wanted to change peoples lives and make them better. His dream was to help others without asking them for anything in return. Bob studied medicine and became a doctor. When he finished his schooling, he rented a store and used it as a hospital. Doctor Bob was different from other doctors. In his office you didn't have to worry about insurance policy coverage. Doctor Bob did not charge a penny, although he would accept donations. His dream became true, he helped people who were in desperate needs and going through difficult times in life. If you didn't have money for your daughter's birthday, you didn't have to worry because doctor Bob would try his best to help. If you needed money for a medicine that you couldn't afford, there was no need to panic because there was hope that Doctor Bob would help. Mr. Bob wasn't just a doctor, he was a friend. 
 Mr. Bob really inspired me to help others without expecting something in return because he opened up a hospital and didn't charge anyone for his services. I really liked this story and I want to become someone like Bob. 

                  Student Success Statement 
                                 April 17, 2015

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

                           John Wooden 
                          

Reflection: I agree with this quote because it reminds me of another quote which is, "Practice makes perfect." However, this quote is more straight forward because it says you become a lot better, unlike the other quote that talks about becoming perfect. I like this quote because it encourages me to try harder and never give up at something I want. Another reason why I like this quote is because it inspires me to become more determined and dedicated to achieve what I desire to reach. 

                   Medical Corps Officer 
                                April 27, 2015

Duties and Responsibilities: The responsibility of a medical corps officer is to be checking up on the soldiers' health and make sure they are healthy and suitable for duty. 

Salary: The monthly salary of a medical corps officer depends on his service and rank. The estimated pay is from $100-$1,000 per month. 

Education: The requirements to become a medical corps officer are: 

1. Graduated from a American Medical Association 
2. have a license to practice medicine in the United States
3. Must be from 21 to 42 years of age
4. Be a United States Citizen
5. Must meet the moral and medical standards

 

Reflection: I would not like to be a medical corps officer because I do not want to have a job that has to do with the military or army. However, the job seems fair because the medical corps officers heals wounds and are like nurses in the military. I would not like to be a medical corps officer because I would have to travel to other countries. 

 Western Oregon vs. Central Washington Softball Game- A                                    Heart-Touching Experience 

                                                                       April 23, 2015

                    Sara was a senior and a player in a softball team called Western Oregon. Throughout the time as a softball player, she had never succeeded  in accomplishing a home run. The last opportunity she had to accomplish her goal was the day her team played versus Central Washington. It was Sara's turn to hit The ball was thrown, she swung her bat, and the ball flew over the fence. Sara ran as fast as she could to complete the home run. However, while she was running she missed a base, and when she was running back to touch it, she injured her knee. Sara's team mates could not help her complete the home run. That is when opponent players, Liz and Mallory show up. They carried Sara to all the bases and helped her complete her home run. The crowd was screaming cheerfully with tears running down their face. With some help, Sara was able to achieve her goal. 

                 Student Success Statement 
                                                            April 23, 2015

"It is a great moment when someone has character to step up and do the right thing at the right time." 



                                       Pam Knox 

                                            

Reflection: I agree with this quote because I have experienced a few situations in which something similar tot this quote occurs. On the day before I became a 9th grader at Linda Marquez, students had to come to school to meet each other and participate in several activities. One of the first activities required volunteers. No one got up to volunteer and the teachers looked impatient and worried. However, I decided to be courageous and I got up and became the first volunteer. The teachers looked relieved and joyous because it seems as if I inspired others to volunteer as well. I was very proud that I stepped up despite that I was nervous. 

                       Medical Illustrator
                                                               April 23, 2015

Duties and Responsibilities: What a medical illustrator does is transfer medical information into visible pictures and images.

Salary: The annual salary for a medical illustrator is: $62,000-100,000.

Education: The educational requirements for becoming a medical illustrator are:

1. highly developed visualization skills
2. High School Diploma
3. must have taken courses on biology and human anatomy,histology, embryology.

Reflection: I would not like to become a medical illustrator because I would like to enroll in a career in which I can be attending injuries and saving lives. However, I still believe that this is a very amazing career to develop in. What I like about this career is that it involves designing pictures. What I dislike about the career is you have to almost design everything perfect and I am not very good at that. However, I still think it is a nice career. 

                               Student Success Statement
                                                             April 17, 2015  


             "  A Promise Must Never Be Broken." 

                                                      Alexander Hamilton 

                                       

Reflection: This quote is very famous and I am glad it is because I believe people must  know that breaking promises is very unfortunate and discomforting. I believe that when you promise something it means that you are willing to face anything to keep that vow meaningful. In addition, I also believe that this quote is very good because it clearly states the meaning of its significance. I also wish that more people would live by this quote. 

                                         Medical Assistant 
                                   April 17, 2015

Duties and Responsibilities: The responsibilities of a medial assistant are to answer phone calls, file the medical records of patients, scheduling appointments, and filling out insurance forms. 

Salary: The average salary of an medical assistant per hour is $13.30.

Education: The requirements for becoming a medical assistant are: 

1. High School Diploma or GED
2. Equivalency Degree
3. Associate with a doctor that will provide you the appropriate training

Reflection: I would like to think about becoming a medical assistant but this would be a plan B career for me because I would like to do a more effective job. What I like about this job is I believe they do a lot of things to help the doctor because they file papers, organize the medical records, and answer all of the phone calls. I think this is a good job but I am looking for a job that is more daring and challenging. 

               Student Success Statement 
                                                              April 15,2015

                                      Visualization-Imagination 

                        "What You See Is What You Get." 



                                       Anonymous 
      
                                             

Reflection: I have set up my future for myself and I am determined that I will get it. For example, I see myself as a firefighter and I am finding out information about training programs and requirements in order to achieve my dream. I really like this quote because it states that you can become who you dream yourself as you just have to make a clearer vision of it, become  determined, and you will be successful. 

                   Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
                                      April 9, 2015

Duties and Responsibilities: The responsibility of a licensed practical nurse is to take care of patients who are disabled, injured, or sick. 

Salary: The median annual salary of a licensed practical nurse is approximately $41,540. 

Education: The education requirements are: 

• 12 month training program
• High School Diploma/GED

Reflection: I would like to consider this career because it is involved with medicine and helping others. What I like about this job is that you help people and you can work aside with doctors. Another thing I like about this job is that it does not take very long to pursue it. However, I want to have a career in which I can do surgeries and save lives. I still believe it is a wonderful job. 

                                 Student Success Statement 
                                                             April 7, 2015

"It is our duty to concentrate all of our influence to make popular that which is sound and good and unpopular that which is unsound."

                                                      Joseph Smith 
                                           

Reflection: I agree with the quote in many ways. I also believe that we should speak more about what is correct because the more you talk about something you begin to like it and that way you are positively influenced. Another thing I like about this quote is it gets straight to the point, it does not keep you waiting to know what it means. I also believe that good things like religion and kindness should be spoken more about. 

                                         Home Health Aide
                                                                  April 7, 2015


Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities of home health aides are to take care of elder people and assist them with things they can no longer do for example bath by themselves. 

Salary: The annual average salary of a home health aid is approximately $22,050.

Education: The education requirements for a home health aid are:

• formal training
• must be licensed or registered
• must be certified in CPR

Reflection: I would consider becoming a home health aide because I believe that elder people should receive a lot of attention. in addition, I think the job is interesting because you make a new friend and take care of them. What I also like about this job is it is comforting and amusing. 

                     Student Success Statement 
                                                           March 26, 2015

" I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true. I must stand with anybody that stands right, and stand with him while he is right, and part with him when he goes wrong." 

                                          Abraham Lincoln 

                                           

Reflection: I really like this quote because I feel like it was created with such sincerity and honesty. I think what Abraham meant when he wrote this quote was he will support you and be with you as long as you do and think about what is right, and if you start having wrong ideas he will leave. I also believe this meant that he would only be around people who made good choices. 

                               April Fool's Day 
                                     March 26, 2015

   1.   When is April Fool's Day? 

           April Fool's Day is on April 1st. 

   2. What is the purpose of April Fool's Day? 

       The purpose of April Fool's Day is a day      dedicated to playing tricks and doing pranks on      people. 

3. What are the few theories behind April Fool's Day? 

          One theory of why April Fool's Day was created into a holiday was because it is a day to celebrate the season change. Another conclusion about the holiday is people thought there  should be a day in which you celebrate when you make your friends and families feel like fools. 

 4. What are a few Pros and Cons of April Fool's Day?

       Some good things about April Fool's Day are; 

• You get a good laugh
• you can pull jokes on people and have an excuse if they get mad
• it is fun deciding what pranks to play 

         Some bad things about April Fool's Day are:

• You or someone else might pass the line and cause a problem
• Someone might get offended by your joke/prank
• An argument or prank can result from a bad joke 

                                    

                                           Student Success Statement 
                                      March 24, 2015

                      "Character is higher than intellect." 

                               Ralph Waldo Emerson
                                   

Reflection: I agree with this quote in several different ways. For example, I believe having character is more important than being smart because you can understand, communicate, and have better conversations when you have character. Also, if 2 students were running for Student Body President, one had great grades but no character, and the other one had satisfying grades and a great character, the second candidate is most likely to win. 

                              Health Sciences Librarian
                                                             March 24, 2015

Duties and Responsibilities: Health science librarians share information about health-related issues. Also, health science librarians provide medical information to people through books, pamphlets,and journals. 

Salary: The median annual salary for a health science librarian is approximately $58,000.

Education: The requirements for becoming a health science librarian are:

1. High School Diploma
2. A four-year Bachelor's Degree
3. Master's Degree (in library science).
4. Must have attended a training program. 

Reflection: I think this career is very interesting and I had not ever heard about it before today. However, I would not like to become a health science librarian because I want a job were I am challenged and I can help people in many different ways. I still believe this is a nice job and I am glad this career exists. 

                               Student Success Statement 
                                                           March 20, 2015

           "I Trust That My Hard Work Will Pay Off."

                                              

                                                             Tyler Haws

                                                    Brigham young University 
                                   Basketball Player-Mormon Church Missionary

                                                 



Reflection: I really like this quote because it has inspired me to set challenging goals for myself and to have faith that accomplish them, In addition, I really like this quote because it has taught me that to achieve a goal all you need is determination and dedication. I really admire Tyler's dedication and choices because he never forgot about his religion, even if he was achieving so many things. I hope I can one day become someone like Tyler Haws.