“A man without a goal is like a ship without a rudder.”   

                                                                

                                                                                Thomas Carlyle

Reflection:

Set a goal in life. Have several goals to aim for. If you have no goal what are you specifically aiming for? Are you aiming for anything in life? For example when using a gun one must aim somewhere in order to succeed in their purpose. Same here, in order to be able to say “I made it” make sure to have goals set.  A ship without a rudder can go anywhere; a person without goals has nowhere much to go. Make sure to set your goals. Goals lead you to success and that is what many people are in search for. It may not be easy, but setting goals will get you somewhere in life that you will be very glad of when you reach. 

If there is beauty in character, there will be harmony in the home. If there is harmony in the home, there will be order in the nation. If there is order in the nation, there will be peace in the world.

Conclusion: if there beauty in character, there will be peace in the world.

                                                

Reflection:

With one thing you make the other. It needs the other to function properly. We all must work together to function the way it’s supposed to be. 

                                                                                                               

1.       Trustworthiness: Be honest ,Don’t deceive, cheat, or steal, Be reliable — do what you say you’ll do, Have the courage to do the right thing, Build a good reputation, Be loyal — stand by your family, friends, and country

2.       Respect: Treat others with respect; follow the Golden Rule, Be tolerant and accepting of differences, Use good manners, not bad language, Be considerate of the feelings of others , Don’t threaten, hit or hurt anyone, Deal peacefully with anger, insults, and disagreements

3.       Responsibility: Do what you are supposed to do, Plan ahead, Persevere: keep on trying!  Always do your best, Use self-control, Be self-disciplined, Think before you act — consider the consequences, Be accountable for your words, actions, and attitudes, Set a good example for others

4.       Fairness: Play by the rules , Take turns and share, Be open-minded; listen to others, Don’t take advantage of others, Don’t blame others carelessly, Treat all people fairly

5.       Caring: Be kind, Be compassionate and show you care, Express gratitude, Forgive others, Help people in need

6.       Citizenship: Do your share to make your school and community better, Cooperate, Get involved in community affairs, Stay informed; vote, Be a good neighbor, Obey laws and rules, Respect authority, Protect the environment, Volunteer

                                                        

Reflection:

The six pillars represent the main things character is made out of. I have been living the six pillars throughout the 16 years of my life therefore don’t see the point of making a commitment to fill full them if I know I already do. 

“I would prefer even to fail with honor than win by cheating.”

                                                

                                                Sophocles

Reflection:

            There’s no excuse in cheating. For example in a test, if you cheat, yeah you’re probably going to pass but would it feel right? One past that certain assignment because you cheated. If you get a good grade, good for you; but you didn’t earn it. It may feel good in the moment but your conscious will always be there reminding you, you chose the wrong. It’s better to fail with honor knowing you tried rather than winning by cheating.  

            Memorial Day

Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in service of the United States of America. Memorial Day is on May 25.  Ways to honor Memorial Day is by saying thanks for their service, barbecue for the troops, support Injured Service Members and their Families, visit a veteran’s cemetery, etc. I thank them for their service.

“The most important thing you will ever have is good values.”

                                                                

                                                                                Dennis Prager

Reflection:

Good values are very important. It isn’t the most important thing we can have in my perspective, but it is important. Some may think money is more important, but is it really? I mean yeah you get to buy anything you want but what about your values? It’s always better to keep that in mind rather than something so foolish. 

                Optician

Duties and responsibilities:

Design, measure, fit, and adapt lenses and frames for client according to written optical prescription or specification. Assist client with selecting frames. Measure customer for size of eyeglasses and coordinate frames with facial and eye measurements and optical prescription. Prepare work order for optical laboratory containing instructions for grinding and mounting lenses in frames. Verify exactness of finished lens spectacles. Adjust frame and lens position to fit client. May shape or reshape frames.

Salary:

$33,770

Education:

An associate's or bachelor's degree in optician may offer a competitive advantage

                                                

Reflection:

                I wouldn’t like to be an optician because it doesn’t call my attention. It may seem interesting to others but I can’t see myself becoming an optician. 

   “Nothing is ever gained in doing what’s wrong”

                                                                

                                                                                Wilford Woodruff

Reflection:

                What’s the point in doing the wrong? We don’t gain anything either way, yet again you may gain the opposite. Choosing the wrong is profound to lead to negative consequence, which isn’t good. So, why choose the wrong? Always stick to choosing the right. Choosing the right will lead to a positive consequence in which would make one feel better.

LAUSD: Families

LAUSD: Families part of the network provides information for families and gives them dates of important events going on throughout the month.  Some of the services provided by the district are PCSS Home Community Advisory Committee, District English Learner Advisory Committee, Parent Advisory Committee, Common Core State Standards Parent Resources, ESC Parent Engagement, Parent and Community Resources, Parent Bill of Rights, School Volunteer Program, Tools for Schools, etc. 

Video reflection:

Mr. Morgan works in an airport and when he was on duty he found an iPad with 13k in the case. He returned the iPad with the money to the authority and it got returned to the owner. The owner gave him 60 dollars in reward thankful for Patrick’s honesty and character. Patrick, instead of keeping that $60, he gave 30 dollars to a homeless lady and the rest to a coworker. His boss then rewarded him with $625, his good deed not going unnoticed. 

“The reward for doing right is mostly an internal phenomenon: self-respect, dignity (self-worth), Integrity, and self-esteem.”

                                                                   

Dr. Laura Schlessinger

Reflection:

 Doing what is right is a life style. There is no physical reward to give for someone choosing the right. It’s more of a rewarding feeling one has after doing what is right. When someone does a good deed it makes them feel good about themselves, more useful and handy. it makes us feel better about ourselves because we know we chose the right. 

                LAUSD:Students

Services:

1. Athletics

2.  Student Health and Human Services

3.  Internship Opportunities

4.  Pupil Services

5.  Digital Library

Benefits:

 LAUSD can help out in ways to make sure us students are on track to graduate and do as needed. They also can help a student find a job incase their economic status isn’t the best or they need money. They give our parents ways to help us when we need help. The library online provides us with books in case because of a reason or two we weren’t able to get that book. The internship opportunity is very useful for it can help me find a specific thing I like to do. Also for when I start to apply for a job, I would already have experience. 

Video Reflection:
            Drinking and driving has always been told to us that it is bad. Eric Smallridge's story is living proof of that statement. He had been driving drunk and caused an accident. Lisa and Megan are the two girls that were in the car when he crashed into them. They died instantly. Renee had made sure Eric got what he deserved for killing them both in an unconscious state. Eric had received 22 years in jail. Renee had then spoke to the judge to cut Eric's sentence in half because she had forgave him. In order for her to move on and such she felt she had to forgive him. forgiving him she accepted what had happened. Renee felt that the only way to cure her injury in her heart she had to forgive him.

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

                                                                

                                                                                Alan Paton

Reflection:

This quote can be interpreted many ways. I interpret it emotionally rather than physically. Everyone makes mistakes that have affected a person negatively. The person could’ve stayed mad at the other person but they can’t hold a grudge forever. If they really want to get better they have to be able to accept what happened and forgive the person. But because they forgave the person it doesn’t mean they have to talk to them ever again. The thought that you don’t have to hold a grudge against them will let you be in peace. In order to recover from that injury that really affected you, you have to be able to forgive them.