Final: Part 1

1. What are things you liked about this class?

I liked everything about this class specially the medical career research because it will give us an understanding of what we wanted to be.

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

I didn’t like the fact it will always be the same thing all the time.

3. Recommendations for improving the class?

I recommend doing more activities on the computers.

4. Answer: Did you really do the best in this class?

Yes I really did do my best in this class my grade says it all, this class is very easy something thing anybody can pass.

5. Answer: Are you reading your Life Planning 100+ Goals Daily for at least two minutes? Explain.

Yes I do read my Life Planning 100+ Goals not every day but I do miss like two times a week or so.

6. Answer: Are you committed to be a CTR person?

Yes I am committed in being a CTR person every day because I see how people that choose the right at all times are very positive people and happy people.

7. What will you always remember about this class?

I will always remember the CTR card checks because it will be very funny when someone didn’t have their card, they would have to sit behind the class and not have free time on the computers. 

Student Success Statement

To be a CTR person-to Always CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!!!

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 student and person you can possibly be. This choice will forever affect you for good more than any other choice. THE ULTIMATE CHOICE is:

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

Reflection: You should always choose the right because good things will come out of it positive things in your life will happen and you’ll be a positive person all the time. Some choices you do you may thing is best for you and your surroundings but it’s best if you tell the truth because some people rather say the truth than be lied too.

Student Success Statement

Choice

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

Alan Stein

Reflection: This quote is saying that if you have plans for yourself in the future it just doesn’t happen out of the nowhere you have to be planning from young to become who you want to be in life.

Student Success Statement

“A man without a goal is life a ship without a rubber.”

Thomas Carlyle

Reflection: This quote is saying that if a man does not have any goals within himself he will not be going anywhere, like a ship if it doesn’t have a rubber it will not go places.

Student Success Statement

Beautiful character

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:

In there is beauty in character,

 There will be peace in the world.

Chinese Proverb

Reflection: This is saying that people reflect on the way the world stands, if people are good we have world peace, if people are bad the world is a bad place.

“The Six Pillars of Character”

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.

4. Fairness

          Play by the rules. Be compassionate and show you care. Express gratitude. Forgive others. Help people in need.

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: I feel that these Six Pillars are very useful every person should live by these pillars they would make everyone a better, happier, and positive people.

Student Success Statement

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

Sophocles

Reflection: I feel like if this quote as many pride and will never cheat, he will fail in honor because he know he tried his best and didn’t cheat. 

“Memorial Day”

1. What is Memorial Day?

A day, on which those who died in active military service are remembered, traditionally observed on May 30 but now officially observed on the last Monday in May.

2. What is the purpose of Memorial Day?

Memorial Day started as an event to honor Union soldiers, who had died during the American Civil War. It was inspired by the way people in the Southern states honored their dead. After World War 1, it was extended to include all men and women, who died in any war or military action.

3. When is it?

Monday, May 25

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

Collections for troops- Host a collection for items deployed troops’ need. Discounts and free offers- Customize a special offer for those who present military ID, such as 20 percent off your product or service. Volunteering- Round up employees to donate time and materials to help out on a project or effort. Highlight soldiers’ stories- Through email newsletters, Facebook or your other social media channels, pay respect to those who have fallen and express gratitude for those you know who are currently serving.

6. Includes anything else of interest pertaining to Memorial Day?  

Each year on the final Monday in May the United States celebrates the federal holiday Memorial Day. Orignally Memorial Day was known as Decoration Day. By the 1900s it had it had become a holiday to celebrate those who passed in the military. It wasn’t until 1967 that it was legally named Memorial Day. It became a federal holiday in 1971.

7. What are a few things you will do on Memorial Day to show honor and respect?

To show honor and respect on Memorial Day I am going to send a letter to a family who had lost someone who was in the Military and go on the internet and learn more about Memorial Day.

Student Success Statement

Good values

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

Dennis Prager

Reflection: This quote is saying that having good value is very important. 

Optician

Duties and Responsibilities: Measure Clients Bridge and eye size, temple length, vertex distance, pupillary distance, and optical centers of eyes, using measuring devices. Verify that finished lensed are ground to specifications. Prepare work orders and instructions for grinding lenses and fabricating eyeglasses. Assist clients in selecting frames according to style and color, and ensure that frames are coordinated with facial and eye measurements and optical prescriptions. Maintain records of customer prescriptions, work orders, and payments. Perform administrative duties such as tracking inventory and sales, submitting patient insurance information, and performing simple book keeping.

Salary: $33,770

Education: An Optician needs to have at least a high school diploma. Some typically learn job skills through formal on the job programs.

Reflection: I wouldn’t want to be an Optician because it doesn’t seem like it’s a type of job I would want to do there is nothing interesting about it. Also, I think that anybody can get this job, its more like a job than a career. 

Student Success Statement

Nothing

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

Wilford Woodruff

Reflection: This quote is saying that when you do wrong you don’t get nothing out of it just disappointments towards yourself.

LAUSD: Families

Services

• ·        PCSS Home
• ·        Community 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 School
• ·        Contact PCSB

How will these services benefit you?

            These services will benefit me by my parents keeping track on me and telling me to do my homework or school projects. Also, my family will be up dated on what is going on in my school every day.

Which of these services will you and your family use?

          I don’t think my family and I will be using any of these services because it doesn’t seem so helpful in this website but we will be calling this school and asking what type of services there is here.

“Nicest Man in the World.”

Patrick Morgan

Florida

I think this was very nice of Morgan when finding an IPad with a lot of money returning it to the owner. In return he got $60 but the most important was the fact he felt good about himself doing the righ t thing. With those $60 he gave half to a homeless lady and the other half to a co-worker that was so grateful from his part. His boss did something to recognize his kindness and gave him a check of $625. 

Student Success Statement

An internal phenomenon

“The reward for doing right is mostly an internal phenomenon:

Self-respect, dignity (self-worth), integrity, and self-esteem.”

Dr. Laura Schlessigner

Reflection: This quote is saying that if you are doing what’s right all the time you get benefits out of it like some self-respect and other things. 

LAUSD: Students

Services

·        Code of Conduct with Students

·        School Menus

·        Athletics

·        Afterschool program

·        Musical and Arts Partnership

·        Transportation

·        Internship Opportunities

·        Student Health &Human Services

·        School Safety

·        Summer School

Benefits

                Summer school benefits us on making up on a class we didn’t pass, that we got a low grade on. School safety makes sure that we are safe in school. Students Health & Human Services help not only us but our families and our community with all types of health services. Transportation helps us students get to school on time if our parents wouldn’t be able to take us. Afterschool programs help students do their homework and have fun in school and it also helps some parents that can’t pick up their students at the time they come out because they are working.

Benefits I will use

          I think I would use summer school because I need to make up some classes I haven’t passed. 

Nursing Home Administrator

Duties and Responsibilities: a nursing home administrator’s main goal is to improve the quality and efficiency of care given to nursing home residents. These professionals often represent the nursing home on governing boards and must stay up to date on current laws and regulations involving the facilities. In this role, you can expect to manage finances, organize records, admit new residents and supervise all staff. You may also be responsible for the maintenance and care of the building. Expect to work full time, including some shifts on weekends or evenings.

Salary: $90,000

Education: Being a nursing home administrator requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration. However, most nursing home administrators have master’s degrees in long term care administration, health services administration, public health or business administration. Professional degrees in health care management Education.

Reflection: I would want to be a nursing home administer because it doesn’t deem like much, I would enjoy it and they get paid good. 

Student Success Statement

Forgive

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

Alan Paton

Forgive: to stop feeling angry or resentful toward someone for an offense, flaw, or mistake

Reflection: This quote is saying that having hate or anger towards someone never makes you feel good or look good. All of that makes you feel bad and look bad and forgiving that person will make your life easier and make yourself feel better.

Student Success Statement

Stand Alone

“Dare to stand alone.”

Thomas S. Monson

Reflection: This quote means that standing alone is better than being with the wrong crowd because sometimes there is people who just care about themselves and if they get busted doing something they take you down with them.

 Population in Los Angeles

City of Los Angeles, often known by its initials L.A., is a major city I California region, approximately 342 miles south of San Francisco. With a population of 3,792,621 as of 2010, Los Angeles is the second largest city in the United States, after New York City, and the most populous city in California. Los Angles is known for its Mediterranean climate, ethnic diversity, celebrity culture, traffic, and the film and television industry. Los Angeles lies in a large coastal basin surrounded on three sides by mountains reaching up to and over 10,000 feet. Historically home to the Chumash and Tongva, Los Angeles was claimed by Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo for Spain in 1542 along with the rest of what would become Alta California. The city was officially found in September 4, 1781, by Spanish governor Felipe de Neve. It became a part of Mexico in 1821 following the Mexican War of independence. In 1848, at the end of the Mexican American War, Los Angeles and the rest of California were purchased as part of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, thereby becoming part of the United States. Los Angeles was incorporated as a municipality on April 4, 1850, five months before California achieves statehood.  

Student Success Statement

The right thing

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

Theodore Roosevelt

Reflection: This quote is saying that you always have to do the right thing because doing the wrong brings bad things.

Progress Report

Currently I have 150 goals today and I have accomplished 120 of those goals. Some of my goals are long term so those are going to be accomplished later in life. Accomplishing these goals is fun because you look forwards to accomplishing a goal every day, also I been achieving like almost 3 goals every day. Having a life panning book I am say has made my days more organized and makes my days go by smoothly. Reading these goals everyday makes you want to have written all victories all over your book and makes you push yourself to accomplishing these goals.

 Medical Surveillance Technician

Duties and Responsibilities: Conducts pre-placement physical, annual medical surveillance, first response to on site medical emergencies and pre-employment and random exam drug screening. Performs second portion of physical exams in compliance with established company standards and in conjunction with independent contract physicians, to include employee medical history, employee vital signs, visual acuity, hearing baseline, pulmonary function testing, EKG, blood baselines and drug testing.

Salary: $32,291

Education: Associates Degree and 2 years related experience or High school diploma or GED and 5 years related experience.

Reflection: I wouldn’t want to be a Medical Surveillance Technician because it would be a lot of years I would have to take to have this career. 

Student Success Statement

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

John Wooden,

UCLA

Reflection: What this quote means is that if you make each day of you’re a good day to make yourself a better person, every day you live that way will make you a greater person.

Military Medical Opportunities

Biomedical Equipment Specialist

Duties and Responsibilities: Service and maintaining medical equipment with medical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, digital, optical and radiological principals. Figure out power and space requirements for medical equipment installations. Install medical equipment. Prepare and submit medic equipment reports.

Salary: $55,000

Education: job training for a medical equipment repairer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 41 weeks of Advanced individual Training, including practice in repairing and replacing equipment parts. Part of this time is spent in the class room and part in the field. Some of the skills you’ll learn are principles of electronics, use and maintenance of electrical and electronic test equipment and equipment repair exercises.

Reflection: I wouldn’t want to be a Biomedical Equipment Specialist because it seems like a men job not something a woman wouldn’t want to do.

Student Success Statement

Do the right thing at the right time.

“It’s a great moment when someone has character to step up and do the right thing at the right time.”

Pam Knox

Head Softball Coach Western Oregon

Reflection: this quote is saying that if you do something and you face your own consequences is something great because you prove to others and yourself you have a good character. Having character is something a lot of people don’t have because some are scared to face the consequences of their actions and blame other people for don’t say anything and they let other people get blamed and that is very low of a person so when they have character it makes them standout. 

Medical Illustrator 

Duties and Responsibilities: Medical illustrators produce resources such as photography and graphic images for professionals involved in patient care, teaching, education and research. There are four specialist areas clinical photography, graphic design, medical art, and videography. All demand advanced technical ability and an understanding of anatomy. Medical illustrators are categorized as healthcare scientists and are employed primarily by hospitals, medical schools, research establishments, and specialist publishers.

Salary: $62,000

 Education: Most medical illustrators in the profession have a Master’s degree from an accredited graduate program in medical illustration or another advanced degree in either science or the arts.

Reflection: I wouldn’t want to be a Medical illustrator because you need to do a lot of training and a lot of years in college to get this perfection.  

Student Success Statement

The 10 Indian Commandments

1. Treat the earth and all the dwells therein with respect.

2. Remain close to the Great Spirit

3. Show great respect to you fellow beings.

4. Work together for the Benefits of all mankind.

5. Give assistance and kindness wherever needed.

6. Do what you know to be right.

7. Look after the well-being of mind and body.

8. Dedicate a share of your efforts to the greater good.

9. Be truthful and honest at all times

10. Take full responsibility for your actions

Reflection: I think that these Indian commandments are inspiring to do what’s right and follow these commandments like some people do. These commandments are showing us how to appreciate in where we stand which is earth and help out people that need help cause one day you never know it but we are going to need help from others. 

Student Success Statement

“A promise must never be broken.”

Alexander Hamilton

Reflection: A promise should never be broken. Why? If you break a promise you prove to people that you are not a person of their word and you are someone that lies. A non-trusting person should not be around you because they lie and you will never know if they are telling the truth or lying to you.

Student Success Statement

Visualization- Imagination

“What you see is what you get.”

Anonymous

Reflection: This quote is saying that if you see yourself going big doing what’s right do it make it happen.

Construction Project Manager

Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities for a construction project manager run the gamut from hiring the contractors to responding to citizen calls concerning the project’s compliance with zoning laws. An experienced and well educated professional, the construction project manager is well equipped to deal with these and other issues.

Salary: $58,900 per year

Education: there are usually no specific educational requirements for entry level construction workers. Apprentice laborers are often expected to have a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma

Reflection: I would want to be a construction worker because they make a lot of money and it doesn’t require no type of education just a high school diploma.

Student Success Statement

Goodness

“Goodness is the only investment that never fails.”

Henry David Thoreau

Reflection: This quote is saying that if you invest in being good you would fail you will be good at it because it would be the right thing to do.

World Records

The world record: Heaviest aircraft pulled by a man

The record holder: Kevin Fast

When the world record was set: September 17, 2009

The world record: Oldest person ever

The record holder: Jeanne Louise Calment

When the world record was set: August 04, 1997

The world record: Fastest sport stacking individual cycle stack

The record holder: William Orrell

When the world record was set: November 08, 2014

Favorite world record: Longest time breathing held voluntarily

Why you are fascinated about this record: I am fascinated by this record because a lot of people can’t hold their breath for a long time and he did a record and it’s very amazing.

Would I like to break a world record: I would not like to break a world record because I think that it would be difficult to break it because it is within the world and it might be impossible.

Student Success Statement

They’re Right

“My basic principle is that you don’t make decisions because they are cheap; you don’t make them because they’re popular; you make them because they’re right.”

Theodore Hesburgh

(Former President of Notre Dame)

Reflection: This quote is saying that decisions you back shouldn’t because people told you to do them or because mostly all the people they’re making them, if you make a decision it’s because you want to make that decision it going to be good for you and the people are around you.

(LPN)

Licensed Practical Nurse

Duties and Responsibilities: Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses typically monitor patients’ health for example, by checking their blood pressure. Administer basic patient care, including changing bandages and inserting catheters. Provide for the basic comfort of patients, such as helping them bathe or dress. Discuss the care they are providing with patients and listen to their concerns. LPNs Report patients’ status and concerns to registered nurses and doctors. They also keep records on patients’ health.

Salary: $41,540

Education: LPNs are licensed by the state in which they practice. To obtain an LPN license, the state may require background checks and proof of education. Every state administers the National Council of the State Boards of Nursing exam, which candidates have to pass to obtain their license.

Reflection: I would want to be a Licensed Practical Nurse because it’s a good job and easy job.

Student success statement

Sound & Good

“It is our duty to concentrate all our influence to make popular that which is sound and good, and unpopular that which is unsound (not good).”

Joseph Smith

Reflection: This quote means that if you say something good it will be heard but if you say something not good which is bad will not be heard.

Home Health Aide

Duties and Responsibilities: Enables patients to stay in their homes by monitoring and recording patient condition: providing support and personal services; teaching families. Monitors patient condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise. Supports patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services; shopping for food and other household requirements; preparing and serving meals and snacks; running errands.

Salary: $22,050 per year

Education: Educational requirements for home health aides vary depending on their employer. Aides who work for organizations that receive funds from Medicare or Medicaid must complete formal training, while those who work for private companies do not have to meet these obligations. On the job training is often provided by more experienced aids, nursing assistants, licensed practical or registered nursing may provide this training.

Reflection: I would want to be a Home Health Aide because it would be an easy job and it wouldn’t be something that people expect you to do well, it would be something I’ll do good.

Student success statement

Be True

“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: This quote is saying that as the president of the U.S. he had to stand with the people that were right for the best for the people and move apart from the people that chose the wrong.

April fool’s Day

1. When is April Fool’s Day?

Wednesday, April 1^st

2. What is the purpose of April fool’s Day?

The purpose is to have fun and fool people.

3. What are a few theories behind April fool’s Day?

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4. What are a few pros and cons for April fool’s day?

Pros on April fool’s Day is that people have fun they laugh have a good time, and cons are that some people take it to the next level and something bad ends up happening.

5. Include other information of interest.

April fools day is celebrated every year on the 1^st of April as a day when people play practical jokes and hoaxes on each other. The jokes and their victims are known as “April fools”. Hoax stories may be reported by the press and other media on this day and explained on subsequent days. Popular since the 19^th century, the day is not a national holiday in any country, but is well known in Canada, Europe, Australia, Brazil and the United States.