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.