Physics has transformed how I observe and analyze information that is provided to me, due to the necessity to assess data from an unbiased perspective in numerous circumstances. I have taken two years of Physics at Carl Sandburg High School: AP Physics 1 my Junior year, and, currently, AP Physics C: Mechanics. Physics has come naturally to me, mathematically and conceptually, and developed me as an academic, overall enabling me to determine the major I will pursue. During my time in college, I plan on taking classes pertaining primarily to my major in Physics. However, since I have received AP credit for classes such as Microeconomics, United States History, AP Physics 1, and Language and Composition I will be able to forgo many of my general education requirements to further focus on my major in Physics.
At Calvin Coolidge Elementary School, advanced math class started in fourth grade. I have been put into the higher math courses ever since then. Once I got to seventh grade, I was put into pre- algebra honors and in eighth grade I was placed in algebra honors. I have never had below a B in math ever which shows that I am a hard worker and I aim to do well in school.
Since I hadn’t taken any of the classes I needed to graduate my first three years of high school, I was given the option to take a class at a vocational school that would give me the credit I needed to graduate. I chose a class called “Computer Systems Repair Technology” where students were taught how to build and repair computers. I did amazingly at that and not only passed the class but had the best grades I’d had in the past few years. I loved the class, I loved that I was finally good at something and was around other people who understood that I was good at it. This got me through high school
I took a few advanced courses with mostly standard ones, participated in a
My future goal is to become a midwife. To prepare for this, I am currently taking two dual credit classes, English and U.S history, I am also in clinic rotations. I am taking these classes because even though they may be difficult at the moment I know they will immensely benefit me later. Apart, from taking dual credit classes I am also working part-time at a restaurant to save up for college. I know that one has to work hard to achieve their goals.
Taking multiple science classes, like Anatomy & Physiology and Health Science 1, have also helped me greatly. They have successfully prepared me for the journey I am about to endure. Biology and Chemistry also play a big role in my future career. Those classes have helped me learn more about how living things work and how other things process and sustain many different elements. When I enroll in college, I will experience and learn more than I could have possibly imagined.
Failing Already Ring, ring! The bell sounded releasing us to 7th period. The second day of sophomore year was almost halfway over. Weaving my way through the crowded hallway of confused freshmen and smug upperclassmen, I glanced at my schedule, searching for my next class. AP World History.
When i first started high school i was very shy and timid. I came from a small private school with a graduating class of ten kids and I had to make the switch to a large public school with a class of three hundred and fifty kids. I didn 't know anybody coming into a high school and it was really hard for me to make friends. I would never ask questions in class even if i really needed help. My freshman and sophomore year were the hardest years for me academically and socially.
My 7th grade class was given a series of challenges to understand what it was sort of like to be a person with a disability. The hardest challenge was not using your dominant arm to put a shirt on and button it. It was hard being that I couldn’t button my shirt, but some of my classmates were able to button it up and down to get the shirt on and off. I was very sluggish being that I had to restart and make a new strategy to get the shirt on. I was frustrated with the activity where we were not allowed to talk at all, but we had to mouth it.
My plans of what I am going to do after high school are as follows: I wish to graduate with an honors diploma, enjoy a fun and active summer, and then once that is over, start school at Wright Sate. Whilst I’m at college, I plan on going after a double major: one in Engineering and the other in Acting. Following college, I plan on going out into the engineering field and to begin to profit. As that happens I plan on trying to accumulate some fame as an actor so that eventually the funds supplied by the acting career surpass those of the engineering, though the engineering would always be a good safeguard for my financial life. To prepare for this I am taking as many advanced science and math classes as I possibly can.
I have taken honors/ dual classes in algebra II, biology, pre-cal, american history, english, and geometry. These classes have of course shown to be quite difficult at times, but I stayed determined and finished the course proud in the end. I have learned that by taking these challenging courses has helped me push myself even more, enough to understand balance. I know when something becomes too much, and when I should step back and evaluate where I am in that situation. This will help me in the future with other important times in my future
Everyone around me was nervous. Our fourth test back in many of our first AP classes. The first test was the shocker; this wasn’t middle school any more. The second test was the reassurance to many that this was going to be pretty difficult. The third test … well the third test … everyone learned how to fill out the test corrections sheet.
My entire life has been me looking forward. Always looking forward and rarely looking back. Learning from past occurrences and planning the next; I have been a sure handed planner all my life. When I was younger my maturity of very advanced for my age, therefore I only had a select few friends. This helped me keep a level head and remain focused.
Most of the classes I took during the course of high school were to fulfill the requirements to graduate. As my junior year passed, I had most of the requirements filled. This year I decided to take more AP classes to help gain college credit and experience before heading to college in the fall. The AP classes I stuffed my schedule with were mostly math and science. Math and science are my forte, thus I wanted to take those classes.
At first I started off taking 1 or 2 classes per semester, but outside interference had me gradually upping the classes. Between work, a lack of motivation due to not having any idea of what I wanted out of life carved out, and pressure from family, I found myself not prepared for these classes. This is what you will see as you look up and down my transcript and see W's and WF's. You will see the unachieved goals, the times I thought I was an angel, the times I dreamt of being perfect. At the time of writing this paper I am 23 years old.
