It's All About Me...

10/19/2016

"If there is no struggle, there is no progress."

Don't be the person who tries to find someone or something else to blame for their shortcomings. ~Teachers Everywhere, USA

Instructions: Tell me about your work ethic the first grading period: Did you do your best? Were you always the victim? Was it your teachers faults that you were not up to par? What was your role in your success of lack of success? Most importantly, explain what you intend to do differently this next grading period.

INCLUDE: First initial AND last name AND class period.

CAUTION!! Do NOT embarrass me, yourself, your class, the English department, the school or your parents with tasteless, meaningless comments. This is for a grade.

Due: Fri., Oct. 21, 2016 11:59 p.m. CST

J. Wegscheider 1st

10/19/2016 05:31:04 pm

My work ethic the first grading period was to do the very best I could and to not give up. Being the first six weeks, I did not want to push too hard knowing this was a new obstacle I needed to overcome (being in the IB program). For the most part, I did do my best in all of my classes. I never view myself as the victim unless I know that something was not on my part whatsoever. It is not the teachers' fault that i did not do better because I can always do more: I can study more, come to tutoring more, and just stay on top of everything more than I was already. My role in my lack of success was not doing more to prepare myself and be a better student, as far as the education and learning is concerned. This six weeks, I intend to get all of my work done and turned in on time and not fall behind. This is my goal for every class, not just English or Theory of Knowledge.

J. Grant

10/19/2016 07:29:22 pm

My work ethic the first grading period was to do the very best I could.. Being the first six weeks, I was afraid to fail. Im in a new program called international Baccalaureate . People has told me alot about it so i was scared. For the most part of the six weeks i gave the best effort. I know there where going to be obstacle im going to be falling upon on . I m not always the victim because I know some times i slack with doing my works . its defiantly not my teacher part because im older and held high expectation for my actions and doing My role in success in lacking is to do my work and put in an effort. the next 6 weeks grading period i will study harder and do my homework and come to any study secession there is..

T.Dawson 1st

10/20/2016 10:35:54 am

During the first grading period, I tried my very best to excel in my classes. In one instance, the teacher did have some of the blame for my difficulty of not getting up to par. The teacher did not do his job . After a small talk, everything was fixed and I was able to succeed. I was a major role in my grades. I was the one who decided to study and whether I was going to work hard to excel. My own motives allowed me to reach success the first grading period. I intend to do some major changes this grading period to improve my results. I plan on managing my time in a more efficient way. I plan on making a stable study schedule and making sure I get the amount of rest and nutrition I need to think properly. Additionally, I plan to be more organized. I will be downloading apps that help me stay on top of my school work along with a dry erase board for my room.

J. Vela 4th

10/20/2016 05:32:55 pm

One would consider it mysterious why my grades do not drop as fast as Donald Trump's popularity after every rant. I have always known how far my laziness can take me. My success was dependent on the least amount of steps I took towards excellence. I never blamed my teacher for my shortcomings because I believe that it is always the student's fault. For this grading period, I decided to schedule my time on my calendar. I try very hard to stay organized and meet deadlines. As always, I also motivate myself every night before going to bed. Through my optimism, I will reach new heights in my education and in my being.

A.Dewberry 4th

10/20/2016 07:27:04 pm

My work ethic the first grading period was decent. I did what I needed to do to pass and did not give my all except in math class. I was not the victim in most classes and the teachers had there part half of the time. I know it is my job as the student to take what they give me and run to the final destination. Now that I am reflecting, I believe that I was testing my teachers to see what kind of teachers I was dealing with this year. Even though I kept 4 of the same teachers their teaching styles may have differed from dealing with juniors rather than seniors. Overall my first grading period was a lesson and I know what I need to do now to become a better student, learner, and leader. This grading period I will try harder so I can get a report card with all A's and complete my projects and homework without procrastination. This grading period I believe my teachers will see a more determined student and not someone barely making it.

J.Hollis 7th

10/20/2016 08:18:32 pm

My work ethic the first 6 weeks was to make all A's and B's in all my classes and keep my GPA up. I did my best to not make a C in a class but I failed to in English. I wanted to stay focus, make sure I did my homework and pass my tests. My English teacher was strict from the beginning, the class is like a college class.It wasn't my teacher fault that I wasn't at par. I wasn't use to having my homework online or doing stuff on the internet. The next 6 weeks I'm going to look every night to see if their homework on the syllables. Also, I will make a B in my English class and keep my other grades the same.

E.Valdez- 4th period

10/20/2016 08:54:07 pm

My work ethic has remained the same this first grading period as it has always been. I believe that your work ethic defines who you are and my work ethic definitely describes me. I am a very organized person who knows what her priorities and expectations are. I meet my own expectations not what other want them to be, I control what happens in every grading period and this grading period as well as the past ones and the ones to come have seen and will see my all. I gave and have been giving it my best because that's all I know how to do. In some cases, teachers don't provide any or enough information and I make it my priority to gain that knowledge somewhere else to gain the information that was not given to me. I was a victim who took action and matter into her own hands. Everyone has a different perspective on what lack of success is, lack of success in my eyes is not trying at all or giving up without trying and to this day I am certain I have not played a role in failure because I have never failed my expectations. This next period I intend to do the same thing I have been doing which is to work hard to meet my own expectations because at the end of the day as long as I am happy with what I have done and accomplished, "I am under no obligation to make sense to you" -(Neil Tyson)

M.Long 7th

10/20/2016 09:42:39 pm

The first grading period my work ethic was to just pass all my classes ,I wasn't taking school seriously. I did my best at certain time just to make sure I didn't fail, but at the same time didn't care. During the first six weeks I was the victim because I didn't take my work serious and wasn't doing my homework. Its not the teacher fault that I wasn't up to par. My English teacher is strict about doing the homework and the assignments she gives us. The next grading period I plan to try put my effort into my homework, class work and staying focus. Also, I plan to make all A's in every class.

L.Marshall 7th

10/20/2016 10:17:53 pm

The first six weeks I had my priorities set up but the matter of fufilling them was at hand.I had goals set but I lost track multiple obstacles started showing up in my life.Overall that is not any type of excuse because it was my fault and my fault only. It was my decision on how I went about these obstacles. My attention span just wasn't all there to say the least. So for all that i suffered mediocre grades not failing but not as I would have liked them to be. This next grading period I will set my attention only on school it's hard for me to stay focused faithfully.What you put in you get out and I should have realized that in my school work. Overall , I will apply more effort and better timing to my studies.

B.Criss 1st

10/21/2016 07:40:49 am

My work ethic the first six weeks was not where I expected it to be but I passed all of my classes.What surprised me was i unexpectedly passed physics.

Victor ajuobi

10/21/2016 07:55:52 am

My work ethic for the first grading period was to get as much work done as possible and doing my best on each one. I don't blame my teachers if i fail an assignment because its not they who have failed but me. Every time i do my work, i think of it as an experiment to test out what i can do, I always believe that i'm on par with everything work i do. My role in my success of my lack of success was to be the person who saw my potential, i always see a room for improvement when i do my work.I never feel like a victim whenever i dont do well on a assignment because i'm not, i'm just learning what i need to better myself on and which areas that i need to fix. I attend to put in more effort by studying more and strive to improve on my mistakes in the future.

M.Rowe 3rd

10/21/2016 09:59:32 am

My work ethic for the first grading period was the same as it always been. I try and do my best on every assignment i get. I was the victim because i didnt take my work as serious as i should have but still manage to do average. My roll in my success is to take it one day at a time study harder and stay focused and i believe i will pass the class.

Kaevyn M.-4th

10/21/2016 08:56:12 pm

If you are a victim, who arecently you a victim of? Yourself? This is totally possible and an interesting concept.

j.hamilton 6th link

10/21/2016 04:43:02 pm

the work ethic for the first grading period was okay and for the next grading period try my best

LeeAsha Madison

10/21/2016 07:46:07 pm

My work ethic for the first grading period was to get as much work done as possible and doing my best 100%. I recently don't blame my teachers if i fail an assignment because I should have been prepared to turn it in when I know it's due. When i do my work, i think it's important to me and it as an experiment to test out new things what i can do, I have always believe that i'm on point with everything work i do. My role in my success of my lacking of success was to be the person who saw my potentials and personality,i always see myself for improvement when i do my work.I never feel like i dont do well on a assignment because, i'm basically just learning what i need to do so I can better myself on and which areas that i need to fix. I put in more effort by studying more and to improve on my mistakes in the future and think ahead that I have an career in the future. My goal is to make good grades to keep my gpa up and looking to go to college.

D. Moseley-1st pd

10/21/2016 07:58:38 pm

My work ethic during the first grading period started off a bit lackadaisical but it became stronger day by day. Initially, I though I was doing my best. I quickly realized that i could supersede that mediocrity that was once my limit of greatness. I was never the victim. Whether i did my work and went the extra mile to comprehend the teaching was completely up to me. My complete focus was not there and there needed to be improvements within myself in order for me to succeed. Next grading period, I'll be more mentally prepared. Now i know that my studies are not a piece of cake and a better work ethic is needed.I intend to actually study more and try my best in everything I'm assigned.

jhamilton 6th link

10/21/2016 08:04:24 pm

My work ethics for the first grading period was same sometimes .I try my best. For the next grading period I will study and get through my assignment.

K. Maple-4th

10/21/2016 08:52:51 pm

My work ethic has not been the best it could be this past grading period. Although my grades were satisfactory, I know I could have worked harder. My study habits are non-existent, so that is something that I need to work on. I am also a huge procrastinator, which does not help the situation at all. In some cases, certain teachers don't have the most rigorous lesson plan and it influences my work ethic greatly. This next grading period I intend on turn up my discipline and do even better, especially since the IB deadlines are coming up.

S. Moncivais 1st

10/21/2016 09:10:00 pm

My work ethic during the first grading period was to be able to succeed, do my best and complete my work on time. During this time I didn't do my best because I could have pushed a little bit more to have better grades and time management. At first I did feel like a victim because I had a problem understanding assignments, it was the teachers fault but after we talked to him, the problem got solved and I was able to understand everything better. The motivations for my success were to do my best and never give up when I thought that it was hard to do. This next grading period I will do my best by managing myself and also finish all my assignments on time so my grades can be high enough for my satisfaction and have a better success in high school.

S. Mendez 4th

10/21/2016 09:19:10 pm

My work ethic has only changed ever changed for the better. I make progress and I keep moving forward I am a shark and sharks never look back. I did great for my first grading period, just as always my work ethic reflected on my grades. I never exactly consider myself a victim because no matter what goes on I make sure I acquire what I need in order to meet my set goals. Some teachers do lack, in my perspective, motivation and only teach parts of a whole, yet I still manage to look for what I need and make the best of it. I have always owned up to my own failure and my own mistakes. However, as long as I believe I put my all into my work I have not failed in my eyes. I do not "lack success" because I always make sure I get things done. The only way I will ever feel as if I have failed is if I completely shut down and refuse to try. This will never happen, because I do not quit what I start and I keep going and make sure I learn something from every situation I put myself in. As long as I believe I have it my all no one can tell me otherwise nor change my opinion. Live without regrets and make the best out of every situation, even if it means you have to work harder to get the outcome you desire.

jhamilton 6th link

10/21/2016 09:20:09 pm

My work ethic for the first grading period was not exactly what I would have hoped it would be. My grades were ok,but I know that full responsibility for the grades I received. I know that to be successful you must apply yourself. I intend to show improvements for each remaining grading period. I will ensure to study and stay on top of all assignments.

Tamaya Boyd

10/21/2016 09:34:43 pm

My work ethic has advanced in so many ways this six weeks. I've been more sufficient with turning in my work and I've worked harder this year than any other. In the past I've struggled with turning in my work but where is no struggle there is no success. That struggle has brought me to the point where I strive for A's rather than settling for a C. I now realize I create my own success, not my teachers or my friends but me. I am the only one who can hender myself. Strive for greatness and nothing less!

M. Rodriguez

10/21/2016 09:48:14 pm

My first grading period could of been better, but my work ethic reflects that. Considering that I believe my work ethic isn't too bad because it has gotten me where I am now. I am always trying to do my best and that is all that matter, MY only personal best because I am here to meet my expectations and not care about what others have to say. I was never a victim because wherever I didn't get the information, I looked some place else to get what I needed. I don't think there is lack of success in my life period because it all depends on me and how I view myself. There would be lack of it if I took into consideration what others taught of me and let that affect me. What I need to do next grading period is exactly what I'm doing now, only better.

"The only opinion about your dream that counts is yours. The negative comments of others merely reflects their limitations - not yours." Cynthia Kersey

J.Bonilla- 5th

10/21/2016 11:38:01 pm

My work ethic for the first grading period was not where I wanted it to be. In some aspects I was giving it all and in others I wasn’t trying. I was not the victim because as we grow we are held at a higher expectation. If the information was not clear enough it was my responsibility as a student to ask questions, stay for tutoring or research the topic. It was not my teachers fault if I did not understand because they can only teach so many different ways. My role in my lack of success was evident that it was there. I did not manage my time wisely, and as well I procrastinated in multiple occasions. This next grading period I intend to manage my time wisely, and try to put more effort in the work I produce.

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