Memorial Day Weekend

During my Memorial Day Weekend I spent a day out in the park in Riverside to celebrate. We all had a family gathering picnic along with my grandmother. We barbecued , played soccer, basketball , and even took a steep hike up the mountain. I got to experience seeing rattle snakes and lizards out in the hike and even played some catch with my younger brother. On Memorial Day itself, i visited the grave of my uncle who passed away the year of 2007. We paid our respect and grieved for his loss along with remembering the good moments along with him. In the cemetery , a couple of veterans showed a ceremony of respect and honor for those lost lives that were lost out in combat. We loved, honored, and grieved this past weekend. This weekend, i also spent most of the remaining free time i had playing video games with my older sister.

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

Theodore Roosevelt

In any encounter we experience in our everyday lives, we are put to the test to analyze and to stimulate our strengths and weaknesses in order to know our boundaries and limits. Often time we are brought into temptation and are reeled into having feel the need of pleasure that comes with guilt. We feel that the things that make us often time happy or well is sometimes not always the right, or healthy thing to do. We must project ourselves to get used to the idea of having choosing the right rather the wrong. The wrong will never turn out to be the way that you encounter it to be no matter what the intentions be. Wrong never brings a right around. We must limit our boundaries and temptations in order to choose and do what’s right.

"I have been asked what I mean by the word 'Word of Honor.' I will tell you : Place me behind prison walls-walls of stone ever so high, ever so thick, reaching ever so far into the ground - there is a possibility that in some way or another I might be able to escape; but stand me on the floor and draw a chalk line around me and have me give me word of honor never to cross it. Can I get out of that circle? No , never ! I'd die first."- Karl G. Maeser

It's easy to tell someone you have their word and then go ahead and turn around and do the complete opposite. It's easy to tell any individual not to do something , but chances are they'll do it anyways. It takes a true and strong individual to keep his word and turn the other cheek. The example in this quote being used is related to being isolated in a jail cell. Giving it the illusion that no matter how impacted and caged you are, this person will find it's way out somehow. No matter how big , tall and strong the walls and gates are. However, when asked to be given your word with the simplest task even if it means not to exit a drawn out circle in the floor. Karl explains how he responded to a question with giving the easiest example , proving and showing the type of individual this man is. A man of his word & honor. Being able to withstand independently without any restrictions or authority, and only by choice is a big  and powerful step anyone can do. IT shows courage, leadership and honor. 

Good Quality People

"Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for tis better to be alone than in bad company."-George Washington

George Washington

George Washington states that in order to accumulate one's esteem they must be around the right kind of people to discover that. Within our lifetime, we must go through both the bad and good groups in order to learn from our own experiences. By know, we must have the knowledge to know when a there's a good and a bad group of people to associate with. Whether if it's the way they dress, act, respond, behave etc. You can look elegant but then hang out with a crowd that have their pants half sagged, or a in a group where one individual talks about another individual behind closed doors. Often time we only socialize with specific people to feel better about ourselves. As selfish as it may be and seem it still happens today and i myself am a accounted to doing so as well. Even if you know you can't find a good company there's always nothing wrong with being independent. Sometimes it's even better being independent than with other people. Being with yourself , you don't ever have to worry about expectations, pressure, stress, etc. 

Student Success Statement

"I wasn't trying to leave a legacy. I was trying to do what was right."- Dean Smith

Dean Smith

There is without an argument that people believe we are meant to live for a purpose. Our reason of living will eventually be found in the future point in time. Many might say you need to become famous as a point in life, or even  become president. Some might also say that only the talented are the ones that are noticed and published. Sometimes only doing the right thing will be what people will be remembering you for. Leaving behind your knowledge. wisdom, characteristics, energy and most importantly your LEGACY. Examples such as Martin Luther King Jr, is a form of example of how he was doing the right thing. His actions of taking a stand and proving points with his powerful speeches and refusal acts caused him to leave a legacy behind. People will grow memory of you by the way you treat others and project yourself to others. You must always do whats right and always treat others the way you like to be treated. If you do so, rewards will definitely come your way and people will remember. 

LAUSD Student Services

Beyond the Bell:

• Before School Program
• After School Program
• Musical and Arts Partnerships

LGBT:

• Understanding School Safety for Transgender Students 
• Gender Non-conformity and School Safety: Documenting the problem and steps schools can take
• School Safety for Students
• Harassment Based on Sexual Orientation and its Consequences

Bullying:

Bullying and Hazing Policy 5212.1 The Bullying and Hazing Policy BUL-5212.1 defines bullying & hazing behavior and provides procedures and responsibilities for how school staff, parents, and students are expected to manage and resolve bullying behavior.

Pupil Services:

• Attendance Motivation/Incentive Programs and Campaigns
• Attendance Statistics/Data Evaluation
• Case Management and Consultation
• Child Welfare and Attendance Initiatives and Campaigns
• Community Collaboration and Resource Linkage
• Drop Out Prevention
• Educational Alternative/Options Information

Going as far back as Elementary School I remember becoming apart of the Beyond the Bell program that has helped me drastically over the years. I was apart of the morning and after school program and with the help of this program I was able to become much more social and comfortable amongst my peers. I took the time to be apart of the drama club, drum line, and also apart of a exercising club that consisted of playing kickball, handball, tether ball, etc. LAUSD has provided services and programs over the years that help a a pupils academic life be much more comfortable and easier. LAUSD does a great job representing and informing not only the students but the parents as well of many serious issues. LAUSD does more than enough by also providing resources to help students become much more civil and direct.