It was a normal morning at Wilson Middle School, for my friends and I. We all were just excited for the day because it was Friday. With me was, Brittany, Kirsten, Titi, Chloe, Ethan, and Lake. That wasn't all who was in the class, but that is who I was standing with. After homeroom, I came to Mrs.Grabel’s room. The class was loud for a while, but when the bell rang, we were all in our seats silent, because we didn’t want to make Mrs.Grabel mad. However, when we sat there, we realized Mrs.Grable wasn’t there. We all got really worried because she is always on top of her game. Then, something very strange happened.…
I'm a seventeen year old African American Christian girl, who has no idea what she going to be in life. When I was ten years old my mother, Candyce Brockington, died from cancer. While she was alive, I swore I would become a doctor and cure cancer. After she died, I didn't know who I was, let alone who I wanted to become. Completely lost and confused, my main focus became my studies, not because I enjoyed it, but because it keep me focus on the big picture, college. When my mother was still alive the most important thing she wanted was for her kids to go college and live a wonderful and happy life. When we, my siblings and I, were children we played all the sports and joined all the clubs, not for amusement, even though I did have fun, but…
1. Democracy - a form of government in which all eligible people have an equal say in the decisions that affect their lives.…
On the first day of seventh grade, I met the woman who changed my behavior and view on school. That day, in my supplemental skills class, I wasn’t following anything that my teacher said and she noticed. She called me to her desk and started to have a conversation with me. She knew me, but I had no idea who she was other than the name on the plaque. She said she was the head of a camp that I used to go to and that my…
Three years ago, I came into a world full of dreams, but these dreams can take you down if you don’t pay good attention. I am the first born in my family. Before I came here, I was so afraid to come to a new country, which I didn’t know any thing about. I was somehow confused, and the biggest fear that I had was about adapting to a new culture. After some days of being at home, I was taken to school where I met so many student, teachers, and other nonteaching staff. Although I didn’t know anyone, all the people I met welcomed me, and I really appreciated the welcome. The school counselor called one of the students and told him to show me my classes. Then the boy took me to my new class, and when I entered, all eyes were on…
While I was waiting, I looked around, and from the window, the sky became darker and darker as the cloud covered the last sunlight. I couldn’t breathe. In about twenty minutes, most parents were there. Then the head teacher started to talk about how seriously we did. She told in front of all these people: “she was the one who cheated teachers and brought her friends out of school. We teachers are responsible for your children’s safety in the school. But who is responsible for that once they are out? Jasmine, can you?” I was shocked. I did not think about that the teacher would blame me for all of this. Everyone in the office was staring at me, and my parents as well. I was ashamed, so ashamed that I wanted to hide, and I can’t stop my tears out. The teacher continued and talked to all of students: “I believed you because you are fifth grade. I thought you are old enough to distinguish right or wrong. But now, I am really disappointed at you guys.” We were still in elementary school, and we were so young to comfort ourselves in this situation. Most of the girls in our group began to sob like me.…
I was promising child when I was young. My parents were busy to show me off to others. I was so called talented child that never miss an A in a single class. My parents did not ever doubt about me becoming eminent man. I was always forced to study all day. I wanted to play soccer or basketball with my friends but I had to take some classes in educational institutes after the school. My life was totally micromanaged by my parents. When I was 14 years old, I went to middle school and started to consider about what is my life. At that moment, I met a friend, Xiao Xu, who sat next to me in the class. He was definitely not a model student but he was so called a delinquent in my class. We talked a lot in the class and I started to hang out with him. As a duck takes to water, I met his friends through him. I wanted to hang out with friends frequently because no one bothered me when I was…
It was a dark night I felt like I was in a cave without any ray of light, I heard many scary sound coming out of the backyard was just me and nature. My phone rang for five second, I stop watching the soccer game, was friend Maoly. I could hear from her low and shy voice that she was despair. Maoly was in another school but we were really good friends. After of talking for a while she ask me if I could did something to help her. She wanted me to explain math to her. I said yes, but I ask her Why now we're on summer?. She said I didn't pass math this year I gotta do recovery.…
Strength after her servitude ended she went to school and learned enough to be hired as a…
Everyday we used to have homework and if we didn't finish it then we can't go outside or play silent ball. The third week of school I didn't finish my homework and then I got a bad grade. Then Mrs. Biro told me that she wants to talk to me at recess. I was scared and I thought I got in big trouble. When recess happened Mrs. Biro told me that “I can work hard and she told me that I'm smart”. After that day I always did my homework and study for test and I got good grades every quarters. When it was the middle of the year Mrs. Biro announce that she is going to retire. Everybody were so sad that we thought of doing something for…
Write an essay in which you tell us about someone who has made an impact on your life and explain how and why this person is important to you.…
Over the past years of my life there has always been an important person who has impacted me in many different ways. Through his hard work, determination, and love for family, he has set an example for me to follow and has shaped me into the person I am today. Besides setting an example for me he has become such an important person; due to the support he has given me in the hardest moments of my life, and because of all the sacrifices he has made to provide an education for me. That person is still living today and I am proud to call him, father.…
I got to school that Monday morning and met up with my friends by the stairs, our usual meeting spot. We all shared jokes and had stories to tell about the things we did over the weekend. After that was over, my friends were on their way to class but before that, one for them fell sick and we all went to look after him. “Are you okay Jay? What’s wrong?” we all asked, standing in front of the school’s main building, in a little circle trying to make sure my friend was okay. All of sudden I felt someone behind walk very quietly passed me, and towards the main building, and as I looked up, I saw this girl that caught my eye ever since the semester started, but the strange thing was that I had no idea what her face looked like, because every time I saw her, I was behind her. The first thing I noticed about this girl was her hair. She had some long braids that looked like dread locks and it went all the way to her back. I always had it at the back of my mind that I was going to talk to her someday.…
When reflecting on personal influences in my life, no one has had a greater impact than my father. He is and always continues to be a positive role model as a father. He always stands by my side, and whenever I fall down, he encourages me to stand up by myself and on my own feet. My dad has a huge impact on the way I become a person today. He has influenced my life by teaching me the lessons and showing me the right behaviors and wrong behaviors…
When I was a teenager, I didn’t care about school and my future. I went to school just to sleep and have fun with another friends. I never finished my homework before going to school. Then, I met Jade. Jade was an Asian girl, and she was very good at Math. One day, she asked me why I didn’t finish the homework before I went to school. I told her that I was not good at Math, and I needed somebody to help me. After that, she asked the teacher to let her become my tutor. She showed me everything she knew and then I was the best student in my Math class.…