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

Reflection:When he decided to choose the right nothing but success followed him. Dean Smith was a basketball coach who emphasized the importance of teaching his players good character. It was not important to him whether to win or lose, because they were still winners at heart. The only thing that Dean Smith did stress was teamwork. Dean had written a letter to all on his players atleast once a year. It was either on Christmas, Birthdays, Weddings, or Special Occasions. This shows how kind of a man he was, and never has he forgot to write to any one of them, not even once.

Dean Smith chose the right throughout his life in many ways.First of all he chose the right by transforming his basketball players into men who had potential. He touched the lives of every single one of them.By doing this he also showed them the importance of playing basketball was not to win, but to try their best by working together. Dean Smith was a great man and has affected his players dearly. Dean Smith did not ask for appreciation, but those who knew him, knew that he deserved it.Dean Smith was awarded many times, but the true meaning behind all his awards is that he chose the right 24/7.

Example: An example of this could be that Dean was so humble, he didn't feel that he deserves the stadium that was built in his honor.

Student Success Statement 
"Its not about how to achieve your dreams.It;s about how to lead your life the RIGHT WAY, the karma (destiny, fortune, good luck) will take care of itself.The dreams will come to you." -Dr. Randy Pausch

Reflection: The way to live a worthy life is to have good karma.Dreams aren't always achieved on the first opportunity of success. It wouldn't matter if you achieved you're dreams by cheating, the only way that matters is if you are leading your dreams the right way. Dreams will come to you if you CTR 24/7.This also doesn't mean that we wait for our greatest ambitions, it means that if you do you're part of the work, the rest will just flow to you.Accomplishing dreams takes good character, determination and handwork. Without one of these things, your dreams will not be achieved. Good karma will come back to you if you are a CTR person.

 If you choose the wrong path such as drugs, you will do poorly in school and not accomplish your goals. If you choose to go down that wrong path, your dreams will not come to you, and you will have bad karma. However if you choose the right path, you will study hard in school and be an honest, kind person your dreams will come in time.This also will lead to good karma because you are doing good. You should always be honest when it comes to achieving your goals. If you are a cheater, it will get you nothing but failure in life. Choosing the right just isn't just motto it a way to life. If you let CTR guide your life, then you will be happy within your heart. CTR will always lead you to success. CTR AND NEVER GO WRONG !! 

Student Success Statement
"Of all the work that is done or that can be done for our country, the greatest is that of educating the BODY, the MIND, and above all the CHARACTER, giving spiritual and moral training to those who in a few years are themselves to decide the destinies of the nation."-Theodore Roosevelt.

Example: If you are doing drugs/alcohol, your mind will not be mentally prepared for anything. Also, drugs can have life-lasting harmful effects on youre well being. You have to stay away from drugs to show that your body, mind, and most of all character is in good condition.

Reflection:Theodore Roosevelt is saying that we need to educate our selves in aspects of body, mind, and character, so that we make better decisions. One example can be when registering a vote, we should be prepared for making major decisions as a nation in a whole.

If the body is not healthy, the mind is not healthy either. In order to make the best decisions in life, you need to better yourself in all aspects before you can do that. You have to be a CTR person 24/7.What is most important is the character of a person, because ethics is the role that is played. Ethics are logical reasons for each side of one, and in order for one to show excellence the mind needs to be mentally in good health.

Our country needs leaders who are spiritually and mentally trained to make critical decisions for the well-being of our country. Before you can educate the country, you need to be educated yourself by making CTR decisions. We need to work together to make our country a better place. Something very important in character is who you are. You have to have good character if you want to influence or help the decisions of people that are in need. You will destine the nation in the best way possivle if you CTR. With CTR you have a strong mindset, you will be in good health, and you will have fantastic character. You will be loyal, productive, caring, humble, honest and spiritual.

Multiple Sclerosis Association of America

We are always looking for volunteers to help us spread awareness about multiple sclerosis, MSAA, and how to help the MS community. 

Help us spread the word about MS and MSAA by sharing information from our Facebook page or re-tweet our posts on Twitter. 

You have to register online and it doesnt have any requirements.

Childrens hospital in Los Angeles

What this job requires you to do is 

• Assisting in hospital playrooms (and sometimes at the bedside)
• Playing board games 
• Reading to children (requires 10 hours of individual training)

You have to complete a volunteer self- assessment first, then you turn in an application. 

Musical Moments

California Hospital Medical Center

Share your voice, strings, keyboard or other instrument and bring entertainment and comfort to the hospital environment.

Whether a group concert in the lobby or a solo performance at the bedside of a patient, we welcome your talent and generosity!

Requirements are:

Must be at least 14

Open opportunity for lobby concerts

Student Success Statement
"Take responsibility for YOUR OWN body, mind, and spirit, for your own physical, mental, and spiritual well-being."

Reflection: This quote means that it is up to you to decide the path you want for you're mind, body, and spirit. Furthermore, you will stay balances as a person only if you perform well in all aspects. You are greatness waiting to happen. You need to choose the right to accomplish you're desired goals.You will be one step closer to achieve your educational objectives by staying away from harmful substances, and exercising for at least half an hour a day. Aside from you're body you also have to keep you're brain healthy. You can do this by eating healthy foods, and remembering that BREAKFAST is the most important meal of the day. Breakfast is like brain food to you're mind in the morning. It starts the day off right, and prepares your mind to take in new information each day. Another thing that can help your mind is doing brain teasers to train your brain.The answer to success in the field of your spirit would be to have great character. Another thing that might make your spirits be high in happiness is meditation. Meditation can relax the mind and release any tension that might be trapped inside of you. And ALWAYS remember that the key to be triumphant in all 3 aspects is to CTR 24/7 !

Example: In order to take care of your mind and body, you have to say no to drugs. Drugs can have life-lasting effects on you're mind, they can make you paranoid and even cause death. Cocaine is the top known drug that makes you lose weight because you lose appetite, but this is not a healthy alternative to lose weight. You should choose exercise to improve your well being instead of doing drugs that can mess with your mind. If you try a drug once, you can become addicted for life. That will lead down the path of failure instead of success. If you CTR the first time, you  won't even have to think about Choosing the Right again because it will become a natural instinct to CHOOSE THE RIGHT.

LAUSD Student Services

There are may LAUSD services that are offered to students at no cost.Such of these services include summer school, online courses for learning, and internship opportunities.We should take advantage of these valuable sources & be grateful because we will not get these opportunities for the rest of our lives. The time to act is now.

LAUSD services are a wonderful thing that can help students with their academic goals. For example, if you are having a hard time understanding a subject, you can just go to their website and sign up.

Another thing that would be very useful for students is applying for a scholarship ! A scholarship can help you get into college, making it easier for economic struggles. LAUSD services provide much support for student life. I plan to continue using the resources that are given to us for guidance throughout my high school education.

Student Success Statement
"Intelligence is not enough. Intelligence plus character, that is the goal of true education."- Dr Martin Luther King Jr.

Reflection: Something that is important for achievement, along with intelligence, is character. This is because if you are a mean person, you're intelligence isn't enough for people to want to be around you. They would rather be with a person who is intelligent, but also has good character. For example, if you are hanging out with someone intelligent, and they are choosing the wrong then you should walk away immediately. Even though they are smart, it doesn't mean that they are a CTR person. You should hang out with someone who has a CTR character, and is also intelligent. You should ALWAYS be around intellectuals that have character. Another example of choosing the right, is having a CTR intelligent student help you with homework. This shows that they have good character and that being around them will better you. Whats even better than an intelligent individual, is an individual with a good, healthy mindset. The goal of true education, is to be smart, but also having a kind, honest faith that lies within you. Choose the right, and never go wrong !

Example. A bike need two inflated tires to travel. If one of them is flat they will not go very far.  One tire represents intelligence. The other represents character. If you are intelligent but have bad character, chances are your bike will come to a complete stop and stop you from reaching your destination.

Neonatologist

Duties and Responsibilities:Neonatologists are pediatricians who have received additional, specialized training in the care of infants.

Salary:$219,050 on average.

Education:

• High school - 4 years
• College degree - usually 4 years
• Medical school - 4 years
• Pediatric internship and residency - 3 years.
• Neonatology fellowship - 3 years

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Reflection: I dont think i would like to be a neonatologist because it is a very risky job. And it also requires alot of school. They get paid a very good amount of money, but I'd rather do something Id enjoy

Student Success Statement
"We need the courage to START and CONTINUE what we should do and the courage to stop what we shouldn't do."-Richard L. Evans

This quote is explaining how if you are doing something good, you should always start and continue it if it benefits you. However, if you are doing something bad you should be brave about it and stop immediately.If you are a courageous individual, then you can keep choosing the right. Choosing the right is when you do the right thing all the time.If you are not choosing the right, you will do what you shouldn't do. If you are CTR person then you should have the courage to say no to bad things.We have to stand for the right thing, even if we are standing alone. CTR gives us braveness, to not fear bad things.It is important to make you're best effort at choosing the right even if you sin sometimes.This is very important because it will make you a better person inside and out. CTR isn't just a motto, it is everyday life for us. If you are starting something wonderful, then you should continue it no matter what. But if you are doing something that is not choosing the right, you need to find the courage to put an immediate stop to it.If you start with CTR in mind, you will always end with CTR in mind. You can never go wrong with CHOOSING THE RIGHT !!!

Orthodontist

Duties and Responsibilities: Orthodontics, a specialty within the dental profession, involves straightening teeth and correcting bites

Salary:The average U.S. orthodontist earns $196,270.

Education:To become an orthodontist, you need to graduate from dental school with a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DDM). However, you'll first need to earn a bachelor's degree in most cases.

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Reflection:Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

I think that in the future maybe I would like to be one but as of now I'm not sure. The reason why I would like to be one is because they make a good salary & they help people achieve the smile that they always wanted. I just got my braces off and it feels very nice to have straight teeth, thanks to my orthodontist.

Student Success Statement.
"When you tell one lie, it leads to another" -Paul Hatch
This quote is explaining that every time you tell a lie, you will tell another lie to cover the first lie up. He who permits himself to lie once, will find it easier to lie the second time. That's why we should CTR and not have to doubt our sub-conscious. If we always tell the truth, then there is no reason to lie. We should always tell thew truth even if its difficult, because it will be a lot less trouble than to be caught in a web of lies. If by any chance you do something wrong, be honest and admit to you're mistake so that it wont happen again. If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything. If you always tell the truth, people will trust you more often because you are a trustworthy person. It is better to hurt someone with the truth than comfort them with a lie. It doesn't matter if it's just a small lie, big or small you are still lying and will not be trusted. We have to let our way of life (CTR) take the wheel, so that we are not tempted to lie. Maybe there will be consequences to an action whether you lie or tell the truth, but telling the truth will make you feel relieved that you lifted that weight off your chest. It leaves you with a clear state of mind, so that you don't have feelings of guilt. You also should not lie because when you are a liar, and you tell the truth for once, no one will believe you any more because of your past lies.

Example: If you finish the last brownie that was in a box and you know that it wasn't your brownie, you have 2 choices: lie or tell the truth. A person might feel the need to lie because they know that it is their fault, but by pushing the truth away there is much more trouble. Instead of saying that you didn't eat it , you can say that you did eat it and that you are very sorry, it won't happen again. A truthful apology is always more appreciated than a lie because you are being honest and recognize your mistake.

Some shows I watched over break were Awkward and Pretty Little Liars.Some places I went to are Downey .A movie that I also got to enjoy over break was The Visit. One sport event I watched was the Steelers vs. Bangals game, the Steelers won.I also got a lot of homework done during the break, because I had to practice my typing and other h.w. I loved all my presents on Christmas, and was very grateful for everyone of them. I also bought my grandmother a gift but she was in Victorville so I didn't get to give it to her yet.Some CTR experiences I had was walking an old lady across the street. Another CTR experience I had was helping my mom clean the house because she was busy studying for her college class.I also stayed with my grandma for a few nights, and I enjoyed myself. Some other surprising news that brought joy to my life was that my favorite aunt is pregnant! I am so excited because I cant wait to meet that bundle of joy ! I am very happy that I got this break to myself and now I am ready for school!