I applied to a few different schools while looking for the right fit, and got into all of them. When I went on my tour of KO, both, my parents and I instantly fell in love. We loved everything that had to do with KO but essentially the common sense of identity, the trustworthy and respectful environment, and the numerous resources available at my fingertips. My tour guide expressed to me these qualities and as I spent more time on campus, I began to see them for myself.
KO’s theme for the year is identity. This is extremely fitting due to its sense of community. At least once a week the members of a single identity gather in Roberts to attend an assembly. Whether it’s to keep the staff and students up to date on the happenings around campus or to have an outside guest speaker share their knowledge and experiences with us. These frequent gatherings as a community really help bring people together. In addition to having school wide assemblies we also have form meetings, where the grades meet individually from all of the others. This is where our class president, vice president and senators have the floor. They announce any form fun nights, sport results, and all other upcoming dates. These meet once every other week and really help the students bond with their fellow classmates. Finally the sport requirements help students bridge the gap between upperclassmen and underclassmen, a natural divide. When you play a sport with your peers, you are dependent on them in order for your team to succeed. All of these connecting activities help students connect with not only a few people in their form, but fashion a relationship with their school.
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...vel, and help you proofread and edit pieces of writing. Lastly our school has set up all their students with an account to the portal and first-class. On the portal you can find all your classes, with homework assignments listed, daily lesson plans, and notes and work sheets handed out in class. KO has its own first-class with everyone in the school, staff and students, loaded into your contacts and messages. We all get big email blasts with the daily bulletin and other important announcements. This helps us stay connected and in the loop.
In conclusion KO is the school for me. Its unique characteristics prove it to be one of, if not, the best school out there, in its sense of community, securing a trustworthy and respectful environment and the numerous recourses available to its students. I love KO, and these aspects will convince anyone to love it as much as I do.
The CSUN campus was amazing. I was able to expand my knowledge of topics that interested me like Deaf literature, Deaf history, ASL linguistics, etc. In addition, I was offered positive Deaf spaces, I was able to meet new and diverse people (teachers, students and other faculty) and I could attend fantastic workshops with speakers that talked about unique subjects such as international sign language, the Deaf Art Movement and the Deaf community in Europe during WWII. Aside from the Deaf Studies program, I was allowed to explore other areas that have always interested me and added to my education. This was becoming a part of the Jewish Studies program. That experience resulted in a scholarship, an internship at a Jewish Community preschool and a trip to Poland. What made CSUN unique was not only the opportunities it gave me as a student but that the Deaf Studies program focused on education in culture. This meant explaining and exploring intersectionality between communities, understanding privilege and how people can identify themselves in this world. I can’t imagine receiving these experiences anywhere
...n conclusion, the University of Oklahoma successfully demonstrates its commitment to success in the classroom and on the field by providing the SHC, which ensures a family atmosphere for community members. This community is kept strong by assuring its members are provided with the tools, resources, and “home-like” atmosphere necessary to excel both academically and athletically. My observations of this community are that structure, fun, and educational support tools helps guides athletes in the right direction since performativity plays a large role in their lives.
The purpose of this organization is to bring people of all racial backgrounds together on a bi-weekly basis in a mission to provide a constructive exchange, including topics of education, culture, civic duty, recreational events, finance, health, and social events to promote the projects and philosophy of Black Students on Campus.
I choose Truman State University because of its affordability, student-faculty ratio, small class sizes and commitment to academic excellence. When I arrived at Truman, I did not know what I wanted to study. This was beneficial because of the liberal studies program, which requires students to take certain subjects outside their major in order to create a more well-rounded individual that can critically think from many different facets of knowledge. After taking the required Public Speaking course I was intrigued with language and its functionality in everyday life which led me to major in communication and became a McNair Scholar. The McNair Program is a program that prepares underrepresented or first-generation students achieve their doctorate
Over the past few years, Crescent School has made several changes due to stakeholder dissatisfaction. Some of these changes include high school advisory, activities/sports offered, and the graduation ceremony length. The administrative team heard from student and other stakeholders about concerns of the number of activities and sports offered. The team worked together to develop new clubs that students have requested. The time of day the club met was also altered to accommodate additional students participating in the club. Dr. Mork and the administrative team listen to suggestions as they come from stakeholders and do all that is available to implement the change, if deemed possible.
As much as this class has grown together, every one of us has also grown as a unique individual. We have found our talents and interests. These interests have drawn us to different activities and in turn helped shape our lives. Some of us have excelled academically while others have helped improve Summer High School by participating in activities such as Link Crew or ASB. Some of us acted in plays while others shared their musical talents by singing in the choir or performing with our outstanding band. Many of us have preferred to be involved in community service with a group like KEY Club. In addition to these school activities, many of us have invested time in jobs and other community activities.
UTK is more than just a school. It is a family. Nowhere else in the country will you find such a loyal, passionate fan base that spreads so far beyond campus. .The tradition of an exceptional athletics program will leave any student boasting with pride. Neyland Stadium, it's one of the largest football stadiums in the United States in terms of its capacity. It can hold up to over 100,000 fans! It has a great sports program and Saturday football games have a culture and life of their own. Every student should at least attend one football game in their time attending UTK. The atmosphere there would leave you speechless. It will definitely be one of the memories that you will cherish from your days in college. The last reason is that no matter what background one might have, they will always be a part of the Volunteer family
Class of 2012, as we sit here this evening, I would like you to take a look at the classmates sitting around you. Many students have given countless hours of time, energy, and passion to worthy cuases that they have been a part of throughout high school. However, those aren't the only students deserving of recognition this evening. We have students here tonight, who have taken a stand for what they believe in, not even hesitating to compromise their reputations.
Another example of how this community interacts and communicates, on gatherings and social events, is by posting flyers to social events on and off campus on the facebook page. Around campus there are groups like Urban Arts Theatre, Multicultural Students Association, and Latin American Student Organization. These groups have worked hard at trying to bring the Class of 2020 and other classes out of their shells by putting on events around campus. All of these groups have spent time and dedication to promote a special weekend around campus starting Thursday April 27th and ending Sunday April 30th. This event is known as Takeover Weekend and it includes the events like Kompa Night, the annual fashion show, a pool party, Foam & Glow event, a basketball tournament and a cookout.
The chose this school mainly because of the program of study I was interested in which is human services. I also chose SEU as my future college because of the Christian influence and what they believe in. The many things to do on and off campus also caught my attention personally because of my character which like to have fun while working at what I believe in.
In truth, I originally wanted to apply to Aurora University because of the location and its convenience. After I researched the program and attended an open house I knew this decision was a good one. The three year part time program stood out to me because it fits in well with my current schedule. When I came to campus the atmosphere immediately felt welcoming and the faculty acted as if they truly cared about my future. Unlike other universities, the faculty gave life advice as opposed to advice just to recruit students to their program. I can see myself in the Masters of Social Work program at Aurora University and being happy while pursuing my
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This article discusses the use of the Internet in the classroom and how it can be used to personalize education. The effectiveness of the Internet in the classroom is evaluated at the Henry Hudson Regional School in Highlands, New Jersey. A faculty member at the school explains that the Internet was introduced to their classrooms to expand limited electives, advanced placement, and foreign language offerings. The use of the Internet allows small schools to provide an education that would not be economically possible without it.
With the wave of technology being a part of the main stream educational process, online learning is being considered as an option for most parents of a K-12 learner. Although it is a great way to learn it involves time and commitment from both students and their families. It is also making it easier for home schooled students to get their lessons, as well as for the resources parents need in teaching their child at home.
TodaysMeet functions a lot like Twitter or a live chat. It is a backchannel that allows a group of people to connect for a selected period of time. Teachers can na...