All in all, the first quarter of my freshman year has gone exceptionally well. I've kept on top of assignments, made the grades I strive for, and managed my time between school and volleyball.
Participation wise, I think I have done my part in English for the first quarter. I haven't left materials in my locker, forgotten things at home, or left my homework undone. My email has been a fabulous resource. Any pressing questions or concerns that have come up have been addressed through emails. I have found that this year more than any other, it has been imperative for me to check it every day. In middle school, it wasn't unusual to receive no emails for a day or two. Now, as a freshman, I hardly go two hours without a new message.
From getting straight to work on the bell-work assignment to voicing my opinion in class discussion, participation in activities has made my Period 3 class go by much faster. I honestly enjoy the discussions and debates that the class gets into over the short stories and other topics. We, as a class, seem to have a few differences of opinion, but it makes for an interesting hour.
When we did the group work for the literacy narrative, my group stayed focused and on task. We got our work done efficiently and constructively. I hope that my suggestions and ideas were helpful to my group members. I know I found their feedback useful.
In the second quarter I intend to continue my participation in class discussion, remain on top of my work, and keep my grades high. If I keep up the work ethic I have maintained thus far, I don't think I will have any problems with school. Remaining interested and engaged in my classes is vital to success, because the tendency to tune out boring subjects can prove fatal. I know several of last years seniors (this year's college freshmen) and when asked, "If you could tell me one thing, one piece of advice, about high-school, what would it be?" every one replied, "Don't slack off freshman year." I intend to follow that advice.
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