august 30

6 ways to be successful at John Carroll:

1. Get organized. Buy a planner, and specific folders for each class. COLOR COORDINATE!
2. Listen in class. If you pay attention you will most likely remember what he or she said.
3. Do your homework. Don't try to rush through it. Take your time and you will remember the information for upcoming tests.
4. Study. Put in time and effort to study and it will pay off.
5. Get involved. Join a club or team. Participate. Go team!
6. Make friends. Talk to people. Most likely if you meet one person you will meet many more. The people you meet in high school will be your lifetime friends.

august 28

Today in class we didn't do much. We showed Mr. Schick our blogs and he said mine was great. He looked at everyone else's and helped the new student Rosemary work her Blogger. For the rest of the class period we socialized with each other and did something on our computers. Mr. Schick told us to make sure that we had an "indestructible" composition notebook. He threw one at us the other day to show us how the binding won't break and the pages won't fall out. He also said it can help in your other classes too because it won't rip apart the other books in your locker if the composition does not have a spiral wire. Mr. Schick wanted to keep us from getting ahead because we were one class ahead of all the other Human Geography classes that he teaches. i believe that is why we did not do much today in class.

august 27

Today we discovered how to properly use Blogger.com. We helped people who couldn't get on and send Mr.Schick their URL. After everyone was able to send their URL to him, we learned how to bring up the syllabus. We talked about the different rules for using your computer: no going on inappropriate websites, not laying games, and of coarse having you battery charged every day. Mr. Schick stressed very much that he doesn't give extra credit. He also told us about his grading method, what he grades and how he grades them. He also told us about the calender. It showed the entire calender for the semester. He also told us the materials that we would need. They are: a personal computer with Internet access, a composition notebook, pens or pencils, an open mind, and a willingness to learn how to read, write, and think. Today was a great day to start off the year by learning how to work the programs and learn the rules.

My first day at John Carroll

Today was my first day at John Carroll. I got to meet many new people, both students and teachers. I also got to experience a bunch of new classes. I had Biology, Algebra 2, Into to Bible, and of coarse Human Geography. I got to eat lunch in a cafeteria, which was new for me because my old school did not have one. The free mods were new to me as well. It is a great privilege to have those, they are a great time to start homework, study, eat lunch, or talk with friends.  Maybe it was a little bit of a struggle to open my locker, but  over all, my day at John Carroll was great.  As I was walking up and down the halls, it finally feels real to me.  I feel like just another student here, instead of a visitor.  I know the friends that I have made today will be with me throughout  my four years here at John Carroll.