Optometrist

                                            Optometrist

Duties and Responsibilities:

      Optometrists treat vision problems. They treat vision problems by diagnosing the problem and then prescribing the correct eyeglasses, contact lenses and vision therapy. Some optometrists specialize in industrial vision safety and environmental care. Most optometrists are self-employed, however many work for hospitals, government agencies, optical manufacturers, or universities.

Salary:  $78,000                                         

Education:

      Students in high school should take AP or BI classes in math, science, and English. Before entering an optometry school at least two years of college in a pre-professional program is required. Optometry school is four years. Optometrists need to pass state exams before starting training or practice.

I wouldn’t want to be an optometrist because it doesn't catch my attention. I rather be a doctor who does surgeries. 

John F. Kennedy

John F. Kennedy

The video of John F. Kennedy was saying he wants everybody to be fit. He wants to be physically active. He doesn't want people to be lazy and unhealthy. John F. Kennedy wants people out in the field exercising but also having fun. He wants everybody in the world to live longer. The way somebody can stay healthy is but staying away from drugs as much as possible. Exercise so your body and mind can be healthy. A way i will stay physically fit is exercising everyday for an hour at least. Also, i will not do any drugs that i know will harm my body and my mind.

Student Success Statement

"Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity. The relationship between the soundness of the body and the activities of the mind is subtle and complex. Much is not yet understood. But we do know what the Greeks knew: that intelligence and skill can only function at the park of their capacity when the body is healthy and strong."

President John F. Kennedy

This quote is saying in order to have a healthy mind you should have a healthy body.  Its saying physical fitness isnt only for you to have a healthy body but also the basis of creative intellectual activity. The mind can only function good when you have a healthy body. In other words, if you have an unhealthy body where you do drugs, you don't have a healthy diet. Then there is a chance your conscience and mind wont be healthy. It will cause some damage in where you can actually have a brain cancer. 

Optician

                          Optician

Duties and Responsibilities:

          Opticians fit and give out eyeglasses for patients based on prescriptions. Optician’s help the customer’s choose eyeglass frames and measure their faces so that correct size frames can be ordered. Opticians own retail store or work for an optical store.  Some also work for optometrists and ophthalmologists who sell glasses.

Salary: $19,000 - $40,000                                          

Education:

          Students should take high school courses in physics, algebra, mechanical drawing, and geometry. They need to have a high school diploma or GED certificate to begin training as an optician.  Students either complete an approved two-year course at a school of optician, or they can complete an approved three year on-the-job apprenticeship.

I wouldnt want to be an optician because it isnt a career i am interested in. I want to work in a hospital or clinic as a nurse or doctor. 

Student Success Statement

"No student ever attains eminent success by simply doing what is required of him/her: it is the amount and excellence of what is over and above the required that determines the greatness of ultimate distinction."

Charles Kendall Adams, American Historian 

This quote is saying nobody succeeds with just doing what is required. Most people succeed because they over achieve what is required. The successful people are usually distinguish by thinking out the box and doing something else. Most successful most are the ones who are known for the excellence they have done. For example, kids who like to get straight A's dont only do what is required, they also think out the box and see in what other ways they can improve or over achieve the assignment. 

Optical Laboratory Technician

                                Optical Laboratory Technician

Duties and Responsibilities:

          Optical Laboratory Technicians grind and fit eye lenses into frames according to the prescription. Technicians set lens grinding machine so that lens blanks are ground and polished. Some ophthalmic technicians work in optical laboratories or for optometrists or ophthalmologists.  Many work in retail stores that have optical departments.

Salary: $15,000 - $20,000                                   

Education:

          A high school diploma or GED certificate is needed to begin optical laboratory training.  Training schools last from 6 months to a year. Some retail stores provide on-the-job training. 

I wouldnt want to as an optical laboratory technician. This job isn't what i would like to major in. It doesn't seem like something i would like to do as a career. 

Student Success Statement

"Doing what is right, fair and honorable is more important than winning or losing."

Chick Moorman

This quote is saying that you should always do whats right even if you are about to lose. It saying it shouldn't matter if you are winning or losing, you should always do the right thing. It will always be more fair and honorable when you do things the correct way instead of the unfair and cheating way. Be fair in every aspect you can instead of cheating and doing wrong. Winning or losing isn't as important, you should always show sportsmanship.