Student Success Statement

"I will persist until I succeed."

Og Mandino

This quote is saying that he wont give up until he succeeds. He will continue to try until he succeeds. Thats how it suppose to be, you shouldn't stop trying until you succeed. Even if you fail the first time or second time or the 10th time. DONT GIVE UP!. You can succeed even if it isn't the first time. Succeeding takes its time. If you are determine to succeed you will succeed. Determination is the key to success. Being motivated is also the way to succeed. If you don't get a good grade the first semester in school. Try for the second semester. Be persistent, be motivated that you will do it.

Perfusionist

                      Perfusionist

Duties and Responsibilities:

        Clinical perfusionists operate circulation equipment during medical situations and artificially replace the patient’s circulatory or respiratory functions. This occurs in heart surgery and similar operations. Perfusionists also control the temperature of patients during surgery.  Their duties include:  

·        Operating heart-lung machines

·        Administering some type of anesthesia

·        Administering some type of medicine

 Average Salary: $50,000  

                    

Education:

      A high school diploma with a strong background in biology and chemistry is required to be accepted in perfusionist training programs. Perfusionist training programs are given at academic health centers and medical schools and universities. 

I would like to be a perfusionist. It seems like an interesting job and it has to do with what i want to do when i grow up.

Student Success Statement

"Nothing in the world can take the place of Persistence. 

TALENT will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent.

GENIUS will not: unrewarded genius is almost a proverb.

EDUCATION will not; the world is full of educated derelicts.

Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan 'Press On' has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race."

- President Calvin Coolidge 

This quote by our 30th president is saying no matter how talented, smart, or educated you are you wont succeed in life without you being persistence. Its about failing in something you love but getting back up and continue trying. Its about the determination to know that you can succeed even if you fail. The determination of knowing you can do something others think is impossible. It shouldn't matter how smart, talented, or educated you are, it's about not giving up. Some people quit after the first time they fail something but it shouldn't be like that. You shouldn't give up after the first time you failed. You should be determine that the next time you do it you will succeed.

Patient Representative

                   Patient Representative

Duties and Responsibilities:

       Patient representatives work for healthcare administrators to address the concerns and special needs of patients and families. They evaluate patient satisfaction, investigate complaints, collect information about patient dissatisfaction, work with departments to resolve patient problems, and educate staff. They work in hospitals, nursing homes, other long-term facilities, and public health agencies.

Salary: $20,000 - $40,000  

Education:

        Students should take challenging high school courses in business, science, math, and English. Most employers prefer college graduates with backgrounds in health or social services.  Experience or course work in conflict resolution is also valued.

Student Success Statement

"Persistence can change failure into extraordinary achievement."

Matt Biondi

 This quote is saying determination can change something you failed into something you are achieving. Being determined can you anywhere if you really try. Working hard and not giving up can help you achieve. Even if you fail the first time, don't stop trying until you achieve it. Determination, and motivation are the keys to succeed and achieving anything you have in mind. One should never give up, even if it gets difficult. Nothing is ever impossible, unless you make it impossible. 

Osteopathic Physician, D.O.

                        Osteopathic Physician, D.O.

Duties and Responsibilities:

       Osteopathic physician use accepted methods of diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases. They emphasize the importance of the musculoskeletal system, holistic medicine, proper nutrition, and environmental factors in maintaining good health. They work in osteopathic hospitals or private practice, however many allopathic hospitals now accept osteopathic physicians as staff members.  The majority of osteopaths are general practitioners, family practitioners, or emergency medicine specialists.

Salary: $110,000

Education:

       Students should take AP or BI courses in high school available in science, math and English. After three or four years of college, prospective physicians must attend medical school. Medical school usually includes two years of additional study in both basic and clinical sciences and is followed by a year-long hospital internship.  Physicians who want to specialize must then undertake a three-year residency in their specialty.

I wouldnt want to me an osteopathic physician because it isnt something of my interest. 

Student Success Statement

"The answers to these questions will determine your success or failure:

1. Can people trust me to do what's right? Yes

2. Am I committed to doing my very best? Yes

3. Do i treat people the way i want to be treated? Yes

If the answers to these questions are YES, there is no way you can fail."

Lou Holtz 

This quote is saying your actions determine your success or failure. If people trust you to do what's right, there is better chance people will go to you when they need something. They wont see you as a bad person, but someone who they can trust to do the right thing all the time. They won't think you're a liar, because you haven't given any reasons to not being trustworthy. If you commit to doing the best, there is a better chance you will succeed in life. People who give up the first time they try fail to succeed. If you don't try your best, it won't be possible to succeed. Treat people how you want to be treated. If you treat people in a disrespectful way, thats the same way they will treat you. So, treat someone who you want to be treated, because most of the time that's how i goes. 

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.

My Weekend

During my weekend i did many things. On saturday i went to my bestfriends birthday party. It was pretty fun, i got to spend time with him and some other close friends. I wanted to dance but everybody was shy to dance. On Sunday i went to San Pedro. I got to eat seafood. I love seafood! I went with my family so it was a good day. We got on a boat tour, it was the greatest experience ever. Im still scared of boat rides because of Titanic. Sunday night, i went to see the movie Ride ALong with my brother. I have been wanting to watch that movie and i finally got to see it. It was such a funny movie. My weekend was pretty amazing. 

Ophthalmologist

               

Duties and Responsibilities:

          Ophthalmologists specialize in treatment of eye disorders and diseases. They treat visions problems with prescription. They also perform eye surgery if it’s necessary. Most ophthalmologists work in private practices, however some do work in hospitals and clinics.

Average Salary: $90,000 - $150,000                         

Education:

          Only physicians can study to become ophthalmologists. After completing medical school and an internship, an ophthalmologist must then complete a three to five year residency in an ophthalmology program.

I wouldnt like to be an ophthalmologists because it isnt something that catches my attention. Also, i wouldnt think i would trust myself to do eye surgery.

Student Success Statement

"Hold yourself responsible for a higher standard than anybody else expects of you. Never excuse yourself." 

Henry Ward Beecher

This quote is saying to make higher standards for you than what others expect of you. If someone expects you to graduate from high school than, you graduate from high school but make a higher standard of what you're going to do. Never have excuses of not reaching a goal, or standard that you made. Anyone can achieve anything in life if you actually go after it. Make yourself responsible for reaching these goals. Do something that others never thought you could have done. For example, if nobody thinks you can graduate from high school, prove them wrong. Complete a goal nobody thought you would do. Always go for higher standards, than what others have of you. I promise you, they will be achieved by you. Just

dont make excuses of it and be motivated!!

Ophthalmic Technician

                      Ophthalmic Technician

Duties and Responsibilities:

          Ophthalmic Technicians help ophthalmologists collect data and measurements to allow the correct diagnosis and treatments of eye diseases and problems. They work at hospitals, clinics or ophthalmologists in work in private practice. Their responsibilities often are:

·        Doing simple eye exams

·        Assisting with eye surgery

·        Explaining diagnostic and treatment procedures to patients.    

Salary: $14,000 - $25,000

Education:

         Students need a high school diploma or GED certificate and two years of college prior to beginning ophthalmic training programs. 

I wouldnt like to be a ophthalmic technician because it isnt what i want to do when i grow up. Also, it isnt something that will interest me in life. 

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

"Goal setting is goal getting. Set and get."

Mark Victor Hansen

This quote is saying you get what you set. If you have a goal and set it at your main goal, you will achieve that goal! It isn't just setting goals. You have to go after your goals and make it happen. You are reaching your dreams. If you achieve one goal, you will definitely achieve more! It just takes dedication. Nothing is ever impossible! It can be difficult and there can obstacles, but you can always achieve it. If you set a goal, don't stop until you reached it. You should always set goals and go after them because thats the motivation to know you can become anything in this world. Some goals are difficult to achieve even years to happen, but one should never give up.

Progress Report

I haven't done any progress in my goals. I haven't done any progress because most of goals are when im bigger and i have good career and good money to achieve my goals. Most of my goals are long term goals. The only short term goal i am working on is my straight A's. This goal i had worked really hard on. My first semester of 9th grade i did achieve and got my straight A's. This second semester  i hope i get my straight A's again! It takes time to achieve this goal. But, with dedication i know i will achieve it again. All  i have to do is not slack off, do all my assignments, study for test, and get good scores on any quiz or exam. 

Operating Room Technician

                    Operating Room Technician

Duties and Responsibilities:

          Operating room technician are also called surgical technicians or surgical technologists. They assist in preparing operating rooms for surgery. They assist doctors in surgeries by giving them the instruments needed. They are responsible for having surgical instruments, sterile bandages and linens, needed fluids, and other equipment ready for the operation. They deliver specimens to hospital laboratories for analysis, and after operations they take patients to the recovery room.

Salary: $16,000 - $22,000                                     

Education:

          It is required to have a High School Diploma or a GED certificate. Some colleges offer programs in operating room technology. These programs are about a year or two years. They receive training in medical terminologists, physiology and sterilization methods. Students must pass an examination by the Association of Surgical Technologists to become certified.

I would like to be an operating room technician because I would like to work in operating rooms and helping doctors in surgeries.