“Obedience is central to becoming, being, and remaining happy.”

David A. Bednar

Reflection: What this statement means is that being obedient is going to make us happy. It makes us happy because when we are obedient it makes others happy and making others happy should make us happy. When someone is disobedient, it makes everyone unhappy. It makes you unhappy because whoever you were supposed to be obeying is unhappy and when you get in trouble for being disobedient, you will be unhappy.

“Obedience is central to becoming, being, and remaining happy.”

David A. Bednar

Reflection: What this statement means is that being obedient is going to make us happy. It makes us happy because when we are obedient it makes others happy and making others happy should make us happy. When someone is disobedient, it makes everyone unhappy. It makes you unhappy because whoever you were supposed to be obeying is unhappy and when you get in trouble for being disobedient, you will be unhappy.

            I’m doing okay with my life planning goals. I have about 100+ of them. I haven’t really accomplished many; only about 8. What I need to do better is read my goals more so I can actually accomplish them. I could also write more short range goals so it won’t take me so long. I could also start trying a little bit more to reach my goals because if I dot, I’m never going to accomplish them. 

Class Reflection

1.      What did you like about this class?

What I liked about this class was that I got to learn a lot of new things that could really help me in life. I also liked that we would get free time.

2.      What did you dislike about this class?

What I disliked about this class was that when we got in trouble we had to write really long essays.

3.      What can you recommend to improve this class?

What I can recommend to improve this class is let the students choose their own seats.

4.      What will you always remember about this class?

What I will always remember the most about this class is all the life lessons we were taught. 

Student Success Statement

“A wise man ought to realize that health is his most valuable possession.”

Hippocrates

Reflection: I think this statement means that your health is VERY important. Without it, you wouldn’t really be able to do anything. When you’re healthy, you can go anywhere you want and do anything you want. But if you unhealthy, then there’s always going to be a limit to what you can do. That’s why health is your most valuable possession.

25 Acts of Kindness

1.     Help someone cross the street

2.     Give something to someone who needs it

3.     Give someone a compliment

4.     Help someone with their homework

5.     If someone is standing give them your seat

6.     Always offer to help

7.     Donate things you don’t need anymore

8.     Get a present for someone

9.     Help someone buy something they can’t afford

10.                        Babysit for someone as a favor

11.                        Support people when they are doing or want to do something that is good

12.                        Make someone feel better when they are in a bad mood

13.                        Let a friend borrow a sweater when they’re cold

14.                        If someone is raising money for something, help them out

15.                        Be respectful

16.                        Donate blood

17.                        Be fair

18.                        Be someone’s tutor

19.                        Helping someone that is having trouble

20.                        Let little kids play with you and your older friends

21.                        Invite people to somewhere with you

22.                        Tie someone shoe lace for them so they won’t fall

23.                        Help clean around your house

24.                        Share your materials with someone

25.                        Appreciate what others do for you and return the favor

Sonographer (Ultrasound Technician)

Duties and Responsiibilities:

An ultrasound technician operates special equipment with sound waves to help diagnose people's ailments.  They work directly with patients and physicians. Ultrasound technicians may specialize in obstetric and gynecologic sonography, abdominal sonography, neurosonography, breast sonography, vascular sonography or cardiac sonography.

Salary: $23,000

Education:

There are associate degree programs that take two years and bachelor degree programs that take about four years. People already in the medical field can enroll in a one year certificate program. This is a currently a licensed occupation.

I wouldn't like to be in this field because it doesn't really interest me but I might reconsider it.

Research Scientist

Duties and Responsibilities:

Research Scientists work to improve life and health by increasing the world's knowledge about their chosen field of study.  Their interests are many and varied, and often they focus their research in biochemistry, genetics, immunology, microbiology, marine biology, molecular biology, physics, or pathology.  Research scientists may work independently or as part of a team.  Most work in research laboratories, but many work in field situations or teach in colleges, universities, and medical schools.

Average Salary:  $25,000 - $75,000

Educational Requirements:

Students should take the most challenging science, math, and English courses available in high school including advanced placement and international baccalaureate courses.

To work in biomedical scientific research requires at least a master's degree, and a doctorate is required to conduct advanced work or manage research programs or departments.

Student Success Statement

“There is no giant step that does it. It’s a lot of little steps.”

ANON

Reflection: This statement means that you won’t always be able to achieve what you want to right away. Sometimes it will take some time. Maybe it’ll take a week or maybe it’ll take a year. But regardless of how long it takes, you will never give up. Just because you don’t reach your goal the first time, or it takes a long time to achieve it, it doesn’t mean you never will. You just need to be patient. For example, if your goal is to invent something, it’s going to take some time before you get it right. Just because you fail the first few times, it doesn’t mean you’re never going to be able to do it. It’s good to make some mistakes. That way you can learn from them and you’ll know what not to do. So when things don’t turn out right. Just keep trying and they eventually will.

Student Success Statement

“Right is right, even if everyone is against it: and wrong is wrong, even if everyone is for it.”

William Penn

Reflection: I think this quote means that we always need to make the right decision no matter what. If we really are about making the right decision, then we will always do it. Even if the right decision isn’t the most popular one. Just because everyone else is making bad decisions, it doesn’t mean you have to. You shouldn’t do anything you might regret just to fit in. For example, if all of your friends are going out and getting drunk, it doesn’t mean you have to. Maybe it might seem fun but bad actions have bad consequences.

Radiologic Technologist

Duties and Responsibilities:

Radiologic Technologists use x-ray machines, ultrasound machines, magnetic resonance scanners, positron emission scanners, and other technologically advanced machines to help diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries under the direction of a physician.  They are responsible for explaining and getting patients ready for radiological tests and treatment that will be performed.  They place the equipment at the right distance and right angle from the patient to make the appropriate images for the physician.  Radiographers also assist physicians in performing sophisticated procedures.  It is their responsibility to ensure that the radiology equipment is properly maintained.  They work in hospitals, clinics, medical laboratories, nursing homes, and in private industry.

Average Salary:  $24,000 - $36,000

Educational Requirements:

Students should take the most challenging science, math, and English courses available in high school.

To become a registered radiologic technologist, students must complete a two year training program in a hospital or school.  A high school diploma or GED certificate is required for entry into these programs.

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Radiation Therapy Technologist

(Radiation Therapist)

Duties and Responsibilities:

Radiation Therapy Technologists assist radiologists and oncologists (cancer specialists) in treating diseases by exposing areas of patients' bodies to ionizing radiation.  In addition to helping with treatments, technologists are responsible for maintaining the radiation therapy equipment and helping to maintain patient records.  Radiation therapy is provided in hospitals, public health clinics, cancer treatment centers, and private offices.

Average Salary:  $22,000 - $36,000

Educational Requirements:

Students should take the most challenging science, math, and English courses available in high school.

Students can train to become a radiation therapist in either one or two year programs.  One year programs are often offered by hospitals.  To qualify for a one year program, an applicant must have graduated from an approved program in radiologic technology or been a nurse with education in radiation physics.  A high school diploma or a GED is required to enter two year courses.

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