Senior year is coming closer and closer to an end, and I’m happy and excited for it. My desire to get work done has gone up, and my procrastination hasn’t been a big issue, as much as it used to be. It makes me so happy to say that because not once in these past four years could I picture myself saying that I have a desire to do my work, especially with the problems at home. Graduation is in less than 3 months. It feels so unreal. A lot has pushed me to my limits these past four years, to the point that freshman and sophomore year, I could picture myself if not graduating, then at least not walking in the ceremony. But now I am here, so close to graduation day, and I am not only graduating, but I am also walking. I wouldn’t be able to say that so confidently without my counselors Ms. Benitez, Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Godoy.
In February, because of my horrible attendance, mostly due to medical reasons, Ms. Benitez was able to put me on a 504 plan, which helped me in so many ways. Not only was the 504 able to excuse my attendance percentage requirement, it also gave me a modified schedule. Instead of having seven classes, I have three, which allows me to only go to school when I have those three classes. Since I have never really struggled in making sure I passed my classes by the end of the year, during my senior year, most of my classes were Teachers Aide periods, which also made it really easy for my modified schedule. Also during these past couple of months, things at home got worse and worse, after I thought things couldn’t get more bad then they were. Mrs. Moore being the first one I ever opened up too, made sure I got the help that I needed. Without her, I wouldn’t have met Mrs. Godoy, or ever opened up to anybody. Mrs. Godoy has been meeting with me ever since. Although, nothing has really changed at home, she has opened my eyes and made me realize that it is time to focus on myself. That hasn’t been easy, and I give up sometimes.
I have decided to attend California State University Sacramento. I will get an apartment with a few friends and be a part time student if I am able to get a job at a local hospital. I am so excited to start my life. A new journey is what I am headed towards and I couldn’t be happier with where I will be starting it. Although I will miss home and everyone here, I feel that this is exactly what I need. It is so crazy knowing this is my last journal, I remember starting my first and wanting to be on the fourth one, and now I’m here. I’m so close to being able to say that I am done with high school, and it's such a crazy and great feeling. All the hardwork and dedication payed off. Now to move on in life and start the real world.
In February, because of my horrible attendance, mostly due to medical reasons, Ms. Benitez was able to put me on a 504 plan, which helped me in so many ways. Not only was the 504 able to excuse my attendance percentage requirement, it also gave me a modified schedule. Instead of having seven classes, I have three, which allows me to only go to school when I have those three classes. Since I have never really struggled in making sure I passed my classes by the end of the year, during my senior year, most of my classes were Teachers Aide periods, which also made it really easy for my modified schedule. Also during these past couple of months, things at home got worse and worse, after I thought things couldn’t get more bad then they were. Mrs. Moore being the first one I ever opened up too, made sure I got the help that I needed. Without her, I wouldn’t have met Mrs. Godoy, or ever opened up to anybody. Mrs. Godoy has been meeting with me ever since. Although, nothing has really changed at home, she has opened my eyes and made me realize that it is time to focus on myself. That hasn’t been easy, and I give up sometimes.
I have decided to attend California State University Sacramento. I will get an apartment with a few friends and be a part time student if I am able to get a job at a local hospital. I am so excited to start my life. A new journey is what I am headed towards and I couldn’t be happier with where I will be starting it. Although I will miss home and everyone here, I feel that this is exactly what I need. It is so crazy knowing this is my last journal, I remember starting my first and wanting to be on the fourth one, and now I’m here. I’m so close to being able to say that I am done with high school, and it's such a crazy and great feeling. All the hardwork and dedication payed off. Now to move on in life and start the real world.