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High School

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

My son will be in high school next year. So we went to the open house last night.

I am not a fan of high school. I didn't enjoy my time when I was there and I home-schooled my daughter from seventh grade on. So I haven't had to deal with that scene for thirty years.

Don't get me wrong, I loved learning and I got good grades, but the school was a nightmare.

There was a lot of fighting, racial tensions, people smoking in the bathrooms, lots of people overdosing on drugs. There were even times when I carried a knife because of fear. I came close to dropping out, but I refused to let anybody stop me from walking across that stage. I shutter when I think about that place. I hear they have metal detectors and the school is now being run by gangs.

I've heard a lot of bad things about this high school as well, but then again, there was a rumor going around about the Intermediate School that made all of us parents a nervous wreck. It was that the kids were making out under the stairs. NOT TRUE! This school is on total lock down all day. The kids have to carry a passport that has to be signed by every teacher or staff member so that their whereabouts are monitored.

I have never seen a fight occur after school and the Principal and other staff stands outside the school every day until all the buses have gone and she makes sure the student don't linger around.

The High School Principal is a very nice woman, who is genuinely concerned and very easy to talk to....she is also the acting Vice-Principal for he Intermediate School and runs the Parent Advisory Board.

I am impressed with the classes they are offering. Their College Prep program allows students to acquire college credits, they get a Microsoft Word Certification....free, they have a ton of grants, a new Performing and Fine Arts program and so much more.

The teachers seem dedicated, understanding and happy.

We will be looking at the technology high school next week.

Keep us prayed up and keep the advice rolling cause I'm going to need as much support as I can get to make it through those 4 years. emoticon

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RAINBOWFALLS 11/18/2011 7:16AM

    It is a shame what has become of our society that we have to live in these conditions. Life really was easier when I went to school.

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HEALTHYSLIM2 11/18/2011 2:26AM

    Oh yikes - my heart is with you - high school! And I have a 7th grader who will be there in 2 blinks of an eye - (you know how time flies with kids!!)
At least you have some options.
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Best of luck with this transition and yes, I will be on the prayer team ;-)


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MIKA016 11/17/2011 8:59AM

    My daughter is a Sophomore and she loves her high school. Someone wrote, success in HS is based off the friends they hang with,I agree. I have kept my daughter surrounded with a good friend base. It's so important for them to have friends who have high goals for success. This keeps them on track and happy during their high school years. I know her 10th year has been a bit more challenging. She has a language this year and it is a different type of study then she was use to. I also think finding a elective they enjoy helps them with their other classes. She has selected chorus for a high school elective. The teacher keeps them busy and has many functions for them to perform at. They dress in uniforms and feel very proud of their performances. I have other mother/friends who have their children in band another big group of great elective. Finding what they enjoy to keep them excited about school is very key! Hope this info helps. It's a challenge for parents to find the right key for their child to keep them safe and challenged. Best wishes to your child's success in HS.

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ABB698 11/17/2011 12:23AM

    You're already on it, which shows he will be just fine wherever you decide to have him attend. My son is a Jr. and I love his h.s. It's actually the same one I went to, although now it is a charter, and is amazing. They have to meet the A-G requirements to graduate, which means they can go straight to a 4 year college with all those credits too. My son loves it, and although he's not as social as I was (Which I was worried about), he has his group of friends and gets along with everybody else, so he's happy, I'm happy! Oh, and he's on the Honor roll, and had a 1.8 GPA in 6th grade...just says how far he's come, and what a difference caring staff can make. Will say a serenity prayer for ya, but you got this! emoticon

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RUFFIT 11/16/2011 10:28AM

    My eldest is a Sophomore and doing quite well. My second born just started Middle School and is doing very well. All things will work out for you. I am very pro-active and find out what is going on EVERYDAY!! If you do that you will have no problems. Good luck and take care, Moni

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IAM_HIS2 11/16/2011 10:12AM

    I am certain you will know and recognize the bet high school option. My daughter will be going to high school in 3 years. Unfortunately, we did not have a choice and I dread the day and the school.

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MORTICIAADDAMS 11/16/2011 9:37AM

    We worried too when our son transferred from a rural country school to the county high school which I attended years ago and had the same experiences as you had. In the years since I attended many things had changed. I'm not going to tell you it is perfect because it isn't but the problems now are chiefly associated with a small percentage of the population like in adult life. Fighting, racial tension, smoking, drugs were chiefly confined to this group. In 4 years my son was never threatened, never bullied, never experienced racial problems, didn't smoke, drink alcohol, or use drugs. He got straight A's, graduated #1 out of a class of close to 400, and was a valedictorian. It's what you make of it. My advice it to help arrange for him to find the right kind of friends because according to the principal of our tiny country school that is the chief key to success.

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TINY67 11/16/2011 7:48AM

    Sounds like that school has everything together. emoticon

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MOEMOORE 11/16/2011 6:09AM

    Hang in there. My high school experience was different than yours, but my elementary school experience sucked. So I do know a little about what you're referring to.

That being said, it sounds like you are going into things with your eyes open. And that will greatly help your son. Being open with him so that he feels like he can come to you with any problems or issues will definitely help to ensure his experience is different than yours.

Good luck touring the tech high school next week! Sounds like you at least have some good options!

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I tried

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

OK, So being- happy no matter- what isn't easy...... at least not for me. I tried it all day yesterday and caught myself a few times feeling grumpy and grouchy.

At least I was more conscious of my feelings.

Thanks for trying too Sparkfriends.

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RAINBOWFALLS 11/18/2011 7:12AM

    That is all we can do is try! And try! And try! emoticon

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GOLFCHICK2-0 11/16/2011 11:56AM

    No one can be happy all the time. If you are conscious of your feelings and can smile when you're feeling down, that's okay. But being happy all the time, people aren't made for that. Try being happy MOST of the time, but being okay all of the time.

I do like Bladkrose_22's advise on the feeling journal... but then again, you know how I feel about journals!!

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ABB698 11/15/2011 11:16PM

    I'm sure you will find your happy place soon!! emoticon

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VICIOUS421 11/15/2011 10:23PM

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MORTICIAADDAMS 11/15/2011 5:29PM

    I have some Oscar The Grouch genes in me too. LOL. Not easy to be happy when you burn your pinkie on the toaster oven. LOL.

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IAM_HIS2 11/15/2011 4:05PM

    Believe it or not, it takes work and you are very normal!! Keep up the great work!!!

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CHRIMSONFYRE 11/15/2011 2:19PM

    Just try to change one negative thought positive a day...and work your way up, you will get there!

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CARLAWILLDOIT 11/15/2011 1:55PM

  Why would it be easy on the first try? Cut yourself some slack. Take pride in the attempt and give it another go. emoticon

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BLACKROSE_222 11/15/2011 1:52PM

    That's the important thing. Try keeping a 'Feeling Journal'. Once an hour, rate your feelings on a scale of 1-10. 10 being Happy Feet kind of Happy, and 1 being Edward Sissorhands kind of Happy.

Then try to figure out what changes in those time frames, and what is causing the feelings.

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Happy Monday

Monday, November 14, 2011

No matter what happens today I will be happy........I will be happy.......I will be happy!


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IAM_HIS2 11/14/2011 2:50PM

    I too will be happy today, Monday or not!

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ABB698 11/14/2011 11:48AM

    Happy, Happy, Happy Monday!! emoticon

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MORTICIAADDAMS 11/14/2011 9:45AM

    I love your attitude and bravery. I'm not sure I will match it but I will try. LOL.

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RAINBOWFALLS 11/14/2011 8:05AM

    Here is to being Happy! emoticon emoticon

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MOSTMOM1 11/14/2011 6:55AM

    Me too!
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GEMINI-SKY 11/14/2011 6:40AM

    I'll Be Hsppy with YOU !!!!
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Christmas Movies

Sunday, November 13, 2011

I love- love- love Christmas movies.

Hallmark has started running them very early, but that's o.k. I like it.

Do you have a favorite Christmas movie?

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KIMBERTA99 11/14/2011 11:08PM

    On Strike For Christmas... my kids LOVE the part where the dad and sons are TRYING to make cookies!!! It really is a really good family movie!

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MISSLORI5 11/14/2011 11:02PM

    I have a friend who tapes the hallmark movies so we can watch them on Thurs. while we crotchet. I have to say my favorite Christmas movie is "A Little Shop Around the Corner" with Jimmy Stewart. It just touches me in a very special way. I truly love the classic holiday movies most, but there are getting to be more and more of the recent ones I enjoy also!

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RAINBOWFALLS 11/14/2011 8:06AM

    The Muppets Christmas Carol!

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MORTICIAADDAMS 11/13/2011 10:06PM

    It may seem odd but my favorite movie is Trading Places.

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JUSTJUSTY 11/13/2011 6:10PM

    Enjoy them all emoticon

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MJ7DM33 11/13/2011 3:17PM

  I like the Hallmark movies also! emoticon

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ABB698 11/13/2011 3:05PM

    TLC Christmas movies are sweet & sappy, love them :)

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GETDONE 11/13/2011 2:37PM

  a CHRISTMAS STORY


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LINDAMARIEZ1 11/13/2011 2:21PM

    I LIKE "EBBIE"

susan luchie plany a different twist of Ebenezer!!!!

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IAM_HIS2 11/13/2011 1:11PM

    I enjoy the Bells of St. Mary and It's a Wonderful Life. All old classics.

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CATLADYX8 11/13/2011 11:10AM

    My favorite Christmas movies are White Christmas, always makes me cry and Christmas Vacation, good for a laugh or two. I also love the animated special with Mickey Roonie and the white wizard. They sing "Put one foot in front of the other..." can't remember the name of the movie. Has the meister burger, burger meister in it.

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MAMAWLINDALOU 11/13/2011 9:46AM

    I watch all of the Hallmark movies. My favorite channel.

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MIMIDOT 11/13/2011 9:40AM

    I like the Hallmark movies.

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BIGDAD1211 11/13/2011 9:31AM

    A Christmas Story. I love that movie!

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BLUEANGELLK 11/13/2011 9:26AM

    Any sappy Christmas movie is fine with me!!!!

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Saturday

Saturday, November 12, 2011

I spent the day cooking and preparing meals for next week. emoticon

I hate cooking, unless it's a new recipe that I want to try.

Now I can spend more time doing what I want to do.




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RAINBOWFALLS 11/13/2011 7:54AM

    Thankfully my husband and I love to cook, but on the other hand we are not great healthy cooks. We need to change some things up!

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ABB698 11/13/2011 12:01AM

    Enjoy your Sunday now that you're all done! :)


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VICIOUS421 11/12/2011 10:03PM

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MORTICIAADDAMS 11/12/2011 9:13PM

    I raked leaves all way and I hate it. LOL.

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BECCIE0524 11/12/2011 7:24PM

    I have just started doing this myself. Sunday is my make ahead meal day. It makes the week a lot less stressful and leaves me more time for me!

Do you have a recipe for your favorite meal? I would love to add a new recipe to my collection. emoticon

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LORT-C 11/12/2011 5:37PM

    I do the same thing. Spend one day getting ready for the whole week. If I am not prepared I then blow it. hope you are doing something fun now. emoticon

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