Freshman year overview...

1) Projects and the HoHMs
f) Why do we create drafts? Why do we create multiple drafts?
Drafts are the first copy of what you are drawing, writing, etc... Because it's your first draft, there is always the chance that there will be errors and things you need to add or subtract from your work. Drafts leave room for refinement, or making things better. When you create multiple drafts, you work on perfecting your essay each and every time.
h) Can you describe a situation or time where you felt you really learned a particular HoHM? Please describe. Explain what this HoHM really means to you.
When I was in Ted's class working on the Bridge Project, I decided that a zip tie would look fantastic as a ring, forgetting that they tighten and can't release. I managed to cut off my circulation and had to deal with a painful, scary situation to get it removed. I learned mindfulness and thinking in the present. If I would have been mindful and thought about the consequences of my actions, the zip tie would never be around my finger. I learned that mindfulness is really important through out anybodies life.
2) Personal Growth and Development
c)Have you challenged yourself to "get out of your comfort zone"? Explain.
I think everyone this year has been shoved out of their comfort zone. My class shares speeches every Friday, we have to ask the teachers for help ALL THE TIME , and quite often I get put into groups with people who I don't know. This year has been a destroyer of comfort zones and it was so great learning to get out of your comfort zone to learn something new.
d)What are your career interests? Have they changed this year?
Ever since I was little I wanted to be an actress. I've grown up with that dream, my hopes narrowing every year. Four months ago I decided that I would love to be a radio host! As well as a photographer or something along those lines. I don't think I would have ideas of these careers if I didn't come to High Tech High. If I was at the school I was going to be at, my career limits would leave me thinking the best job for me would be working as a waitress.
3)Organizational Skills and Time Management
c)Have you used your time wisely on projects or class work throughout the year? If you did not, what would you do differently to help you stay on task?
I personally think I am very good at time management. I always do my work on time and I manage to do all my work, and homework, at school so I have a break at home.