What do you think causes some people to give up and stop trying? Do you ever do that? Why, or why not?
Today's Work Force requires more skills and education than ever before. Yet, 3 out of 10 students drop out of high school without obtaining these skills (4 out of 10 Hispanic & African American).
1). What profession would you like to work in when you grow up, and what type of education do you need to obtain that job? (Do not list professional athlete, singer, actor, or other long-shot dreams). 2). If you were principal of this school, what specific steps would you take to keep students from dropping out? 3). What was the most challenging experience you ever had in school? What did you do to persevere through this experience? 4). What are the top 3 reasons high school students drop out? 5). How would your parents respond if you wanted to drop out of school to take on a job that paid $25,000/year? Respond to the following questions in a response long enough to get full points.
1). If you knew you only had a few months to live, would you tell everyone...or just a few people. Why? Explain. 2) Would you choose to live your life "normally" or would you "go out with a bang" and seek adventure? Why? 3).What would you want to accomplish in those short few months? (What are 4-5 things on your bucket list?) 4). Why did this college professor give this speech to his class? If you were in his shoes, would you have done the same? Why? 5). What are two things you can take away from listening to this speech? |
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