What is your favourite room in your home and why?

My favorite room in my house is my room. I can sit there and think. I can do my homework with out anybody bothering me but my roommate, I can listen to music as loud as I want. It really is the only privacy we have other than the bathroom or the shower. You can almost do whatever you want. You don't have anyone telling you what to do or bothering you. Its just quite and relaxing.The best part is thinking without being bothered.

JCCS Academic Language Assessment Week 31 - Vandalism

Parents should not be held accountable for their child's damage. According to Answers.com, "outside influences probably affected their child's behavior and the parents have no way of knowing what happens every second of their lives" (source link). This shows that other kids could be influencing their kid and the parents don't know or have anything to do with it. This also shows that parents do spend the all day, everyday with their kids and therefor have no way of knowing what or who influences them or drives them to do what they do. According to Debate.com, "It is unfair because they can not control everything their child does." (source link). This shows that parents work or have duties to attend and can not babysit their kids all day or control what they do. This also shows that they can try to control some part of their lives but they'll make their own choices. In conclusion, parents should not be held responsible or accountable for their child's damage.

What is a good neighbour?

A good neighboor is one that watches out for your house. One that will let you know if you have pest or people going into your home. A person who relies on you and you rely on them. One that you can give and ask for sugar and one that'll is nice and kind. And if your neighboor is really good, they'll watch your kids and throw your parties. A good eighboor is kind and welcoming with open arms. A good neighboor involves a lot of good characteristics.

Things that make me happy

Being with people I like to talk to makes me happy. For example, I like being with my boyfriend because he comes up with jokes that are just random. He has a weird way of making me laugh. I enjoy being with Jennifer cause she's just one of those girls that will keep you laughing the whole time your with them. I love to work out cause it takes my anger out. I love to do things outside of campus like go to the movies or amusement parks. I really enjoy hearing music when I'm mad, sad or angry. It really takes the madness away when you want to punch someone in the face. I like to chill and walk around, and sit and  talk about things. Go to the beach or park or just hang out with my boyfriend.

JCCS Academic Language Assessment Week 30 - "D" Grades

 Schools should eliminate "D" grades. According to Gazette Extra, "As the story explains, you wouldn’t pay for “D” quality plumbing, fly with a “D”-rated pilot or dine at a “D” restaurant. So students will only get grades of “A,” “B,” “C” or “F” starting this fall" (source link). This shows that starting this fall students will have to work for a grade higher than "D". This also shows that people wouldn't want "D" quality things. According to The New York Times, "the campaign against D’s works as a way to raise the bar and motivate students to work" (source link). This shows that this movement can help students bring their grade up. This also shows that students will have to bring their grades up in order to pass the class. In conclusion, students should eliminate "D" grades.

What is something that really bugs you?

Something that really bugs me is when people are really rude for no reason, or when they have an attitude. I do it rarely but it still bother me. It also bother me when people don't listen, you sit there and try to talk to them but they are either talking, ignoring you or just don't care. It also bothers me when people are really immature in a situation that is really not supposed be treated like that. When people are not honest with you, I admit that I was a little lair before but now I can't lie because I'll either laugh or smile and back out out or I'll end up telling the truth.It bothers me when people don't try, I mean in school. They are obviously smart enough to get A's and B's but they are lazy or think that they can't do it.

What is something you dislike about yourself?

Something I dislike about myself is that when I am mad, and some one says something mean to me or looks at me the wrong way, or if I take it the wrong way, I will say something to them and make a big deal out of it. I let little things bother me and sometimes the little things make me so but so mad. I hate it when I do something wrong because I didn't think before I did it and I then afterwards I regret it. I dislike that sometimes I can really be mean to people for no reason.

JCCS Academic Language Assessment Week 29 - School Conferences

Parents should face jail time for missing their child's school conferences. According to "mlive.com", "jail time is just one part of a comprehensive package designed to encourage parent participation and reduce truancy"(source link). This shows that parents getting involved with the students education can or may help. This also shows that parents can stay in tact with their kids status at school. According to "cbsnews.com", "Parents can not just ignore the teachers their attempt to try and talk to them regarding their kids" (source link). This shows that some parents ignore their children's education either because they work all the time or they simply don't care. This also shows that parents do have a say in their children's education and help them when they need the help. In conclusion, parents should face jail time for missing their child's school conferences.

What is something that really bugs you?

Something that really bugs me now is when people lie. When I was younger I used to lie a lot, and it was easier to get away with. I don't think there was anything serious I lied about though. Now a days, it really does irritate me when people lie. Another thing that irritates me is when there is something wrong with someone and someone else is trying to help but the person just ignores them or pushes them away, or when they do that all the time. It really makes me mad or sad when I see people I care about mad, sad, angry or anything close to that.

JCCS Academic Language Assessment Week 28 - Truant Student

Global Positioning System (GPS) devices should be required for truant students. According to "Los Angeles Times", "Being saddled with a GPS can give students the excuse they need to abandon their friends and go to class " (source link). This shows that the devices can help students get to class earlier and keep them on their feet. This also shows that studies done in other high schools show that this method is effective. According to "NBC Los Angeles", "Students and parents can volunteer for it in an effort to avoid prosecution and fines of up to $2,000." (source link). This shows that this can help parents in a way that they will stay of trouble and not be fined for their children's actions. This also shows that it will keep children of trouble and help them in their education. In conclusion, truant students should be required to get Global Positioning System devices to help them stay of trouble.