Student Success Statement

Attitude is the mind’s paintbrush. It can color any situation.

-Anon

      I think that attitude is a very powerful thing we have within us. It gives us some control on how we see a situation, and eventually how we act on it. Our mind can make us or break us. It’s our choice on how we decide to act when a problem or opportunity is presented to us. If I move, I rather think of it as a new chapter in my life rather than a negative thing.   

Attitude

Attitude is a point of view that you have towards someone or something. It can either be positive or negative and maybe in between. It’s your outlook on a subject, person, pace , thing, or event.

The following words are synonyms of “attitude”:

1. 1.       view
2. 2.       viewpoint
3. 3.       outlook
4. 4.        perspective
5. 5.       stance
6. 6.       standpoint
7. 7.       position
8. 8.        inclination
9. 9.        temper
10. 10.    orientation
11. 11.   approach
12. 12.   reaction

An example of a bad attitude is one of defiance. If I am asked to get out of my seat and refuse to do so, that is an example of a bad attitude.

An example of a good attitude is looking at the Brightside. If I hear prom is coming up and I encourage people to go then that is an example of a good attitude.    

Periodontist

Duties and Responsibilities:

Periodontists treat and care for the foundational structures of the teeth such as the bones and gums. Work may be surgical or non-surgical and might include tasks like placing implants, developing treatment plans, and providing preventative care. You may also perform cosmetic procedures, including tissue grafts or reductions to alter the way a person's smile looks.

Salary:

$168,000

Education:

Periodontists earn bachelor's degrees in chemistry, biology or a related topic, then attend a dental school accredited by the American Dental Association, obtaining either a DDS, a Doctor of Dental Surgery, or DMD, a Doctor of Dental Medicine, degree. A periodontist then must complete three years of specialty education at an American Dental Association-approved graduate/residency program.

Student Success Statement

“He who walks with the wise turns wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.”

-A Proverb

  The people that I surround myself with are a representation of my judgment and who I am. I know I should only associate myself with people who I can learn from and be proud to be around. I know that whatever they do, I will love to be a part of it because it is productive. I don’t want to be dragged down by the wrong crowd. We can help each other succeed in life and with that form a bigger bond. 

Dental Technician

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Dental technicians work very closely with dentists but not directly with technicians. They work with manual tools and objects used for teeth. They use impressions and sometimes computer programs to create the item that they need.

Salary:

$33,070 per year

$15.90 per hour

Education:

There are no formal education requirements although a high school diploma or GED are usually enough to get you in this career. most of the skills applied in this job are learned on the job.

I would consider getting a job in this career considering how easy it seems but also the pay isn't as high as I wish it would be.

Student Success Statement

“You can’t hire someone else to do your push-ups for you.”

-Jim Rohn

    I think that this is trying to show that whatever you want to accomplish in life you have to do yourself. There is no shame in asking for help but in the end whatever you accomplish you should have gotten by your own efforts to be able to feel proud of it. It would be much easier if it were the latter but the sense of achievement is much greater when you have to work hard for it yourself. If I want to become a really good singer I cannot have someone sing for me. No. I have to make the effort to practice and then I can have a sense of accomplishment and feel better about who I am. 

Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Surgeon

Duties and Responsibilities:

People in this field are responsible for surgical and medical treatment of the ears, nose, and throat, as well as the related head and neck areas. They treat hearing disorders, infections, balance disorders, nerve pain, ear noise (tinnitus), and cranial nerve disorders, patients suffering from chronic sinusitis, diseases of the larynx, esophagus, and upper aero-digestive tract, including swallowing and voice disorders,  with tumors, infectious diseases, deformities, and facial trauma.

Salary:

$205,000 per year

Education:

Five years of training in a surgical residency is required with a one-year course in general surgery and a four-year course in otolaryngology. Most get accepted with a bachelor of science degree or a bachelor of arts degree.

Abraham Lincoln

    Abraham Lincoln was a man of great integrity. He was called “Honest Abe”. When on a ride with a colonel, he was offered alcohol and tobacco. He refused. He explained that on her deathbed, he made a promise to his mother when he was nine years old  that he would never consume whiskey or tobacco. Until then he had kept his promise. The colonel respected Abraham Lincoln even more for not breaking it after all of those years. This shows that one must not tempt another and that one must not be tempted.

Clinical Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities of a clinical manager include managing staff; managing the recruitment, development of, and appraisal of staff; overseeing day-to-day management; developing and implementing policies and directives; setting and monitoring budgets; attending meetings; handling communications; and making purchasing decision.

Salary:

$88,500

Education:

A relevant 4-year, bachelor degree program includes courses on health care law and ethics, health care financial management, organization and management in health care, information systems for health care, health care administration, and case management is needed to excel in this career.

Reflection:

I would like to work in this field because I am a responsible person and can oversee things.

Student Success Statement

“Kindness is the essence of greatness.”

-Joseph B. Wirthlin

I think that we as human beings like the feeling of choosing the right because it reminds us that we can’t possibly stay the only good in the world if we spread it around. When we do something good and someone sees and understand all we are doing is being an example of a great force that can be made even greater if we continue to add on to the chain. If we are already on the realm of success, being kind and sharing what you already have (whether it be advice or support) can make a gigantic difference in a person’s life. It might even take you to success!

Speech Pathologist

Duties and Responsibilities:

People in this field assess, diagnose, treat, and help to prevent communication and swallowing disorders in patients. After identifying treatment options they teach the patient treating options an well as alternative forms of communication. They work to develop the muscles needed to vocally communicate.

Salary:

$69,870 per year

$33.59 per hour

Education:

A master’s degree is needed in this field along with courses being taken that vary as requirement by institutions.  A license is required in most states along with supervised clinical experience.

I would like to work in this field because I would like to help people out and get paid well too.

25 Acts of Kindness

1. opening a door for someone
2. saying please
3. saying thank you
4. helping someone out with homework
5. helping someone out with cooking
6. carrying someones groceries
7. giving food to a homeless man
8. donating to good causes
9. giving troubled youth advice
10. giving a thank you letter to someone
11. acknowledging someones efforts
12. defending someone
13. picking up trash off the floor
14. donating blood
15. being an organ donor
16. paying for someone
17. giving someone words of encouragement
18. saying hello to someone
19. giving up your seat
20. talking to someone lonely
21. letting people borrow money
22. driving people around who don't know how/can't
23. making someone feel welcome in a new place
24. help someone study for a test
25. translate for someone who doesn't understand a language

Student Success Statement

"Visualization-Imagination: What you see is what you get "
-Anon




Imagination and visualization is vital to our achievements and dreams because we need to believe we can do what we set our mind to. Our mind is a portal to greater things and our inner most thoughts and feelings are projected in our brain. We need to channel our thoughts and emptions and act on them.

Sonographer (Ultrasound Technician)

    Duties and Responsiibilities:

An ultrasound technician operates special equipment with sound waves to help diagnose people's ailments.  They work directly with patients and physicians. Ultrasound technicians may specialize in obstetric and gynecologic sonography, abdominal sonography, neurosonography, breast sonography, vascular sonography or cardiac sonography.

Salary:

$23,000

Education:

There are associate degree programs that take two years and bachelor degree programs that take about four years. People already in the medical field can enroll in a one year certificate program. This is a currently a licensed occupation.

I wouldn't like to be in thisn field because it doesn't really interest me but I might reconsider it.

Student Success Statement

“Manners maketh man.”

-William of Wykeham

 The way we act in public and how we present ourselves is vital to our success in a functioning society. At a young age we should be taught to respect those we meet and carry ourselves we confidence. We work for what is right and what is right makes us worthy if we take action upon what we know to correct. If I am rude and improper to those I meet, we that kind of person does that make me? It makes me one who will not go far because I don’t know how to show the world that I am a respectful individual. If I show I have good manners, people will have no problem interacting with me and I will be able to show my talents.

Environmental Health Specialist-Sanitarian

Environmental Health Specialist-Sanitarian

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Environmental Health Specialist/Sanitarian promotes individual and population public health by providing their essential services. They inspect buildings, collect water samples, test air and water quality, and promote social health. They investigate complaints and health hazards and they collaborate to make things safer for us. 

Salary:

$50,000

Education:

Those who want to pursue this career need a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Environmental Health or other related degree with a minimum of 30 semester hours of science. Also needed are 2 years’ experience as an Environmental Health Practitioner or equivalent preferred.

I would like to work in this field because I want to make my city a better place to live in for my children and future generations.

Respiratory Therapist Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities:

People in this field treat those who have respiratory problems that are chronic or developed. They help a variety of age groups ranging from babies with undeveloped lungs and older people who have diseased lungs.

Salary:

$55,870 per year

$26.86 per hour

Education:

People in this field need an associate’s degree but employers prefer those who have a bachelor’s degree. Many colleges and universities, vocational–technical institutes, and the Armed Forces offer education and training programs. Many states have a license procedure that includes passing an exam.

I would like to work in this field because I myself am familiar with these kinds of problems.