Showing posts with label high school. Show all posts
Showing posts with label high school. Show all posts

Thursday, August 26, 2010

FROM A GRADUATE: My Block Schedule

I have six classes in this order:

1 - Humanities (Social Studies)
2 - Humanities (English)
3 - Earth Science
4 - Spanish 1
5 - Geometry
6 - PE

But, my school has a block schedule, so we have only three classes a day; alternating classes every other day.

So, on odd days, this is my schdule:
1 - Hum. Social Studies
Advisory/Homeroom
Break
3 - Earth Science
Lunch
5 - Geometry

On even days, this is my schedule:
2 - Hum. English
Advisory/Homeroom
Break
4 - Spanish 1
Lunch
6 - PE

We get out early on Wednesdays for community service so on that day, the schedule is like this:
Period:
1/2
3/4
Break
5/6

Confusing right? I know. I was confused at first too :).

Other high schools usually have (I think, but not all) six classes a day. But, I find it easier to have three instead. It focuses on the subject more since there's extra time and it gives me a chance to do a better job at the homework too since it's not due right after today.

So, example:
Today's Thursday, and I had an even day schedule. Then tomorrow, I'll have my odd day schedule.

By the way, I miss Hillwood's hot lunch :( I have to bring a cold peanut-butter/jelly sandwich.

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

FROM A GRADUATE: The Start of School

Hey Herald readers! How do you all feel with school coming back in session? Some parents feel like it's torture while others think that it's great!

I started school just last Wednesday — big difference from Hillwood! Hillwood is really small so transferring to Oceana was quite a shock. I haven't been able to make friends yet since most of them came from the same middle schools; but, it is only the second week of school.

My school has a block schedule meaning that everyday has different classes. (See separate post:http://thehillwoodherald.blogspot.com/2010/08/my-block-schedule.html )

There's so many extracurricular activities: theater production, sports, student council, Pacific Asian Club, and lots more. Hehe. I listed the ones that I'm interested in. I'm currently in the tennis club and I'm running for Freshmen Class Secretary! Hope I win! I'm also going to the theater production meeting tomorrow. I'll start posting some videos and pictures the next time I post. I hope that even though I have moved onto high school, I can still be part of the Hillwood family :)

Sunday, July 18, 2010

Manga/Anime Rampage

As you know, fellow Hillwood graduate/Herald member is a manga/anime addict. And guess what - she rubbed it on me. Brigette, also my my best friend, kept influencing me with her manga collection and I started wanting to read more and more! Although I'm a fanatic of several manga books, I'm not as knowledgable about this as Brigette. (Refer to this page for a full Manga/Anime explanation: http://thehillwoodherald.blogspot.com/2009/10/awesomeness-of-anime.html)


Just wanted to update for those who are reading. I am currently .........
*re-reading Fruits Basket (aka Furuba)
*reading Marmalade Boy (current favorite!!)
*reading Kaichou wa Maid-Sama (the main female character reminds me of Brigette)
*planning to read The Devil Does Exist (I watched the Taiwanese Drama re-make of the manga)
*planning to read Itazura na Kiss (aka It Started With A Kiss and also, I watched the Taiwanese Drama re-make of the manga)

*planning to finish Hana Yori Dango
*Planning to read Sailor Moon
*Reading MARS (In Chinese >> I couldn't find the English version at the library)



And what with the recent Eclipse movie, I've decided to re-read Stephenie Meyer's books as well! I just finished reading The Second Short Life of Bree Tanner which is about a new-born vampire that exists in Victoria's army against the Cullens. The book explains how exactly the war was prepared. People who liked the Twilight Saga should read this book too.

I am currently .......

*reading Pictures of Hollis Woods (for Summer Reading at my high school)
*reading the Vampire Diaries Series
*planning to re-read New Moon
*planning to re-read Eclipse
*planning to re-read Breaking Dawn


Maybe I can buy some of these books at Green Apple Bookstore on Clement Street......

All of the manga books I mentioned above are Shoujo type, meaning they're more aimed at for teenage girls to read. If you want other types of manga books, please result to either fellow Herald members, Brigette or Darien!
Images, from top to bottom: Marmalade Boy, Vol. 1; Fruits Basket, Vol. 6 w/ Momiji on the cover; Maid-Sama, Vol. 2

Friday, June 11, 2010

Graduation Date

Yes! No more school!

Today, June 11th, was the last day of the school year for 2009-2010 and there was a graduating class of four eighth graders: Julian F., Julien G., Irene T. (Me), and Brigette W. As I have posted before, each graduate is going to a different high school. Julian is going to attend The Marin School, Julien is going to attend Sacred Heart Cathedral, I will be attending Oceana High, and Brigette will be attenting School of the Arts.

At the graduation ceremony, Brigette, the school's valedictorian, gave a speech to fellow Hillwood teachers, parents, and students. Following that, the eighth grade and kindergarten graduates got their diplomas. Hillwood School Foundation also awarded three studious students incentive awards: the $200 award goes to Brigette for being valedictorian, the $50 award goes to Zack for being the best in Language, and the $50 award goes to me, Irene, for being the best in Mathematics.

I wish the best to all the graduates: Whichever high school you go to, you all will end up very successful and very good. Go Hillwood's Class of 2010!! I'll miss all of you!



Captions: Above, eighth grade graduates Irene and Brigette are happy to be getting out of school. Right, all four graduates are happy to be together for the last time (well, some haha)

Friday, May 21, 2010

About The Internet

The internet is great, but it can also be bad. You should always be careful of what you post on the internet. Some people post something one day and like it, but then next day you might regret it.

Also computers copy every page you or a person goes on. Google and other sites capture and can show a history of all the websites you go on.

If you post something like on Facebook, your boss or a high school that you are trying to get into might not accept you or hire you because what you posted might could be viewed asinappropriate.

To learn more visit this website.

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Applying for High School?

Even if you aren't an eighth grader yet, you might want to consider reading Darien's tips and watching this video (with Irene interviewing) about applying for high school in San Francisco. Plus, there is Jessica, also a Hillwood graduate, and her video about life after Hillwood.

Thursday, May 7, 2009

Life After Hillwood: An Interview with An Alum Looking Forward to College

The Hillwood Herald would like to thank Jessica for sharing her experiences as student at Hillwood. Jessica is now a senior at Convent & Stuart Hall High School. Next year, she will be applying to colleges. Over the next several weeks, The Herald will be posting excerpts from interviews with Jessica.