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HS Wellness Goals

June 5, 2026 /

Relationships:

I am able to identify and end an unhealthy relationship when I need to.

Emotions:

I am able to share all of my emotions (including sadness, happiness, fear, and worry) with people I trust.

Spirituality:

I am involved in an activity that really matters to me.

Rest and Play:

On a regular basis I get enough rest to energize myself.

Resilience:

When I have a problem, I take charge by creating a realistic plan and working to solve it.

Care for the Body:

Most days I get at least eight hours of sleep at normal sleeping hours.

Organization:

I juggle school, friends, family, and other obligations in a healthy way.

School & Work:

I am confident that my use of social media, the internet, and video games has no negative impact on my school or work performance.

PE Target Games Reflection

April 22, 2026 /

In this unit, we participated in games such as frisbee, cornhole, and frisbee golf. All in all, the most common skill practiced in all of these activites is aim, which I improved a lot through practice. This is really important as aim is one of the most important factors in basically every sport. It was a bit difficult to throw the frisbee as there was wind, and I learned that keeping it low and flat is best. I really enjoyed this unit and think there is still a lot to improve and refine through further participation.

Health Unit 2: Reflection on Learning

April 6, 2026 /

In this unit, we learned about several types of mental health conditions, and how it impacts daily life, mental health, and physical health. We also learned about its common causes, consequences, and misconceptions or stereotypes surrounding the condition.

I used to think that mental health was only a concern for people who were diagnosed, and I knew that mental health was the state of wellbeing for individuals. A misconception I had about mental health conditions was that only a small group of people had it, and that it is apparent when someone is suffering from a problem with their mental health.

Now, I think that mental health is very common, and many people, perhaps even everyone, can suffer from a condition, whether it is extreme/serious or mild. I learned that these conditions (such as eating disorder) commonly stems from social media, since people could feel left out and make comparisons between lifestyles. I also learned that when you have a mental health condition, support, treatment, and therapy is really important and impactful and changes how people handle/deal with their condition.

I find raising awareness and changing stereotypes that media often portrays detrimental, as it could lessen understanding and make it harder for the individual to try and improve their health (or worsen it). I used to think that people with mental health issues such as bipolar disorder could be a bit crazy/ not sensible, but after researching and learning about it, I know that the mania sessions they suffer could cause emotional highs or lows for a long period of time, and only a small portion of those with bipolar disorder act out in extreme or violent ways.

For instance, as you can see above, I learned that eating disorder encompasses avoidance of activities involving food, or eating too much, showing that it can go both ways.

All in all, this unit was really important to me as it completely changed my perspective and understanding of a variety of mental health conditions.

PE: Track and Field Reflection

March 27, 2026 /

In this unit, we participated in the 100 meter sprint, javelin throw, high jump, and long jump. For the sprint, I think I improved a lot regarding speed, decreasing my time by around 1 second. I still have trouble with throwing the javelin far as the position of my arm is still a bit off, and I can improve through arm exercises. During the high jump event, the main challenge I faced was pushing my hips forward when jumping over the string, but I think I had a strong start-off. Lastly, for the long jump event, the most important thing I learned was to have a good push-off before the line, in order to maximize the energy and distance. Overall, I enjoyed this unit and look forward to improving and practicing (especially in the running department).

Science SLC

March 6, 2026 /

Core: Science

a. Evidence of Organization

My science notebook is well-organized and shows my work/learning, and is useful for reviewing earlier notes and topics.

b. Evidence of Active Learner Habits

Active_Learner_Science_Rubric_August_2025Download

Three learner skills I have improved:

-Reflecting on Learning

-Demonstrates positivity

-Engaging in Argument from Evidence

One learner skill I can improve on based on grades from Schoology is checking my work more thoroughly, because I have two approachings out of 11 3 for 3 quizzes.

Evidence of Understanding Key Concepts

3 for 3

My understanding of key concepts are generally good, but there are three that have an approaching. To improve this score and avoid scoring low next time, I will review lessons more often and also double check my answers.

Evidence of Growth in Science Skills

The 6 Standards:

Standard 1: Developing and Using Models

Standard 2: Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions

Standard 3: Engaging in Argument from Evidence (CER)

Standard 4: Asking Questions and Defining Solutions

Standard 5: Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking

Standard 6: Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information

Standard 6 Improvement Evidence

One example of significant improvement is in Standard 6, where I simplified information to make the point more direct (not just reading a paragraph)

PE: Pickle Ball Unit Reflection

February 27, 2026 /

During this unit, I learned about the rules of a pickleball game, and how to start the game. We learned about the kitchen, where you can only step foot in if the ball is going to bounce there. I also learned forehand and backhand shots. This unit was a bit easier or me compared to the other net ball sports because it is a bit similar to tennis, which I played for about 1 year and a half.

This unit, I improved a lot in anticipating where the ball is going to go, and how to perform a trick shot. I also learned to not get the ball too high, or the opponent would have the opportunity to spike. Something I need to improve on is consistency because after a few rallies it is harder for me to keep up.

Health 8 Self-Care Journey

February 5, 2026 /

Self-Care Poster

In this unit, I learned about the important parts of the brain, such as the amygdala, pre-frontal cortex, and hippocampus. I also learned about the FFF response, gratification, and triggers, and how these function in a teenage brain. This is important because it tells me some weaknesses I might possess at this age, and how I can combat it. For example, I learned that in the teenage brain the pre-frontal cortex is still developing, so teens often rely more on the amygdala to process information, leading to more risk-taking based on emotions and impulsive behavior. Teens tend to prefer instant gratification, which activates the reward center, which is one factor why they repeat behavior such as procrastination.

This leads me to the project, which was to use an self-care app to try to accomplish my WOOP goal. I used a emotion and goal tracker to regulate my emotions and help remind me of my goals, keeping me on the right track. More about the project can be seen in the Self-Care Poster.

My Student Led Conference 2026

February 2, 2026 /

Introduction

The purpose of my conference is to show you my learning journey, my progress, and reflect on the year so far.

I’d like to share:

  • What I’ve done and what I still want to achieve
  • Some areas of growth, struggles, and some of my work
  • My goals and how I plan to achieve them

My Vision Board

Vision Board

The image on the bottom left represents 2 academic goals:

#1 Exceeding for some assignments in Math class, and I will try to accomplish this by reviewing lessons consistently and try harder when there is an opportunity for a 4.

#2 I will try to memorize Spanish new unit vocabulary by practicing, and by the end of this semester.

The picture representing sports shows my non-academic goal, which is be able to do a 40 minute 15 incline walk with 5 km speed, and I will do this by practicing these incline walks and slowly increasing time and speed.

My word for the year is: Grow

Transdisciplinary Transfer Goals (TTG)

The TTG I chose to reflect on this year is Effective collaborator. Throughout the school year so far, all of my classes had activities where we participating in group activities and had to collaborate. One example of growth is the Game of Issues activity in Social Studies, where my teammates and I researched an “controversial” or two/sided topic and had an timed discussion where we discuss our opinions and share evidence. I think we did quite well, because the conversation was natural and we were able to communicate and finish our work clearly.

Encore: Spanish

I will now share my progress in Spanish Class.

In Unit 1 and 2 we learned about body parts, asking for help, and describing symptoms. This was very important because if we were in a Spanish-speaking area we could ask for help. The current unit, (as of Feb 7), is about the environment, where we are learning about verbs and terms related to climate change and the environment in Spanish.

Core: Science

a. Evidence of Organization

My science notebook is well-organized and shows my work/learning, and is useful for reviewing earlier notes and topics.

b. Evidence of Active Learner Habits

Active_Learner_Science_Rubric_August_2025Download

Three learner skills I have improved:

–Reflecting on Learning

-Demonstrates positivity

-Engaging in Argument from Evidence

One learner skill I can improve on based on grades from Schoology is checking my work more thoroughly, because I have two approachings out of 11 3 for 3 quizzes.

Evidence of Understanding Key Concepts

3 for 3

My understanding of key concepts are generally good, but there are two that have an approaching. To improve this score and avoid scoring low next time, I will review lessons more often and also double check my answers.

Evidence of Growth in Science Skills

The 6 Standards:

Standard 1: Developing and Using Models

Standard 2: Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions

Standard 3: Engaging in Argument from Evidence (CER)

Standard 4: Asking Questions and Defining Solutions

Standard 5: Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking

Standard 6: Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information

Standard 6 Improvement Evidence

One example of significant improvement is in Standard 6, where I simplified information to make the point more direct (not just reading a paragraph).

Math Student Led Conference

January 21, 2026 /

Integrated Mathematics 8 Semester 1

-Active Learner Habits

3 strengths:

-I was able to pay attention and stay focused for most of the time during class.

-I can effectively work with peers to solve problems and participate in group discussions.

-I can take neat notes that I can look back on and understand clearly.

Area of growth:

One habit I want to improve on this semester is double checking the questions/prompts before working on the answer. This is because the units are extremely important and are sometimes easy for me to mess up.

Plan for Growth:

I will work on this habit by making sure to carefully read the questions/prompts, and once my work is finished to double check.

-Math Notation and Communication

Math Notes

As seen in the link above, my math homework has improved mainly in the category of organization. In the first image, the notes are a bit scattered and not labeled. In the last two, the notes and practice questions are clearly numbered and categorized.

-Understanding Key Concepts

Evidence of Understanding Key Concepts

The two images linked above show my understanding of key concepts, and I picked these two specifically, because before the start of the unit I didn’t understand composite transformations, congruent transformations or linear relationships and functions. Overall, my work shows that I have learned and effectively used my learning in testing, and understood the concepts of both units as shown as examples.

Band: Project Performance Reflection

January 21, 2026 /

Why and how did you or your group pick the music you presented? What did you learn about picking music? 

We looked on several websites for duet music, and came across the song “Merry Go Round of Life” from the famous movie Howl’s Moving Castle, composed by Joe Hisaishi. I learned that selecting the right music requires balancing both my partner and I’s technical ability, and it cannot be too easy or too hard. Merry Go Round of Life was quite suitable, as it wasn’t too easy and also had some really challenging parts.

What did I learn about myself/my playing after we completed this project? What skills did you gain or reinforce? Do you feel more confident or curious about a specific skill?  

I learned that I really enjoy playing melody lines, and in the future I would want to explore higher tunes. After completing this project, my sense of rhythm and matching my tune or tempo in a duet significantly improved. I feel more confident about my stamina, because my breathing and the ability to hold longer breaths also improved.

Think of a challenge or set back that you experienced. How did you resolve your setbacks? 

Something difficult was piecing together the parts to play, as Merry Go Round of Life is a long piece and exceeds the limit for the performance time. My partner and I resolved this setback by finding main melodies and moved the ending to an earlier measure.

What were the factors that contributed to your success? 

My partner and I practiced a lot to each improve the measures that were difficult for us. We also consistently practiced outside of school, and made sure our tempos match.

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