Tell us how you feel about the school Dress Code. What is your opinion on School Uniforms? Why do you think it is necessary or unnecessary to wear school uniforms? Do you think that students are reacting properly to mandatory school uniforms? What do you think is the effect of mandatory school uniforms? What suggestions do you have to improve the Uniform/Dress Code at East Orange Campus High School?

I grew up wearing uniforms so I don't mind abiding by the rules. I think the shirt color however should of been navy blue rather than grey and khaki pants are fine. It is not necessary to wear uniforms but you represent where you're from when you do. Let's not forget, also looking organized. I think it's better to wear uniforms because it's more affordable, rather than trying to find a new outfit everyday. Most of the students do not act properly towards the dress code because they don't agree with it. I however don't like the fact that we can't wear a jacket over our collar shirts unless its a certain color. Not only are certain classes cold but we like to wear our jackets especially when it's getting cold. I understand that they wants us to look together that's why enforcing the dress code is so important. I hope though my idea of letting us wear navy blue shirts or both so we could have an option will be taken into consideration. I think looking presentable is the effect of mandatory school uniforms. I suggest that they allow us to wear any color on top of our collar shirts and not force to put our jackets in our lockers. Once again consider the navy blue shirts.

Why is it so important to learn how to learn today and in the future?

It is important to learn how to learn today and in the future because knowledge takes you a long way. Once you have it, it can never be taken away from you unless you lose it.

Do you have a cellphone? Do you agree that it can distract you from your schoolwork?

Yes I do have a cellphone and honestly I do agree that it distracts me from my school work majority of the time. It causes procrastination.

Tell us how you feel about the use of Mobile Devices like Cellphones and Tablets as educational tools — whether in or out of the classroom. How could your teachers use them during lessons?

I think mobile devices are very interesting apart from the distraction it causes. You can research information and broaden your knowledge anywhere because they are portable. Teachers could use them during lessons by assigning work that is already on the device and the students just go to it and there it is, very handy. But I think with mobile devices given to students, it's up to them if they want to do their part or use the devices for the inappropriate unnecessary things for example, social networks and games etc.

How will you use the Samsung Galaxy Tab™ be used to improve your education? Will tablets enhance learning or be more of a distraction?

It'll educate me because a lot of information is on it. I can research and use to to the best of my ability. It's a whole lot of fun. But I think it's up to the students if they want to learn or not because it can be a huge distraction. Hopefully it'll enhance the learning.

Why should you never send emails, texts or IM's when your upset?

You shouldn't send emails, texts or IM's when your upset because you might say something you regret.

How do you think your Blog will benefit you?

I think my blog will benefit me because in the future someone can see what I've done. They can see my ideas or opinions on certain things. My blog can be my own little spot where I express my thoughts.

What is my Personal Credo?

My personal credo is "Hard work and determination brings success and gratification." This is what I live by. I believe there's much more to life than the usual that's why I strive and work to the best of my ability. I want the finer things in life and I also want it for my mom. I try to motivate myself and live above the influence. I know sitting around won't bring anything to the table. People aren't willing to work for what they want, but I am. I believe what you put is what you get out so try I try to the best or even better. Getting where I'm heading won't be easy but in the end it'll be work it. I believe if you have faith and you are determined you can do anything you want. Believing in yourself when no one else does is hard but I like to take doubt from people as a sign of motivation. It pushes me to prove to them that I can do it when they said I couldn't. I would love to have everything I want in life and be happy. I will continue to work even when the going gets tough.

Give an example of a time when you did something you thought was really good only to find out it was not what your teacher wanted? How could this have been avoided?

Last week I had a college essay to write for my English class. The essay wasn't bad. Of course I put a lot of thought into it but, I strayed off topic unfortunately. I spent a couple of hours writing that essay and making it as detailed as I could. It could've been avoided if I didn't over-think it because that's one of my weaknesses and is really a problem.

What do you think are the advantages off cloud computing? What do you like about the iCloud? What problems if any do you see with the iCloud?

With cloud computing it saves stuff. I like it because your information will never be lost. You can share all your information to any device. Any problems it would cause is if you research inappropriate information and it saves it as usual and it effects you in the long run.

What did I do or learn today?

I learned to think about what I post on twitter and social networks period before I post it.

Netiquette Project

Do you think it is a harmless prank to mess with another persons account? What would you do if you find a computer was left on and accounts were not logged out? What would you want someone to do if you left your computer on and accounts open?

No it's more like a harmful prank! If I found a computer which account was left on and was not logged out, I would maybe look at the name and then log out. If I left my computer on with my account open I would kindly appreciate if the person logged out without being rude.

Tell us what you think about Steve Jobs’s legacy and what your own guiding principles are. What are your core beliefs? What would you say is your personal credo? How does that credo guide you in life?

  Steve Jobs was a visionary, leader, motivator, marketer and showman. He left his mark in the world because he was a genius. I think he wanted to prove he was smart, in fact he was a high school drop-out who also had cancer. All the devices he created makes life for us now easier. They just got better and better as the next one came along. My principles in life is to never give up, but to not waist my time in something not worthwhile. Working hard with determination and perseverance will bring success at its best would be my personal credo. It guides me because it makes me aim for the better things in life.

What would your friends (parents and teachers) think of you if you said something mean to someone on the Internet? How would that make you feel?

I think if my friends, parents or teachers found out I said something mean on the internet, I think they'd feel like I let them down because I know better than that. I was brought up to be respectful and to know right from wrong.

How did Steve Jobs (Founder of Apple) effect the way we learn, communicate and live today? How did this effect the world? How did this effect your life?

Steve Jobs was a brilliant man. He took technology a whole new level. It's a shame that he died. He has made the way we communicate and live today easier. He changed things all over the world. It effects my life because I can used iPods, iPADS etc.

How does flaming show a lack of respect? Do you respect people who flame others? Why?

Flaming is disrespectful because you're  being rude. I don't respect people who flame others because that is not cool. You wouldn't want anyone flaming you .

Question of the Day: Do you think that the passing the HSPA should be a requirement for graduation? Do standardized test measure what you really know? Why?

I agree with the HSPA being a graduation requirement if you pass just cause. As far as standardized test go, I don't think they really measure what you know because someone could be a genius at something but flunk a standardized test.

Do you think the HSPA test should be given on a computer or over the Internet? Would most students do better or worse? Would the results be the same? Would you prefer to take the test the traditional way or on a computer? Why?

Yes I think the HSPA test should be given on the computer. I don't know if they'd do better because at the end of the day it's still about what they know. Maybe the results will be same. I'd rather to take the test on a computer just because it seems more modern.