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Teacher Student Ratio Can Help High School Students Achieve

January 12th, 2010
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by Dave Delgado

How many of us can look back and think that we may not have reached our full potential in life? What if we had done better in school? What if we had gone to a better college?

The predominant attitude in today’s public schools has created a culture in which 16-year-olds are deciding they aren’t going to go to college. They think the material will be too difficult. They think they don’t have the necessary skills. They lack confidence in their own ability to learn and grow in an academic environment. They aren’t qualified to make the right decisions!

A lot has been said about the importance of small class size and individual attention in our schools. But small class size is only the beginning. The best high schools have not only smaller classes, which allow for more individual attention-they have highly qualified teachers who teach more challenging material.

AP courses, created by the College Board, have been around for fifty years. These are certified college-level courses that are taught in high schools. Their popularity has grown over the years, and they have become an essential part of the high school portfolio for anyone wishing to apply to a four year college or university. Many parents feel that these classes and their high expectations put too much pressure on young children, still in high school. But that isn’t how it was meant to be.

When approached the right way, these courses may in fact be a very good opportunity. The downside is that most high schools that offer these courses still pack 20 to 30 students into the class. So instead of being a positive opportunity, many students simply struggle with the work. On the other hand, when these courses are taught by experienced professionals in smaller classes – classes with only 8 to 10 students per teacher, each student gets the opportunity to be successful in a college level course.

A taste of this success is sometimes all it takes to turn a student’s life around. Students at the best private high schools, such as Cambrian International Academy, have stated in many cases that the first class made them feel as if they could accomplish anything. They take more of these classes in subsequent years, and then find themselves accepted to top universities in advanced standing. The AP credit transfers, and they start college as sophomores!

Now, 16-year-olds have more reason to make an informed decision about college.

 

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Groom Wedding Speech

December 24th, 2009
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The wedding service has concluded and the reception celebration has got off ot a good start. Before long, as the bridegroom, you will have to stand up and give a groom wedding speech that will be sincere as well as entertaining and fascinating to hear. How you go about preparing your words is essential as you’ll have to keep everyone happy including your groom, her mother and father, your mother and father, and all your guests and wedding attendees. If you have done everything by the book, you ought to have already had the chance to get some rehearsal in when you rendered that stunning dry run dinner speech, something bridegrooms are traditionally meant to do.

Your turn to speak is usually after both sets of parents and stepparents have spoken and prior to the best man wedding speech. Although there are factors that are considered to be the basics for the bridegroom wedding speech, you can place your individual twist or touch on them to make it particular. Firstly, thank your parents for all their help, counsel, and love and support they’ve given you up to this point. Then it’s time to give thanks to the bride’s parents for giving you their daughter and right away after that, you should turn to your groom, toast her, and talk about things like how you got together, why you knew she was the person for you, then drink to her for marrying you, and any other thing you think is essential to mention about her, that you know your guests will be delighted to hear, particularly her mom, dad and family.

Once you have raised your glass to your bridegroom, thank all your guests, best man, the bride’s attendants, and all the other individuals who assisted to create your wedding day memorable. If there are special individuals, like maybe your new sister-in-law who produced all the favors, don’t forget to thank her individually. It is very helpful to have a list of the individuals you need to give thanks to during your address, so you don’t miss anyone. You don’t have to necessarily compose an address, but you’ll likely be a trifle uneasy so penning names on cards is totally acceptable for ease in remembering everyone during your bridegroom wedding speech.

The length of your address doesn’t have to be too long because there will be other people who will wish to salute you both and say some words of praise. The style of your address should not be one thanks after another because you are likley to bore the guests. When thanking individuals, such as her mom and dad, thank them, but comprise something else in your thanks like, “Tom and Sally have been so instrumental and encouraging throughout the wedding preparation phase – a thing I am so grateful for for.” Articulating 1 or 2 lines to the individual or individuals you are giving thanks to other than just the “thank you” will guarantee a good bridegroom wedding speech. Last, some brides select not to speak at the wedding reception as it is not absolutely necessary. If your bride doesn’t wish to talk, when you do thank people, make sure you use the word we as opposed to I, when giving thanks to everybody. Your groom wedding speech can be ideal, familiar, and responsive if you hold these hints in mind when readying your address.

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Good sources for seeds for a edible home garden?

February 4th, 2009
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Stacy asked:


After reading Scocasso !’s comment, I’m really inspired to get a edible garden on my own. My parents used to have a small edible homegrown garden when we were growing up and I remember it was really enjoyable to grow you own food.

So does anyone know any good online or catalogue source where I can buy seeds for vegetable and fruits? Or perhaps any tip on finding a local garden supplier?

Thanks a lot.

Dennis

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