If I had to look back and describe my senior year I would say it was a vanishing act because I honestly don’t know where it’s gone. People always tell you that your senior year of school will be the fastest year of your life and you always look at them, laugh and say yeah right but in the end I guess they were all right. I have enjoyed every second of my senior year. It wasn’t always fun with all the projects and homework, but looking back I can’t really think of one thing that I would do differently if given the opportunity. All I can say for everyone that is heading or will soon be heading into their senior year is take in every moment and take advantage of every opportunity and never let a good memory slip past. After I graduate I will be starting my first college class in the summer because it will be a pre-requisite for my nursing clinicals, which I will start in the fall at Clark State Community College. I will be going there for the next two years in hopes of obtaining my RN licensure so I can hopefully continue my education even further. OHP has tremendously helped me for the future, it has prepared me to go directly into the field of study that I want to, I am so far ahead of the game with all of the knowledge and practical experience that my lab has given me and I know that the advantage I’ve gained from my time at Hi-Point puts me in the driver seat for my future. So if I can leave you with one bit of advice it would be take full advantage of every opportunity for knowledge because one thing you pass up might be one thing you never have a chance to learn again. Thanks for reading and until next time enjoy life to the fullest.

I can’t believe this will be one of my last blogs, and that this is one of the last ones some will read. My senior year was more than I had ever planned for myself. I always pictured senior year being great, but it was a lot more than that. I’ve been given many opportunities this year that have made the year worthwhile. I’m headed off to Rhodes State Community College to receive my Registered Nursing license. Then I’ll be transferring to get my Bachelors in Nursing. How’d Ohio Hi- Point help me?

Honestly, I’d be so far behind if I wouldn’t have came to Hi-Point. OHP has put me far ahead of the other seniors in my graduating class from my home school. In order to get into the coursework part of the Nursing program, there is core work that needs finished in order to take those classes. Part of the core work is a computer class, in which my whole lab took at Hi Point, in which I passed. Another part is the State Tested Nurses training, in which I passed back in November with OHP. Both tests were completely free for me take, and usually costs over $500. This means out of the core work that Rhodes requires, I only have one class to take in order to get into the Nursing coursework. Out of five requirements I had all except one. I would’ve had the last one, if my COMPASS score would have been a little higher. I had almost every requirement because of Ohio Hi-Point Career Center. I will never be able to thank this school enough for giving me the amazing opportunity that I received. I not only got a great head start to the future, but I feel more prepared than I ever have for college. Out of the schooling I’ve had, OHP was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made, and was the very first step for my Nursing career. And as I get older, I’ll never forget what this school has done for me.

As senior year comes to a close, I think about the others that are thinking of coming to Hi-Point, and I’m a strong advocate for that choice. I hope everyone enjoys their summer, be safe, and careful! And don’t forget about the very FIRST bloggers (:

Ohio Hi-Point has been a good experience for me thus far because it allows me an opportunity to learn differently than I would at my home school. In our classrooms we get hands-on learning, and are able to actually put what we learn into practice. It’s preparing me for a career, so I don’t feel like I’m wasting time with something I will never use. One of the things I love about my lab in particular is that I can explore different aspects of something that I’m interested in (technology), and kind of decide from there where my talents fit best into that broad field. For me, it’s combining communication, technology, and art to get Digital Media. But not only do I get the opportunity to decide that before I get to college (so I don’t have to switch my major 6 times to figure out what I like), but the other benefit is that I’m getting credits in other areas of technology that might count toward my general education electives requirements in college, and I’m also getting certifications that can help me in the future to secure a job until that perfect opportunity for a job I’d like to keep until I retire comes along.

My senior journey has been great. I’m not entirely sure I want to move on past OHP, though. This year has been full of great things. I got to go on trips for Business Professionals of America and placed at state. I have had a blast being a lead ambassador. I will miss getting to do so much. As a senior, I am glad the time has come to say goodbye, but then I’m not so sure. I will miss my friends. Once I have convocated I will be attending UNOH (University of Northwestern Ohio) for Business. I am hoping to start in business and move to a dual major in marketing. I am hoping this will all go well.
OHP has helped me greatly. Coming here helped me find what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. This has helped me prepare to attend college and even get me some college credit that will transfer to my school. OHP was a great way for me to prepare for the future. I have learned the basic knowledge I need to know for my career in business. I have earned Microsoft Certification. These will help with future jobs. Overall OHP I believe was the best way to prepare for my future.

It has been too long since I’ve had a chance to write to you all, but now I’m back and here to share my experiences with the college process. The first thing I had to do was pick out the colleges that I thought I should apply to, which included the ones that I could transfer my credits from Hi-Point to and the ones that included a class in the health care field. I applied to Clark State Community College, Rhodes State, and Mercy College of Nursing. Applying to the college wasn’t a very complicated process as it just involved filling out their application form, sometimes submitting an official transcript and paying the usually small application fee. But what is like getting into college without having money? I for one can’t afford to pay my way completely through college without some help somewhere along the line, so scholarships are the way to go. Scholarship applications are somewhat alike but also different from college applications. They include all of the basic personal information, but usually include a written part where you state why you deserve this scholarship, and sometimes you have to get letters of recommendation to go along with them. But preparing for college is the biggest challenge of it all, because right now all I want to do is finish up my senior year and get to the summer, but I know in the back of my mind that I have to start preparing for college so when the time comes I’m not behind in the process. But no matter what happens, going to college is in my opinion the best thing to do, getting scholarships will be an immense help and preparing early is the best way to go about it.

We haven’t really been at school a lot this month. So much snow has caused all schools to close causing some of us to stay home and still continue to work. Although I haven’t been at school, I’ve been working more and more on my college options.  I’m trying to plan as far ahead as possible for my future. Being in Information Technology I plan to stay in that field of study when I leave for college this coming fall. I will be working mainly on Computer Information Technology with a degree in Network Administration. I’m very excited for my future and plan to stay on track to get there.

Well….we just had what seemed to be a “blizzard” in Logan County the last few weeks and were out of school for almost a week which was pretty sweet!! While at home my mom made me sit down and think of what I want to do when I graduate. My plans after high school right now are to attend Rhodes State College and major in Business Management so one day I can own my own salon. While going to college I plan on working in a salon to build up my clientele. I’m still undecided where, but as of right now that is my plan after I graduate.
The thing that I am really thankful for is having the opportunity of coming here. I am able to follow my passion and dream of becoming a hairstylist right after I graduate while also getting an associate’s degree in business. Ohio Hi-Point has really gave me the greatest opportunity in getting me on the right path, and I’m so glad I decided to come here!!

It feels weird getting back into writing blogs once again! Christmas break helped a lot with the senioritis that I’ve been feeling here lately.
I counted down today, and there is officially, 17 weeks of high school left!  I can’t believe how far I’ve come, and what I’ve accomplished.  I’ve been thinking a lot about Convocation here at Hi-Point.  I’m really going to miss all the teachers and friends that I’ve made in the last two years.  Hi-Point was one of the best decisions I’ve made.  Looking back now, I wouldn’t change a thing.  I’ve got a huge head start on my career path, and I thank everyone in my life that has pushed me.
Here lately I’ve gotten really excited about college! I feel OHP has prepared me for the best, and I feel I’m as prepared as I could possibly be, thanks to this school   I suggest to the parents and students that follow our bloggers, to really give Hi-Point a chance.  It certainly helped and prepared me for the long run.
Since it’s January, we just started a new semester.  In lab, we’re preparing to become Patient Care Technicians. How great is that? I can’t wait to see what academics have to offer in the next few months.  Class of 2010 is so close to graduation! It’s pretty obvious what’s been on my mind lately!

We all dream of being someone else, to ride a new wave, to be reborn, to start ALL over again. 2010 is my year of promise. I will see that it’s remarkable!   The year 2010 holds so much for me. I will graduate this year, I will turn 18, and I will begin college in 2010! This year, I have to actually grow up. I’m expected to go above and beyond, and it scares me to death. I just wanna be a little kid again!  But that’s not gonna happen, so I have to overcome my fear. Some of my goals for this year are to stay motivated and not be tardy. Because if you know me at all, you know it’s pretty difficult for me to be on time!

Dang, I can’t believe Christmas break is just next week! Time is flying by, and another year is around the corner.  There are many, many things that I have to be doing this coming year.  I have many goals to accomplish in a short amount of time.  One of the first goals of mine bringing in the new year is to take, and do well on the ACT.  Yeah, yeah I know, I should’ve taken them a long time ago.
Another goal is to keep my GPA up as high as possible.  I’ve found it harder this year to keep up my grades with the many responsibilities I hold.  I also want to do well on my Senior Project and graduate high school with honors.  College and getting scholarships are also a huge goal of mine.  I recently got accepted into one of the colleges that I was looking into, and now it’s time to get the ball rolling with scholarship forms.  Wow.  It’s a lot to handle in one year.  But I’m more prepared than ever to do what needs to be done.  I hope everyone has a nice, and safe holiday.