Reflections

A journey is an act of traveling from one place to another. For example, she went on a long journey. Another example would be your journey through life. A journey is also traveling somewhere, like taking a trip to Spain My journey so far this year at ISAAC has been great! I learned many new things. I gained some of the information I will need in high school. For example, what linear equations are and when they are used. I also discovered how to open and use a locker. There are many things others can learn from me. One thing would be how to get high honors. In order to get high honors sit next to people who don’t distract you (or by yourself), respect your peers, and study everything you learn. There are many things you can learn from others. You can get a different perspective about life. You could go from taking life in as one big, ball of garbage to considering life as one big ray of sunshine! You can also gain things that can help you on your own journeys. By sharing your own journey, others can learn from your mistakes and successions.

Anna

A journey. Do you know what it is? What is your journey? I am still trying to figure out mine. A journey can be hard, easy, upsetting, or happy. Your journey is a choice, your choice. Almost all of your journey happened the way it did because of your choice. Here is a bit of my journey:

This year my journey has been great. I have a lot friends and have made many new ones as well. Although we can disagree we end up pulling it together, and having a great time. At times school can be roughdue to rumors, bullying, and of course, school work. For example at some point in the year I got an allergic reaction, which caused my cheeks to get all red, bumpy, and itchy. I couldn’t name all the people who asked me “whats wrong with your face.” The words hurt-a lot, but I got through it. Now I know how much that words can hurt and now I think twice about asking a question like that.

Like I said, a journey has its bumps on the road but when you get through it all, you are much smarter, stronger, and most importantly, you are proud of yourself for having the guts to get through your journey.

Isabella

A journey is an adventure that takes you on a trip to places or things. You may meet people that you have never imagined before who may have had rough times, happy times and success. It gives you a new start and an ending and it’s your choice to make it a happy ending or not. Last year I was a six grader. Going into ISAAC, not knowing anyone but four kids and because I knew only that many kids, I became myself. I was not shy, I was the real me, I did a crazy hair style, and I didn’t care what you thought of me just, don’t talk about me. I found friends and enemies but when this wild journey crashed and I lost good friends, it killed me inside, brought me so much sadness, hurt and broke me to the point I cried. But I stuck through it though and ended the year okay. I think that you should always show who you are and don’t be shy. If your friends are your friends show them who you are and they won’t judge you, even if you go through a sad or really low point at your journey. You can always come back and just don’t let anything hold you back. I even learned that it doesn’t matter what people think of you, stay who you are and don’t change for anyone. My friends had my back at the my lowest part I learned that they are real friends and they won’t drag you down but pick you up. Friends affect you, so make sure you got the right kind of friends.

Chantele A journey is the way you do things. It can be describe as a trip or a adventure. Someone might take a journey to a place they have never been or they might write about why they want to go to that place. So far my journey has been difficult and crazy at the same time. The difficult part of my journey so far is trying to focus on my grades. This is difficult for me because of activities outside of school. Some examples are baseball, family, and other things. The reason my journey is crazy because there are problems in school. One example is the camping trip and how we weren’t allowed to sleep over. That is how my journey is so far. Advice for the 6th graders: this year homework comes first. The reason I said this is because if you do after school activities like me homework comes first. This is because if your grades are bad you can get kicked out of the activity. So future 7th graders, I hope you take my advice and have a good year.

Chris

What is a journey? Some see it as a trip to the Caribbean with the family but to others its much more. It can be a time in your life that you discover things about yourself or others. Middle school is a journey for most, it is the time when you find yourself and who you are. We learn things from ours and others journeys. We learn from our friends how to trust and be strong. Life’s a journey that we all have to take. Middle school is an adventure, and middle school at ISAAC isn’t at all a breeze. There is the common middle school drama, the occasional fistfight, and the everyday fu. ISAAC has made me a better person through tears, laughter, and anger. It’s left me exhausted after two and a half years with another half to go but I wouldn’t give it up for at least $1,000. Though its been hard and a lot to cope with, it made me a strong person. As I watch the new sixth graders walk into our small halls with fear in their eyes I cant help remembering my first year. I just want to tell you to not give up and do what you think is right. Not everyone is going to like you but there isn’t anything you can do about it. Be your own person and appreciate the good times. Moreover when that one teacher wont get off your case just ignore them and do your work. Even through the tough times it’ll get better, no doubt. ISAAC will definitely push your buttons but it’s a journey you should take and enjoy it while you can.

Dorothy

A journey is a trip that you make physically or mentally. There are difficulties and problems lining the path to discovery. You can make friends and memories along the way that last forever. So far this year I have made friends and work on science and social studies projects. I have also learned how quickly a day can pass. Another thing I have discovered is how different 6th grade is from 5th. You move more when your classes are in different rooms. I have gained knowledge about the atmosphere and how things work. I plan to use this information to expand my mind further. I have also worked hard and try my best at everything. What people can learn from my expirence is that if you work hard at somthing, good things will come your way. Everything is always worth taking a risk, even if you don’t think so.

Lauren

A journey can last a lifetime. You never know what you might find. Some people would describe it as scary or fun. This depends on who you are and what you want to do with your life. My journey has been an interesting one. When I came here I was expecting it to be just as bad as the previous year at my old school. But I was WAY off. They welcomed me and by the time the last week of school came around I had made quite a few friends. When school came around this year I had a LOT more friends and I didn’t even know I was friends with them. I had gained confidence and belief. Others can learn thats its not so bad being new and not to judge people before you meet them. Well my journey so far had been more fun then I ever thought it would. To everyone who is reading this, never give up on something you want or someone you really want to be because the only thing stopping you is yourself. Your journey is what you make of it!

Skyla