J. David             

        Throughout the years in my high school life, I’ve became a strong student. I’ve only been to ACLC for two years and I’ve learned so much. Coming from a small island called Guam, there were not that much opportunities out there. I did not experience the things that people here experienced since there was only limited opportunities. When I moved here, it was a whole different environment. I did not even know anyone, or even know what school I was going to or what it looked like. My previous school was an all girls’ college preparatory high school and it was pretty small compared to schools here. Before I went to ACLC, I went to a regular high school for a day and I already was terrified because I’ve never experienced being in a big school. Then, when my mom picked me up for lunch, she told me about ACLC. I was hesitant at first, but I went along with it because I know I would not survive a huge school. When I transferred here, I was shy at first because I did not know anyone. But, everyone gave me a warm welcome and it was easy to make friends here. I became more outgoing when I came here, I was not shy anymore. I learned that it is okay to be yourself and that people will support you wherever you go. ACLC is a one of kind school and I was really glad that I went here.

 

       The environment in ACLC was odd to me in a way, because I was not used to calling teachers by their first names. Also, the students from different grade levels are mixed with one another. But, I’ve come to realize that it makes it easier for all of us to come as one community. The classes are really interactive with one another. It helps you create a bond between student and teacher. It thought us teamwork. Before I came to this school, I knew no one from California, besides my family. This community gave me the opportunity to open up and make new friends. They gave me the opportunity to create a new environment for myself and learn about new things.

 

       My mind is set on achieving my goals. I work hard and try to do my best throughout all the things that I do. Through I may fail, I know that I can learn something from it. I challenge myself in how I handle things, like homework and other assignments. I know if I work hard and do my best, I will reach my goals. 

 

      When I came to ACLC, I’ve learned different types of skills. I’ve learned different types of leadership skills and teamwork. For church, I am the youth group leader or the president. I’ve learned people skills and I use it in my everyday life. For this, I know that everyone is different and that no one is above anyone.

 

      Living in this generation, technology is already a common thing and everyone knew how to use it. But when I came to ACLC, we use our technology everyday. In this century, technology is already a necessity, so we use it with our learning skills everyday.