Don't stop before the finish line
Transferring for the Greater Good
Conclusion
- Bittersweet news
- Good choice
- I needed discipline
- Best for my future
Didn't fit in
- being the new girl is never easy especially if coming in half way through the year.
- everyone was in their own group
Started as a hawk
Thank You for your time
- Wait listed at University Preparatory
- Started high school at Silverado High
The staff at UP cared
Didn't start so good
The bad influences got to me, I stopped doing classwork and homework. My grades began to drop and I became more rebellious.
- go to tutoring
- get a planner
- have regular notebook checks
Not an indoors person
Top Student
In school I was always an excellent student
- perfect attendance
- student of the month
- honor roll
- proficient or advanced on star testing
I volunteered at a local church as an assistant in the office.
What I learned throughout my four years of high school...
Always finish what you start!
Who am I?
- hispanic
- oldest child
- made it on my own
Virginia Camacho
Highschool dropout
GRADUATING as class of 2014
There were many times when I wanted to give up BUT I couldn't because I had to set the example. There was too much pressure, quitting wasn't the answer!
My Fate
- first generation to go to college
- provide proof that crossing the finish line is rewarding and worth it
Thank You
I am thankful for
- my parents
- teachers
- staff
for leading me in the right path because as a result of their caring and motivation I'm now...