Student Success Statement

“Nothing in the world can take the place of Persistence.

TALENT will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent.

GENIUS will not; unrewarded genius is almost proverb.

EDUCATION will not; the world is full of educated derelicts.

Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan ‘Press On’ has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.”

President Calvin Coolidge

(30^th president of US (1872-1933)

Reflection: It’s important to continue trying hard even though people tell you negative comments because you’ll never know what can happen later in the future if you keep on trying you can end up the most famous person in the world and you won’t know that until you accomplish. So don’t give up on yourself even if people doubt you. Prove them wrong and of what you are really capable of doing.

Perfusionist

Duties and Responsibilities: Clinical perfusionists operate circulation equipment during medical situations when it is necessary to temporarily and artificially replace the patient’s circulatory or respiratory functions.  This occurs during heart surgery and similar operations.  Perfusionists also control the temperature of patients during surgery.  

Salary: $50,000

Education: A high school diploma with a strong background in biology and chemistry is required to be accepted in perfusionist training programs.  Admissions preference is given to students with college science work or experience in respiratory therapy and medical terminology. 

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

I wouldn’t like to have this as a job because I wouldn’t like to see someone go in surgery because it kind of grosses me out.

Patient Representative

Duties and Responsibilities: Patient Representatives work for healthcare administrators to address the concerns and special needs of patients and their families.  They evaluate patient satisfaction, investigate complaints, collect information about patient dissatisfaction, work with departments to resolve patient problems, and educate staff.

Salary: $20,000-$40,000

Education: Students should take challenging high school courses in business, science, math, and English. 

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

I wouldn’t mind having this as a job.

Student Success Statement

“Persistence can change failure into extraordinary achievement.”

Matt Biondi

Olympic Gold Medal Winner, World Record Holder

Reflection: Even though you fail you need to believe in yourself that you will achieve your goal. Set your mind into your achievements and know that you will accomplish your dream no matter how hard it is going to be. You are going to go through a lot of ruff things before you get to your goal so make sure you keep your mind on track and follow your dreams.

Osteopathic Physician, D.O

(D.O. = Doctor of)

Duties and Responsibilities: Osteopathic physicians use accepted methods of diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases.  Although they practice in all branches of medicine and surgery like allopathic physicians (M.D.s), they differ by emphasizing the importance of the musculoskeletal system, holistic medicine, proper nutrition, and environmental factors in maintaining good health.  

Salary: $110,000

Education: Students should take the most challenging high school courses (including AP or IB courses) available in science, math, and English. 

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Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

I wouldn't like to be this because I'm not really interested in this career.

Student Success Statement

The answers to these questions will determine your success or failure: 

1.  Can people trust me to do what’s right? Yes

        2.  Am I committed to doing my very best? Yes                                                                            3. Do I treat people the way I want to be treated? Yes

“If the answers to these questions are YES, there is no way you can fail.”

                                                               Lou Holtz

Reflection: These questions will show you what you need to be doing to be successful in life and if you’re not following these statements then its better if you start using them from now and on if you want to do something good in your life.

Optometrist

Duties and Responsibilities: Optometrists treat vision problems.  They treat vision problems by diagnosing the problem and then prescribing corrective eyeglasses, contact lenses, or vision therapy. Some optometrists specialize in industrial vision safety, treatment of vision related learning disabilities, and environmental vision care.  

Salary: $78,000

Education: Students interested in becoming an optometrist should take the most challenging high school courses available in math, science, and English.

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Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

I wouldn’t mind being an optometrist because I kind of like working with things dealing with vision or eye glasses.

John f. Kennedy showed us that is not only important to be physically healthy but also mentally. I promise to stay away from drugs and I promise that I will keep myself together so I can have a great future.

Student Success Statement

“Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity. The relationship between the soundness of the body and the activities of the mind is subtle and complex. Much is not yet understood. But we do know what the Greeks knew: that intelligence and skill can only function at the peak of their capacity when the body is healthy and strong.”

President John F. Kennedy

Reflection: It is important to also be healthy mentally and physically. We can do things that we learn from to get more knowledge and be more noticeable to other things some people might not know about. Knowledge also keeps us healthy.

Optician

Duties and Responsibilities: Opticians fit and dispense eyeglasses for patients based upon prescriptions written by ophthalmologists or optometrists.  Opticians help the customers select eyeglass frames and then measure their faces so that correct size frames can be ordered.  They also measure the distance between the corneas of the eyes so that the lenses may be correctly fitted in the frames.  Some opticians specialize in the fitting of contact lens and also in fitting artificial eyes.  

Salary: $19,000-$40,000

Education: Students should take high school courses in physics, algebra, mechanical drawing, and geometry.  A high school diploma or GED certificate is needed to begin training as an optician.  There are two types of training programs.  Students can either complete an approved two-year course at an school of opticianry, or they can complete an approved three year on-the-job apprenticeship.

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

Yes i would like to be one because I have an interest in eye glasses.

Student Success Statement

"No student ever attains eminent success by simply doing what is required of him/her; it is the amount and excellence of what is over and above the required that determines the greatness of ultimate distinction."

Charles Kendall Adams, American Historian

Reflection: Students shouldn't just set the regular goals their parents want them to make such as go to school, go to college, and get a job. Students should be setting bigger goals that can make them stand out and set bigger things that can lead to more bigger goals

Optical Laboratory Technician

Duties and Responsibilities: Optical laboratory technicians grind and fit eyeglass lenses into frames according to prescriptions written by ophthalmologists or optometrists.  Technicians set lens grinding machine so that lens blanks are ground and polished. They then fit the polished lenses into eyeglass frames and, depending upon where they work, fit the frames to the patients.  Some ophthalmic technicians work in optical laboratories or for optometrists or ophthalmologists.

Salary: $15,000-$20,000

Education: A high school diploma or GED certificate is needed to begin optical laboratory training.  Training programs last between six months and one year and are provided by vocational schools and community colleges.  Some retail store optical departments provide on-the-job training.

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

I wouldn’t mind being a Technician because it seems something cool to work as.

Student Success Statement

"Doing what is right, fair and honorable is more important than winning or losing." 

Chick Moorman 

Reflection: If you cheat in a game and you win you really don't win anything because you cheated. The best thing is to be honest because you win with your honesty. At the end of the day you won't feel bad or guilty.

Ophthalmologists

Duties and Responsibilities : Ophthalmologists are physicians who specialize in the treatment of eye disorders and diseases.  They treat vision problems and write prescriptions for both pharmaceuticals and corrective eyeglass lenses.  When necessary, they perform eye surgery.  Most ophthalmologists are in private practice, however some are employed by hospitals or clinics, and others perform research.

Salary: $90,000-$150,000

Education: Only physicians may study to become ophthalmologists.  After completing medical school and an internship, an ophthalmologist must then complete a three to five year residency in an approved ophthalmology program.  

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

I wouldn’t like to be one because it would be nerve wrecking to give someone eye surgery.

Student Success Statement 

"Hold yourself responsible for a higher standard than anybody else expects of you. Never excuse yourself."

Henry Ward Beecher 

Reflection: Do things in your life that people wouldn't expect you to do. Prove people wrong when they doubt you can achieve your goal. Just because they said that you can't do it ,it doesn't mean that you should give up you keep on trying till you achieve.

Ophthalmic Technician

Duties and Responsibilities: Ophthalmic technicians or technologists help ophthalmologists collect data and measurements to allow the correct diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases and problems.  They work at hospitals, clinics, or for ophthalmologists in private practice.  

Salary: $14,000-$25,000

Education: Students will need a high school diploma (or GED certificate) and two years of college prior to beginning ophthalmic training programs.  These programs may vary in length, but can take up to two years to complete.

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

I wouldn’t like to be this because I don’t think I would be good with measurements since I’m bad at math.

Student Success Statement 

''Goal setting is goal getting. Set and get." 

Mark Victor Hansen 

Reflection: When you plan a goal don't wait for it to happen ,make it happen. Your actions are the things that will get you closer to achieving. So don't just sit their get up and set your goal.

Operating Room Technician

Duties and Responsibilities: Operating room technicians are also called surgical technicians or surgical technologists.  They assist in preparing operating rooms for surgery.  They are responsible for having surgical instruments, sterile bandages and linens, needed fluids, and other equipment ready for the operation.

Salary: $16,000-$22,000

Education: A high school diploma or GED certificate is required.  Many vocational and junior colleges offer programs in operating room technology, and training may also be taken at large hospitals.

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?
I wouldn't like to be one because I get grossed out easily and if I ever had to do surgery I would be scared and nervous.