Kamryn's AP Blog

        Conducting one's self in the classroom is imperative to how a classroom operates. It is instructed in most classroom settings that a student remains quiet and attentive during class. These basic rules are have been put in place since kindergarten for a specific reason. This is so learning is most efficient during instructional times. Teachers come into class expected students that take their education seriously enough to be quiet and attentive regardless of the circumstances. If these rules are not followed, the students in the classroom can not and will not learn efficiently.           Another downside of not being cooperative in class is confusion. A student can not focus if there is a loud and destructive classroom. It is important and necessary for students to remain in their seat and not to speak unless asked to in the classroom. Confusion is especially more likely to happen because too many students are all talking at once. Ra...

                                                                                                                The Imagery Poem I look through the window and see leaves dancing as the wind blows them the sun glinting warm and bright the thistle of green swaying back and forth back and forth.

     Technology does not distract students. Many online educational online videos such as Kahn Academy help students get the help that they need in certain classes. Students can receive help from the internet and score higher on tests because of technology. There are also certain programs like Remind that allows teachers to contact students via group message. This way students can receive personal help on at-home assignments and ask the teacher questions after instructional school time. Individuals may say that technology has too many social sites and new propaganda that can distract children. However, there are many time management apps that keep individuals locked out of social sites so that they can use their devices to further their personal education. Technology is a contribution to the advancement of more efficient teaching and learning.

                                                            The Third Bestseller                      The article, "The Third Bestseller", followed the life of William Gray. He was a hiker on the PCT who, much like Cheryl Strayed, documented his journey through writing. Before the publishing of the book, Gray was an intern at National Geographic with the aspiration of becoming a writer. Gray's book describing his journey on the Pacific Crest Trail has since inspired many. Years after the book's initial publishing, Gray received many emotional phone calls and letters. One of the many emotional expressions of gratitude towards the book even included his resupplier, Doug Gosling.  His book was, in fact, so successful that more than 320,000 copies were sold after its publishing by N...

   The first two weeks of my junior year have been both busy and productive! In the first week, I easily found my homeroom and also helped my little sister find hers as well. With her being a freshman this year, I had worries dealing with her fitting in. To my relief she seamlessly blended in and even found a couple of friends. When the instructional day began, I was met with many demanding AP classes that motivated me to pass with all A's. I also noticed that my friends were in a number of my classes including my lunch wave. I found this especially pleasing, knowing that I can easily partner up with a study partner when most necessary. In addition to in-school activities, I also managed to schedule out my study time despite having band practice on a daily basis. This is a very productive step in the right direction seeing that in order to pass AP classes I must obtain a high level of responsibility and self-sufficiency. My first two weeks were a great start to an even greate...

Hello! I'm Kamryn Barnes and I'm currently a junior at B.C. Rain High School. I tend to usually be found reading a book or hanging out with my friends. I also spend my time with JROTC, band, and also choir! Whenever I'm not working hard in school, I devote my time to helping teach sunday school classes at my church and watching after my three younger siblings. I look forward to having a bright school year and I do wish the best to my fellow classmates the best as well!