January 2017 by Dark Knight
Class of 2016!My experience at Mavericks High School was definitely an unforgettable one. Like any other school, there is always going to be pros and cons. Therefore, I will do my best in displaying both so one may have a better understanding.For starters, you are working in a diverse environment. Students come many different backgrounds and backstories. Unfortunately, this can be bit of an issue since some have the mentality that they are the reincarnation of Tupac or Biggie Smalls. They lack discipline, focus, and at times ruin the learning "vibe" with their horrendous music blasting. Some believe they are tough and can disrespect the teachers because they believe the school owes them or they are doing the school a favor. If you find this already cringe-worthy, you are in for a treat.On the other hand, the experience I personally received in this was school was definitely something I had sown. If you put minimal effort, time, and constantly disrespect the staff members, you can definitely expect what you "invested" to be minimal. The result? Well, it would be a waste of time, energy, and resources. However, if you dedicate yourself and really take advantage of the resources (in a positive way,) you will eventually get back more and perhaps a little extra overflowing. Anyone has the potential to complete three credits in three days. I have seen someone complete six credits in two days to graduate on time.The school does have extra resources to enhance the experience and help students. They offer FREE bus passes to anyone who qualifies. The only condition is that you keep your attendance at a decent rate. They have activities for students to enjoy and constantly have mentors from different industries come in to spend time with the students.So, exactly what it is that you need to succeed in this school? If you read this far enough, you may already have what it takes (assuming you didn't skip any sentence either.) You need to be self-motivated, self-dedicated, and have a goal. People lose themselves and lose sight of that goal. Graduation is a common goal, but to also have something more you truly want may help. Maybe you want to break a bad cycle you lived in for most of your life. Maybe, you don't want to live pay check to pay check anymore. Maybe, you just want a better life for your child than what your parents gave you (there are teen parents in this school.) What ever the case may be, remember it and follow it.Last but not least, common courtesy. The staff members are people too. They are brothers, sisters, parents, and grandparents that invested themselves in changing the life of someone else's child. Some are in debt because they took out student loans in hopes of changing lives. If not many, just one would make everything they sacrificed worth it.I hope this helps give some insight into Mavericks High School. If you think you can do these SIMPLE and BASIC things, you just might survive high school and graduate from this school. If you cannot find it in yourself to do these things, good luck. You are certainly going to need it.Cheers.
