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I am so  happy that Mayra Chavarria Sorto passed my class - but more so the fact that she shared with me her future aspirations.  She is a very bright young lady and wants to do so much for her community - I am certain that she will do great things!

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Paul Burnham passed both biology classes...finally! And graduated. He even got a B in Biology 2!

Also Luis Montes graduated and I love that kid even though I haven't had him a long time in class :)

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Diana Garcia is an amazing young lady, and although she would have been a success anyway, she truly went
above and beyond on the harder of the 2 projects and completed it with an amazing grade!

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Rayan Bader was excellent this block his dedication and responsible manner was admirable whenever he is about miss a day or was absent. He was on target every day. It was a pleasure working with him for the second time on his Algebra 1-2 course.

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Greco Hernandez had 3 math classes this block. He really started struggling about half way through, but he pulled through, passed them all and graduated!!

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Peter Tollen finally finished a class in CBE... And then finished another one!

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I am very proud of Adrien Hernandez. He is unmotivated on most days but he really learned to love Economics. In the end, he scored the highest on the Economics Post test.

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Isaac Velasquez is a student that consistently failed his classes and was often a discipline issue. This block he had no issues with discipline, passed all of his classes, got a job working at a senior citizen home, completed 2 classes on CBE and was a huge support for the SPED team first hour. He was a pleasure to see every morning and always positive and willing to offer a helping hand.

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I am most proud of Everaldo having passed my English class. It was close, and he almost quit, but he kept going.

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Julianna Wolski finally engaged with my advice. She still fights me on nearly everything, but for one glorious moment this block she took an assignment to heart and really pushed through each iteration of critique, and finished something she was very proud of.

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My 3rd hour Geometry 1 class had an amazing family environment where everyone encouraged and loved each other. It was a blessing to be part of it.

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I was impressed with the hard work and dedication of Benji. He was always leading his peers discussion and very helpful explaining how to solve or correct their errors. I was surprised that he had never received an A in his math class. He mastered all the concepts covered during his class and earning a 77% on his finals.

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So proud of the LNA students this block! In 3rd hour, they they were models of professional behavior and so many have grown exponentially since the first time we met. A couple include Emilia Jade Oliveri, Yvonne Murillo, Jennavive Valencia & Mia Banks!

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I am proud of Yunior coming in on Fridays and working above and beyond. He did not settle for a D, he kept going until he got a C

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Robert Montoya finally passed stats the 3rd time around! He had good attendance, a great attitude and worked super hard :-) He was SO excited to graduate!!!!

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Nyia Donnelly grew more as a student than any other student I know. In block one I had her in my algebra 2-1 class and she was horrible, immature and buried in her phone. This block she was my best student and even started to appreciate mathematics. She has built a new identity for herself as an intelligent woman. I am excited to see how she continues forward next year.

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I am incredibly proud of Jonathan Terrones. Even though he did not pass my class, his behavior, attitude, and general outlook have dramatically changed since he last was here. His mindset is positive and he genuinely wants to do better in all aspects of his life.

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I was impressed with Abbigail Cordaro improvement in her confidence in overcoming her challenge in Math. She did share this thought "The mind of a perfectionist is always in pain".

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Jessy Stevens passed with a C...
I am so proud of him! I may have nagged him a bit (a lot) but it worked.

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Abby Cordova painting a picture of a killer whale because of Blasckfish

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Dre graduated! 'Nuff said.

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Felipe Villa! He failed Bio 2 block 2 and came back ready to go and pass this time. He was engaged in class, asked questions and participated in all activities. We had a little bit of a rough patch at the end but he passed the class with a C!

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Deonna Watson started in my class last year very much in her shell. She barely spoke to anyone, including me. With some encouragement, she signed up for my advanced class, and has been in it every block since. Over time, she’s opened up, and now she tells me about her other classes, her test scores, and her home life. She even managed to stay off her phone most of last block, which told me she was finally comfortable just being in class.

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Hannah Brown was a student that came to us with very little confidence in her own abilities. She used her IEP as a "crutch" to avoid doing her work and working up to her true potential. Block 3 she took multiple math classes and a senior English class , that she had failed previously. She decided that she was going to pass all of her classes and graduate at the end of the block and SHE DID!

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Logan Turner is new to Sun Valley and is trying hard to do well. He has "rough edges" but he is so willing to listen and take in advice from teachers and fellow students. He also appreciates the opportunity that Sun Valley is giving him.

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Felix The progress I have seen in Isael with regards to his comfort level asking for help and trying new things has been wonderful to see.  He continues to grow each day:)

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Felix The progress I have seen in Isael with regards to his comfort level asking for help and trying new things has been wonderful to see.  He continues to grow each day:)

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Emry Barringer was struggling with my math class. We had him do his work on IXL at his ability level, and he was able to pass the class.

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Felipe Villa worked so hard in Stats. He came in most Fridays and really finished strong.

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Daniel Gama - This is in reference to our Home Depot “Intro to the Trades” class. Daniel has not missed a Home Depot class all year. He has been extremely enthusiastic and engaged throughout the entire program.

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Alondra Montes asked me for help with her resume. We sat down and worked on it for a couple of hours. She told me at the beginning of B4 that she was able to get an interview and job offer with a hospital. So proud of her!

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Nicholas Campbell was enrolled in my "A" hour CBE class and I just knew that he would not be there - I was wrong!  After the first week of him showing up and working, I congratulated him for coming to class and working so hard!  I continued the encouragement throughout the block and he successfully completed the course!

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Abel Sandoval showed huge growth in my class by recognizing how his behavior impacted his work and modifying it. I was so impressed to see his ability to think about how he contributed to his own success.

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Hannah Brown - A Completely Different Student Now!!! When she first came, she had a horrible attitude, was full of excuses, and wanted to do nothing! However, she came in soooo different block 3! She did more work than was required, admitted to all of her earlier wrong doings, and was a true delight to have in my class!

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Edgardo Martinez passed. Enough said.

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Alexis Soto has been in my Alg 2-1 class for a while. This block his entire demeanor changed. He pushed himself to always be on task even if he struggled. He passed my class with a C+ and I hope he continues to grow in mathematics.

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Timothy Lewis had amazing growth this block. Last block he was not engaged or motivated, and this block he was one of my top students. It was joyful to watch him grow and become more confident. YEAH TIM!!!!!

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Ryan Lance was exceptional during his Algebra 1-1 class, he consistently achieve perfect scores on his quizzes and tests. He was also impressive on his final examination. I am so proud of his work ethics and level of respect

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Caterina Sweetsir was my student this block and as many of you know has a lot of heath issues.  We swapped stories a lot and she is still working with me  - even sent email over winter break - hopefully she will completed all CBE classes this block

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Mateo Johnson-Banks entered my Stats classes during week 3 and was really struggling with the material and just didn't seem to catch on or care. About half way through the block, we had a chat with him to see what was going on and how to help. The next day he moved himself to the front row and became my number one participant. For the rest of the block, he was constantly striving to understand and even helped those around him if they struggled. He is such a great kid and I'm so excited that he didn't give up!

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Kurtis Morrow is a student that came to us with a large rap sheet of discipline issues. I was not exactly sure what we were going to get from him. Since he began at SVHS, he has had only 1 minor issue that he took responsibility for. He has become an active member of the weightlifting class and the Home Depot program. He is advocating for his needs with the SPED team and enjoying being a student at SVHS. This block, he passed all his classes and had zero referrals. We are in the process of considering an exit from Special Education.

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Adres Delgado. Through positive encouragement, Andres grade soared!

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I had so many amazing nursing students block 2. They were an amazing group who grew so much! One student I was so proud of this block was Esli Castelo. She had taken my class previously and would never complete it due to attendance. She ended Block 2 with 1 absence and an A:)

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Kurtis Morrow started with us mid-block after moving from Indiana. Kurtis had never picked up a weight before coming to SV and by the end of the block he was one of the top performers in our weight training program!

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I had a blast working with students on poetry at the end of block 2, especially Yovanna Franco. A huge part of helping with poetry was simply encouraging the kids with the ideas they had, because they were so afraid of making mistakes. The kids wrote some amazing poems!

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Rodrigo Villegas is having so much success with his art this block. In the last two blocks, he's become so much more comfortable with feedback and talking through any challenges in his work. His process is a model for other students.

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Khyree Davis-Hill made huge improvements this block. He didn't pass but he did more work and was much more engaged then I have ever seen him in a class. I have high hopes that next block will be his block.

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Abraham Perez simply continues to grow and is amazing! He works ridiculously hard, always using his own time before and after school, to impress his teachers and himself. He always wants to be helpful, and has even started to be a great helper amongst his peers!

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Geovanni Mendivil ended with a B in the class and that was with him going walkabout constantly. I am very proud of him for completing work in class before dancing out the door occasionally!

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I had Gio Mercado in 9-2 English. Things started out pretty rough...he was super defiant and refused to complete literally any work. However, he really got into "The Glass Castle" when we started reading, and he was always participating in discussion.  He ended up with a "C" in the class!  Super excited!

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Marco Parra finally passed Biology 1! This was his 4th time in the class and even with all of the distractions in my 3rd hour, he did it. He missed work to make up time and work on Fridays to make sure he passed. He was always surprised to see a passing grade on his progress report and it paid off!!

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Hannah Brown started out in my Algebra 2 not confident in her mathematical abilities. As time progressed she started to gain confidence and even uttered the words this is easy several times. She ended the class with a greater understanding of mathematics and is actually excited about taking my class again this block.

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This block, I had success with Jacob Begay. Not only was he willing to write, but he asked several times to share his writing in class (if I would read it). He actually submitted a piece of poetry to the Rambunctious Press. He has a history of reluctancy to work, so I feel so happy with his desire and ability to show his skills.

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Daisel Espinoza really stepped up this block. She made up work and tests with me to bring up her grade from an F. She has really been striving to improve her work. She was receptive to feedback regarding her absences. She is a positive example for others when she is in class. She struggles with math but tried her hardest and kept asking questions instead of giving up or getting frustrated.

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Kyler Meeker passed 12-1! He completed both essays for the class and did an amazing final project. :)

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Chris Meza did an excellent job advocating for himself this block and taking responsibility for his behavior. We had many discussions about how to handle our emotions in the classroom and with authority figures. He passed ALL his classes this block! This was the first time (since middle school) that he has passed all of his classes. He was very proud of himself : ) CJ McClenney was a close second. Although his attendance was still not what it needs to be, he made an effort to make-up his time and apply his ability in the classroom (or seek support when needed). He was also very proud of himself for passing all of his classes.

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Maranda Moser joined my Algebra Foundations class late and missed the whole first unit. She really struggled and tends to need a lot of support and affirmation even though she has good math skills and can solve problems correctly on her own. She almost gave up, but decided to work super hard the last week and make up all her quizzes and tests that she didn't finish. She ended up passing the class and was so excited!

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Hannah Brown was introduced to me via my brother - he wanted me to "look after her" as she is new to SVHS. She was enrolled in my Government class and was a hand full!  I think that she is a little "boy" crazy and had a difficult time staying on task.  I had many conversations with her and worked with her throughout the block and she finally passed my class!  She still checks in with me frequently this block too! :)

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Perla Calderon & I had a rough start, but during the last half of the block, she made a drastic change (in both attitude and effort) and ended up passing the class. I have her again this block for the 2nd half of the course, and she is working hard to stay on top of her assignments each day. I am proud of her growth.

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Melissa Herrera really struggled last year in Stats so she retook it this block. She worked so hard and was one of my leaders in the class. She finished with 91%!

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Joseph Johnson was outstanding during Algebra 1-1 he scored the highest (90% ) on his Final Exam and completed his course with A+. He was always more than willing to share or help to menor his peers during class.

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Jovanni Lavell loved being my breakfast dude. He really liked having that extra responsibility and it carried through his school work

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Yulisa is an outstanding student in the SEI class.  She is pleasant, positive, determined and hard-working.  She learns everything that is taught and is willing to help her classmates with their work, even though her own level of spoken English is basic. I can see her becoming fluent in English in
a shorter than average time.  What surprised me most about her is that she is already fluent in sign language.

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Edgar Valdez was not confident in his mathematical abilities at the beginning of the block. Throughout the block he worked extremely hard and started to realize that math wasn't as difficult as he thought. He started acing all of his tests and helped the others who were more slow at math since he could relate. He became excited to go to college and thinks of math as an easy subject now. I can't wait for when he comes back to visit to share his stories of success.

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Dominik Lopez... Dominik has always been a "good" student but he killed it block 1. Not only did he have an amazing block but he helped other students out as well. He also started talking and adding to class discussion. Dominik really blossomed block 1 and I think his drive and confidence is apparent everywhere on campus.

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Marco finally passed US I...third time was the charm and he is sort of on track for US II. He paid more attention and actually did the work. I was so proud of him...

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Abel Saldana started Holocaust Lit with a little bit of a 'pout'; but when he quickly learned that I don't give up on them, he changed instantly!  He became the most amazing student, always wanted an 'A' and even pushed his fellow classmates!

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Everaldo nearly gave up every week, but pulled through and kept coming back and trying harder each time. He passed Anatomy and was Soooo Happy with Himself

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Carlos Meza passed zoology! He had plenty of personal struggles but he did the work and got the help he needed. He even took home a project and completed it on his own. Much improved from last year!!

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Isabella Arvayo was nearly invisible when Intro to Art started in block one. She was very timid and quiet, but after a while, she came to my desk to ask for help, and eventually she would get my attention from across the room. By the end of the block, she took the lead on our final project and painted one of the classroom tables with her own design, and almost by herself.

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Jace Neal refused to do work at the beginning of block one. He walked in with his headphones which he refused to take out. He would leave class without permission. He refused to even say hello to me, and snapped at me if I redirected him at all. It took a lot of patience and a genuine approach, but once he knew I cared about him, he completely changed. He worked super hard to catch up his work and changed his attitude to the point of standing up for me when another student was out of line. I've never seen a student changes that drastically in such a short period of time.

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I had Julian Medina in my 9-1 English class. If you were to look up the definition of "Oppositional Defiant Disorder" in a psych book, his picture would be there. After a very rough start, things smoothed over and he actually wrote his very first essay and passed the class!