Religion classes being put to good use.....

If you had asked me last week if I had settled into Aquinas yet, I would have said no. I f you asked me today, I would have to say yes. I am now in 3x more clubs than I was in last year and I am no longer walking around completely lost. (Thank God)
I think this week there is only one thing bothering me. This weeks post is for the parents with kids who are in ethics class. Do you know what we are learning about right now in ethics class? You will be surprised. We are currently learning about the history of Aquinas. Yes that means that next week we will be having a test that includes questions like "What Aquinas football player was the old Aquinas football stadium named after?" Wait, we are getting graded on that? Yes. Yes we are.
If I was the one paying thousands of dollars to send my son/daughter to Catholic school just to find out that their Religion classes are being used for this, I would be a little upset. But apparently this is required by the school because they feel the seniors should know the history of their school. (Who founded it, when it became co-ed.... stuff like that)
So again, what do you think?
~Miss Naz~

Busy, busy, busy

Well things are getting pretty busy. All of the seniors are being reminded this week to get college applications done soon. "College? I can't go to college! I'm too young! Oh... wait...." Yeah I remember thinking "I have plenty of time for college searches. It's still 3 years before I have to worry about that."
Also, I think I'm starting to get senioritis. I never though I would considering the drastic change between years but here I am. I think it actually has to do with the fact that we go to the same classes every single day. I am so used to switching between classes, like we would have math every-other-day, now we have it everyday. I don't know about everyone else but I feel like doing the same thing over and over is pretty draining. Wait what? What do you mean that's what work is like? You mean I'm going to be doing the same thing everyday for the rest of my life!?
Well as you may be able to tell I am writing this while extremely tired (crazy weekends) so I am going to leave you before I start doing lame jokes, of course it might be too late for that...
Also, I need some ideas. If anyone has any questions on hows it's going please ask.
~Miss Naz~

All Different

Hey it's Miss Naz posting on a Friday because I have to take the SAT again tomorrow! Yikes! Wish me luck!
So you know how when you think of one school, you think that all the students are pretty much the same? Well now that I have been at AQ for awhile I have noticed the many different sides of the school.
So the other day I was walking around on the second floor, you know the floor of the NY stock exchange, and brushed shoulders with and AQ girl. With in seconds I found myself being screamed at by that student who was VERY annoyed that someone actually dared to bump into her. It's like "um chill. We are in a crowded hall way."
Well the next day I was walking quickly to my next class (I was sooo late) and came around a corner and just completely collided with another AQ student. All that was going through my head was "not again" and I immediately started apologizing to the student just to realize that they were apologizing too. Guess that just proves you can't profile someone just by the school they go to and your past experiences with that school. I was ready for her to start screaming at me just like the other girl did!
Also, I would like to say that this past week I ran into a Naz grad from the 97th graduating class while waiting in line. I picked a great day to wear my Naz sweat shirt. I just love talking to Naz grads I have never met and just picking up a long conversation with them. It's so much fun!
~Miss Naz~

Can't we just get along?

Things are still going pretty well. I've noticed a few things about AQ though. I would call it a "movie high school." Everyday I'm there, I feel like I'm on the set of some high school drama movie. You've got homecoming dances, floats, football team heros, mean girls, and of course the students who almost seem to "rule the school." It's pretty crazy.
But I will admit, I'm having some fun.
Whats bothering me this week though is this. "Why do the Naz girls get to have a breakfast? The original AQ kids should get something!" I'm sure many of the students reading this have heard that around the school many times. And you know I'm kind of split on that.
I have to say that the Naz girls do deserve something. I mean we lost our school, teachers, friends, and senior year, and they are complaining that we shouldn't get a free bagel? That it's unfair? Honestly, that is just pure jealousy.
Now I'm not going to sit here and just criticize the AQ students because honestly I think there may be something to what they are saying. We have to remember that we aren't the only ones who lost something. The AQ students have to put up with all the new transfer students in their school during their senior year too. I agree, they do deserve something. We all do, but that doesn't mean we should be giving each other dirty looks and insulting each other this whole year. If we do, it's going to be a really miserable year for both AQ and Naz students.
~Miss Naz~

First the sign, now this?

Second full week of school! And you know I have to say it’s not too horrible, you know now that I’m not completely lost.

But I don’t want to talk about AQ today. I want to talk about Nazareth. Well actually I want to talk about the front of Nazareth, aka, what’s up with the fence?

I actually saw the fence for the first time this week but I had heard about it before. People told me that it doesn’t go all the way back to the building. So when I saw it for the first time, I expected to see this ugly fence that went back to the front walk right outside the door. Instead I see a pointless wall of iron that only goes back a few feet. I’m pretty sure that any 5-year-old could figure out how to walk around if they really want to get to the other side. Also I have seen someone get a gutter ball while bowling…. while the bumpers were up. If someone can do that, I’m sure someone else could get a ball around a fence.

A lot of people have been saying “oh the fence is for safety. They don’t want kids to run into the road.” I get that. And yes it is important that they are safe. But it kind of hurts to see your school fenced up, even if the fence doesn’t go all the way around.

~Miss Naz~

Want to know what bugs me?

Made it through week two. Of course I almost got detention again….

Teachers are OK but they really make you miss the Naz teachers like A LOT.

OK, now that I reviewed a few thoughts, here is what I really want to say this week. This is for any AQ people (and maybe BK people.) The one thing that is bugging me the most this year is when I ask for help. Here are a few conversations:

ME: Hi. If I wanted to ask someone about (lets say senior retreat,) who would I go to?

AQ: Go see Mrs.________. (To next person) Can I help you?

So now I have to go find someone else:

ME: Hey. Do you know where to find Mrs._________?

AQ: Yes. She is in her office. (Walks away)

Yet another person:

ME: Do you know where Mrs. __________’s office is?

AQ: Down the hall to the left.

Finally we are getting somewhere:

ME: (walks to office)

POST-IT NOTE: I am currently out of my office. Please come back later.

AAAAAAAAAA!!!! It bugs me to no end when I ask someone where something is and they give me an answer that only means something to someone who goes to school there! I mean no one is being rude at all! They are trying to be helpful but just saying the name of a place doesn't help us much. So here is what I want to say: Please AQ, BK, etc. please if we ask you where something or someone is, please give us directions, not just the name of a place. Names of places mean nothing to us! It’s like if you walked up to someone and asked “Do you know where the governor is?” and they said “Yes. He is at home.” Well that still doesn’t tell you how to find him! Great, he is at home, where’s that? There have been days where I have walked in circles for 10 minutes trying to find someone before I gave up. Also I know that I’m not the only one who this has happened to.

OK, that’s all I have to say on that. But I do have to say: missing Naz more and more everyday.

~Miss Naz~

Review of First Few Days

YES! Made it through the first 3 days of school at AQ. I’ll admit, It’s tough! Not the classes, the classes are fine, I mean the rules! I’m being honest, I have managed to make it through high school without getting detention. I come to Aquinas and I’ve already had a few warnings just in the first two days! Yikes! Also, sometimes getting to class can be impossible. Try making it through a crowd of football players! It’s like you get to class, throw your books on the ground and scream TOUCHDOWN!!!!!!!

But I will admit, so far it is not that bad. I mean it’s not Nazareth, but it’s not high school from hell either. I had so many students who helped me find classes during the day and teachers are very understanding and know that we have no idea where we are going. I think this year will be fine for everyone once we get used to it a little more.

So how is your high school experience so far? It doesn’t matter if you went to AQ, BK, or Mercy. Tell us what it’s like. Also if you are an alumni from any of these schools, maybe if you have any tips or advice you could share those too.

Speaking of advice, here’s mine. If you’re at AQ, avoid the second floor at all costs, unless of course your class is on that floor. It is literally better to take the long way by walking that stretch on the first floor and then going up to the second floor. Trust me.

Happy to be back!

~Miss Naz~