Category: School Stuff

I LED my IEP Meeting Today

Derek I. Schmitz

As a disabled high school student, I have always received accommodations. When I started my journey, I had a 504 plan, but as I matured and realized I needed more support, I decided to make the swap to an IEP at the end of freshman year. I have always been extremely involved in the accommodations… Continue reading I LED my IEP Meeting Today

National Society of High School Scholars Official Induction Press Release

Derek I. Schmitz

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contactpr@nshss.org404-235-5500(Fax) 404-235-5510 STUDENT DEREK SCHMITZ RECEIVES NATIONAL HONOR Oxford High School student recognized for superior academic achievement by The National Society of High School Scholars ATLANTA, GA - March 27, 2021 - The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) today announced student Derek Schmitz from Eastaboga, AL, has been selected… Continue reading National Society of High School Scholars Official Induction Press Release

[ARCHIVE]: An Open Letter to U.S. Congress Regarding Plastic Straws

Derek I. Schmitz

I am offloading my Article of The Week journal entries from my Freshman English blog. This article has already been archived at: http://derekischmitz.home.blog/2019/10/07/an-open-letter-to-congress-regarding-plastic-straws/

[ARCHIVE]: Colleges Should Pay Athletes

Derek I. Schmitz

I am offloading my Article of The Week journal entries from my Freshman English blog. In an article, written by Melody Gutierrez and Nathan Fenno, the authors delve into a Californian bill that allows college athletes to get paid.   This legislation is very controversial–and rightfully so. These athletes make millions of dollars for the college they… Continue reading [ARCHIVE]: Colleges Should Pay Athletes

[ARCHIVE]: Tip Your Waitresses

Derek I. Schmitz

I am offloading my Article of The Week journal entries from my Freshman English blog. In an article, written by Alana Semuels and Malcolm Burnley, the author detail the horrible conditions that waitresses must endure and work through.  Waitresses work very hard and barely get any recognition. Their pay and hours are very tentative, mostly dependent on tips,… Continue reading [ARCHIVE]: Tip Your Waitresses