Communication (Entrepreneurship and Marketing)
This semester in Entrepreneurship and Marketing 10, my peers and I worked on selling food items in the Devil’s Den to other students around the school. This experience taught me how to communicate effectively with others and engage with people around my school community. Additionally, this allowed me to interact with new people, listen to others while learning how to promote and sell products. I believe I have grown the most in my communication competency by explaining and presenting products to customers, enhancing my ability to convey my ideas thoroughly. During the next semester, I hope to continue working on these skills and presenting my ideas with clarity.

Communication (Spanish)
In Spanish 10, I was able to perfect my communication skills while learning how to engage in conversations with my teacher and peers. During this class, I received the opportunity to talk with peers, participate in class discussions, and complete assignments in Spanish. Learning a new language taught me how to adapt my communication style by developing a deep appreciation for different cultures and experiences. This also improved my listening skills and taught me to become more confident when conveying my ideas. By practicing my core skills in a different language, I believe I strengthened my overall communication competency.

Critical Thinking
During Math 10, I was able to work on my critical thinking skills and analyze problems from different approaches. This taught me to evaluate problems from a variety of angles in order to select the most efficient solutions possible. Math also helped me understand how to break down larger problems into smaller, more manageable parts, further developing my critical thinking skills. This skill not only helped me during tests but also in everyday life. By approaching situations in various ways, testing different hypotheses, and working through problems logically, I was able to improve my problem-solving skills and boost my overall confidence.

Social Responsibility
This semester I further developed my social responsibility skills by engaging with my peers, participating in group work, and contributing to my school community. Through STUCO and Leadership, I often volunteered my time to help others in my school community feel included and involved. This was an amazing opportunity for me to work with new peers and help make a difference. Additionally, by offering support to my peers when necessary, I was able to further improve my social responsibility competency and strengthen my ability to create a more inclusive and inviting environment within our school community.

Creativity
This semester I was able to nurture my creativity through my writing and communication with my peers. This competency helped me think outside the box, write creatively, and approach tasks from various perspectives. In poetry, I experimented with various different poetry forms and literary devices to craft interesting and thought-provoking pieces of literature. Creativity allows me to see situations in a unique manner while finding innovative solutions to problems. I hope to continue to work on this competency in the future and apply my creativity to new challenges.

Decision-Making
During this semester, I worked to strengthen my decision-making skills to aid me in various aspects of my life. During Math 10, I believe I was able to acquire notable skills such as logical thinking and the ability to analyze situations in numerous ways to reach a solution. This course helped me learn how to adapt strategies, apply logic, and choose between a variety of methods in order to solve a problem. By learning these skills, I believe I will be able to apply them in daily scenarios by exploring alternative approaches to problem-solving, improving my time management, and developing a more logical approach to various situations.