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Thoughts from Jim Perkins (Archive)
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On To The Next Level
The anticipation. The worry. The excitement. The fear. All of these are emotions that we face as we take the next step. Whether that is going from Elementary School to Middle School or High School to College or College to the "Real World" each step is filled with emotions.

The following are Jim's rules for success as you progress to the next level:

Next Level indicates harder, so if you had it easy at the last level, anticipate more. My daughter confided in me that she went to college thinking she could do homework the same way she did in high school. However, her grades indicated that was not the case. It took her 3 years until she finally got the attitude and work ethic of the next level. Don't let that happen to you.
Maturity needs to progress. If you are still playing the same type of pranks and jokes that you did at the last level, you have not progressed. Don't let those around you that have not progressed bring you down. Step up to the level you should be at and you will never look back.
It is Your Choice. Don't Ignore your friends. If you had friends at the next level, don't leave them just because everyone around you says you must leave them. Next level means your choice. You leave those that did not progress, but don't leave those who do not fit in at the next level. Keep those friends. You never know when you will need a friend.
Your Relationship with your Parents. At each level we change our relationship with our parents. Elementary school we are 100% dependent upon our parents and love them unconditionally. By the time we get to High School, we think they know nothing about what we are going through. I have a hint for you, they went through the same thing. So if you really still need them at times, it is ok to go back. They never really left you.
Enjoy the Moment. Each level you go through you will never be at that level again, so enjoy yourself. The number one thing that older people say is that I missed out on opportunities when I was younger. I was working, so I missed high school. I could have done both, but I did not know how. Never have a regret. Just enjoy but not at the expense of others.

Have fun as you progress. You will never regret it.

Have a great school year.
Jim Perkins

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Next Level Jokes

It was graduation day and Mom was trying to take a picture of their son in a cap and gown, posed with his father. "Let's try to make this look natural "she said. "Junior, put your arm around your dad's shoulder." The father answered, "If you want it to look natural, why not have him put his hand in my pocket?"

A young man hired by a supermarket reported for his first day of work. The manager greeted him with a warm handshake and a smile, gave him a broom and said, "Your first job will be to sweep out the store." "But I'm a college graduate," the young man replied indignantly. "Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't know that," said the manager. "Here, give me the broom - I'll show you how."

When a teacher closes his eyes, why should it remind him of an empty classroom? Because there are no pupils to see!

What school do you greet people in? Hi School !

Teacher: Class, we will have only half days school this morning. Class: Hooray; Teacher: We will have the other half this afternoon

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