My First Interview

School uniform story sources:

- teacher
- administrator
- student for the uniforms
- student against uniforms
- parent

School uniform story questions: 

1. What did you think when you first heard about the new school uniforms?
2. Do you think that public schools should be allowed to enforce uniforms?
3. Have you ever been at a school where uniforms are enforced?
4. Will you wear the uniform?
5. How will you protest the uniforms?
6. What do you think of those who are against the uniforms?
7. What do you think of those who are for the uniforms?
8. Are uniforms practical? After all, does the real world have a universal uniform?
9. Do you think that uniforms repress students' freedom to express themselves? Explain.
10. Why was the uniform decision made?
11. Did you take part in the decision?
12. Will the uniforms last? Why do you think so?
13. Are any of the opposing sides' opinions understandable to you? Which ones?
14. What might be some pros of the uniforms?
15. What might be some cons of the uniforms?
16. Why are students against the uniforms?
17. How was the decision made?
18. Are parents upset since they have to provide uniforms for their children?
19. How could uniforms affect the social climate of our school?
20. How can changes or compromises be made on this new policy?

Student of the Month sources: 

- students of the month
- student's parents
- student's teacher they are grateful towards

Student of the Month interview: 

1. What sort of things were considered for student of the month selection?
Whenever I was working on an assignment and I was tired I used the SoM as a motivator.
2. Why are certain students considered and others not? 
Some students try hard to achieve this and some don't, it depends on the person.
3. Who chooses the winner?
All the teachers come together and discuss how you're doing in class.
4. What can other students do to reach the goal that you have?
Just set goals in your mind—just set a goal and anyone can reach it.
5. What makes you stand out in class? 
I always participate and do extra credit and assignments even if I won't get credit for them.
6. What is your favorite class? 
Geography.
7. What extra-curricular activities do you do? 
I dance and I'm in theatre and I'm gonna sign up for clubs.
8. What clubs are you involved in?
As many as possible—I'll sign up for a culinary arts club and a gardening club.
9. What did your parents say when you won? 
They were very proud—they knew how hard I was working.
10. How did you find out that you were Student of the Month? 
I was in biology class and I got a note to go to the office—the principal and vice principal told me how hard I had been working and that I was student of the month.
11. Why do you think you were chosen?
Because I feel like teachers notice that I work really hard and turn in every assignment and get all A's.
12. Are you surprised by your achievement? 
A little bit—even though I was trying I know how many other students are trying as hard or harder.
13. Do you think you deserve this award?
I do, I guess, because if I wasn't trying I'd be like "Why did I get this?" but I was working really hard this past month.
14. Are your grades used to choose you or is it your involvement? 
I feel like its both. Your grades and how many clubs you go to.
15. Do you feel particularly grateful towards a particular teacher?
I like Mr. Lauer because you can tell he cares about the students.
16. What sort of rewards or privileges do you get for Student of the Month?
You get to go off campus even if you're not a senior and you get a homework pass and you gain teachers' respect.
17. What choices lead you here? 
The choice of always doing my homework in time, in working really hard.
18. Was it difficult to become a student of this caliber? 
It just depends on the person. If you're the kind of person who doesn't like to study then it would be hard, but for me it wasn't hard.
19. What challenges have you faced?
I'm not good in biology so I had to go to tutoring and nervousness for tests.
20. Why was this monthly award started?
To encourage students to try as hard as they can.

Student of the month separate sources:

Mr. Lauer

1. What did your think when you saw that the Student of the Month felt particularly grateful towards you?
I was glad that I've made an impression on her, and I'm very proud of her accomplishment. She's going places.
2. How does she stand out in class? 
She always has her hand up, ready to participate, and her essays are truly remarkable. She has some great insights.
3. Were you one of the teachers that nominated her? 
Certainly. Just from the first week of her being in my class I could tell she would be an excellent candidate for Student of the Month.

Student's mother: 

1. Did you know that your daughter was striving towards this award?
Oh yes! She always told me who this month's student was, and I could tell that she wanted that sort of academic recognition, even if she didn't say it.

2. What was your reaction to your daughter's accomplishment? 
I was so proud! I know how many exceptional students are at Bowie, and I know how many are in the running for awards like these—and only nine a year! I knew she could do it, though.

3. Has your daughter always been such a hard worker?
Yes, she's always been quite the worker bee! She definitely has a bright future ahead of her.