Here’s how some teachers chose students for the awards ceremony
By Magali G. and Heyli G.
CATS students received awards for their good grades and other reasons on January 31 during grade-level student assemblies.
So how did teachers choose these students?
Ms. Michelle Suarez, a Science teacher, said that she chose her student, Rodrigo Martinez, for the award because to her Rodrigo was not only an amazing student but an amazing human being who demonstrated being humble and kind but would also show generosity in the way they would share their knowledge.
In addition, Ms. Suarez shared that “For this one, it was not a difficult decision, I feel like any time I think about a student who I think deserves an award that student just comes to mind based on just their exemplary position in class.”
For this one, it was not a difficult decision, I feel like any time I think about a student who I think deserves an award, that student just comes to mind based on just their exemplary position in class.”
Ms. Michelle Suarez, Science teacher
In contrast, English and Journalism teacher Ms. Liz Martinez shared that “It is a difficult decision because, as I teacher, like, it’s hard to choose just one student because you see how each student is different and you know each student’s strengths.”
Ms. Martinez shared that her thought process for choosing a student involved several factors. She had three factors, the first being that the student either had to have the highest grade or one of the highest grades. The second was they were very consistent in their performance and, lastly, the third factor was that they were engaged in the class and demonstrated that they were really trying.
Math and Spanish teacher Ms. Eden Nava Martinez said that it was difficult to choose between her students, but since her Geometry class has two teachers, it is easier than when it is just her because she has to check on grades and work ethic throughout the class.
Overall, Ms. Nava said, “it was fair in the sense that we’re recognizing one outstanding student in the subject area but obviously everybody deserves to get recognized if they are working hard.”
“It was fair in the sense that we’re recognizing one outstanding student in the subject area but obviously everybody deserves to get recognized if they are working hard.
Ms. Eden Nava Martinez, Math and Spanish teacher
She believes that by choosing more than one student the award loses its meaning.
According to the University of London, “Receiving an award boosts a person or company’s worth in their field” and “it also celebrates hard work, in turn making people feel appreciated and well-respected.”
