Decisions, decisions

There are so many different ways to make decisions out there, that sometimes I'm not quite sure which one to use. The GREAT decision model is a great (no pun intended) way to make decisions in any situation. Another one we learned just last term from Mr. Lights was the SIPDE process. It means 'Search for possible dangers, Identify the problem, Predict what the possible choices are, Decide which action, Execute the decision.' It is a decision-making model that is very helpful when driving, but it is also a good way to avoid undesirable situations. Say you are driving and see a possible danger up ahead, like a hidden driveway. Instead of just speeding around the corner, use the SIPDE process to make the right decision, which would be to slow down. Another good decision making model is the Vroom-Jago Decision Model. It is sort of a pre-decision decision model. The Vroom-Jago is what you use to decide whether or not to make a decision alone or in a group. First, you must see who the decision will affect, in short term and the long run. If your decision will affect more than just yourself, you will have to decide whether or not to include them in your decision. Usually, if you can get more people in on your decision, the better it will be. Since all of these decision making models have different uses, they are all the best!

In the Fairview community we have a plethora of useful community resources fo us to take advantage of. The Library at the high school and on Manchester Rd. help you improve your mental and social health. The Fairview High School Atheletic Facilities (Library, Pool, Weight Room, Soccer/Football Fields, etc...), and Snap Fitness can improve your social health along with your physical health. Fairview alone has many different churches that help improve your spiritual and emotional health. Our state has reserved state parks where we can walk and be in a healthy environment. The state has hospitals for when your not physically healthy, you can get better. PA also has specific rehabilitation centers for your mental, physical, or emotional health. The American Government has an unemployment benefit system that can help many of our health needs, such as emotional, physical, mental, and even environmental, when we cannnot support ourselves. Social security does the same job for older Americans. We also have health insurance to aid our physical and emotional needs.

The First Assignment

Hello 1st period Wellness 10, if any of you don't already know, my name is Carl Nerthling. I'm 16 years old. I love to play football, my number is 66. I also like to snowboard and I am doing ski bus this winter. After football season is over, I plan on getting a job, most likely somewhere in Fairview. I am still deciding on where I want to go to college, but i want to go to medical school somewhere. The college i will go to will be in PA though. After I'm done with schooling, i want to get a career in radiology.