The BTVS student of the month award is given to students who show leadership, work ethic, academic prowess, and are online learning role models. Middle School BTVS student Messiah Everett has been awarded student of the month for November.
Messiah came to BTVS as at the beginning of this year looking for a program that provided her the freedom to work at her pace. She has really caught on as an online student, and is an absolute pleasure to have in the program. We asked Messiah a few questions about becoming student of the month, and here is what she had to say.
- What is your name, what name do your friends call you, and what is your grade?My name is Messiah Everett, my friends and family call me Siah. I am in 7th grade.
- How do you think you earned student of the month? I think i earned student of the month by doing all my work and more, and always asking for help if is need.
- How does it feel to be student of the month? It feel great to be student of the month because I feel like their is a lot of other seventh graders that have done really well and you chose me.
- What was your family's reaction to becoming student of the month? My family was so proud of me when I found out, and my dad knew before I did so he told me and I didn't believe it at all. What makes you unique? What makes me unique is that I can do many different things at the same time. I know most people can do this but I still think that is what makes me unique.
- What do you like to do for fun? What I like to do for fun is sing and dance with my cousin and I love playing basketball.
- What do you like best about virtual school? What I like best about virtual schools is that you know when everything is do and your teachers and BTVS staff keeps in touch if you need and help with anything.
- What advice would you give other students trying to earn student of the month honors? The advice I would give to other students is to not worry about getting student of the month like I did and just focus on school and getting your work done and always choose kindness. Do you think anyone can be student of the month? Of course anyone can be student of the month if they just keep on working and never ever stop even though it is hard just reach out for help and push yourself to do better.
- What other awards or honors have you won or earned? I won basketball championships in the fifth grade at Chester Miller. I am currently on the possible dream Jr honor society.