hello this is Ben mcneese.
we had a good time shopping at hobby lobby and eating out at o'charley's.
i enjoyed shopping at hobby lobby.
at o'charliy's i had french fries and chicken for lunch.
i shared some cheese wedges for my friends.
i enjoyed our trip out.
the remake of the fox and the hound in real life is now releasing in 2016.
the first fox and the hound was released in 1981.
the second fox and the hound was released in 2006.
Rupert Everett will play the voice of the adult Tod in real life
Hayden Christan will play the voice of the adult copper in real life
Russell crowe will play Amos Slade in real life
sally field will play widow tweed in real life
Cameron diaz will the voice of vixey in real life
martin sheen will play the voice of chief in real life
queen latifah will play the voice of big mama in real life
Nathan lane will play the voice of dinkey in real life
robin Williams will play the voice of boomer in real life
Anton yelchin will the voice of the porcupine in real life
Micheal madsen will the voice of the grumpy badger in real life
grey delisle will the voice of young Tod in real life
Tara strong will the voice of young copper in real life
and frank welker will play the voice of squeaks in real life
street fighter x soul calibur is now releasing in 2015
and street fighter x mortal kombat is now releasing 2017
street fighter x tekken was released in 2012
star trek 13 is now releasing in 2016
Angelina Jolie will play the voice m'ress in the 3rd star trek reboot movie
frank welker will play the voice of arex in the 3rd star trek reboot movie
liv tyler will play christine chapel in the 3rd star trek reboot movie
and scarlet joanson will play janice rand in the 3rd star trek reboot movie

Abstract Art

 Artist: Ben McNeese
Title: Panda, Leapard and Tiger

 Hello    My  Name is  Nila Huddleston and Kaylea Dunkiln ,Jose  cratz

     we  are  in   the  Job Traning  Progam  in  High  School  call

is  Indepencedence  High school   on   wednesday   we go on  Bus the  go   to  Downtown  Nashville    to the   Disnailiy Hill  at the  Nashville  capolit

 jack jhonson    is   are   govment  to     help us  to  the    tranporition   we   are  Talk  about  Tranporition    help  us    to  get  to  work and    come  back  to  school  to  meet are  people   work at the   capolit 10:35   we go to    down to  eat lunch at   the lunch room

My Visit to the Tennessee State Capitol: Jose

L to R: Kaylea, Nila, Jose at TN State Capitol for Disability Day

Hello,
I'm Jose Cantu. Yesterday,  I went to Tennessee State Capitol to meet with a couple of important people to bring our concerns about transportation for  people with disabilities.
My job was to introduce myself and my classmates to each political leader.

"I was happy all day." said Jose, "I got to do something really fun and important with my friends." "I liked introducing myself to everyone."

"It was a great day." - Jose

IHS Transition II Goes to State Capitol: Transportation Lobby

Today,  Independence Transition II teacher Mrs. Huffmaster took three of our IHS Transition II students to the state capitol. The students went to the Tennessee Capitol to meet many of our Senators and Representatives. The students brought questions relating to their concerns for their present and future experiences.


Their main concern related to transportation and the great need that all persons with disabilities desire more availability of public transportation within our county. Each student that attended; Jose, Nila and Kaylea greeted and presented their questions to each politician. The students met Senator Jack Johnson, Representative Glen Casada and a couple of representatives from the finance department.

Jose said, "It was so fun and a good day." "I like meeting the different politicians." Jose main responsibility was to introduce himself and his classmates to each politician that they met.

Nila presented a short speech about the need for public transportation for people with disabilities within our county. The main reason comes from the growth in population wtihin our county within the last eight years and within the next 20 years will be above 144%. Nila also enjoyed meeting the Senator and Representative for our county. "I liked meeting the politicians," Nila said.



After Nila's presentation, it was Kaylea's turn to present a letter to each Senator or Representative that outlined all of the students concerns and brought about facts to hopefully encourage them to support a bill currently being looked at to help with the financial part of more transportation.

The students did a great job representing Independence High School and Williamson County.

Disability Day on the Hill: A letter to the Senators

Dear Senator:

                I represent Williamson County Schools and District 23.  I am excited to be a part of Disability Day on the Hill.  I come from Independence High School to talk to you about the need for increased availability of affordable and reliable public transportation in our community.

Currently Williamson County does provide the Franklin Trolley/TODD through Franklin Transit Authority but this system is only available in the Franklin city limits.  My classmates and I live in the cities of Thompson Station and Spring Hill and no such transportation is available to us.

                The school district has provided me on the job training for the past 3-4 years.  As a student I am able to access transportation to and from my job sites on a daily basis through the school system.  When I reach the age of 22 I will no longer have access to these resources.  I am concerned that whatever job I have at that time, I will no longer be able to access, because I am not able to drive. 

                I am excited to hear that the state is beginning to plan an increase public transportation and I would like to ask you to support the following:

·         Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) as proposed by AMP

·         2035 Regional Transportation Plan

Williamson County will increase in population by 144% between 2006 and 2035. Also Williamson County Schools have recognized a significant and ongoing increase in students with special needs.  The students entering school in 2014 will have graduated and be vital community members by the time the 2035 Regional Transportation Plan is completed.  The need for public transportation to allow me and my peers to go to work and engage in my community is greatly needed 

Please remain mindful of the ever growing need for transportation among adults with disabilities and join with me in supporting public transportation initiatives. 

hello this is Ben mcneese.
i had a good day.
i had a good time at the rec center.
i played some basket ball.
i did some running at the rec center.
i caught my breath.
"Injustice Fate of two Worlds" is now releasing in 2015.
they are gonna have some new characters like the red hood power girl sub-zero and more.
the sequel will be injustice fate of to worlds.
the first injustice game was released last year.
i like it that injustice fate of two worlds are gonna have some cinematic endings.
i like that injustice fate of two worlds are gonna have some rival cutscenes.
although those rival cutscenes and cinematic endings doesn't appear in injustice gods among us.
only those rival cutscenes and cinematic endings appear in injustice fate of two worlds
scorpion is an exclusive character from the first injustice game.
sub-zero is an exclusive character from the second injustice game.
my favorite character is scorpion because he was 3rd dlc character from injustice gods among us
thank you for choosing ihs.

Today in  the  Morning go to  clean  the   table and window

8:15  Go To Work at the   TCS Store    TO WORK   AT TCS Store  11:30 -12:15   GO TO EAT LUNCH  AT THE LU NCH ROOM 12:15 GO TO  RC CENTER   FREE TIME AT  THE GYM

TOMRROW  SAMETHING  TO DO  IN THE MORING

 8:15   GO  TO ON THE  BUS   DOWNTOWN  FRANKILN  TO  HART AND
HAND    CHECK  THE  CARD    COME  BACK  TO SCHOOL  TO EAT   LUNCH

Community Day: B-Dubs, Walmart, Kohls

Today we went on our community experience day. Some shopped at Kohl's while other students went to Wal-mart to but the ice coffee for the IHS "Common Grounds" coffee shop. After our excursions we all met up and went to Buffalo Wild Wings for a great time together and have lunch. The food was delicious. Some students even tried some very HOT wings. Today's choice was the mango habanero. It was HOT and spicy!! The sauce brought tears to their eyes but they love it!
Upon returning to the school, the students help cheered their Eagles at the Pep rally.

K's Day....

Hello,
This is Kaylea and I had a really good day today. Today our class went shopping at Target for Valentine's day items for our photo booth we are going to have here at school for all the students and staff to take pictures. It will also help us raise funds for our program.
I had lunch with my class at Moe's. I had chicken taco salad, "It was yummy in my tummy!"
In class we discussed about our state government and how it affect us.
I had a really great time today.
- Kaylea

IHS Goes to Washington....Not quite....TN Capitol

On January 28, 2014 IHS Transition II students and staff will spend the day at Tennessee Capitol building . They will represent WCS at the TN State Legislature and get the opportunity to see our state leaders in action. Students will be able to see how bills become laws. Also, students that attend will have a time to meet with our local represenatives and ask them questions that relate to their concerns and needs towards a better life.


Ashley discribing to the class about her experiences about housing

Nila and Jose having a good time coming up with questions

Currently, our students are brainstorming in class on possible questions that they would like to ask our Senators and Representatives. Some of the areas that they are currently working on our transportation, housing, job placements opportunities, education, etc. Discussions have led to more understanding about how our government works for the betterment of its citizens. Plus, it has allowed our students the opportunity to express their concerns and dreams for their future. Each day that we practice and learn more about our government, the more they are getting excited to attend this special day.

Questions that our students have come up with to ask our state legislature

hi my name is Ben. today i went to pet smart, bath and beyond, the shoe store, dolar tree and target.
we were talking about some possible jobs at pet smart.
i think it might be work place at pet smart
i like pets at pet smart like cats, dog, and more.
i watched the lorax on the smart board during lunch.
the lorax was played by Danny devito.
the lorax movie was released in 2012.
the lorax is more likable than despicable me and hop.
despicable me 2 was released last year.
the minions will be released in 2015.
the minions is the spin off to despicable me 1 and 2.

Tractor Supply - 1/16/14

 Today our IHS Transition II students went out into the local community to a couple of job sites. One of those sites was Tractor Supply Co in Thompson's Station, TN. Three of our students; Nila, Kaylea, and Jose really enjoy going to work here a couple of days a week. They dust, stock, and organize the clothes.

Each student is given a section to make sure they place the clothes in the correct size order and style. Then they separate the clothes on the rack to make the racks look nice. Jose's favorite thing is to place the boots in order on the shelves. Today the students organized the toy racks as well. All the little toys were put in place according to the labels on the shelves. The labels had the price and picture of each animal, car, truck, tractor, etc.

This store really appreciates the hard work that each of these students do each time they come. It's a great store and has just about everything you need.

My Not So Bad Day

This morning I was thinking about running away.
On the bus I got so upset I threw up.
I asked the bus driver to call 911.
When I got to school I went to the nurse and then I laid down.
I spoke to my teacher and Mrs. Anton, my principal.
Then I made a good choice.
I got up off the ground and said "I am done."
I didn't need to be by myself anymore.
I came in to class.
I started drawing and spent my day with my teacher.
Now I am happy.

This morning, I realized my family wouldn't like how I was acting.
Now I get to go home and know my family will be happy to see my face.

Ashley

1/10/14 -Friday-

Our class go to big  Lots and  go eat lunch  at  Pancho's place in  Frankiln. All the students had a great time at Big Lots. They enjoyed the furniture section. Preston really like the talking grandpa. Ben liked the big chairs.

 

1/13/14 - Monday 

We  go to work at Tractor  Supply in Spring Hill.  We  like Tractor Supply and thank them for letting us work at your store.      We  went to the Spring Hill rec center free time  basketball, hoola hoop, and Nila danced and sang.

 

1/14/14 - Tuesday

 I went to Sam's   club   in   cool spring on mollory lane.  WE WENT SHOPPING   FOR   IHS  COFFEE SHOP SUPPLIES.  I followed a grocery  list and  worked on the math-  how many cups and  whip cream  we needed.

 

 

 

 

Today was a great day.
we worked on campustoday.
we worked on our job lnterview  skills.
we came up wlth questions to ask ln job lnterviews.
Tomorrow we are going to kmart and eat lunch at pancho's

jose cantu