You will probably need to take some variation of the listed subjects in freshman year. If you can handle a larger work load, you may be put into Honors or Pre-AP classes. Mathematics - Most Freshmen will take Algebra 1; however, if you took Algebra in 8th grade, you will take either Geometry or Algebra 2. This is a required class. Science - Freshmen take Earth Science most of the time. Depending on where you live, that will determine what science you take. Science gets more specific as you go along. This is a required class. English - As you go further into English, you will begin to focus more on literature and not so much grammar and spelling. This is a required class. Languages - Most high schools offer Latin, German, French, Spanish, and Sign Language. Gym - Gym is still required in most states for Freshmen and Sophomore year, but after that it can be taken by choice. Computers/Technology - While this class is not always required, it is one of the most useful classes you can take in High School. Electives - There are many different electives you can take in High School. You should pick them based on interest and what will help you later in life. Choose your electives very carefully. They're a lot of fun! If you can take tag, go for it. Don't be tempted to take classes just because they're easy-sounding. Take classes that sound interesting and you'll have a better time, even if they're difficult. Every single grade after you gets to pick first! No worries, you'll get your electives at some point.
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One-sentence summary -- Know what kind of classes you will need to take. Don't get your hopes too high that you'll get all your electives.

You'll get the best results with a corded mixing drill, as these offer the distance and convenient control you need to work comfortably. Thread the end of the paddle into the drill, making sure the joints fit together correctly. Run the drill for a few seconds at a low speed to check that the mixer attachment is secure. Wire cage-type mixers can cut through clumps rather than just push them around. Lower the paddle into the plaster to the bottom of the bucket and switch on the drill. As you mix, raise and lower the paddle and swirl it in both a clockwise and counterclockwise direction. This will help the blades hit the plaster from as many different angles as possible. Set your drill to a slow speed to prevent splashing. Aim to mix the plaster for 1 to 2 minutes, or just long enough to wet it throughout. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bucket periodically with your trowel to loosen dry, stuck-on bits. Cut off the drill and add a small amount of plaster into the bucket, then resume mixing to incorporate the fresh plaster. Continue sifting and mixing until the plaster is roughly the same consistency as peanut butter. A good rule of thumb is to only add about half the amount you originally used on follow-up mixes. Sifting the plaster by the handful may be more precise than pouring straight from the bag as you get closer to the optimal texture. Rinse off splatter or plaster powder from your surroundings before it dries. Let the plaster sit for a few minutes after you're finished mixing. At that point, the plaster should be thick enough to heap onto the trowel without running off. Another useful test is to route the top of the mixture with your trowel and watch for it to fill in graduallythin, soupy plaster will puddle instantly, while you may not notice any change in overly thick plaster at all. If you accidentally thicken the mixture too much, you can add more water to thin it out.
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One-sentence summary -- Attach a paddle mixer to your drill. Mix the plaster thoroughly. Add more plaster to achieve a thick, smooth texture. Test the thickness of the plaster.

Glycolic acid and benzoyl peroxide are two other ingredients commonly found in skincare products. However, these can also be quite drying on the skin, so it is best to avoid using them in combination with a harsh treatment like Retin-A. Retin-A works by exfoliating away the top layers of skin. As a result of this, skin can become thinned out and fragile. Therefore is not a good idea to undergo any facial waxing while you are using Retin-A cream. Retin-A treatment makes your skin hyper-sensitive to sunlight, which is why you only apply it at night. However, you should also take precautions during daylight hours by wearing an SPF every day. It doesn't matter if it's sunny, rainy, cloudy or even snowy - your skin needs to be protected. Retin-A creams should not be used if you are pregnant, suspect you might be pregnant, trying to get pregnant or breastfeeding, as there have been reports of fetal deformities following use of tretinoin treatments.
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One-sentence summary -- Don't use in combination with products containing glycolic acid or benzoyl peroxide. Do not wax Retin-A treated skin. Do not expose your skin to sun damage. Do not use Retin-A if you're pregnant.

You'll first need a deep or wide edged wooden picture frame. You can get these from the dollar or thrift stores for next-to-nothing. Your other supplies will be Balsa wood, a ruler, double-sided tape, a pencil, paint or something to mark the wood with, a craft knife, craft glue, and backing paper. Backing paper can just be your standard drawing paper. The contents will determine the size and shape of the shadow box you end up putting together. You can put whatever you want in there as long as it fits! Many people use seaside objects such as shells, coral, pebbles. Some people make entire doll house/storefront/miniature scenes within shadow boxes. Others prefer nature objects: gumnuts, leaves, herbs, flowers, seeds, pods, etc. Take a look at other potential options below. Collectibles: Stamps, spoons, coins, stickers, etc. Scrapbooking: The shadow box provides an great display case for scrapbook elements of all kinds. Insects: Do you have a butterfly or beetle collection? A shadowbox is perfect for displaying them. Be kind to the wildlife though; a paper or photographic collection can be just as interesting Militaria: Medals, insignia, buckles, awards, badges, etc. Play around with a design in advance. That way you'll know where to glue everything in place. Arrange the actual objects on a sheet of paper about the same size as the inside of the frame, or draw the outline of the object onto blank paper to guide your arrangement later. If it doesn't have deep sides already, it won't work well for the purposes of this box. You can buy a shadowbox frame on the Internet or an arts and crafts store. You can even make your own if you want. It's really just a picture frame.
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Gather your supplies. Decide what you'd like to place inside the shadow box first. Consider the typical shadow box contents. Arrange the objects you plan to put in the shadow box around a sheet of paper. Choose a frame that has deep sides.