P.R.O.T.E.C.T

Chapter One

Leo

Prevail , Rise, Organize, Thrive, Educate , Courage, Truth. P.R.O.T.E.C.T

Tests. All these stinking tests. I mean 6th and 7th grade have a lot of tests, but 8th is the worst out of the three grades of middle school. You ask why, because we have to do FOUR- star tests, EIGHT exams, oh on top that teachers, principal, and our parents wanted us to take the PSAT test!!! After all the tedious tests and exams the principal called us to the orientation room. Imagine a big room that has lots of chairs in a big U. In the center of the big U was a podium with two microphones. On the ceiling, some lights pointed towards the podium. Like trying to intimidate us with the lights. I should probably introduce the Principal. The Principal’s name is Principal Cool. (He is not cool) (Secretly we called him Principal Cranky.) He is tall about 5 feet 10 inches but he is very plump. He had little hair and a fake tan. His facial features always looked like he was smelling dirty dampers under his nose. Students were having conversations about why the Principal called the students to the orientation room. When the Principal walked to the podium and cleared his throat loudly several times to get our attention. When we quit he began to say “ Welcome to your last day of school.” Then he muttered, “ Finally, I can get rid of you Low - Level Wimepzoids .” ( Low-evel- Wimepzoids stands for students. The Principal hates students so he calls us Low- Level Wimepzoids.) “ Sadly I have to give you one more test before you go Low - Level Wimepzoids. With no sincerity in his voice. We all groan. Then started yelling questions at the Principal who looked even more cantankerous. “ STOP THE BICKERING LOW - LEVEL WIMEPZOIDS!!!!!!!!” Yelled Principal Cool. He was purple in the face. We stop slowly and calm down. “ Finally you Low - Level Wimepzoids listen for once.” Gumble Principal Cool. “ As I was saying, you have to take the test. -”

Somebody shouted “ But why, what if we don’t want it or you’re leaving early? Then an uproar started.

The Principal roared into his microphone again “ PIPE DOWN LOW - LEVEL WIMEPZOIDS!!!!!!!!!!!” We immediately went silent. Principal Cool cleared his throat a couple of times. AS I was saying, you HAVE to TAKE the TEST NO matter what. I already sent out a message to your Guardians ( Parents), and you have 3 months for your summer holiday. So you can add a full day of school before you go for your summer holiday. No exception! There are four

parts of the test. The first part of the test is to see what you know and what you don’t know, the second part of the test is what you like, and what you don’t like and more. The third part of the test is your opinion on things like Low - Level Wimepzoids like you, do you like your family and friends, what traits you like about your friends and family, and what traits you don’t like about your friends and family. Are you a night owl or an early riser and more? The fourth part of the test is more deeper, important depth questions. What is your point of view when seeing someone for the first time, how do you judge people or do you believe in yourself? And what you’re mind set on yourself and more. Oh, two more things before you Low- Level Wimepzoids go, if you don’t finish the test when the bell rings then you still have to finish the test before you go on the summer holiday. The second thing is why you Low- Level Wimepzoids have to take the test. It is your future and what school you go to for high school and beyond. This school is the most prestigious in the country. The school has everything you need to ensure you’ll be successful. Some examples are Architect, Engineer, video game designer, Fashion Designer, Chief, and more. The Headmaster and the Headmistress will select students who answer all the questions truthfully and do not rush. They will know if you rush because you will be timed, and all the tests you took this year will be analyzed. That’s why the teachers timed all of the tests you were given. So be warned. If you Low Level Wimepzoids get accepted. You will get a packet in the envelope from the couriers in one weeks. You Wimepzoids are going to be split into groups 4 of 176. Now if I call your name, come to the podium. I will give you a color dot that will give you a Roman numeral. The first color is Violet waves.” All of the lights were on. Students blinked the black spots from their eyes. He called names. Students are coming up, getting their violet wave color on their wrists with a number I. The second color is the Aquamarine blue wave, with numerous II. He called names up and gave them a dot. The third color is a teal wave, with numerous III. Now he called names. Before he calls the last group, let me introduce myself. I am The Great Mischief Maker, GoofBall, and the Greatest Pranker in the whole wide world. Leo Hero Arrow!! The description of my awesome self, very tall ( 5 feet and 5 inches), dashingly handsome ( Looks like a cute elf. ) Wavy light hazel hair, tan skin, and dark amber eyes. Always wears slightly crumpled T-shirts and jeans. The Principal said, “ The last color is a wave of flames, with numerous IIII.” As I waited for my name to be called. My thought was racing. What if my name won’t be called? What would I do if I’m not called? Why should I do the test? Should I try my hardest on the test? My mind was repeating those questions. I answered some questions. I will do the test because I won’t pass anyway. I will try my hardest. Just for the sake of my future. That’s not it, I’m just curious. I was thinking of the last questions when my name was called. “ Leo Hero Arrow.” Called thePrincipal. I stood up and walked. I answered the two questions. I pulled my right sleeve up and stuck out my arm. Principal Cool had a circle stamp and pressed into my wrist. I walked down to my seat. When I sat down, I looked down at my wrist and the dot was glowing with a bright fire. I stared at it until Principal Cool said “ Look for two teachers with the same color dot. Now get out of my site!!!!!” We stood up and looked around for the teachers. They were standing in each corner, holding up their arms so we could see their wrist. Then we quickly walked towards them. It was difficult. I finally reached Ms. Dixon. A petite woman with pale green eyes, brown hair shoulder length. Pale skin, 5 feet and 7 inches tall. Wears skinny jeans and T-shirts. She teaches ELA which is my second favorite because she tells us funny stories and gives us easy projects. After you finish you get free time. The other teacher is Mr. Laugh . ( Don’t laugh! His last name is actually true. He smiles and laughs all the time and I mean all the time. Even if you mess up his favorite pen. He just laughs and says “ Are you okay? Just finished your work and I’ll clean up.” This is my favorite teacher, Mr. Laugh. He is 5 feet and 9 inches tall. He wears a collar shirt with a goofy tie. Black pants and warm brown eyes. He has pepper brown hair. No beard and tan skin. He teaches mathematics. For the first time in my life mathematics is my favorite class. After all of us gathered together Ms. Dixon and Mr. Laugh led us to a big classroom. I won’t describe it. Just Picture of a big boring empty classroom. Only 176 desks at the front there were two desks. On each desk there was an enormous packet and one eraser, four pencils and a pencil. “ Find your seats and start until I say so.” Said Mr. Smile. We found our seats and waited. The teachers said we can start. I flipped the page. First question Problem 1: Exponential Population Model

The function P(t)=260(1.04)(64)tP(t)=260(1.04)(46​)t models the population, in thousands, of a certain city tt years after 2003. According to the model, the population is predicted to increase by 4% every nn months. What is the value of nn?

A) 8

B) 12

C) 18

D) 72

I worked it out which was pretty easy. Math is my strongest subject. The answer is A=8. I flip to the next. I am going to save you from the boring test. I finally finished the test. I turn it in. I was done at 9:59PM. I rode my bike home. I am not telling you where my home is!!!!!! Get your heads out of the gutter!