Oblivious to the slight snoring sounds behind her, the teacher continued to “teach” the class. The sound that all kids love rings out freedom across the classroom, shredding the trance-like mood that has settled upon the class and replacing it with newfound energy. “WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” the teacher tears her lungs at the class, “I want a […]
Should Public Schools Start the Day With Silent Prayer Time? Beginning the day with silent prayer time in public schools is a very controversial topic. Some people say that prayer should be allowed in public schools because of its constitutionality, that it would acknowledge the religious heritage of America and of education, and that it […]
Dear Mr. Smith, As you already have noticed, dressing appropriately for a school setting has become a problem. As many would acrimoniously say, they are against the idea of work attire for school. The paucity of students that follow this dress continues to fall rather than grow. Many schools don’t enforce such a strict dress […]
Many people ask me why? Why would you want to be in a field that is so sad and deals with sad things? Like abuse or the neglect of people. Personally, I do not see it as something really sad and horrible. I see it as something helpful and also challenging. A person in social […]
The education system is too old. It has been designed for people in the 1900s, people keep using it because it works and they don’t think they need to change it. I think everyone should take the basic subjects- math and language. They should take it to a certain extent because if you want to […]
Effort can be the difference between success and failure. Trying to study and prepare for a test results in a better grade on the test than when there is no effort to study and prepare. There was a poster in Mr. Lowe’s Algebra class that says, “You will always miss 100% of the shots you […]
Ugh, what? You Totally just woke me up in the middle of the best dream ever! I don’t care if it’s the first day of school, I’m not going! *sigh* Fine. But just to see my friends, ok? Should I wear my shirt that says Homework Sucks, It Kills Trees, or is that to much? […]
I chose to take psychology because one is able to better understand themselves, understand others, and learn how people think so I can use that to my advantage in the business world. I often wonder why I like the items, subjects, and activities that I do. In psychology I will learn how and why I […]
In my opinion the school uniform is better without then with. From having dress down day the school will corporate much better without uniform, due to the fact that people can come to school comfortably they will be willing to learn more and stay more awake in school. Not only that they say uniforms help […]
In contemporary schools, a major part of learning is the assignments that students must complete. Assignments test proficiency in a subject and grades are supposed to reflect proficiency. Unfortunately, grades are no longer representative of students’ skills or the quality of their work. . Many grades simply assess whether an assignment was completed and not […]
My first day of High School went by in such a blur. Coming from a completely different state, I knew nobody. I tried not to get lost and only made only small talk with a few people in my classes. It felt like everyone had someone to be with and I felt like an intruder. […]
Schools attempt to stop students from deliberately missing classes by presenting them with detention. Suspension is a flawed system that causes students who suffer from it to feel resentment towards their teachers. Suspensions do not only fail to make them less likely to miss class, but fails to teach them the importance of being in […]
Math is one of the most important subject in the whole world. Many people do not like math because they say that it is very difficult to study. Yes, it is but because it requires a lot of focus and attention but once you work hard then it is no big deal. Math is very […]
If there is one thing that almost every child despises, it would certainly be homework. However, there has been a good amount of debate over how much homework students should really be getting. Most people believe that students are getting too much homework and that they should be spending their free time doing other things […]
This book is so fat. There are so many questions. Do I really need to go to college? These are just a few thoughts every high schooler has had when it comes to that miserable four hour test we all know as the ACT. A test that causes me personally to think about stabbing myself […]
Everyone would agree, one of the greatest freedoms given in the United States is the guarantee of an education.While every child attains the opportunity to learn, not all children understand concepts at the same pace and the same way as others.Students like this typically have a learning disability. Simply put, a learning disability is any […]
The thought of school makes sitting on my bed grounded sound like fun. The work that they give you seems to me like a student at Harvard University would struggle with. And not only that nobody around knows what to do. So you know what I am stuck with? A deep… deep… DEEP… wish to […]
While children in special education programs from kindergarten are given alternative criteria for promotion to the next grade, these alternative criteria end when students move onto high school. Giving students alternative criteria earlier in their education fails to prepare them for the challenges they will face later in their academic careers. Students who take special […]
I’ve been at a private school for most of my life. It’s a great school with amazing exams results and students getting into the top universities. However, my whole life I’ve never felt like I’ve fit in! I was always bottom of my class and my grades were always lower than everyone else’s. This would […]
Wouldn’t you be tired of wearing the same outfit over and over again? I know I would be. I believe no kid should be forced to wear a uniform because it takes their personality away. Why should students all dress the same? Should they act the same to? How does it help the school? 40% […]
Some people my age have no idea where they want to go from high school. I on the other hand, have most of my future already planned out based off of goals, hopes, and dreams. Knowing what I want to do with my life relieves a lot of stress and worry. I have no idea […]
I used to think that guys are the ones who seek physical pleasure and strip away a girl’s virginity. However, the willingness to let loose and give in to a blissful evening before marriage is as powerful for girls. In college, I witness this every day. The elevator divides the girls on my floor; the […]
My backpack, which I have used since sixth grade, is an essential tool to my school life. I need, require, and love my backpack. It holds everything, from my binder to books to folders to more books to projects and everything in between. It holds it all. I would not exist without it. I would […]
September, 15th, 2011 I am a student in high school I look just like everyone else, but I am different in many ways, I have challenges that I have to face daily. I am in the special education program; I personally have trouble with tests. There are so many different factors that I have no […]
I am a senior and participate in several parts of the music program including Fine Arts Club, choir, music theory, and an independent study. I am thankful to be part of a program with a number of dedicated and hardworking students; I have thoroughly enjoyed participating in these activities the past three years. However, I […]
More and more U. S. high school graduates are following the British trend of taking a “gap year” between high school and college because of its many practical benefits. Becoming more focused on a goal, becoming more mature, and better job prospects after graduation are just a few of the great reasons to take a […]
There are three main Universities in Arizona. 1st is U of A which is credited for having the largest science program in Arizona. ASU is the largest University in Arizona. Last but not least is NAU which is the cheapest of the 3. Each of these Universities has their benefits and are better for certain […]
We hear questions about what our plans for the future are by what seems as too many people, but there’s a reason these questions are being asked. The real question is how many students know the answers? An important question that is commonly asked to students is “what colleges are you interested in?” And along […]
Girls are better at school than boys It seems that boys have always been on top of the class. But that is not the case any more females have earned themselves a position ahead of boys.This is my debate essay that girls are better at school than boys. Organization, A majority of girls are able […]
#1: Waking up for school- “Johnny, time to wake up!” your mom shouts as you roll over and shove a pillow over your head. “Johnny, wake up!” This time she comes into the room and turns on the light. You give a monotone groan and go back to sleep. “Johnny! WAKE UP!” This time she […]
