One of the many things to worry about as a third year in high school is Junioritis. It is basically Senioritis, but you caught it a little early. In the beginning of the year, you would feel so motivated. In fact you would feel so motivated that you would want to aim for straight A’s, […]
In some countries, such as the USA, Canada, England and Mexico, homeschooling is a very common decision that parents make concerning their children. In Brazil it is not that common. However, in the last three years the number of children who don’t go to school increased a lot. Today there are more than a thousand […]
do you think having bad grades determine wheather you are dumb or smart? Personally, I do not think that having bad grades or only one grade determines if you are dumb or not because you can be going thru a though time and not focuse, not do work or nothing and this leads to having […]
As William Julius Wilson, an American sociologist, once said, “But the person who scored well on an SAT will not necessarily be the best doctor or the best lawyer or the best businessman. These tests do not measure character, leadership, creativity, perseverance” (William). Unfortunately, SAT scores majorly determine whether students get into their desired college […]
Have you ever wondered about what university you want to study in or what you would like to be when you grow up? Probably a scientist, professor, or a pilot? I would be a businessman. Most people, especially during their young ages, may not be interested about the topic. However, I find it very important […]
To Kill a Mockingbird may be one of the most controversial books in American history. Many people across the globe revere it as a historical relic that clearly illustrates the racial injustice of 20th century America. On the other hand, some believe that the book is praised too highly and may hide a secret racist […]
School. When you start it is feels easy although as you get older it becomes a living hell! I mean trust me, I go through it about every day! When it comes to school there are no real strategies, tricks or tips that you can get from your family, friends or teachers. No. But what […]
Middle school is the worst part of your years in school. The first reason why middle school is so bad is because the teachers start treating you like a high school student because they want you to be prepared. When you didn’t turn in your homework on time, they will give you a detention early […]
Dear Ben, I love writing books, but I am too afraid to show them to my friends or put my name on them because I don’t want to be criticized. I want my books to be read, but if they are bad, I don’t want people to mock me for it. What should I do […]
My dad once told me, “When you find your passion, you will see that your whole world will change. Your grades will get better, and you’ll know what to do for the rest of your life.” My parents wanted me to go to college and be a success – they wanted me to make a […]
Every day, I wake up at 6:30am, pry myself out of bed, shove my homework in my backpack, and leave for school. I go without breakfast, teeth brushing, enough sleep, and struggle not to be late. For the small amount of amazing morning people, I imagine there are no problems. But for the rest of […]
School uniforms…many believe that they unify the school in a way that everyone looks the same, no differences. These days, girls are wearing inappropriately short shirts and pants/shorts and guys wear baggy clothes to the extent that their boxers are showing. Not that I don’t like showing who I truly am and being able to […]
What do you think of when you hear cheerleader? You think of the mean girls, smart girls, or the dume ones. You think of all the stereo types don’t you? Well none of them are true to what every cheerleader is like. At my school a our cheer caption is taking three college classes on […]
Tips for succeeding in National History Day Preparation: • Be sure to pick a topic that interests you so the research will not feel like a chore • Finding a variety of sources will be extremely beneficial (ex: books, websites, newspaper articles, and interviews; do not use only e-sources). • Always annotate sources along the […]
In an ideal world, parents would talk openly and honestly with their teenagers about sex. However, the truth is that most parents don’t provide their children with the most essential armor: information. Instead they instill antiquated values that some contend “break more easily than latex condoms. ” In this case, that easily broken value is […]
There are many challenges with school, things like waking up early enough to get there on time is a problem for many. For one getting up at 6 in the morning is difficult for many young adults. It has many effects on kids things like, getting an insufficient number of hours to sleep, and stress […]
What is learning? Learning has tons of different definitions depending on who you ask. In my dictionary, learning is when you get to know something you didn’t know before and be able to take that knowledge with you later on in life. In order for this to happen, learning has to be fun. Why? For […]
As children our writing sets fourth an entirely honest depiction of our voice, as that is all we know how to do.We are not trying to morph our language into that of someone else or trying to prove the depth and complexity of our thoughts.We are simply speaking words onto a page, organically portraying honest, […]
I know, you have heard this argument before, and are probably thinking “oh look, another whiny teenager, complaining about how we has to wake up early to go to school.” That’s where you are wrong. This paper’s goal is to convince you that the school board should switch elementary school and high school starting times […]
It does not make sense that every single morning during my first period, someone makes an announcement about a subject so out of date, that many students hope it turns into itself, “Out of Sight; Out of Mind,” because surely enough. This new policy is blowing up our minds. What makes it so horrible? The […]
Do you like P.E. (Physical Education)? I do. I think it is a really important class to take in school. It can teach you how to improve in physical movement. It can improve performance and it helps you stay active. I think we should have more P.E. class each day. It helps with physical movement. […]
Dreadful despair, racing regrets, overwhelming sadness, what did he do to deserve this? James never thought that money would have such a large influence on his life, besides his family was pretty well off, living in a two-story house with three cars. However, little did he know that the green, crisp, wrinkled object of money […]
Those who don’t know any better come to our school scared. Some think we are dangerous, other think that we are a bunch of haters. Those who come to our school don’t think before they judge. They need to recognize because not every thing is how it seems. People in our school are brave we […]
Dear School Board, The new dress code you are enforcing on the students is ridiculous. I can’t understand were you construed this idea. For years kids and adults alike have expressed themselves through their clothing. Stopping kids’ expression can be acrimonious to creativity and positive thinking. I stand not only as a successful business entrepreneur, […]
The United States Government defines a minor as a person under the age of 18. In the United States, minors cannot do many things. They can’t serve on a jury, they can’t get married, they can’t vote, and they can’t sign contracts. This is because time and time, it has been proven that teenagers’ brains […]
What do you think journalism is about? Is it boring, fun? Most students look at it as just a writing class because the name journalism has the word “Journal” but journalism is more than just writing. Our journalism clubis a very fun class, probably the best in which you’re able to socialize, and express your […]
Do you think student portfolios should be used for student promotion instead of state test? In my many experiences I always thought portfolios should be used because whenever I take state test I get nervous and fail. So honestly I would prefer portfolios to be used for promotion instead of state tests. They show the […]
Very few people argue that public schools are doing fine in America. We are losing our edge in the world, our students are uneducated and feel entitled to work after college no matter their skills, and statistic after statistic all point to the same thing. The curriculum is continually watered down and made inoffensive, and […]
I can see this happening at all schools.I feel like many new students are very nervous.As a new student goes to their first day of school I can only imagine the different range of emotions that goes through them. The feeling of being alone and not know much of anything about the new building they […]
With such a small amount of the school year left, every kid is fantasizing over the idea of Summer break. Why is Summer so important for teens? Relaxation, no school, and seemingly endless free time are all parts of Summer that make it so great. Summer gives teens the perfect amount of rest and relaxation […]
