Learning to walk, riding a bike for the first time, the first day of school, moving to a new city. The unfamiliarity of what is to come, is most likely always the shackles we bare as we trudge through life. The comfort and sense of home is probably the only thing that makes life even […]

Many people think that computers should replace textbooks because they are cheaper. However, I believe that computers should not replace textbooks. Computers shouldn’t replace textbooks because using computers decreases concentration, increases school spending, and creates physical health problems. Spending time on a computer can actually decrease concentration. As I was reading through Achieve3000, I found […]

When kids graduate from high school, they either go to college, or in some cases not go to college. The kids who don’t want to go to college will most likely end up working as a metal worker, or an auto mechanic or other “hands on” jobs. For kids who don’t want to go to […]

Walking through the crowded halls of school can be an intimidating thing. Especially when you happen to be “different” from everyone else. Perhaps you have a differing ethnicity or sexual orientation; maybe people don’t understand your religion, or you are just really into cats. Whatever it is you have been targeted, so you tip toe […]

People may believe that Huckleberry Finn should not be taught in schools because it has a word choice that could offend people, but Mark Twain’s Huckleberry Finn should be taught in schools because through the adventures of a young boy and a black man who has run away from slavery, there are more good things […]

It’s no secret that high schooler’s don’t get enough sleep. Between coke-filled, all night videogame binges and the internet, somehow we forget that we should probably get our recommended eight hours. We end up crashing right after (and sometimes during) school, resulting in no homework being done, and a serious failing grade. Highschoolers love naps. […]

Clara sits at her desk deep in thought. She stares at the math problem in front of her desperately trying to remember how to solve it, but as she sits there her long list of homework plays over in her head, and she becomes overwhelmed. She bites her lip thinking and thinking. Then she hears […]

In 2012, the concept of college seemed like a fantasy to me. I didn’t know anything about college rankings and the level of prestige for respective schools other than the highly acclaimed “Ivy Leagues,” such as Harvard and Stanford. I was a mere 8th grader; I wasn’t ready for high school, let alone college. In […]

College is seen as a crucial mark of success in education. The right college diploma is one of the greatest tools one can have for becoming successful, but this tool has become notoriously expensive in modern times. With a variety of challenges facing a recent graduate, ranging from high interest rates, to the already astronomical […]

Jim Benton once said, “Homework strongly indicates that the teachers are not doing their jobs well enough during the school day. It’s not like they’ll let you bring your home stuff to school and work on it there. You can’t say, ‘I didn’t finish sleeping at home, so I have to work on finishing my […]

Students should not be the ones to select the book to read in class. In most schools, teachers choose the books for the students. In others, however, it is up to the children. There are many reasons why students should not choose the class book. There could be many conflicts and disagreements among the students […]

You are sitting in school, end of the day on Friday, watching the clock tick tick tick. You can’t wait for the bell to ring for school to be over so you and all your friends can get ready for that nights football game against your school’s biggest rival. But what if you weren’t able […]

Brace yourself, readers. I am about to write the most forbidden word you could see on a page. Ready? Sex. The three letter word carries the weight of the world. This three letter word with its stigma, negative connotation, and pure disgust can be directly connected to another three letter word. God. It is the […]

Dear School Board: Is there something behind introducing cellphones into classrooms? While most teenagers use cellphones all the time and always have them on their person no matter where they are going they should stay out of classrooms and curriculums. Although cell phones can be used to effectively enhance the learning of students, allowing cell […]

Freshman and sophomore’s are the only ones at my school that have to do achieve 3000’s. What is the point of doing them?All the kids hate them and would rather not do them. Last year, kids figured out a cheat to do achieves, and everyone was getting them done in one day and getting very […]

Teenagers need nine hours of sleep every night.If they do not get nine hours, they will be tired throughout the day, not perform as well in school and in sports, and may even have stunted growth. However, getting this amount of sleep is often impossible because of the amount of homework given to students.Teachers assign […]

“Do you even have a voice?” Surprisingly, this condescending, mood altering question didn’t come from a freshman boy trying to get a reaction, but instead from a teacher who is supposed to be helping me learn. Adults, specifically teachers, need to be conscious of how they speak to students because they don’t always understand their […]

Persuasive Essay Some schools are getting rid of arts and music in public schools, thinking it will cut the cost, and that they can use the money for funding the math, English and science departments for new text books, experiment equipment, and field trips. Personally, I think that public schools shouldn’t cut arts and music, […]

I believe that High School T.E.C and out of school suspension are pointless Punishments for three reasons: Being in T.E.C or being put out of school prevents the student from an education and most likely some students will not complete their missing assignments putting them behind in school. Also for some students they are repeated […]

Think back for a second, can you remember what you learned last year? Or is your memory a bit fuzzy? The school year should be longer. There is not enough time to learn and lot of the educational gain is lost over the summer ; because of this we cant keep up with other countries. […]

What is high school for a teenager? Is it really what the media portrays? A place where everyone is friendly and at random times, everyone comes together to sing a song just like in High School Musical. Or is more then that? Society has this image where high school is a safe place for teens. […]

Does an A equate to superior intellect? This question has been debated numerous times by teachers, psychologists and students all around the globe. For decades, job interviewers, colleges, and peers have made assessments about one’s intelligence based on the grades they received in school. The traditional letter grade system is not a viable measure of […]

Uniforms: Uncovered Many adults seem to think that by enforcing uniforms kids will have all-around improved behavior, as well as make everything easier. However, they can cause just as many problems as they magically solve. Maybe they help some schools, but overall, school uniforms are unnecessary and unwanted. Research says that schools that enforce uniforms […]

In my opinion, the best leader not only leads by example, but they go out of their way to make their ‘followers’ as comfortable as possible. That applies for all aspects of leadership. Whether it’s a soccer player calmly saying to the referee to watch number two, or the Mayor of New York City, doing […]

A famous topic among young, high school students is sex. It is a human instinct. It can be an act of love, a one night’s stand, or many other definitions. But the practice of it isn’t too safe, is it? More teen pregnancies are booming around high schools everywhere and cost the United States around […]

“What a tragedy it would be if we lived in a world where music was not taught to children.” General H. Norman Schwarzkopf proclaimed after describing his love of music, even in the midst of the Gulf War. I agree with him. In my own experience, music has proven to be a priceless gift to […]

One thing I have unfortunately experienced all throughout high school is teachers not dividing their attention evenly throughout the entire class. If your not a genius or the class clown then you are left in the dust. I feel extremely passionate about this topic mainly because I feel as though I would have done better […]