College Essays
Year round school is an argument that we, as the students, should most definitely get a say in. Of course, we all want to continue doing what we’ve always done, and ignore all other options. When I was younger, I thought that summer vacation was the best thing ever. But as I’ve gotten older, I […]
The day has come, and various students wipe sweaty palms on worn jeans and fuzzy pajama pants. Trying desperately to remember formulas stuffed in their brains 12 hours ago, some spasmodically arrange their No. 2 pencils and check the clock, while others stare blankly at the desk in front of them. All wish it was […]
Over time, school has evolved and taken on a big role in our society. It is the place where students are given knowledge to help them become successful and where they realize their own capabilities for the future. Just as important, however, are the teachers. A school cannot be successful without good teachers, but how […]
Many schools around the country have discussions about various topics. They debate on issues such as the quality of food served at lunch, the programs that should be laid off due to budget cuts and much more. One major issue that most schools are faced is whether or not to have school uniforms. Several school […]
What is terrifying? What is tear inducing? What is discouraging?The dreaded rejection letter.Unfortunately, receiving such a letter could be the result of low SAT scores. In the end, a college will accept a student who scores higher on their SATs rather than one who scores lower.This is not fair. A lot of things affect how […]
Physical Education Time Should students have a lot of time for physical education? It’s been proven that the more time kids get the better. Physical education helps kids get better test scores, improve disturbing behavior, reduce stress, improve more academically, and better mood and attitude. Physical Education helps students get a better mood and attitude. […]
Every few months, my parents and I pay the horrendously expensive bridge fare to leave our precious Prince Edward Island and drive a few hours to Moncton, where my brother is currently studying to be a chemist. During his first semester, he lived on campus residence in a small, bland apartment with a phone booth […]
A group of kids is seen playing on the jungle gym. Today’s game is the lava game. The rules are simple: the ground is hot lava that will kill the child if touched, but the child must make their way across the play set to win. At first this looks like harmless fun, kids imagining […]
There are two different kinds of strength physical and emotional. My English teacher asked me to think about an aspect in my life I would change about myself if I had the chance to go back and change it. Things that have happened in my life have made me wish I was more emotional stronger. […]
My purpose in writing this article hopefully will allow the American public to see the importance in supporting education and teachers. I come from a long line of educators starting with my grandmother, my great aunt, my parents, and now my sister has joined the class of under appreciated workers in America. Teachers have a […]
Shrill giggles, squeals of fright, and constant blathering over boys. These typical girl behaviors drive everyone within a one hundred radius insane. Girls are obnoxious and have cotton ball brains. First off, girls are stupid because they wear impractical clothing. Girls at school wear skimpy tank tops, flip flops, and miniscule skirts. The problem with […]
The Ivy League hysteria was started way before I was born. Girls and guys all over the world are focusing their dreams on a certain college and sometimes they get too focused and competitive over these things. I am not saying everyone is like his, but some people feel that if they don’t get into […]
Many students these days are concerned about the amount of time that it is spent on exam preparation, and all the stress that it is suffered. As a result many educational institutions are adopting progress assessments. Perhaps, another option, however, should be for educational institutions to abolish examinations. Stress and anxiety is very common in […]
In schools, different types of technology help students learn in unique ways. Some types of technology that aids us in learning are laptops, Promethean boards, calculators, cameras, cell phones, and e-books like the Nook or the Kindle. Below are some examples of how they can help, or even hurt, students in the process of enhancing […]
Well lets say you dont want to go to school one day but your parents want to. You wake up and look at the clock and say its way to early for this, but you get up and go not cause you want to but cause your parents say itll help with your future. ..in […]
At my school, we follow strict uniform codes that tell us how to dress for school everyday. While most of these dress codes are great and help make our day a bit easier, there is one thing that could really use some improvement. Picture this: I am walking up the stairs, just going through my […]
The importance of family and friends is something everyone should cherish. To me, they are my life and without them I don’t know where I would be. They encourage me to do my best and are so supportive of my every decision even if they don’t agree with it, but ever since my high school […]
To school I bring two backpacks, one for my notebooks and binders and one for my track uniform and sneakers. I am one of many high school student athletes in the United States balancing academics with sports. During my journey, I have found that being a student athlete has a wide range of pros and […]
“BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! BEEP!” You hear that beeping in your ears but still insist on rolling over and going back to sleep. Startled by the alarm clock, I knock it down. All I can think is “6 o’clock already? Man!” With a groan, I struggle to pull myself out of bed and, once again, unhappy […]
Schedule changes are the worst two words any teenager can hear. You’re in class for a whole semester, make tons of friends, and suddenly it’s all ripped away from you. Then you get thrown into a new class, sometimes even a new teacher, and, honestly, for what? Why does the horrible place they call the […]
School Uniforms. I know many kids who would roll their eyes and istantly push the idea away. But, honestly, I like the idea of school uniforms. If my school were to suddenly get uniforms, the atmosphere would change dramatically. People would no longer be able to judge someone about what they wore, you wouldn’t have […]
Most students enjoy going to school to learn something new every day, while some students don’t want to go to school. Students would make up lazy excuses for going to school which we are guilty of doing so, but why? What would be the reason other than dealing with homework and lectures? Parents sometimes have […]
As a young, ambitious musician, I feel that the importance of art and music in public schools is being forgotten. There is so much emphasis being put on academics and sports, that music and other forms of art are being shoved aside. When you think of high school, Friday night football games and tests are […]
“We are on lockdown! I repeat we are on lockdown!” This announcement has been made more than four times in the past two years because of a shooting taking place. More and more students stay home instead of coming to school because of not feeling safe at school. That’s why they would rather be homeschooled. […]
Dear Sir or Madam,Wakening before the sun rises into the sky I feel distraught, for the simple fact that it is a school day. My morning consists of: taking a refreshing shower, eating a well balanced breakfast (eggs, toast and a glass of OJ) and oh ya, the dreaded task of getting dressed. Every morning […]
21st Century AmericaThe new iPhone 5S has just come out and 27.2% of America’s Child population is overweight. How does that statement make you feel? Sick? Disgusted? Worried? or all of the above?For most Americans they don’t even care or notice because Its just the “Norm” for Modern-Day America and nearly half of all teens […]
School makes me mad. Not the education but the people. In my English class the people annoy me and think I am weird, which I may be but they didn’t even give me a chance. In the teenage years dating is popular and I like some guys but not all of them. Some of them […]
Dreary and dull, everyone stays inside. There is the occasional band of sunlight shining through the blinds but all else is scarce. Hundreds go with this pattern. Show up, sit down, and listen. This is a place of forced participation, do what goal is personally set for you every day and leave. Some leave preemptively, […]
It’s to hard to be a high school student because there are many paper works to do,assignment to answer and topic to be review .I’m not complaining ,but actually I am so thankful that I am stlill studying but the problem is some teachers are so strict in their subject. They give us difficult ways […]
Lets be honest homework isn’t the something you get excited for when you wake up in the morning. Homework just isn’t fun and it dosnt matter the reason homework just isn’t rally fun. Homework is supposed to be a practice although nobody takes into consideration if there is a true understanding of the topic. As […]
