College Essays
When you’re in high school, people are contantly telling you about how college is expensive and to be grateful that you don’t have to pay for much. At the same time, when you’re in high school you’re so ready for college that all negative talk goes in one ear and out the other. Once you […]
I have several opinions pertaining to schools and how they function. First of all, I believe that everyone is entitled to wear what he or she wants to school instead of being forced to wear a school uniform. However, there should be specific rules to go along with this statement. I don’t believe that inappropriately […]
Have you ever thought ahead to what the next few years of your life may consist of? Whether you are a freshman, senior, or even just enjoying high school, lets take a look at what you have coming your way! Before even taking one step into high school, freshmen are already dreading their first day. […]
Did you know that studies show summer assignments actually set students back? You would think that summer assignments would get students a head start to the school year, but this is not always the case. Students look forward to their time off during summer vacation, and when they are bombarded with loads of reading and […]
Have you ever wanted longer school days ? I know what you are thinking this chick is crazy for asking me this question. Right? Think about the advantages or the disadvantages, if you want, to a longer school day but there is many facts about each and you can argue both sides . I for […]
I think it is important to have atleast one class at every school that is devoted to singing and only singing. Choir not included. To me it’s important because there could be kids in school where singing is a career they want to pursue when they get older. Choir isn’t good enough for me because […]
Those who make others life hell. What enjoyment do you get out if it? I always wondered that. I’m a senior at my school. I always see people getting picked on. It upsets me. I always confront the bullies before things get in hand and ask them eye to eye, “why are you picking on […]
Why year-round school is better than the traditional year school It wasn’t until 1968 to 1970 that the year-round education system was established in the states of Missouri, Illinois, California, and Minnesota. Ever think what a year-round school would be like some kids say that it’s nice because we get to have longer breaks and […]
Coach John John Maichle has been my coach for five years for travel softball, and now he is my coach for DMA softball. He is a phenomenal coach to have; he is young and hip, and he knows what to do and when to do it. Though he may have his flaws, like every other […]
It all began as a couple or rumors. “You heard..?” No I would say delicately, afraid to say something I wasn’t suppose to. “The schedule is changing to like eight classes.” I stood there in awe,why would the school do such a thing? I asked myself. Everything is going alright, there’s no evident need for […]
Homework, when searched on Google its defined as the piecework done at home for pay. Other resources define homework as paid work done at home, or schoolwork that a student is required to do at home. So my first question is why is homework paid work? Is it because if we don’t do it we […]
Who doesn’t love the annoying sound of their alarm clock going off at the crack of dawn monday through friday? Or how about that big, sweet stack of homework that we get to take home everyday? Welcome to high school kids; all no fun, or games- just tons and tons of stress. Elementary students have […]
My town voted about a year ago on the Board of Education’s budget cut. Either the people would have to pay more tax money for our school system, or several teachers would get laid off. We students, in addition would have to forgo the newspaper club, chess club, field trip club, and a few others. […]
Maybe you’ve been in this situation before. It’s the night before a big project or essay is due, and you’re relaxing – reading a book, playing video games, doing whatever you want to your heart’s content. It’s not becausee you’re done, though. It’s because you’ve completely forgotten about it. You get a text from a […]
I have to get to my locker. Was that essay due today? Crap. Hey, jerk, don’t bump into me! The nerve of some people. Do I have enough time to go to the bathroom? Probably not. When did my chemistry teacher say the test is? Friday? Or tomorrow? I should go after school and ask […]
Homework. Too much or too little? I say too much. Every student from the youngest to the oldest has an opinion on homework. I am a student, and I think homework should be nonexistent. You go to school to learn. You go to school to work. But what occupies you after school? More work. Why […]
“Mom, I’m going to choose Art as my major.” “No, you can’t. You will regret it! I’ve already chose a job for you. You have to take finance. That’s it.” Several conversations similar to this usually ensue repeatedly in the following days in most high school students’ family before their graduation. Parents, acting on their […]
For this question, nearly all of people including foreigners told me “yes”. The reasons are: 1. Chinese students have a high mark in any types of examinations; 2. Chinese students can learn every thing by heart quickly; 3. Chinese students are good at math, physics, chemistry and other scientific subjects at school. It seems they’re […]
Let’s face it; I am one of those people that are not good at math, a subject that I still struggle with to this day. No matter how hard I try to work very hard to work out a problem I still get low grades. Which is why I still use a calculator to this […]
Most schools have established honor codes and other rules to prevent students from cheating on exams. A fiery debate taking place is the cheating that ensues in schools and the detrimental consequences it has on our children’s futures. I, for one, believe schools are too lenient with cheating and ought to enforce harsher penalties on […]
Finally arriving home after eight hours of school only to remember you have eight more hours of homework to squeeze in to your tight schedule has got to be one of the most stressful feelings in the world. A large number of high school students experience this feeling every day. Students of the modern era […]
Isn’t it eerie? Although we now have no end of information sources at our disposal, recent statistics reveal a shuddering truth: illiteracy is growing steadily. A new species of so-called “functional illiterates” has loomed. They are like the idle cricket of a well-known fable, which died of starvation in the middle of a wealth of […]
Junk foods are the fiend of the children’s and adults in the school. Thou, they are given to the children without pure and health. Ye, junk foods also contains healthy nutrients, but in schools ,nope. Junk foods are tastier than other foods ,although these foods are unhealthier than other foods. Mostly children’s eat tastier and […]
Probably the most common problem among we teens these days is- who should we listen to? our parents or our heart? Parents wish for our safe future, successful life and our heart wishes for our happy life, sustainable job. This dillema is no less than a choice between burger with extra cheese and a sizzling […]
College is a place that most teens and even young children dream to make it to one day. Everyone knows going and finishing school would be the start of their newly adult life. I too, want to go to college and get a degree to help me move into the direction I want to go. […]
Imagine being sixteen years old. You drag yourself out of bed at 6 A.M. in order to arrive at school on time. Once at school, you are required to remain in the building for all eight hours unless you have permission to do otherwise, as well as be in your assigned room at specified times […]
Some can see why having a pet is great, and how not having a pet is great as well. Some can see some parents not liking this idea.Having a pet in the classroom could scare kids but who’s going to be scared of a small pet while other times it can help kids learn.If people […]
Students think that we shouldn’t wear school uniforms because not all schools require uniforms, people can’t afford it, and people don’t get to show their personalities. First, not all students are required to wear uniforms . Some schools don’t wear uniforms but we do. I think all schools shouldn’t wear uniforms . For example , […]
I’m tired of listening to those highly sophisticated students with their 4.3 GPAs. Of course, they are majoring in business. As a biomedical engineering student myself, I find business undergrads passionately disapproving of my lifestyle. “And you have certainly been studying scientific values of anti-socialness, correct?” they whisper with smirks when I pass by, gesturing […]
Should students be forced to wear clothing that is nerdy, uncool and sometimes even uncomfortable? I think they should. More and more schools are requiring students to wear uniforms. It makes the society a better place to live, it’s just one less thing to worry about, it puts students in school mode and prepares them […]
