sophomore year in high school I never cared about school or my grades until I was expelled from coon rapids high school for allegedly distributing marijuana to other students. I was then transferred to an alternative school called Crossroad which I hated because I felt like I was around dumb criminals all day. Later that year I had an IEP meeting at my new school at the time, with my family, case manager and principle of crossroad and talk about my how I can graduate on time, I later found out…
regardless of the bumps that crack our skulls against the window. In school, that thought pesters us, urging us to close out eyes for just a minute. As a student I often find myself struggling to resist sleep during class. My eyelids droop and I physically strain to stay awake. Normally, I get up at 6:00 to get ready on time for school but I am a lucky student. Lucky because most students get up at 5:00. Sure, adults get up at the same time but the effects are different in adults. To put it in…
School Uniforms If you were offered to go to a school that requires you to wear a school uniform, would you let your kids go to that school? If you say no, you're not the only one. The topic of school uniforms have been debated for quite some time on whether school uniforms should be required for every school. People say that uniforms don’t cost that much and prevents bullying while others say that they cost too much and may be uncomfortable.There are many different views on school uniforms…
perspectives in how to tackle the racism that was going on during that time period. Although they had their differences it is undoubted that the dispute between both of them shaped the course of history for African Americans, which made America how it is today. Booker T. Washington was born in Virginia on a farm in 1856. He was unfortunately born into slavery, but that did not stop him from getting an education. He went to school and attended the Hampton Normal and Agricultural…
The Evolutions program in Wellesley High School conducted a time-study survey on 72 of the 80 students. The data was collected by the students over the course of a Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, all during normal school days. The survey collected data every 10 minutes and was based on numbers representing different activities. The students recorded their own data, which could affect the results, and 8 students in the evolutions program did not input their data. By looking at the data we had,…
degree make more money than those who do not. One who goes to college are more likely to have more opportunities and develop good qualities that will pass down to future generations. Students should go to college right after high school, because it’s more of a challenge to go later in life. On average, two-year colleges cost about $1,359 for tuition, while a four-year college jumps up to $8,655 for in-state tuition, room…
mom about being ready to go to school on time in the morning. “Ben, did you make Kayla late for school?” Mom asked. “Yes, he did,” My sister, Kayla replied. “No I didn’t!” I exclaimed. “I think it counts as late if I have to run up to the stair in the morning because I had to drop you off at the middle school for your AP class,” Kayla said. “You don’t run up the stairs in the morning,” I said. “How do you know?” Kayla questioned. “Because, we may leave later than you want, but we have…
Everyday millions of student go to school seeking a good education. But a good education cannot always be attained when you are sent home with hours of homework each night, making it harder and harder to keep up with extracurricular activities, friends and family. Education systems should not assign homework because students can learn without having the burden of extra schoolwork that is to be completed at home. To solve the problem of having an unnecessary abundance of homework, there are…
Going into high school my main focus was playing basketball. It has always been a dream for me to play college basketball. Although my parents supported me tremendously, they also continued to stress the importance of academics. Playing sports kept be grounded because…
Growing up is a part of life and though some may bloom later than others everyone grows up sooner or later. In Bobbie Ann Mason’s “Shiloh,” truck driver Leroy Moffitt is badly injured and suddenly forced to stay at home with Norma Jean, his distant wife. This brings her to the realization that she is no longer happy with where she is. She displays maturation that brings her to a better place and through her drastic self improvements Mason reveals that maturing and moving on are key parts of life…