Changes in High School Experiences Essay

freshman year of high school I had to make the choice of whether or not I wanted to my in Women’s Choir. The choice was really difficult but once I had decided it made my high school experience so much better. When I first started high school I was absolutely sure that I didn’t want to do choir, but around second semester I really started to miss it. I was already struggling in school and I wasn’t sure if I would have the time to do another extracurricular activity. I already had work, school,…

shadow Perla Araiza, who is in the school psychology program at Stephen F. Austin State University. She is currently doing her internship at Nacogdoches Independent School District. She is one of the few interns that work in NISD. Perla serves multiple schools and grade levels in the district because she is bilingual in English and Spanish. However, it is important to note that during my observations of Perla and my shadow experiences were at the local elementary schools sites around Nacogdoches…

“Nearly half of all public elementary schools and about 80 percent of public high schools operated under pouring rights contracts”(Phillpott). Eighty percent of all high schools are sponsored by either Coke or Pepsi as their drink provider. There are countless number of other companies that help support schools across the nation. In discussions of education, one controversial topic has been the idea of corporate sponsors. On one hand, people say that the only schools that need funds should have…

activity and invite the child to conduct his own experiences.” –Maria Montessori Although she may have had some radical ideas for her time, I feel that Maria Montessori touches upon a necessity of success in education, interest. In my own educational career, and now in my career as an educator, I have seen how interest can make all the difference in the effort and attention a child puts into their coursework. My purpose in applying to graduate school follows the principles of interest and…

the mores and norms of society. We go to school to learn the ideologies of the rich and continue to work for them after because we believe in receiving compensation for our education and skills. Marx posits, “that social classes receive an education which is geared to their positions in society” (Small, 2005, p. 79). He goes further to state “the phenomenon of mass education arose with the development of modern capitalism. It is evident that the public school is in some way a corollary of…

This investigation will show how high school students feel unprepared for college and life. Research proves that students graduate and lack experience in billing or filing taxes. Adolescence live relying on parents and guardians when students could have the opportunity to do it independently. Can these types of classes help graduating students? With qualitative and quantitative data, articles, interviews, and case studies; students can graduate with a problem solved and a better chance of being…

An obstacle I have encountered in my last four years of high school was transferring schools. This brought about an unexpected shift causing a setback in my high school career. This challenge has affected me greatly, but I have also learned the importance of understanding and accepting the idea of impermanence. I started off high school with all my middle school friends at Warwick Veterans Memorial High, just minutes from my home. I had phenomenal connections with all of my teachers, friends,…

Every school across the United States, and schools internationally, have a dress code for their students. Although each one varies from the other they have the same basic guidelines; graphic designs, logos, mottoes, phrases, and images may not convey messages that are vulgar, offensive, sexually explicit, affiliated with gangs, or reference things that are illegal such as drugs; undergarments must be covered; spaghetti straps and tank tops are prohibited; dresses and skirts must reach a minimum…

My mom brought me to the United States as a teenager. This was an extreme change in my life. Everything was new, and obviously learning a new language was a big challenge in my life. Referring to education, it was completely different from what the system of education was in my country was. Coming from a culture where parents encourage their children by telling them “Son, study to be someone in life” can cause confusion on what a good education means. This type of encouragement is absolutely…

perceptions and opinions of veteran assistant principals and veteran counselors on the impact and changes in bullying with the recent surge of technology and technological devices. The assistant principals and counselors will all be gathered from public school districts in Connecticut. Veteran, as defined by having more than 15 years of experience in a school system, were chosen to better understand the changes technology has had on bullying. The veterans will be able to provide a comparison…