Examining Diverse School Models School A School B Differences/Similarities identified between schools. Points to consider. Interviewee School Brook County High School The Bridge Juvenile Detention School Type of School Public Juvenile Detention The major difference between the two school is the situation the student are in. (A) is for youth inmates, while the (B) is a public school Total Population/Demographics 643 students Indian 1, 0.2 % Asian 4, 0.6 % Hispanic 43, 6.7 %…
scoring high, their model can only last as long as students still have the desire and passion to learn. This is why the Finnish believe that starting school at such an old age is beneficial to the students due to the fact that by the time they enter school they have the desire to learn. After six years of a beginning level education they then move onto three years of a secondary school (Pollanen 20). After attending secondary school one either goes to upper secondary school, much like our high…
Japan’s education system follows a 6-3-3-4 system, where it is six years of primary school, three years of middle and high school, and four years of university. (Rohlen, 2001) Although Japan has created tremendous success in their students, unfavourable developments have arisen due to the pressure that are put on Japan’s students in order to succeed in school. Getting into a high ranking university, and graduating…
The literacy agent that has positively influenced me the most in my academic career has definitely been my High School senior year English teacher Mr. Green. He convinced me to peruse a higher education after High School, when I wasn’t planning too. Over the course of that year we built a strong teacher to student relationship. We also became good friends as time went on and even spend some time discussing interests outside the classroom. He showed an interest in helping me as an individual…
The reputation of this endorsement is high because they only 598 schools that have this, which means that 598 schools in the UK focus on design and technology in their school. I have found this on the 1st page on the Moseley park prospectus 2013 – 2014. Moseley Park now has the Central learning…
teachers, 33 are female and 16 are male. There are no Native American teachers and 2 Hispanic teachers. 15 teachers are Swain High graduates. This does not proportionally reflect the cultural diversity that exists within our students.…
My parents had been my biggest inspiration in life. They have taught me to do more than what is expected. They have motivated me the most to become who I am today. Being a Hispanic is not as easy as it sounds. We face several of challenges that we have to overcome. Challenges that that has led to failures. In my experience I have faced many circumstances that has affected me and led me sometimes to failure. Life isn’t easy but we learn from the mistakes we make. My biggest obstacle was my mother…
Advanced Placement (AP) classes here at my high school; most thought I was out of my mind to take so many, but even with five, I took on an additional “independent course study”, AP United States History. I figured that the opportunity was there, so why not take it? At the end of the year, I was frustrated and eager for the year to be over, but with persistence and optimism, my test results gave me pleasing scores and allowed me to be specially recognized at my high school. I was the only…
“We need to help students and parents cherish and preserve the ethnic and cultural diversity that nourishes and strengthens this community - and this nation.” Cesar Chavez America is often described as a melting pot. For example, you can find Americans enjoying Mexican or Italian food. What is considered a family today is radically different than it was fifty years ago. Families are becoming more diverse with interracial marriages becoming commonplace. One of the benefits of immigration is the…
Across America, budget cuts in education have directly affected music education, leaving schools with no other option, but to cut music programs. Although often times seen as insignificant, music education is an enormous aid to a student’s success. Music programs create well rounded individuals with irreplaceable 21st century skills, develop brain areas involved in language and reasoning, all this while being a beneficial art form. We cannot permit students across the country getting the…