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    their style of hair, and even whom they are friends with. Many schools around the world allow students to do just that. But recently, high schools have been enforcing a stricter dress code by demanding students to wear school uniforms. Common uniforms include khaki pants, a plain collared shirt, and classic plain, white shoes. Over the past few years, public high school uniforms have steadily increased. The National Center for Education showed that, “as of 2007-2008, 16.5% of public school require a school uniform” (“How Many Schools Have Uniforms or Standardized Dress?”). Because more schools are demanding a uniformed dress code, the percentage has gradually gone up. According to “School Uniforms- ProCon.org”,…

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    One of the best experiences in life is going through the formative years during the high school stage. There are a lot of fond and memorable times during high school that one wishes this stage could last forever. One of the things that make this phase such a remarkable time in one 's life is the sweet times that one experiences with their high school sweetheart. That is why it becomes quite a challenge for high school graduates to keep their relationships going when they get admitted to college.…

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    Stereotypes In High School

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    High school stereotypes can be a teenager’s friend or worst enemy, depending on what group you will fit into either by your appearance or personality. There are many different slots you can fit into in high school jocks, nerds, goth’s, popular, losers, cheerleaders and many more. The two that will be discussed and contrasted is popular kids and unpopular kids or nerds. Everyone can remember what stereotype they were in high school and for some can bring back some haunted memories. Can you…

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    Surviving High School

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    According to those who have attended high school, high school will be the best and the worst four years of any high schoolers life. It will be the worst because of the work load and the difficulty of the courses, and it will be the best because it will create friendships that will last a lifetime. For those just entering high school, there are three key components to surviving high school. In order to be successful in high school, high schoolers must stay focused, organized, and staying…

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    Adapting To High School

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    Do you think you'll struggle to adjust to high school? Although we like to think we’re ready for change, once it occurs it may seem much harder than we anticipated. I personally believe it falls upon the student's responsibility to prepare themselves. Whether you decide to seek out help from an adult or get organized there are many ways to handle the situation. I know I struggled to stay focused and turn my assignments in on time during my first year of high school. I suppose the hardest part…

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    High School Changes

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    High school can be quite intimidating with lockers slamming shut, people yelling, older kids towering over you, and public displays of affection. It’s a big change from the controlling environment of middle school. Throughout my life I’ve endured many school changes and it all got better when I graduated middle school and started high school; my freedom increased, class dismissal became more lenient, and you have a choice of classes. On my first day in high school I was amazed at the freedom…

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    High School Inequality

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    Ashley Douglas: Inequality at College and/or High School Over the course of this semester, I felt that I was able to truly comprehend the work of David Shipler, John Iceland, Anette Lareau, and the like, who reported on the effects of relative poverty. The reason for this being was because my former school, Parkland Magnet High, was a manifestation of the crippling effects of inequality. Income disparity, lack of social capital, and inadequate cultural capital all interacted to define the…

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    High School Sports

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    Synthesis High school and college sports undoubtedly enrich a student’s life during their formative adolescent years. From creating irreplaceable relationships with teammates, to forming unforgettable memories, to perhaps winning a championship or two, it seems that the number of positive results that accompany the participation in athletics is infinite. However, there is a much more subtle, yet much more significant effect of being on a team. Playing sports as a young adult undeniably improves…

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    Marshfield High School

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    Marshfield High School’s Goal High schools have advanced and changed in so many different ways over the years, however as much reconstruction as there has been within the systems, there are some things that will remain forever. When we think of school, we typically associate it with boredom and an excessive workload. What we fail to recognize is that school is not our enemy, it doesn’t aim to destroy our lives, and that it actually aims to do just the opposite. A school is a place that…

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    High School Curriculum

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    Most students see high school as the calm before the storm of post-secondary due to the fact that most of them are uncertain of their future. In fact, numerous seniors that have already matriculated still are hesitant about their chosen career paths; several still deciding their fields of interests. Although the high school curriculum incorporates required courses to aid students, the structure can be altered to bring out the most of its four years. The compulsory course of Careers and Civics in…

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