High school

difference between what High School English and what college is like, particularly when it comes to the organization of the class, the class atmosphere and how the teacher manages a classroom. One way that writer’s workshop is different is the organization of the class. In High School my teacher went through a PowerPoint for each lesson we did every day while in college, we read out of a textbook for our lesson and show examples on the grammar and essays we do. High School English, within the…

The Meaning of High School “Particular individuals who might never consider dropping out if they were in a different high school might decide to drop out if they attended a school where many boys and girls did so.” -James S. Coleman. This quote illuminates an unfortunate truth. Imagine a very smart student in school. This female student is in 11th grade and performs well in and out of the class room. Now let’s assume that she has some friends that aren’t so intelligent. Her friends are always…

High school sports in the United States are overshadowing academics and that we are focusing all our attention and funds on sports rather than education. I agree with this claim in that I believe high school sports have become dominant in comparison to academics in the US the past few years and that this is a problem. I believe that what’s most important is academics and that we should be focusing more of our time, energy, and money into our education rather than our sports teams. I think to…

Many people question the importance of high school. In my opinion, high schools are vital for many reasons. High school helps to forge the path to college, as well as to develop each individual as a learner. Throughout high school, I was given lessons in the form of my classes, but it helped me to get the experience I needed in learning everyday skills too. I am a learner in many different ways. Not only did I learn the subject matter in my books, but I also learned to be a citizen in society.…

For the first three years of high school I found myself asking if it was time for me to get a job. Like any other high schooler, I used a skill I have used over the years that I like to call procrastination. I would find myself asking, “How soon is too soon is to start working?” and would somehow convince myself that it’s too early to start. I’ve learned that having a job in high school is more beneficial that being unemployed. I would know, because I have been on both sides within the last…

It is move in day; many incoming freshmen cannot wait for the day to come. Students are no longer stuck in high school and Mom and Dad are no longer watching over them 24/7. By week 2, walking down the residence hall hallway many students are in the same situation. Students are hungry, have homework, laundry to do, possibly practice or work, all in the same day. “I have an essay due tomorrow and I haven’t started any of it.” Can become something frequently said by a student. Many incoming…

Being a shy freshman in a student body of over two thousand students, high school was a difficult situation for me to tackle. I was never comfortable around people in my school, so I searched for clubs to help me adapt to a new social order. It was due to this that I wound up in Mock Trial, a club I had no idea even existed but ended up loving. Mock Trial has taught me how to function in uncomfortable situations and how to lead those around me to success. While Mock Trial is a club for future…

High School and College; Who is the Winner? A girl walks down the school hallways, and is shoved into a locker by a group of her superiors. She feels like a complete outcast. She tries to fight back and stand up for herself, but is only rewarded with more criticism and hurt. This situation has become all too popular in the high school system in today’s time. While some say that high school is the best days one one’s life, others say that college is substantially improved. What makes high school…

High school is a struggle for everyone, that is no lie, but what is it for? Walking through the doors and dealing with the crowded hallways and the drama for a piece of paper? To most people that is all high school is for them. Going to school for thirteen years to be able to walk across the stage to get their diploma, it is time. For some of us, high school was a blast and for others, it was a struggle just trying to graduate. But no matter who you were, being able to get dressed up and walk…

High School Dropouts The High School dropout rate has increased over the years, even more so over the last ten years. From what I understand a multitude of students are dropping out daily. This is a major problem because without a high school diploma, getting a job becomes very difficult and getting a good job with a good quality of life becomes even more difficult than it already is. Some of the causes that more and more teenagers are leaving high school before graduation can be linked to…