...High school caught me off guard. Unlike middle school and elementary school where the schools were small and the teachers knew me somehow, high school was big and the changing of schedule every year made me an invisible student. I never communicated with my teachers or classmates. I felt like I should solve my problems on my own and had to be kept to myself. I heard my fellow classmate one day during my senior year talking to my English teacher about him being depress because he lost his friend in a car crash. If felt like he should’ve talk to his parents rather than talking to the teacher in front of the whole class. I realized that later in my life that it’s called being open minded, and it leads to a good friendship. It can be very helpful...
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...Welcome to high school, the beginning of real life. In general I am excited for high school, meeting new people, getting a new library and seeing new places. I also will need to change many of my habits to maintain good grades. High school will be a new and interesting experience for me. In high school, things will probably change. But if those changes are for better or worse are entirely dependent on me. Within the first month of high school, I would like to have a solid routine. Being able to fit everything I want to do into my day in an organized fashion is something that I have tried to do- tried meaning failed. By creating a schedule that specifies how long I have to do each task and when I do it, will not only give me more free time, set a routine, keep my grades up and stop procrastination, it will also allow me to do better work and start to study. In addition to creating a schedule for my time, I would also like to find somewhere that I can write down what needs to be done. Instead of writing my...
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...Many Schools-- One Purpose “Brando, pack your bags,” Mom said. She went on to explain that it was happening. Again. I was expected to once again pack my belongings, once again attend a new school, and once again meet new friends. One of my greatest challenges was moving so many times and attending many schools.I have been and attended to a total of 8 different schools. Getting used to a school or friends was never easy for me due to the constant moving. Many problems such as being put in a foster home, losing a house and other issues forced me to have to continually move. I have always strived to achieve my best and continue to do so. I attended six elementary schools so that primary knowledge was a mess. Never learning certain subjects...
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...There is a lot of pressure that can be put onto college students when starting college or while in college. Even from the start of high school, students are faced with the pressure that comes along when getting ready for college. Students are expected to use the resources they get from high school and apply them to college. But from my personal experience, I honestly can tell you that only a little bit of what I learned from high school can be used in college. I am not just talking about classes, the college prep really did not help. It also feels that now high school students seem forced to go to college because that is the best way to succeed in life. Which is not entirely true because there are still some good jobs you can get without a degree. When in college there are many factors students face such as...
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...Deciding what high school to attend is the first real step toward your future. In choosing a school you're essentially investing your trust in the institution to guide you on the correct path toward your college aspirations. That is why I would like the opportunity to entrust County Prep High School with my future. As an institution County Prep offers the best combination of elective courses, diverse and tolerant student life, and clubs to push me in the right direction on my journey to becoming a psychologist. Coincidentally these are all on my metaphorical high school checklist First on my high school checklist are elective courses and the elective courses offered at County Prep are second to none particularly your Medical Science program. Having a wide variety of electives to choose from is important in showing how extensive your knowledge accumulated throughout high school is to college admissions offices. I hope to take psychology my junior year followed by abnormal psychology and sociology my senior year from your medical science program. In addition to taking courses offered in your...
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...controversial subject in schools lately. Despite this, sports has shown to provide many benefits for students. Athletics has also had a role in the school environment for a very long time. School sports have been shown to develop skills that prove important in life and creates a sense of pride for students. Another benefit seen in studies was the improvement of student academics. Overall, competitive sports should remain in school systems. High school athletics have led to the growth of mental and physical skills. This varies from instilling life lessons, to learning how to stay in shape and keeping up with physical fitness. One former NFL player, Donté Stallworth, tells of the impact sports made on his life “As I move beyond my NFL career, I incorporate much of what coach Al taught me as a teenage boy - teamwork, responsibility, perseverance, accountability- into other aspects of my life” (Stallworth) This excerpt shows that all of these favorable traits were learned during school sports, and that he was able to put them into play throughout his life. All in all, sports lead to the progression of important traits....
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...In the United States, over a thousand children have been shot dead in 2018 alone. Twenty American schools have been tainted with blood and bullets. America's youth are terrified of going to school because the one kid in English is 'weird'. Civilians can purchase firearms used in the military for whatever purpose. A gun built for shooting down an army of men is available to whoever. Yes, mental health regulations exist – but how seriously are we taking it? The answer should be obvious. Imagine having a full year without your phone flooding with news headlines; "breaking news: sixty dead in mass shooting"…."seventeen shot dead in Parkland High School, Florida." Between the ages of zero and nineteen, forty-one children and teens are shot in murders, assaults, suicides, suicide attempts, unintentional shootings, and police intervention daily. According to The Brady Campaign, even children and teens die from gun violence. Four of them are murdered, and three are lost to suicide. Every day, forty children and teens are shot and survive. Thirty-one are shot in an armed attack, and one survives a suicide attempt, and 8 are shot unintentionally. It should scare us to know that every day our youth somehow come face-to-face with a gun, and they lose their lives due to something preventable....
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...I disagree with the school board’s proposal to eliminate all sports with high rates of tragic injuries. Student athletes may get hurt once or twice but participating in a high school sport can be very vital to students. First and foremost, student athletes tend to have higher grade point averages and lower dropout rates then other students who do not participate in athletics. Secondly, being a part of a team allows students to become motivated as they have the support from their coaches, families and other student body. Finally, playing a sport in high school helps to install values and life lessons that will be endured after high school which prepares the students for reality. Additionally, many student athletes look to sports as an outlet and without it they may become involved in illegal activity after school. Studies have shown that students who participate in athletics tend to do better in academics than nonathletic students. A reporter recently stated in a video that “students who participate in athletics tend to have lower dropout rates and higher grade point averages.” High school sports helps students with time management as they have to find a balance for practice and time for their homework. Athletics...
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...High schools’ sports seasons are some of the most important times for a student athlete. Especially for those looking to further their sports career. There are many ways to prepare yourself for the advantages. It takes hard work and a lot of practice. It is very crucial for an athlete, in high school, to stand out as they look to draw attention to themselves for future scholarship opportunities. In addition, they also seek opportunities such as sport camps, special awards, and scholarship money for college. To improve, or become better, a player needs to have a certain attitude. A large aspect of being apart of something you care about, or that involves others is teamwork. Coaches and teammates push each other to get better so that...
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...Should there be high school sports? I believe that high school sports should be allowed , and the reason I say this because sports have their benefits for high school students .For example sports help students get and earn scholarships if their good at that sport they are in . In my belief I feel like doing sports makes me work harder into making better grades, therefore when you’re in a sports you can’t get bad grades and if you do you are not allowed to participate. Also coaches make sure you stay on your grades which is a good thing ,because I know that there’s study time before practice which gives you time to do all your homework and study anything if necessary . Yet some people do think that sports is a bad idea...
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...What are you going to do after high school? That is always the basic question that every high school senior is asked. But, the sad thing is, most of them have no idea. Many think that if students were to start preparing for their future after high school while they are still in grade school, or middle school, then they will be more ready. On the other hand, others think that if you start preparing too early for college, then you may result in a burnout, and then not even want to go to college. I believe that starting while you're in middle school, would be the best option for three main reasons. I believe that it will help students stay on track with their grades, I believe that it will give students the motivation for after high school, and I believe that the students will be less stressed when it does come to their senior year. To begin, I believe that if students start preparing for college earlier than high school than it will help them get better grades overall. I speak from experience, because if I would have started preparing and knowing what I needed to have in order to get into the colleges I wanted, I wouldn't have messed around with...
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...Buchholz High School, home of the gold and black Bobcat, currently has a wide range of courses offered to its students. The reason for such diversity in the courses offered is due to the dual magnet program, which offers students the opportunity to partake in either the Academy of Finance or the Academy of Entrepreneurship. Some examples of these courses are Personal Financial Planning, Accounting Application, Principles of Entrepreneurship, and Business Management and Law. Apart from the main core classes, the school also offers a wide range of electives. Some examples of these electives are Graphic Design/Cartooning, Debate, Theater, Journalism, Drafting, and Preparation for Post-School Living. To help break up the busy day of learning for students, the school offers a broad range of clubs, organizations, and activities for students to partake in. In fact, the Buchholz High School Golden Regiment Marching Band in the year 2000 appeared in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. Students who are involved in either magnet program have the possibility of joining the schools Bobcat Branch credit union, which is a part of the Florida Credit Union. Apart from the marching band and credit store, the school also has several honor societies, multiple student government councils, professional development clubs, and many...
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...Hectic High School High school graduates earn on average 143 dollars more than high school dropouts. Three things you should know before reading my paper are; I don’t like going to school, I go to Haysville High School, and I am a junior this year. I use G.R.I.T in my pursuit to graduating high school by perseverance, passion, and dedication. To start off, I use perseverance in getting all my work done and turned in on time. Firstly, getting my work done in a timely manner can give me more free time and keeps my grades up. For example, in VPL you work at your own pace, so I pace myself to try and get two classes done in a session. Thus, I am able to keep my grades where they need to be and stay on track to graduate early. Secondly, I believe a good relationship with my teachers is important. As an example, if you are respectful to the teacher, she might extend the due date on that awesome project you have been working so hard on. Therefore,...
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...completely waking up, the student takes a glimpse at the alarm clock, scrutinizing the numbers on the clock, which read, 7:55 AM. Knowing that it takes twenty minutes to drive to school, the tired student rushes to get ready and out the door, hoping to make it to first hour by 8:30. Haphazardly, the student throws the sheets and pillows on the bed, gets dressed, quickly brushes through his or her hair, and if lucky, manages to squeeze in breakfast before leaving. High school students all across the world face similar scenarios to this five mornings a week, in order to ensure that they can arrive to their first period on time. Once at school, students then find that sitting at a desk for a solid eight hours, attempting to pay attention and grasp new concepts, all while trying to stay awake and not fall victim to sleep, makes going to school a challenge both academically and physically. For many students attending Rigby High School, this scenario may sound quite familiar, due to their...
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...graders share second lunch, all three lunch eating areas have been packed during second lunch. Without fail, a disastrous mess is left behind once lunch ends, most severely in the cafeteria but also in the West patio. The worst part is, there is very little trash, but the majority of the debris is food. Food fighting and wasting in general has become widespread during lunch, especially common in the cafeteria where groups that know each other sit in a close vicinity. Often, when the situation starts being dramatic, friends start throwing small snack items, or in more serious times, full drink containers and complete lunch items, at each other. We are also referring to a common carelessness when handling food, whether it is creating un-middle-school-like messes or just wasting it. (Here’s a hint: Eat the food.) With it being so extensive, are people actually bothered by this problem? Some comments from a number of students and staff prove that this is a real issue:...
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