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    My School For High School

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    Years have passed and now I have reached Junior High School. I should be happy because of my "smartness"; I was chosen to go to a special school for student enrichment. However, I am not happy because the school my mother selected for me is far away from the neighbor, and the school district where I lived had just built a brand-new school within walking distance from my home; most of my friends are attending there, and I could not understand why my mother chose to send me across town. However, my

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    All across the United States children in schools are going through an unescapable problem presented as bullying found in elementary, middle, and high schools. This issue can affect everyone, those who are bullied, those who bully, and those who witness bullying. School bullying can be taken in two different ways direct and indirect; including name-calling, teasing, malicious rumor spreading, and physical violence. Once thought of a normal part of growing up is now recognized as a serious problem

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    Imagine going to school being half asleep,High Schools should begin later in the day to accommodate for students to get natural sleep they need, Teenagers usually are not aware during the day due to sleep schedules. Sleep also affects the health of teens who do not get enough rest. High schools should change their schedules to help students become more advanced in school. High Schools should begin later in the day to accommodate for students to get the natural sleep they really need. Natural sleep

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    stereotypical high school cliques such as the popular crowd, the jocks, and the nerds flashed across the screen. Ever since the inception of films geared towards teenagers, the idea of queen bees and academically inept jocks was reinforced in a negative light. Creating anxieties for middle schoolers around the world. Though these heavy stereotypes do plague many high schools, there are some schools that seem to be exempt from the trend. Studies show the exemption could stem from the size of the school. However

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    As I made the walk into my first hour, geometry, my first day of high school; I thought to myself I would never pass this class, I am a freshman in a sophomore class and I have not been taught any of this before. Nervous and scared about the rest of the day and how hard my classes would be, I looked forward to a year of low grades and failed assignments. However, this was not the case, high school classes were much different then what I had thought. Many teachers were easy on students, gave less

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    Kelsey High School

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    It is important that Kelsey High School meets the needs of all the students they serve daily. The High School provides opportunities and programs including Advanced Placement and Honors courses. The school also offers a variety of vocational classes. Kelsey High School offers English Language Learners (ELL), On Site Special Education Classes which is part of English Immersion Studies. The school also offers several Social Services, they include adult education, community college classes and other

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    High School Dropouts

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    are what most dropouts go through. Education is a key factor in succeeding in life. However, not all students get to complete their high school and continue on to a college. Completing high school and getting a degree from college is the ticket to a better lifestyle. As we look around us, people are still living and paying off their bills even as dropouts from high school. However, they are living at a hand-to-mouth situation. Most dropouts probably work several jobs to just pay off their bills and

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    which high school a student will be attending will last longer than the four years. The decision follows the student into college, continuing their habits set in high school. The more basic question is whether they will attend a same sex or co-ed school. The different types of high schools do not only effect the 9-12th grade experience but effects the behavior of students transitioning into college classrooms. “This is a common debate in my house: whether it is helpful to attend same sex high schools

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    Extending High School

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    “High school is like a spork: it’s a crappy spoon and a crappy fork, so in the end it’s just plain useless.” -John Mayer Many people when asked will tell you that high school is pointless except for being essential to gain higher education. No student will tell you that adding two years to their already exhausting four years of high school is a good idea especially if the extra years are going to be exactly like the rest of their high school experience. However if the extra two years are constructed

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    Fitting In High School

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    High School is a time when many teenagers get into trouble and have many conflicts and struggles. Without all of the struggles, high school is supposed to be four terrific years. There are many struggles for teens like peer pressure, managing your time, fitting in, and many more. Most high schoolers will get pressured by their peers at some point and can cause some serious problems. About fifty-five percent of students play a high school sport on top of having a job, keeping your grades up, and just

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