high school
High school made less stressful; a roundup of high school horror stories and tips on asking your date to prom, preparing for college and much more.
How to SURVIVE and SMASH Yr12?
So you have gotten your GCSE's grades and enrolled at your dream sixth form. You have no clue what to do next. Here are my tips for smashing and surviving the first year of sixth form or college.
Crystal_studygram's BlogsPublished 4 years ago in EducationCorona Graduation
It’s the year 2020. The world has been flipped upside down. This is the year I’m supposed to graduate! A once in a lifetime opportunity came to a halt; actually, my life came to a halt. It was March 2020 and everything changed. This was the very beginning of our social shutdown. Everything closed. Restaurants, stores, banks, and of course... schools.
Reasons Why You Should Take a Gap Year
Graduating from high school is an exciting time for all students. It’s a bridge to new beginnings and a path for new adventures. Most graduates will continue their education and attend college to help them get started with their careers. Some will go to one directly after high school, while others will wait some time before attending one. Here are six reasons that explain some of the reasons why it’s important to take a year off after high school.
Damien JustusPublished 4 years ago in EducationHow Covid-19 Changed My Senior Year
It was March 12, 2020 and I was sitting in English class. We were currently studying Macbeth. I was dozing off due to last night's intense basketball practice. The buzzer went off on our PA system that my high school had.
mikayla mariePublished 4 years ago in EducationCoronavirus vs. My Senior Year
I passed the marquee outside my high school the other day on my drive home. Usually it showcases events, games, and exciting news going on at school. This time, in big black letters, it read: "WE ARE TITAN STRONG."
emma czotyPublished 4 years ago in EducationThe Importance of High School Grades and Standardized Tests
If you are in high school, your teachers, parents and counselors have continuously harped on the importance of grades and standardized test scores. Their advice can easily go in one ear and out the other. Yet while you may want to ignore them, they are correct about the significance of high school exams and GPA.
Mikkie MillsPublished 4 years ago in EducationWhy High School Isn't So Useful
School has been known to be the only gateway in life. It's seemed as it's the cure for people to achieve a career and give them an automatic scholarship into a job. Most of this is determined during high school years. These are either your worst 4 years of your life or your best 4 years of your life. This is when you try to get noticed by top colleges. Usually studying all day and trying to reward yourself with a letter that defines you. Everyone or mostly everyone aims for an A. I say mostly because I don't.
John TasciPublished 4 years ago in EducationHelping Teens with Virtual Learning
With millions of students around the United States moving to remote learning during the coronavirus outbreak, challenges abound. Families are suddenly all working and going to school in the same space, which presents space and noise conflicts. It also can be easy to lose focus and get little done. Transitioning to virtual classrooms can be made easier by following a few useful tips.
Brandi BrownPublished 4 years ago in EducationControversial Lessons I Learned Through a Miserable High School Career
High school brings back a lot of memories. For some, those memories are positive ones. Maybe you were the captain of the football team, or you met the love of your life. For others, those memories are negative ones. My high school memories are negative ones.
The Couch PoetPublished 4 years ago in EducationProm Night
Prom Night Prom was over. I sat in the back of the limousine on my way home, alone. It was a beautiful night, perfect for stargazing and listening to the radio. It was just before midnight and I was contemplating the end of my career as a student. Twelve years, plus kindergarten and pre-k had led to this point; this important moment, the senior prom.
Sara DevinePublished 4 years ago in EducationDoes Atar Matter?
I have just finished high school last year and going to University next year and I have been thinking whether all the stress, anxiety, and pressure to perform well was really worth it after all Atar is only valid for two years before disappearing without a trace.
Neil SinghPublished 4 years ago in EducationDiversity and Social Justice Shape the Episcopal School of Los Angeles
At the Episcopal School of Los Angeles (ESLA), having a diverse student body and infusing its curriculum with a strong sense of social justice are not trendy buzz words; they are essential parts of the school's DNA.
Brett PeruzziPublished 4 years ago in Education