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American High Schools Research Paper

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American high school, an environment that intoxicates the education system. American high schools range from the grade ninth to twelfth grade, and also includes college level classes and standardized tests. These high schools obtain a philosophy that according to Roz Chast and Botstein is, all high schools should have classes that do not incorporate a penny into the real world and focus on the number one on the hierarchy, sports. This vision, of American high schools are degrading the ability for students in high school to succeed in the path that is drawn by the students themselves.
I am currently enrolled at a public high school that is located in a little town, and I have learned quite a few things. Now, in my third year, I have learned things ranging from World War …show more content…

Ravitch in source five presented that the NCLB provided overwhelming requirements, "...and that none of the prescribed remedies was making a difference." The schools system are declining the rates of success and prosperity to high school students than increasing. These results show that students, like myself, are forced to learn "high school standards" and it is now our responsibility to memorize the teachings for state tests at the end of the school year and on top of that study for regular school class finals. As Mori stated, "Many Americans who criticize their own school system for being "too easy" idealize the Japanese school system," and Americans still wonder why. Students idealize the Japanese school system, because the Japanese prepare their students for their work force. Last year I learned about the water cycle, yes, precipitation and condensation, but tell me how condensation will incorporate my knowledge of becoming a registered nurse? The problem that American high school education system contains is, not teaching the students the knowledge they need to influence their work

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