Extending Education System

Finally, the day is almost here. Excitement builds as a senior gets closer and closer to graduation. For many, high school is torture. It is a jail. It is boring and horrific. Students long for a taste of freedom during their high school experience. However, what one desires is not what is best. High school is a place where students get ready for college, and sadly, many are not ready. An extra year for students in high school will give them an opportunity to become prepared for college. For many students, four years of high school is not enough for college. Extending high school to five years would allow students to have a looser schedule, and allow them to be economically and mentally ready.

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams,” recited Eleanor Roosevelt. Why is it that some high schoolers want to graduate early? Are there any benefits to the advancement position at which some high schoolers would like to achieve by graduating early? The answer to that question is yes! There are so many great opportunities for those students who want to progress with life quicker and hopefully more accomplished. Early graduation can offer high school students and families a more stable and helpful financial environment. By applying such help and guidance to one 's life, it can enable a student to secure a well put together future for oneself and have a higher chance of success. Another benefit of early

The idea that the American education system requires its students to attend school for a full 13 years is absurd. The average student does not need 13 years of high school to be prepared for graduation and college, and those who do require that much attention most likely would not succeed in college anyways. In the typical high school, students and teachers waste more time focusing on sports and social issues rather than actual schooling. When one truly realizes how many days are wasted at sporting events or on silly pep rallies and activities, then it becomes clear why it’s a waste to attend school for such a large amount of time.

The school board plans to add one hour and a half to school each day. I agree that if the school board does extend time it would help everyone out, such as teachers having more planning time, students having more time teaching there students the things they need to know with the extra time they have. If the school board decides that we need the extra time, parents would be happy because there kids could learn more, and teachers would be happy because they can teach students and teach them the things they need to know to become somebody in the future. The teachers,parents,and administration try’s there best to teach us the thing we need to know in such a small amount of time, so if time is extended the teachers will have more time to teach and

High school is an important phase in the lives of students. For a long time, high schools in Canada have gone through a lot of changes and variations. These changes have affected students who go to high schools tremendously. One particular change made to Ontario high schools was the removal of grade thirteen. The elimination of the fifth year was a wrong decision and put students at a disadvantage. Grade thirteen should be brought back and be mandatory for all students. It provides more freedom and self-care to the students.

It is a prime example of narrowing student’s education while they are still in the comforts of home. There are four main sections of the UK’s educational system: primary education, secondary education, further education, and higher education. Primary school and secondary school are mandatory for all students. It is also broken up into four “key stages.” At the end of each stage, students take assessments to show their academic progress. (Between ages five and eleven, students attend primary school, completing key stages one and two. Between ages eleven and sixteen, students attend secondary school, completing stages three and four. The typical path for a student in secondary school is to study broad topics between ages eleven and fourteen, before studying topics more in depth between ages fifteen and sixteen. After secondary school, they are finished with their mandatory education. If a student elects to continue into further education, they may choose to either earn more academic qualifications through more focused studies, or to pursue vocational qualifications through apprenticeships and other programs. Further education is still free to students, yet it allows them more say in what they will be studying, much like college here in the US. A student may then elect to pursue higher education by pursuing a degree in college (“Higher Education

I would like to advocate for the education reform and the CCSS because I do not believe that these tests can prepare children for the outside world. Moreover, educations approach towards student should change. I would like to help families understand the test do not define the ability of their children and their student, so they do not need to be disappointed with them. I want to advocate on this issue because I believe in each child and understand teach a child is unique and different, and their potential differs from many others. Schools must become a place for children to feel safe and wanted and although, High school students are at risk many students in elementary years are at risk as well. If this education system does not change fewer

In the Hechinger Report the students as well as the educators were split half and half, the ones who opposed abandoning senior year believed that the year is very necessary and provides a “transition” into college. A very crucial part of their argument is that senior year should not be skipped but instead reinforced. If a student wisely chooses their classes, taking dual credit and advance placement classes, they will be more prepared and get more out of their last year of high school. Along with these courses they will have time to do many various task such as raising g.p.a (grade point average) and being involved with afterschool activities to boost their resume. Rylee King provides another interesting point, and that is to take the G. E. D , General Education Development, which states that the person has American high school-level academic skills. Statistically almost hundred percent of U.S Employers and Universities accept a G.E.D as an equal to a high school diploma. This would be a great alternative way to “skip” the senior year as the G.E.D would provide proof that the student is college ready academically. Though this is a great alternative I view the chance that student won’t be employed or gain entrance to college due to this option as a big fault. Also as a student in my senior year, I find myself doubting often that I am even a senior, this feeling is shared among my classmates and shows that senior year may not be transitional for most

People these days should take the gap year because it lets them have the time to find out the person that they want to be in life. Today most students are taking the path of having a gap year because they are very stressed throughout high school and just need a break from school for a little while. Some students have no motivation or clue what they want to do in college so by having this gap year it gives them the time to explore and find out what interest them. This will give them a better idea of what they want to major in and eventually have a job in as well. Some would say that going to college right after high school could make life a lot less problematic; however, students should choose to take a gap year to have the most favorable outcomes after high school.

Another point Kirn seems to overlook is the premise that many high schools, especially in Canada, offer introductory courses to university level material; such as courses in law, psychology, calculus, and even some higher level sciences. For many students taking these courses can give them insight as to what exactly they are in for in the coming years of their post-secondary life. For example a student could leave grade 11 physics thinking that they love the material and have enough of a grip on the math that they might be able to pursue a career down that path. However, upon taking calculus and a higher level physics course coupled they suddenly realize that they in fact hate math and

Students should have a full high school experience, and education. It may seem nice to graduate a year early, but it is sort of like you are missing out. Your senior year in high school is so important! Everyone should experience the four year high school experience, and not just rush into college or the workforce. You shouldn't grow up so

Tacking an additional year onto high school really is not waiting for much, other than a new setting. At this point though, students should be at college level. The fifth year is not really high school. It is college. Transferable college credit can be earned. More time to study also means a higher scores on an AP, CLEP or DSST exams. There are always those selective classes that do not want to take the word of a high school. It can be agreed that testing out and get the credit without spending a penny is the best plan. An associate’s degree can be obtained, too. Sadly, high school diplomas are not worth much anymore. With this degree, getting a good job would become a more achievable task.

Extending high school to five years you will be affecting students work life by if they do stay the whole five years of high school they will be in their twenties and when you are at that age society already expects you to have finished college and have a certain amount of experience in order for most jobs

Most students are not over the pressures of being a senior in high school. That’s why the gap year should be taken to release all the stresses of high school. Most students cannot take being stressed out so decide to wait. These students are not capable of attending college due to their mental stability. Being a college student directly from high school could take a great toll on a person physical and mental state.

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” - Nelson Mandela. Without education, there is simply no telling of what this world would be like. There wouldn’t be doctors, lawyers, businesses etc. Life and everything around us would be fatuous. Schools and education give us a plan in life and help guide us. Throughout the years education has changed tremendously. It had its improvements throughout the decades, and it also has had its falters as well. Education in America is an issue in this country and it definitely needs to be tweaked and improved. Education is what makes us people who we are and what we will be. Nelson Mandela had it right, there is no weapon more powerful than education.