Justin Jefferson
Mr. Redmond
English 4
11 November 2016
Abstract Article The project had done grew out of a very large research group which was examined on basically on how high an achieving urban youth that talks about barriers for school success. This article is basically talking about a group that they have and that they did a large research on it and was examined on the achievement of the urban youth so basically they are talking about urban schools its aiming towards urban schools. They are saying that sports came together as a hard force, that promotes success for strategies and speaking on the obstacles that were more likely experienced by high school students that are in public schools or urban schools they are talking about how playing sports throughout the high school year and being academically good with your schoolwork if you are good with your work in school you should do good in school academically to sum up the first page it gives a critique of information about cares and cultural things. Ogbu made an argument about holding down his cultural beliefs. He is holding it down because of the urban youth he is fighting for whats his he is letting people know that he really believe in his culture he has a major belief in it. Next the article is talking about ogbu and the ford ham work, that they had identified their racial identity and also it talks about them doing well in school also. They had a couple of category of students to affirm the identity of races.
Children who participate in sports are less likely to be overweight or obese, have higher self-esteem on average, and are generally more invested in their academics. Sports are oftentimes seen as a gateway to academic opportunity, particularly for kids with fewer resources. While this logic is inherently problematic, it is true that high schoolers who were involved with organized sport were more likely to be enrolled in college later on. Youth sports also give children a place to develop socially by teaching them about teamwork, leadership, and compromise. Team sports in particular can provide children with a sense of belonging to a group, and therefore increase their self-esteem and improve their social competence. There are dozens of reasons why youth sport is important and beneficial to a child’s development, and with millions of participants each year in the United States alone, it doesn’t look like youth sports will be going anywhere anytime
How effective is the Youth Justice System in responding to youth crime? Since the arrival of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) came into effect, the crime rates have decreased. Previously Canada had one of the highest youth incarceration rates in the western world. However since the Youth Criminal Justice Act got put into place in 2003, the crime rates have declined significantly. The Youth Justice System does their best to better and rehabilitate the adolescents that get into trouble with the law. They provide youth with rehabilitation programs, behavioral programs, and diversion programs. The purpose of the Youth Justice System is to rehabilitate and make these teens positive members of society. This paper argues that Youth Criminal Justice System is effective in responding to youth crime. Specifically, this paper with discussing rehabilitation for young juvenile delinquents, downfalls of stats and crime sentencing and a better lifestyle for the youth after juvenile detention.Therefore, the Youth Justice System attempts to provide teens with a brighter future no matter what they are being charged with.
For decades now, there have been educational problems in the inner city schools in the United States. The schools inability to teach some students relates to the poor conditions in the public schools. Some of the conditions are the lack of funds that give students with the proper supplies, inexperienced teachers, inadequate resources, low testing scores and the crime-infested neighborhoods. These conditions have been an issue for centuries, but there is nothing being done about it. Yet, state and local governments focus on other priorities, including schools with better academics. It is fair to say that some schools need more attention than other does. However, when schools have no academic problems then the attention should be focused
Almost all student athletes get butterflies before that Friday night football game, before the fans get to watch them compete, or even the to get the ability to practice. Many argue that high school sports are a distraction in the classroom or even cause career ending injuries. There are many different scenarios that prove that high school sports do the exact opposite of those. When it comes to high school sports, it keeps students fit, boosts a student’s academic performance, and enhances a student’s self-esteem. High school sports are very beneficial and for anyone who is looking to take on a new challenge to take on.
The Atlantic article, “High-School Sports Aren’t Killing Academics,” by Daniel H. Bowen and Colin Hitt make a statement on the sports programs in schools. They oppose the thought that participating in sports programs results in a student’s academics suffering, but instead believe sports programs provide academic benefits. Their article targets the article, “The Case Against High-School Sports”, by Amanda Ripley who argues that participation in sports at school cost students’ academic success. The duo constructs their argument around Ripley’s claims and counter her points to strengthen their own. Their argument has a mix of supporting information and points that weakened Bowen and Hitt’s claim. This is due to the methods and evidence they provided which didn’t appear as convincing when trying to persuade readers.
The impact of preserving sports in high schools has been surrounded by much controversy as people suspect that it is the reason behind the poor academic achievement of students. Opponents to high school sports feel that allowing athletics to be a part of schools sidetracks the focus of the student body, which goes completely against the main purpose of schools. Indeed, this assertion is completely true and based upon plentiful evidence. High school sports undoubtedly come at the expense of student academic achievement since they divert the attention of students away from academics and they come with far too many financial costs, both of which incur negative impacts on the academics within a school. The bottomline is that sports are harming the education of students, so a school must make the decision between composing quality sports teams or providing high level academics; both of these choices simply cannot occur simultaneously.
Daniel Gould’s non-fiction essay, “Are High School Sports Good For Kids,” explains the benefits of doing sports in high school. He uses examples from research, showing the true benefits of being involved. Than, Gould uses transitions to show both sides of high school sports. Than, he uses other sources to back his argument up. Gould uses his persuasive ways to pull in teens and adults. His purposeful tone explains all the beneficial aspects of sports in high school and how teens can gain educational and personal benefits.
In the text it states that, “If it is true that sports undermine the academic mission… we would expect to see a negative relationship between… athletics and academic achievement… Daniel H. Bowen and Jay P.G. find the opposite” (Bowen and Hitt 2). They are insisting that their research shows no negative relationships between education and athletics in school districts. This piece of information proves my stance by understanding the connection between school sports and academics.
Throughout the United States, there are a large number of individuals that goes unnoticed. Hidden in right plain sight, but are overlooked. They can be our friends, family, classmates, or the person standing right next you to at this moment. There are young individuals who are facing the tremendous challenge of being homeless. They are overlooked by many in society. However, there have been countless individuals, groups, organizations dedicated to ending youth homelessness. However, they are confronted with challenges due to the lack of interest. The lack of interest found within society can contribute to barriers to ending youth homelessness.
In the second paragraph he mentions that the high school sports dominate the students culture and also that the high school system is based on the extent to which varsity team wins a game or loses a game. He also mentions that high school administrators and teachers are coaches for the sport and for them being coaches does not help the student to focus on education. Nevertheless, it will be a bad influence on students to not get work done and have an unacceptable excuse. Leon also mentions that at the age of sixteen, they should be prepared to take things seriously and to start to develop the motive and desire that will help them in their adulthood. The students needs to be prepared to enter a dangerous room that their peers are not there nor their parents to guide them through and to focus on sports is not going to help them. When a student is not prepared for the future and focus on sports when entering that dangerous room he will notice his is not a game of the following: basketball, football, soccer, baseball, softball, volleyball, etc. However, he is entering a game of
Punk. Jock. Nerd. We hear and think these about labels everyday, but have you ever wondered what might be behind these names? My vision for America's Youth is to stop stereotyping. It is because I was able to overcome stereotyping that I grew more confident in my athletics. I learned it was not about proving others wrong, but proving to myself I could do it.
Are schools the right place for sports? This is a question that educators and experts everywhere are asking themselves, as more and more schools are faced with budget cuts and low academic scores. No one is debating the health benefits of exercise one receives from sports, but does the exercise benefit outweigh the expense, risk, and impact on academic grades? Amanda Ripley, the author of The Smartest Kids in the World, thinks club organizations, not schools, should provide sports programming (“Should schools eliminate sports” 1). Earl Smith, author of “Race, Sport and the American Dream,” along with Ripley believes sports are given priority in some schools, drawing attention away from education (“Should schools eliminate sports” 1). During an interview with the New York Times, Smith stated “high schools should not have competitive sports teams. And especially not in the under-resourced intercity high schools where academic programs are often sacrificed to finance sports teams” (“Making Sports an After-School Activity” 1). He went on to say “even the student bodies in many high schools have developed cultures that glorify sports at the expense of the scholar.”
Sports programs have been an integral part of all schools. They support the academics of the school and therefore foster success in life. These programs are educational and help produce productive citizenship. They help students experience and build skills that may help them in their future, like interpersonal and time management skills. Education may kindle the light of knowledge, but sports help to maintain the proper physique. Sports are also an important means of entertainment and a use for energy after long hours of study. Sports increase a student’s performance not only in the classroom but also in their life.
For years, sports have been a part of American high schools. They have been a source of school pride and give people a connection to their school. They break up the otherwise mundane routine of going to class and doing schoolwork. In recent years there has been a huge push by researchers, educators, politicians, and parents to figures out why America’s schools are constantly falling behind other countries in crucial test subjects. One of the latest reasons to blame for the shortcomings of American students is the incorporation of sports in the American school system. Some are beginning to think that the focus of schools is no longer education and that sports are taking on a greater role within schools. It’s
The second article was tested with a whole middle school which tests all of the students. The problem was exact to the first article, that students in school were not receiving their full physical activity experience. Determining whether the sports can help will aid athletes in not having to think the sport is bringing their grade down. The method was a simple survey, asking the student how much physical activity they have in a normal day and was compared to what their grades were at the time of the study. The results in the study showed that the student’s athletic activity had little effect on the grades of the students, which disproves stereotypes. Limitations in the study are that ninety eight surveys were administered but only fifty eight were given back to the researchers. Further research may be that elementary, middle, and high school students can all be tested to see if the age of the student determines their success or failure with participating in physical activity.