The Purpose Of High School

Each and every school presents itself with new opportunities for their students; UHS presents some of the best opportunities in the country for music students such as myself. UHS provides their students with one of the best music programs available in California. This is one of the many reasons I long to attend UHS. As a violinist I want the best way to improve, along with honing my skills and University High School is the best place to do so. In addition the small classroom, as well as the low school population sparks my interest. I believe that the enclosed environment will provide enhanced collaboration between the professor, and student. This connection between mentor and pupil is critical to victory in high school, and large schools with

Since the beginning of civilization education has been a big part of life. If you were educated you were considered “privileged” or “wealthy” since there was mainly private schools and universities. It was that way until 17th century, when America opened its first public High School in Boston. Ever since the opening of these new public schools people have asked themselves the simple question of, What is the role of our High Schools? High schools these days seem to be a mixture between glorified babysitting, and college preparation. This is becoming a growing problem problem in our school districts. At large High Schools, such as, Will C. Wood, there are groups of kids that are forced to attend. While some of the other kids are trying to get into harvard. Our schools are trying to zero in on what roles they should put into practice. Are they glorified babysitters? Should they press for every student to attend College? Either way the High Schools lean the other side of the argument is left unhappy creating a heated debate over the role of High Schools.I believe High School's role is a two part process the first part of High School should be devoted to general education classes; while the second most important part of High School should be focused on career preparation.

Achieving a high school diploma is extremely important to me. With a high school diploma I can go to college and after wards get a really good job, I can’t be as successful in life as I want to be without my diploma. I wouldn’t be able to make as much as money as I want to or travel the world without any education. I cannot be a independent woman like I always wanted to be So that’s why I have to work really hard to get my high school diploma so I can go far in life This will also set a good example for my younger brothers and sisters, I am the oldest in my family yes I won’t be the first to get my diploma my little sister actually got hers before me threw pen foster and I am following her steps cause I also want to do big things with my life.

Higher education has a vast history; beginning in the early colonial period and spanning ten generations. With its wide range of history, aspects of higher education have changed as the ideals and reforms of society adjusted. Albeit, the missions and purposes of college have remained the same. In this paper, I will clarify the three main missions and purposes of higher education. Then, I will shift the focus of the paper to the area I would like to pursue in higher education and how it reflects those purposes.

It takes lots of hard work, education, and dedication to become a veterinarian. A veterinarian, or vet, is a doctor that treats and diagnoses animals. When your animal is sick, hurt, or you are in need of medical advice you take your pet to the vet. When I graduate high school, I plan on going to school to be a vet.

If schools would substitute mathematics for a skill that you use in the real world every day then you would see more successful young people. In the United states alone one in four ninth graders will not finish high school. Researchers say that algebra is one of the leading causes on this huge problem our nation is facing. Shirley Bagwell, a longtime Tennessee teacher, warns that “to expect all students to master algebra will cause more students to drop out”(Hacker).

I have been born and raised in Ramsey, Minnesota. However, because I attended Anoka high school and Anoka is super close to where I live, many times I will tell people that’s where I live. One of the reasons why I came to the University of Minnesota is because I can go home pretty much whenever I want, it’s only about a half hour drive and I can also catch a ride on the North Star train. I also have always liked being surrounded by people so I wanted to come to a bigger school to get that experience. The U has also been a dream of mine because my parents, more specifically my dad, are big fans of the Gophers. Some of the activities that I was involved in high school were S.T.A.R., Key Club, Rally Crew, National Honors Society, head managing

What is the purpose of college? Collectively, most would posit it is to prepare young adults for life and to give them the necessary tools to succeed in whichever field they wish to pursue. Colloquially referred to as “real word skills”, there are some aspects of life that, historically, college hasn’t prepared students for. The administration at Xavier University keenly recognized this and decided to do something about it. Enter: Goa. Goa is a class designed to prepare college students for the aspects of life that typical college classes do not. Its goal is to prepare freshman for the real life challenges of college and beyond. This program, in theory, fills a seemingly much-needed gap in the education of twenty-first-century college students. As a student of Goa, I can say first hand that the university is well intentioned and that a class such as Goa may be needed; however, Goa falls short in its design and execution. It is because of this failure that Goa should be reevaluated and recreated to better suit the needs of incoming freshman.

If you already know what you want to do why stay in school longer than you have to? My opinion is, if you know what you want to major in, you should only take needed classes. At Patrick County High School you have to have 14 electives before you can graduate. It would be better and easier to take only classes that you need for your career. Also, if only taking classes you needed was in effect, students could focus more career and get more experience.

After reading more into what my major/career means, I do have a better understanding of what every day on the job would look like. Since I did go to high school, I do know what being a high school teacher entails. I cannot wait to graduate and get my career started. The only thing that makes me worry or have doubts is the fact that a job right after college is not guaranteed. Some people are money motivated and I am not one of those people. I will do whatever it takes to do what I love doing. Expected salary I can expect to earn, meaning I get a teaching job, would be around $55,000. This would definitely be enough to pay off my student loans. The situation where I wouldn’t be able to pay off my student loans, would probably be if I end up

I have worked with teenagers the entire time that I’ve worked for the district and being close to their age group has helped me make a better connection with them. Several students have told me, “ You understand where I'm coming from because not to long ago you were where I was”. Many of the students that I have helped me see me not just as a Para, but as a Mentor. I have a hand full of students who are the first to graduate and attend High School in their families and throughout the course of their High School career I have been there telling them what I have done and what areas they should improve upon so that they can be better off in this big world, which to them is frightening (paying bills and taxes).

Goals for high schools should be quite simple; meaning students should graduate confident in their abilities to go into the world and survive in today’s society. However, instead students spend their twelve years of education concentrating on subjects that do not teach them valuable skills they need to know in our current world. The “most important” fact I can remember from high school is y=mx+b and I have not used it once since graduating high school. Schools across America should start focusing on the fact that they are sending their students out into adulthood without properly teaching them skills that are required in the adult world. As a student who never really struggled in the current education system, I feel skills should be

From age five to eighteen, school focuses on the common core of science, mathematics, history, English, and literature. Electives are offered, but usually still don't provide quite enough. This suit well for some students, but most definitely not all. What if student A has the dream of being a game developer for a living? It isn't just a phase and they are completely serious about learning the necessary skills. Unfortunately, they have to wait around 13 years to follow this path. Nine years possibly if they are lucky enough to attend a school with electives that cover that subject. People are often told school leads to financial success or a well-paying job, yet current education systems don’t allow focus directly on knowledge tailored towards specific careers. Some may argue that this is the purpose of college. Well this is true yes, but if the student knows their dream they should have the option to pursue that knowledge within their elementary or high school career. School is helpful for knowledge there is no doubt about that, however some of the priorities need more examination. Worded perfectly: “Though high school and college are excellent in teaching many valuable skills, our current academic curriculum doesn’t teach many aspects necessary to succeeding and thriving in life in general.” (Successful Student, 2016) How does someone prove to be a productive member of society when they have no idea how to mend a leaky pipe, or properly utilize credit? Students become adults entering the real world, yet still lacking many skills that are beneficial to

How would you like to be force to do something you don't want too at a young age. how would you like to be something you have interest in. well there are a few millions of us that have to be force and told. there are many teens who wishes to be a doctor or a lawyer and even go into space. i disagree that we have to find our careers while we enter high school if we don't have a say on it. why are schools forcing and making our own careers paths for us. we should we get our own opportunity to see what fits us but instead our school system picks our courses and want us to be what they. we should be able pick our own careers is much for example i want to be a business man and be fashion designer . my school only have one course class for me but that's not helping me out with what i want to do in the future.

The purpose of public school education is to provide students with the skills necessary to continue to higher education, and to help them pursue their goals and dreams in life. It is meant to provide inspiring, positive, and culturally affirming experiences that make students excited to learn and succeed. While many students are prepared properly in public schools, this is not true for all. For several students, education is neither stimulating nor engaging. Recognizing that there are flaws in the public school system in terms of cultural affirmation is the first step to making positive changes in the system. An inclusive and diverse public education is crucial to provide all people the tools for success, and to control their own fate. Unfortunately, due to some schools’ inability to incorporate a multicultural curriculum, many times only students of the dominant culture are given a full and comprehensive education, while students of subdominant cultures and different backgrounds are left behind. This sets them back significantly, making it harder for them to compete in this society, no matter how hard they work. It is impossible for a single person to make the significant changes necessary to the institution of public education; it requires the collaboration of government officials, administrators, teachers, parents, and students to create a curriculum that is multicultural and recognizes the diversity in American society. Awareness of peoples’ differences and the desire to