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.

High School In the 20th Century Part 1
I had attended Catholic school for most of my life, except for kindergarten and first grade. Have you ever seen a kite that's broken loose from its string flying higher and higher in the breeze? That's what walking through doors of my high school felt like. Total freedom but no direction, no control, and no brakes. I loved it. It was one of three high schools in my town. There was one where the rich kids went, one where kids could take tech programs as well as academic ones, but mine was everyday middle and upper-middle-class. I traded in my plaid skirt for the public school uniform; bell-bottomed jeans worn over your shoes and empire waist shirts. You had to walk off the back of your pants naturally, without your mom's help, so you didn't trip. I transferred to this school for the music. My very first day, I had to audition. He asked me where my music was. I didn't have any. He told me to sing happy birthday. I croaked it through paralyzed vocal chords. My knees were hopping around my legs. Needless to say, I made it into the prestigious CHOIR, not one of the many auxiliary groups. Goal one was accomplished.
By Monica Bennett8 years ago in Education
Humility
"I believe I'm a good person. You know, I think that there's good in everyone, but—here we are: first day of senior year. And uh... I look around at these kids that I've known all my life and I ask myself—what happened?"
By Kaleigh White8 years ago in Education
A Day in the Life of Vincent Tyminski
It's always interesting to me to hear about other people's days. Why? I believe it has something to do with me being a writer. Some people have the oddest days of their life and I love to capture the moment on paper. This article, on the other hand, is not about an odd or crazy day that I had. This article is about my typical day.
By Vincent Tyminski8 years ago in Education
10 Ways to Make High School Easier
1. Be on time. This is one of the best habits you can form. It makes a massive impression on your teachers and at the workplace.
By Xoxo8 years ago in Education
Waking Up to the Sound of Cathartic Music
I came across this piece of decor over the holidays and had no other choice than to laugh. I also had to take a picture of it, which I am not one hundred percent sure I was supposed to or allowed to, but I did it anyways. I felt compelled to, actually. Then I deleted it, because I felt guilt. However, for interest sake, it was a canvas with the lyrics "There will be an answer, let it be."
By Mike Olsen8 years ago in Education
What High School Taught Me
High School. A place where I learned valuable things that I will carry with me until I die. I was always warned by my oldest brother about certain things I will face in high school, but of course I didn’t believe them. I always thought every high school experience is different for each person. Surprisingly, I found out that it is true, but somehow we all come to the same conclusions. Now of course we all wished that we could break into song and dance on the lunch tables like they do in High School Musical or have an amazing teacher like Mr. Schu from Glee or get away with skipping school like in Ferris Bueller's Day Off. In high school, I was that person that got along with everyone, and while most of those people weren’t considered my friends, they were considered friendly acquaintances. Starting high school, I had two best friends, which is impossible since you generally only have one TRUE best friend. By the end of high school those two best friends turned into one and then back to two. Now, I could go on about the drama and what went down that caused one of my friendships to cease, but that's a story for a different time. But despite all that went wrong and what went right in high school, things didn’t seem to click or make sense until I was two weeks away from graduating. In that moment I realized many things, and here are a few of them:
By Angelique Roberson8 years ago in Education
It Gets Better, I Promise
Today I had an interesting experience; I had to get my transcripts to apply to college by going directly to my old high school. I’ve heard other schools will mail it for you if pay 12$, but my old high school make you come get it for 5$. Not only would they make more money if they mailed it for you, but it would prevent older people walking around in a high school. A building full of under-aged gullible teens. I can’t help but feel there wasn’t a lot of thought put into this, but that was the exact problem I noticed during my brief visit there. The whole system didn’t make any sense.
By Test8 years ago in Education
Becoming an Adult
When you were in high school, you probably weren’t sitting around calculating how much debt you’d rack up by choosing to continue your education. If you were like me, you were worried about things like Friday night football and prom. When I was in high school, I didn’t know the difference between a subsidized and unsubsidized loan. I didn’t know how much I would have to be paying out of pocket to attend college. Now I’m stuck wishing I would have been more aware of my finances… and I’m guessing I’m not the only one.
By Kierra Douglas8 years ago in Education
10 Things I Learned in High School
1. STAY AWAY FROM RELATIONSHIPS! I can NOT tell you how many things I missed out on because of a boy. In this modern time, we are pressured by thinking we HAVE to be with someone. On TV, we see all these young characters finding love on Disney Channel and Nickelodeon. Do NOT think you HAVE to be in a serious relationship at the age of fourteen. I missed dances, the football games (even though I'm not a fan of football), going out with my friends, and even prom. Yes, PROM. While my friends were having good old fashion fun, I would be at home. Fighting with some loser on the phone. Let me tell you, not many high school relationships last. Some do, but a lot don't. It is an immature time. You won't find "the one." And don't even try going for them older "bad boys" who are graduated and looking for some young meat. They WILL take advantage of your innocence. They WILL try to get you on the dark side. You are risking STDs, teen pregnancy, and the loss of trust from your parents.
By E M8 years ago in Education
The Culture Shock from Year 9 to 10
I have recently entered year 10. Everybody thinks that when they join high school or comprehensive school, that they are just going to be able to mess around for the 5 years that they are there. Including myself. I have just had a big culture shock in the way that the amount of pressure you are put under when entering year 10 is ridiculous. You go from year 9 minding your own business just getting by in lessons and having a laugh, to year 10 where the minute you enter a classroom the teacher is breathing down your neck about your GCSEs, and it is stressful. I am writing this to vent my opinions and I just want to give some advice from a personal experience. Teenagers need to start buckling down when they get to comp or high school and listening in class, even doing their homework, because if they don’t and they just mess around, life becomes very hard for them. They may be sat at the back of the class knowing nothing trying to blame it on the teachers and how rubbish they are, but in reality it’s not the teachers fault as they have already taught them all of the information they need to know for their exams in year 7, 8, and 9 but they couldn’t be bothered to listen.
By Chlo8 years ago in Education
Why the British Education System Is Deeply Flawed: A Sixteen-Year-Old's Story
My name is Holly. I am 16 years old. I am in year 11. And recently, I have discovered a lot about the British education system.
By holl 🌻8 years ago in Education
From Senior to Freshman
From a senior, advice is something that comes too far and few between. So, here I am to make it a little bit easier, give some form of advice for the freshman.
By Emberleigh Mae8 years ago in Education