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Topic: high schools in america
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doommlord
Knowflake Posts: 2601
From: israel
Registered: Dec 2011
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posted August 19, 2012 01:35 PM
  
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Originally posted by Chiemi:
It might be the same here as far as the western being crappy if they keep trying to take money from education to fund business. You'd think that people would realize that the kids are the future and that they're going to be the one running things once the older generations retire and become deceased. But I guess people only care about the smaller picture and "me me me" rather than the bigger one and how it can affect their kids and the generations after.
well....luckly i have seen myself a lot of very smart teens who i am sure will do great things in life.... but who knows...maybe the world will be run by apes XD IP: Logged |
Janah
Knowflake Posts: 139
From: Berkeley, CA
Registered: Aug 2012
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posted August 19, 2012 10:02 PM
High schools out here aren't that bad. Well, there are some rough ones, but the good ones are okay. The food at my school is horrible so I go off campus to get lunch. We usually have to take English - 4 years
Math- 3 years
History- 4 years
Science- 3 years
Music- 2 years
Foreign language- 2 years
Art- 2 years
Physical Ed- 2 years
We also have electives: Drama, sociology, film study, dance, etc. There have always been cliques at every school I've been at. Every clique kind of has a title or its own reputation, you know? Also, a lot of the teens at my school seem to think their sense of fashion is a BIG deal and defines their..."swag"  We have lots of clubs and athletic teams. I think I may join the swim team and French club again this year. My school is pretty LGBT friendly. IP: Logged |
Chiemi
Knowflake Posts: 2110
From: Michigan
Registered: Feb 2012
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posted August 19, 2012 10:44 PM
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Originally posted by Janah:
High schools out here aren't that bad. Well, there are some rough ones, but the good ones are okay. The food at my school is horrible so I go off campus to get lunch. We usually have to take English - 4 years
Math- 3 years
History- 4 years
Science- 3 years
Music- 2 years
Foreign language- 2 years
Art- 2 years
Physical Ed- 2 years
We also have electives: Drama, sociology, film study, dance, etc. There have always been cliques at every school I've been at. Every clique kind of has a title or its own reputation, you know? Also, a lot of the teens at my school seem to think their sense of fashion is a BIG deal and defines their..."swag" We have lots of clubs and athletic teams. I think I may join the swim team and French club again this year. My school is pretty LGBT friendly.
You're lucky, my schools food sucks and they don't allow you to go off campus either :l atleast it's my last year lol IP: Logged |
Cancer/Scorpio729
Moderator Posts: 2282
From: 6,000 feet above sea level
Registered: Feb 2010
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posted August 19, 2012 11:55 PM
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Originally posted by doommlord:
what is this IB program?
Heehee, then I guess you don't  It's complicated to explain, basically an advanced program that you can enter by choice. Spans the last two years of high school and, if you meet all the requirements, you graduate with not only a high school graduate diploma but an IB diploma as well (very good to show off to colleges). IP: Logged |
Cancer/Scorpio729
Moderator Posts: 2282
From: 6,000 feet above sea level
Registered: Feb 2010
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posted August 20, 2012 12:02 AM
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Originally posted by Chiemi:
Is the IB program kind of like AP or no?
They're both advanced programs that have insanely hard tests at the end of the course and that's where the similarities end. AP is class specific, IB takes over your entire schedule and spans an entire two years with extra requirements like 150 hours in community service and a college level essay....blegh. An AP class is harder than an IB class though, but combined with the other stuff they're both pretty strenuous. IP: Logged |
Chiemi
Knowflake Posts: 2110
From: Michigan
Registered: Feb 2012
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posted August 20, 2012 12:12 AM
I opted out of AP calc after a rough patch with precalc. I'm more than positive I'd go crazy from stress if I went ahead with it this year. Kudos to everyone who can handle that stuff though.  IP: Logged |
doommlord
Knowflake Posts: 2601
From: israel
Registered: Dec 2011
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posted August 20, 2012 02:43 AM
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Originally posted by Cancer/Scorpio729:
Heehee, then I guess you don't It's complicated to explain, basically an advanced program that you can enter by choice. Spans the last two years of high school and, if you meet all the requirements, you graduate with not only a high school graduate diploma but an IB diploma as well (very good to show off to colleges).
actually i think there is something similiar maybe.... we have a P.E program that can be done after high school...only that after you get it it works life a "mini-degree" and it not only makes you a more attractive candidate but it actually allows you to enter the job market...especially at high tech companies... IP: Logged |
doommlord
Knowflake Posts: 2601
From: israel
Registered: Dec 2011
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posted August 20, 2012 02:45 AM
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Originally posted by Janah:
My school is pretty LGBT friendly.
youre so lucky XD the people in my school are fairly hostile towards LGBT... IP: Logged |
Janah
Knowflake Posts: 139
From: Berkeley, CA
Registered: Aug 2012
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posted August 20, 2012 11:11 PM
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Originally posted by Chiemi:
You're lucky, my schools food sucks and they don't allow you to go off campus either :l atleast it's my last year lol
You're the lucky one! I wish I was a senior. I'm kind of over high school. I'm also pretty nervous for the ACTS. IP: Logged |
Janah
Knowflake Posts: 139
From: Berkeley, CA
Registered: Aug 2012
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posted August 20, 2012 11:21 PM
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Originally posted by doommlord:
youre so lucky XDthe people in my school are fairly hostile towards LGBT...
I'm happy that so many teachers at my school are so supportive of the students' orientations. Also, my new principal is a lesbian and our school had a float in the pride parade. There are a few people at my school who don't support LGBT. I even saw a guy pick on another guy because he was wearing heels and that really ****** me off. IP: Logged |
doommlord
Knowflake Posts: 2601
From: israel
Registered: Dec 2011
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posted August 21, 2012 02:14 AM
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Originally posted by Janah:
I'm happy that so many teachers at my school are so supportive of the students' orientations. Also, my new principal is a lesbian and our school had a float in the pride parade. There are a few people at my school who don't support LGBT. I even saw a guy pick on another guy because he was wearing heels and that really ****** me off.
well...not talking about the high population of highly religioud people in the city.....another school nearby had an incident when a school teacher moked a gay guy for talking about the tratment LGBT get...so situation in thi area is crap for now :P IP: Logged |
Cancer/Scorpio729
Moderator Posts: 2282
From: 6,000 feet above sea level
Registered: Feb 2010
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posted August 21, 2012 02:40 AM
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Originally posted by Chiemi:
I opted out of AP calc after a rough patch with precalc. I'm more than positive I'd go crazy from stress if I went ahead with it this year. Kudos to everyone who can handle that stuff though.
Less handling, more coffee IP: Logged |
Cancer/Scorpio729
Moderator Posts: 2282
From: 6,000 feet above sea level
Registered: Feb 2010
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posted August 21, 2012 02:41 AM
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Originally posted by doommlord:
actually i think there is something similiar maybe....we have a P.E program that can be done after high school...only that after you get it it works life a "mini-degree" and it not only makes you a more attractive candidate but it actually allows you to enter the job market...especially at high tech companies...
Is it difficult to get into?
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doommlord
Knowflake Posts: 2601
From: israel
Registered: Dec 2011
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posted August 21, 2012 05:09 AM
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Originally posted by Cancer/Scorpio729:
Is it difficult to get into?
it reqires having an avarage of at lest 85 with no failing subjects...also at least 25 points in your diploma....and having good grades at your electives....good level of math and english... you tell me XD IP: Logged |
Chiemi
Knowflake Posts: 2110
From: Michigan
Registered: Feb 2012
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posted August 21, 2012 03:29 PM
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Originally posted by Janah:
You're the lucky one! I wish I was a senior. I'm kind of over high school. I'm also pretty nervous for the ACTS.
Good luck! I'm probably going to retake mine to be honest I got a 22  not the worst but I was aiming for atleast a 25. The university I want to go to had a 23 on their site so I'm only one point off but idk. IP: Logged |
doommlord
Knowflake Posts: 2601
From: israel
Registered: Dec 2011
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posted August 21, 2012 03:32 PM
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Originally posted by Chiemi:
Good luck! I'm probably going to retake mine to be honest I got a 22 not the worst but I was aiming for atleast a 25. The university I want to go to had a 23 on their site so I'm only one point off but idk.
you already have plans for the university? IP: Logged |
Chiemi
Knowflake Posts: 2110
From: Michigan
Registered: Feb 2012
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posted August 21, 2012 04:17 PM
Yup, over here we start applying for colleges by november our senior year. I just went on a college tour and I'm 100% sure about exactly where I want to go and they have everything I'm looking for, now I just have to get accepted IP: Logged |
doommlord
Knowflake Posts: 2601
From: israel
Registered: Dec 2011
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posted August 21, 2012 04:22 PM
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Originally posted by Chiemi:
Yup, over here we start applying for colleges by november our senior year. I just went on a college tour and I'm 100% sure about exactly where I want to go and they have everything I'm looking for, now I just have to get accepted
wow...must be lots of pressure i have 3-5 years till i will need to choose...if i will need at all... IP: Logged |
Chiemi
Knowflake Posts: 2110
From: Michigan
Registered: Feb 2012
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posted August 21, 2012 05:05 PM
It's not that bad lol I'm just a major worry wart when it comes to my education and whether or not my grades are good enough. Even if I don't get accepted I can still find a good college with my grades. I'm going to apply to other colleges but it's only one that I like and want to go to the most.IP: Logged |
doommlord
Knowflake Posts: 2601
From: israel
Registered: Dec 2011
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posted August 21, 2012 05:10 PM
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Originally posted by Chiemi:
It's not that bad lol I'm just a major worry wart when it comes to my education and whether or not my grades are good enough. Even if I don't get accepted I can still find a good college with my grades. I'm going to apply to other colleges but it's only one that I like and want to go to the most.
what are you planning to study? IP: Logged |
Chiemi
Knowflake Posts: 2110
From: Michigan
Registered: Feb 2012
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posted August 21, 2012 05:13 PM
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Originally posted by Cancer/Scorpio729:
Less handling, more coffee
But I'm a tea person haha. Did you get the list of websites for scholarships btw? IP: Logged |
Chiemi
Knowflake Posts: 2110
From: Michigan
Registered: Feb 2012
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posted August 21, 2012 05:14 PM
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Originally posted by doommlord:
what are you planning to study?
Accounting IP: Logged |
doommlord
Knowflake Posts: 2601
From: israel
Registered: Dec 2011
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posted August 21, 2012 05:17 PM
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Originally posted by Chiemi:
Accounting
cewl.....im trying to pick the subject i want ....maybe economy....need some thinking to do... IP: Logged |
Chiemi
Knowflake Posts: 2110
From: Michigan
Registered: Feb 2012
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posted August 21, 2012 05:36 PM
Can you do a job shadow there? It's basically like you watch someone work in the field you're interested in so you can get a feel for the job. IP: Logged |
doommlord
Knowflake Posts: 2601
From: israel
Registered: Dec 2011
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posted August 21, 2012 11:24 PM
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Originally posted by Chiemi:
Can you do a job shadow there? It's basically like you watch someone work in the field you're interested in so you can get a feel for the job.
I have no clue but no time to look now XD
will look and tell you (: IP: Logged |
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