The School Thread

[nitrofan]

Gloat about your 4.0 or complain about your Calculus homework. Whether it's Middle School, High School, or College, anything to do with school is discussed here!

[Jp]

I hate when the teachers, put the grades in, in the last minute for the Report Cards!

[nitrofan]

I got report cards last week. I hate how all the teachers feel a need to assign tons of work right before report cards.

[Jp]

Yes, that what my english teacher is doing tomorrow. I got to turn in a big essay. Got to take a Vocab Test, and the book we are reading "A Rasin In The Sun" test.

[bobbinbop20]

My school went on split shifts this year and I have to start at 6:44 I hate waking up at 5:30 every dang day!

[Austin]

Dang that sucks. at least you get out early.

[bobbinbop20]

^yep, 1:44 FTW!

[Austin]

we start at 7:30 and we get out at 2:20 so theres not much difference for some reason. I wouldnt mind starting earlier tho and get out at like 1:30.

[Vic]

back in my day we went to school at 8:30 and got out at 3:20... i usually showed up at about 10:30 :)

[bobbinbop20]

we start at 7:30 and we get out at 2:20 so theres not much difference for some reason. I wouldnt mind starting earlier tho and get out at like 1:30.

Yeah, Its kind of nice in the sense that you have alot of the day left after school

[nitrofan]

Well with band practice, I get to school at 8am and leave at 8pm. It only goes on for another week though.

[Jp]

My school starts at 8:55am, IMO I think it should be 9:00am. It is over at 4:15pm, IMO I think it should be 4:00pm. Then I got football practice tell 7:00pm.

[palmer]

I've been off of school since Friday and have off til Monday (10/9) and i have Wednsday (10/11) off. Plus Thanksgiving and Black Friday off and half day on Thanksgiving eve.

[bobbinbop20]

Well with band practice, I get to school at 8am and leave at 8pm. It only goes on for another week though.

wow that's commitment!

[Sfguy]

Josh Davidson (owner of Gadv.com) sits next to me in Algebra.
And tortures me.
And throws paper at me.
And harrasses me.


...And does worse than me :)

[Austin]

Lol nice. Tell him great work on his site btw.

[nitrofan]

Josh Davidson (owner of Gadv.com) sits next to me in Algebra.
And tortures me.
And throws paper at me.
And harrasses me.


...And does worse than me :)

So did you know him before you joined the site or did you meet him on he site and it was just a coincidence that you are both in the same math class?

wow that's commitment!

Yeah, our schedule is ridiculous, but it is all starting to pay off. We go to nationals next week. We have a week at the end of july of practices 8am-noon all week, then the next week is 8am-9pm. That week is KILLER! After that we had another week of 8am-noon, then we went to our normal schedule which is 4-8 every monday, tuesday, and thursday after school. Most fridays we have to play at a football game, and we either have an all day practice (8am-9pm) or competition almost every saturday.

[Jp]

I cant belive that my school is off next Wednesday for Vetrans Day!

[bobbinbop20]

I cant belive that my school is off next Wednesday for Vetrans Day!

Mine is too!!!!

[Jp]

This video of my schools band. They made this song with the dances. It is really cool when its a Home game like tonight, everybody does it even the parents. Its so fuuny to see them dance like this. It's called the Wigelo. This video is an away game so there isnt like anybody doing it. This last 11/4/09 wednesday are band was annouced 5th in the whole state of Texas!

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I am going to to do it tonight at the last game before PLAYOFFS.

[nitrofan]

Only 3 days left of school!!!

This last 11/4/09 wednesday are band was annouced 5th in the whole state of Texas!

It wouldn't happen to be James Bowie HS Band, would it?

[DarienLake:D]

Only 3 days left of school!!!

dude not fair!!!! i don't get out untill June 14th! and even after that i have like 4-5 regents exams... FML!

[Jp]

June 3rd. Can't wait!!!!!!!

[nitrofan]

Hehe, tecnically school ends next thursday, but I get to exempt almost every exam so I just have to go through tuesday.

[Changsucks]

Only 3 more WEEKS of school...and 2 days.

[Austin]

3 more days for me to. Todays gonna be easy, go to school for 3 hours, take my 25 question Chemistry test (all eqautions X.X not going to end well) then leave at 10:50 since im exempt from my English finals). Tomorrow take my algebra 2 (not going to end well either) and my theatre arts final. Tuesday take my US History final (piece of cake) and my Advanced Computer Applications final.

I dont really need to take the finals but it gives me something to do and i could use the help in Algebra.

[Jp]

Thats not fair, my school make us stay in class even if we are exempt from the finals.

[Austin]

Just got home. Pretty weird being exempt haha. Be even weirder next year because Seniors can get exempt from most of their finals but still have to come for an hour each day until like may 21st.

[bobbinbop20]

Tomorrow is my last day, and I only have to take one final!!! yesssssss!

[nitrofan]

Just 1 1/2 hours left of school!

[Jp]

2 more DAYS!!!

[nitrofan]

I'm done with school!

[DarienLake:D]

i still have 13 days untill my last day... 9 of them are school days... June 14th.. then i have the stupid regents exams... English 11 Day 1 June 16th 7:45AM, June 17th English 11 Day 2 7:45AM, June 18th U.S. Regents 7:45AM, June 21st Pre-Calc final 7:45AM, June 22nd Physics Regents 7:45AM then same day ASL Regents 10:45AM.... FML!

[Kevin]

I am dropping out of high school on Monday, then getting a GAD, and then I am taking a computer class so I can fix computers and design programs. Then after that, I am getting a job.

[Austin]

I'm out. Senior registration is Aug 6th. After that on to JCC for 2 years then maybe UL for 2 more.

[nitrofan]

I am dropping out of high school on Monday, then getting a GAD, and then I am taking a computer class so I can fix computers and design programs. Then after that, I am getting a job.

Are you in your senior year?

[Jp]

Just got out of school. The only final I took today was Spanish 2. Last day tomorrow!!!!

[Austin]

I just got back from registering for senior year. I got all the classes I signed up for so thats good!

‎1. Web Design
2. Physics
3. Business law
4. Business Management
5. English 4
6. Govt. Polotics & Economics

[Jp]

Football next week from 7:30am - 12:30pm.
School in two weeks.

Where has this summer gone!!

[Austin]

Oh I forgot to mention.. Web Design means I get to help make the school's website :D Plus I get taught how to code in HTML

[nitrofan]

Oh I forgot to mention.. Web Design means I get to help make the school's website :D Plus I get taught how to code in HTML

I will be expecting some amazing creations on APA in the next year. ;)

[Austin]

Lol well I want to make our website (school) a really great one with lots of features and a great visual appearance so I may end up spending alot of time with that project because we were told we learn coding on dreamweaver from August to December then January to May or June we do the website. But I'll continue development on APA.

[palmer]

I have been on a long tour of looking at colleges for my brother. He went to look at 17 colleges/universities. I tagged along for 11 of those. Don't be giving crap about you guys going on a college search because I'm gonna be a Freshman in high school and I've been to more colleges then kids on the tours looking at colleges.

[DarienLake:D]

I have seen one... SUNY Brockport and the only reason why i saw it was because i was at my cousins graduation.. Im actually looking into Oklahoma City University. Long way from home but they have the program i am looking for. And my aunt lives not to far away!

[Jp]

Started football today.. Tired..;)

[palmer]

I have seen one... SUNY Brockport and the only reason why i saw it was because i was at my cousins graduation.. Im actually looking into Oklahoma City University. Long way from home but they have the program i am looking for. And my aunt lives not to far away!

Well I saw [takes deep breath] Montclair University, De Salles College, Quinnipiac Univesity, Boston University, Drexel University, Temple University, Emerson College, Marist College, Fairfield University, Syracuse University, and Ithaca College.

5 states- New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Massachusettes.

[DarienLake:D]

Anybody have school this week??? I did not have school all this week!

[Changsucks]

Umm yes! Why were you off?

[DarienLake:D]

Umm yes! Why were you off?

Yes.... I have this WHOLE week off

In other news my School's Varsity Boys Bowling team (the one I'm on) Won the Section V tournament and is advancing to the state FINALS!!!!!!!!

Greece Arcadia wins Section V, advances to states
Sandy Swingle and the G***** Arcadia boys bowling team knew they had clinched the Section V Class B team title Friday at AMF Gates Lanes.

Still up in the air was the overall title and the berth in the state tournament. Trailing by 72 pins entering the final game of the day, the Titans knew they had to finish strong to top Class A front-runner Penfield.

The Titans closed with a 971, finished early, and were able to watch the Patriots complete their final five frames. Penfield totaled 899 in the final game, giving Arcadia the overall team title by a single pin (6,265 to 6,264).

"I think that they kept their composure the whole time and executed each shot one at a time," said Swingle, who started the Arcadia boys program in 2000. "I told them it was 60 frames and that they needed to execute one shot, one frame at a time. I told them not to get too high or too low. I am just thrilled to death for them."

Experience helped the Titans to their first sectional title since 2005. Eric Moore had a 1,321 six-game series and Tyler Meyer added a 1,309 six-game series. Junior Kevin Christie finished with 1,309 and senior Zack Reynolds chipped in 1,291.

Senior Adam Shepard had a 536 in the three-game morning set and eighth-grader Garrett Caulkins closed out the day with a 499 set.

Penfield claimed the Class A title and Penn Yan was victorious in Class C (6,226). Bishop Kearney rounded out the team winners in Class D (5,578). Hilton's Jimmy Wagner and Bishop Kearney's Alex Triassi each shot a 1,411 to earn high series honors for the day.

Arcadia advances to the state tournament next month at Strikes and Spares Lanes in Syracuse.

[Changsucks]

You have a bowling team?!

Wow... the differences between New York and California schools!

[Jp]

I got TAKS tomorrow for the ELA (English Language Arts)(If you ever lived in Texas you would now what this is). This is my last ELA TASK forever. Can't wait to get it over with, I have been taking it since 2003. After Tomorrow I got Math, History, and Science in April and I have to pass ALL of THEM to graduate next year!!

http://www.lapryor.net/vimages/shared/vnews/stories/484d5c808ee6d/1_484d5c808ee6d-36-1.jpg

Wish me Luck!!!

[David]

At our school a TAC is a 2 hour detention.. lmfaoo

[Jp]

We also got:

ZAP: When you don't do your work.
Tardy Tank: If your tardy to a class you go here!!

[Jp]

Havn't been posting in awhile since I have TAKS all week this week at school..

[Austin]

That sucks haha. We did CATS testing last week, which the seniors just had a volleyball tournament. It was fun haha. But I had a day out today since it was take your child to work day. Lol, went to a garage and fixed 2 cars and came home with a note for school saying I went to work and $20. Plus I got to use that time to write a paper due tomorrow and do alot of work on the index. All around a great day.

Weather was clear and sunny for once, now I go to mow and the rain comes back. -.-

[Jp]

This is my last year and then next Im a senior and i just go to school for two hours!! Cant wait..

[ragingbull1331]

So school.... we meet again... who ever thought of starting school in the middle of august?

[Austin]

Haha. Really, you shouldnt be complaining. Our grade school education system is basically broken. We don't go to school near as many days or hours as schools in China or Japan do. And they are much smarter than most Americans and that means they are coming up with alot of the new technological advances.

Btw, I completely forgot this thread haha.

[Jp]

Tuesday starts the last school year for me @9:00am (CST)!

[nitrofan]

Haha. Really, you shouldnt be complaining. Our grade school education system is basically broken. We don't go to school near as many days or hours as schools in China or Japan do. And they are much smarter than most Americans and that means they are coming up with alot of the new technological advances.

Btw, I completely forgot this thread haha.

There is so much waste in the education system and the time isn't used wisely. They don't need more hours, they just need to use the hours that they have school more wisely.

[Austin]

True. I do feel like our high school's are not preparing kids for college. Well at least mine didn't. They talked about how you need to have a major picked or think about what you want to do but they never really discussed tips on how to deal with college life. Like having to read almost daily. Sure its extra time but for kids looking for higher education, the time will be well spent. It doesnt have to be like another class or an extra hour a day. Something like a 2-3 time a year event that discusses the challenges of college, how to come up with a plan for success, and ways to manage stress etc. for first year college students.

If that happens I think we can see kids doing better in college and that in turn leads to a better educated society (of those that attended some form of college) because they aren't failing their classes in college because they aren't prepared for the real college life.

Something should be done, and it starts mostly with the teachers. Most are too relaxed. Some don't give near as much homework to reinforce what your taught in class. But its too hard to get rid of clearly bad teachers because of teachers unions. Its just a messed up system. I hope one day it gets improved but I don't know. I was thankful to at least get into one of the top academic schools in Louisville.

[nitrofan]

I agree that bad teachers need to go, but I'm not sure I agree with the thought that schools should give more homework in order to prepare students for college. In high school, you sit there for 8 hours a day. That probably waste at least 2 hours of that day, probably more. You leave, and you have 2 hours of homework to do (at least at my school), plus extra-curriculars, possibly a job, and something that you enjoy. There is only so much time in the day, and when they completely control you for 8 hours a day, they do not need to give you more than 2 hours of work to do after you leave. Now I know college gives you more work than that, but they don't completely control you all day. You go to each class a few times a week, and have lots of time when you could be doing the work.

[Changsucks]

Homework is usually pointless. Most teachers just give out busy work and it doesn't benefit us at all, it just wastes our time.

[Austin]

But the difference in college is that for every one in hour in class, your expected to spend 2 to 3 hours outside of class studying. So if your going full time (12 credit hours) thats 36 hours. Might not seem like much but its stressful if you want to get good grades in all classes. Your expected to go to class, sit and take notes while the teacher lectures all class period. Then go home study your notes, read the book, and try to read ahead for the next class. And thats just one class.

You really cant have a 4 hour part time job or something if you go full time. If you do then your spending your nights working, morning to around 1PM at school and between 1 and later on in the day when you go to work is your time to study and read for 4 classes. And that doesnt account for other things you do in life. Say your active in your church. Sunday mornings from around 9:30 to noon & Wednesdays for an hour and if they are having a event, thats more lost time.

Its all opportunity cost really.

[say hi]

:raises hand: i have four to five hour pt job and goes to school!

and it sucks at times, i don't sleep until the weekends really. but its worth it...def worth it.

[nitrofan]

But the difference in college is that for every one in hour in class, your expected to spend 2 to 3 hours outside of class studying. So if your going full time (12 credit hours) thats 36 hours. Might not seem like much but its stressful if you want to get good grades in all classes. Your expected to go to class, sit and take notes while the teacher lectures all class period. Then go home study your notes, read the book, and try to read ahead for the next class. And thats just one class.

You really cant have a 4 hour part time job or something if you go full time. If you do then your spending your nights working, morning to around 1PM at school and between 1 and later on in the day when you go to work is your time to study and read for 4 classes. And that doesnt account for other things you do in life. Say your active in your church. Sunday mornings from around 9:30 to noon & Wednesdays for an hour and if they are having a event, thats more lost time.

Its all opportunity cost really.

Ok, so that's 48 hours of doing school work a week. There are 168 hours in a week. If you get 8 hours of sleep a day, that is 112 hours a week that you are awake. Once you take out your 48 hours of school work, that leaves you with 64 hours of awake time without school work... Now I know some of that time will be used for getting to and from class, getting ready in the morning, and you probably have other activities, but you could still work part time, or even full time if you really wanted to (I know working full-time is very difficult, but I've heard of people doing it).

[Jp]

Never take Pre Cal!!

[nitrofan]

Never take Pre Cal!!

I know this isn't Facebook, but if it were, I would "like" this.

[Austin]

So far Ive found life to be much easier now that I've figured out what classes require you to do out of class. Basically I havent read the books at all in the past 2-3 weeks and I passed all my tests with A's and B's so I'm doing pretty good.

I can't wait til Oct. 1st when I finish up my Intro to College class. Which is entirely pointless. Thanks for teaching me how to use the school's website? I would have never learned how to do that on my own.

[nitrofan]

So far Ive found life to be much easier now that I've figured out what classes require you to do out of class. Basically I havent read the books at all in the past 2-3 weeks and I passed all my tests with A's and B's so I'm doing pretty good.

I can't wait til Oct. 1st when I finish up my Intro to College class. Which is entirely pointless. Thanks for teaching me how to use the school's website? I would have never learned how to do that on my own.

Is that a graded class?

[Austin]

Yeah. All classes are graded.

[Changsucks]

Lmao, if only there was an Intro To High School class. That would have made freshman year even easier. :p

[nitrofan]

Lmao, if only there was an Intro To High School class. That would have made freshman year even easier. :p

My school had that, but you could get out of it if you were in Band, so I dind't have to take it. Everyone said it was a real pain. Appearently they made you do a bunch of "practice projects and papers" that they graded really harshly in order to "prepare you for the rigorous standards of high school". So basically just a bunch of very time consuming busy work.

[Austin]

I dont see the point in an intro to college or HS class. Your going to get used to it within like 2 weeks. If you can't do things on your own then I really don't have high hopes for your future. Plus this class really just distracts from real classes. So thanks for wasting my time :)

lol

[say hi]

i actually did the intro to college online, i got the entire thing out of the way in...like two weeks and completely forgot about it :)

[Austin]

Nice haha. I just have one more class of it so I'm not too bothered by it. I just don't see the point because it didn't help me at all.

[Jp]

I just took the SAT yesterday! I hope it is the last one to!

[Jp]

Was under a lockdown/bomb threat for atleast two hours at my school! At least I was a blow off class!

[CSM0fficial]

My school does a schedule similar to college. Instead of doing 6 classes every day, all year or 3 classes one day and 3 classes the next day, we do 3 classes EVERYDAY for half the year, then 3 classes everyday for the next half. I really like it this way it keeps the middle of the year more interesting :)

[Kyle]

Was under a lockdown/bomb threat for atleast two hours at my school! At least I was a blow off class!

Way back in November, there was a shooter near our school, in fact he was a couple street away. We were in lockdown for 8 hours.

[Jp]

^ Yea people are crazy now days. In my school district there where 4 schools in total in lockdown/bomb threat.

And in another district in Austin, they went into lockdown because someone brought a grenade to their school and that made their whole district lock down for a couple hours!!

Today was a great day!

[Kyle]

lol what... did they find the guy with the grenade?

[Jp]

Yea lol He is in his 20's and was trying to pick up a 17 year old, but the school wouldn't let him so he got pissed off and started arguing, then he walked back to his car and sat in there. Then the cops came and got him and they search his car and the found it!

Well later in the day when they did all the testing on the grenade, and it was fake! So, he didn't get any charges for that but he got a charge for third degree felony of tempering with a government record. They are saying he might not be a US Citizen! lol

My School on the news:
http://www.kvue.com/news/local/Bomb-threat-puts-three-Pflugerville-schools-on-alert-137180653.html

Grenade school threat!
http://www.kvue.com/news/local/Manor-High-School-evacuated-137179083.html

[CSM0fficial]

We had a bomb threat at my school a few years ago, but it was before I was in high school. In elementary school we went on lockdown because there was like a wolf or coyote on campus hahaha

[nitrofan]

My school does a schedule similar to college. Instead of doing 6 classes every day, all year or 3 classes one day and 3 classes the next day, we do 3 classes EVERYDAY for half the year, then 3 classes everyday for the next half. I really like it this way it keeps the middle of the year more interesting :)

We did that at my previous school. I really liked it.

[Kyle]

lol wow..

http://tinyurl.com/7l2jkn8

My school is mentioned in the 4th paragraph.

[Jp]

Since I am taking a college class for the second time (my first time it was an really easy A) but now I am taking US History II (yep I haven't done US His. I yet! lol) But I realized that you miss a day of homework you get really behind! lol

[CSM0fficial]

Starting Spanish 3 tomorrow :p
so excited because I actually really like Spanish!