Nowadays,more and more schools have career days for their students.Do they really need career days?The answer is obviously yes.On career day,students who are clear about their dreaming job can know the real condition about the job.It can help high school students acquire more information about society’s situation.For students who are not sure what they want to do for future it is a really convenient way to find their job that they are interested in.Based on these reason,it is important for students
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somehow managed to notice the lifeless and depressing posters that the school had so thoughtfully presented us with. As I took a sharp glance at the encouraging posters that said, "Say no to drugs" and "Always keep safe" which didn't even interest me in the slightest I was distracted and curious but more concerned about what my school life was about to become. I assumed it was too early to discriminate considering it was my first day but I seriously struggled to help my self. Mr Bowerman, the headmaster
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twenty-one states in the United States presently have school districts operating on a four-day school week, but this is an idea that is spreading across the nation. States like Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, and Michigan have already implemented this policy in their public schools and it is working (“Four Day School Weeks”). The amount of time spent in instruction is the same, if not more, since the length of each school day is increased. The evidence supporting this change will
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How can a four-day school week be better for students than a five-day week? The Monday-through-Thursday schedule has been adopted by many rural districts, mostly to save money. Since Oakridge went to the four-day plan in 2009, Kordosky has become an expert and a cheerleader. He’s been invited to districts from Alaska to Florida to explain how it works. And he’s faced his share of criticism. Once, on an MSNBC news show, another educator called him “stupid” for promoting it. NBC news anchor Brian
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a crisis in American schools today; many African American male students are 7 years behind grade level and are in need to catch up! School is a place that all students should get the right amount of education to be successful in life. We don’t want uneducated future teachers, doctors, policemen etc. Do we? President Obama’s plan is to lengthen the school day and year. Isn’t that a fantastic idea? In this generation students definitely need to be spending more time in school. Failing to educate students
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This article gives a strong position to the later school day argument. There are many benefits to starting the school day later for teenagers that Amanda MacMillan mentions like being more focused, more alert behind the wheel and less likely to be late or absent to school. "Doctors say that starting school earlier in the morning prevents teenagers from getting a full night's sleep, which can affect their health, safety, and academic performance." MacMillan uses many sources that state teens are not
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dread going to school so early. I feel drossy, tired, then stepping outside and feeling that crisp cool air touch my warm skin, sends chills all over my body. So I run to the truck to go turn on the heater and get warm again. My sister Kristy starts up our loud diesel truck that probably wakes up the whole neighborhood, and off to school we go with our country music playing loud. Sitting in the front seat looking out the foggy window watching the cars pass by like hours in a day. Well driving
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It was spirit day for the eight grade classes. We were divided into four different "Teams" of students. These teams were usually named after a certain theme, but our team was called "Team Safety." Our colors were bright, neon yellow. It was an absolutely hideous color, and no one really wanted to wear those colors on themselves. The spirit rally was usually mandaory, requiring all students to assemble in the Gym for activities, but what was optional was the requirement of wearing your team's color
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I believe the school board should extend the school day. Three reasons why I agree with the school board is you get to spend more time with friends, students can receive extra help from teachers, and you will not have as much homework. One reason why I agree with extending the school day is you get to spend more time with friends. School is not only a learning environment but a social one as well. It is often the only place kids get to see and talk to their friends. Studies show that social interaction
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5 Day School Week vs. 4 Day School Week Would you prefer going to school four days a week rather than five? Now if you’ve answered that question with a yes answer this next question, would you rather go to school for nine hours a day versus six hours? Although having a four day school week may mean more time to goof off on the weekends and save money for your school, but it also has its cons. Needless to say, I am against a four day school week, and 100% for the traditional five day school week
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Sixth grade was a year to remember. From walking in on the first day with a smile on my face, to walking out on the last day with tears misting in my eyes, and all of the stupendous memories in between, I know that I will never forget my first year as a free middle schooler. The new friends I met, the amazing teachers I had the great fortune to meet, the extravagant parties the school hosted, and all of my incredible classes were all just some of marvelous aspects that helped my sixth grade year
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Disadvantages on Full Day School Introduction Full day schooling refers to a longer day at preschool where they not only learn but are also given time for play. (Lamphere, 2009) Full day preschools run for five hours or longer for five days a week. Half day preschools run for approximately 3 hours for five days a week. (Rosamilia, 2008) Researchers have constantly compared these two types of schooling and most studies came to a conclusion that full day schools are better than half day schools. There are a
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American children should go to school longer — either stay later in the day or into the summer — if they're going to have any chance of competing for "That calendar may have once made sense, but today, it puts us at a competitive disadvantage. Our children spend over a month less in school than children in South Korea. That is no way to prepare them for a 21st Century economy." jobs and paychecks against foreign kids. • He urged administrators to "rethink the school day" to add more class time
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Renee Chang, 13, knew she could make the seven painful, heart-tearing hours of school, six throbbing, arduous class periods, and two laborious, homework assignments, but did she know how enfeeble it was to sit for a whole day at school? It did not matter if she was going to have to run a marathon to get her blood flowing to her legs again, but no matter what, her limbs were about to become anesthetized and numb at that very moment. Although, she had an empty water bottle in front of her that she
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High School As the summer ends, and the night before your big day begins you get worried. You ge very happy but very nervous at the same time. For the first day of high school , you want everything to go perfectly. I remember laying out my outfit on the floor thinking about how good I was going to look on my first day. The classes i’ve taken throughout high school were not all that challenging. I never applied myself to doing to my work all the time, I would get lazy a lot. I remember my first
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Brandon1 In every person’s day there comes a time when it needs to be spiced up by some unordinary event just because it was getting too boring. Well it goes the same way for the lunch I had today with my class because what my mom decided to bring in was so dull and original that it kneaded some seasoning. So being the 8th grade genius I am, I came up with my own special sauce to try to make the ordinary dish sparkle, and it turned out that what was supposed to only be the spark of a new recipe was the beginning of one very spicy day
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This experience takes me back to third grade when I used to catch the school bus every day at 7:40 am. Every day I would get up at 6:30 am, get ready and then go out of the house a few minutes early to wait for the bus. Once I get on the bus I put on my headphones so I can tune everyone out. The bus carries kids from Kindergarten through fifth grade. Every day the bus was very loud and sometimes dangerous. I would glance to one side of the bus and see kids flying out of their seats, boys fighting
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Fourteen-year-old Kelly hopped off the school bus in front of her house. First day of high school! Things are looking up now, she thought cheerfully. She took the key out of the side pocket of her backpack and opened the door to the kitchen. Her eyes fell on the dirty dishes in the sink. I should have done those last night, she thought guiltily. Okay, here’s the plan. I will check on Mom, then start supper. I’ll just wait and wash all the dishes at once, she thought. “Mom! I’m home!” she yelled
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a Four-Day School Week Be Better? In recent years, the idea of transitioning to a four-day school week has gained popularity among schools in the United States, which includes 1,600 schools and twenty-four states. However, this schedule can have a negative impact on students. To compensate for the lost day, the school would be forced to extend the other four days. Additionally, this could impact students academic performance and schools would not be saving as much money. Overall, schools shouldn’t
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four-day school week has gained popularity among schools in the United States, and this includes 1,600 schools in twenty four states. However, there are many negative impacts to switching to a four-day school schedule. For example, a four-day school week would cause the school days to be longer, which would make it harder on the students everyday. Additionally, this schedule could be harmful to economic performance, and schools would not be saving much money. Overall, switching to a four-day school
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2024 The Drawbacks of a Four-Day School Schedule In recent years many schools have switched to a four-day school week, this includes 1.600 schools in twenty-four states. However, there are many faults to a four-day schedule, as well as many negative impacts on students. Additionally, this schedule could be negative to students by having longer school days, harmful to a students education, and schools tend to not save as much money as intended. Overall, a four-day school week is not as beneficial as
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Is a four day school week a good idea? Many school districts in the United States are starting to go to school only four days week. There are several reasons school districts use for going to a four day school week and there are several reasons why people think that this is a bad idea. Most states adhere to a school year of 180 days. In recent years states have allowed school districts to add hours to the school day to meet the instructional time that their states require. States have allowed public
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Schools should establish a 4-day school week because it will increase school funds. Four-day weeks are a better solution to saving money for school districts. If they do not change to a 4-day week school system, they could potentially begin to cut school programs, and extracurricular activities that the district cannot afford (CCX). Many districts, who were going over their budgets for the new school year, began to cut their art and language programs to save money. They are taking away from a student's
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” Mr. Driscoll shouted at his loud last hour eighth grade language arts class. All his students were happy as if was Christmas and they were opening presents. they were actually opening up a new chapter in life. It was the last day of school, their last day in middle school and as eighth graders. They finally quieted down. “Well kids, or should I say young adults?” Mr. Driscoll said, laughing. The class joined him in a choir of laughter. Except for Jonah. Mr. Driscoll had only seen him smile when
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That was all I wanted, all I needed,the phone to ring. But why? It was all anybody wanted, another snow day. I didn’t receive any phone calls that night, and I prayed that the phone was broken. But the dreaded truth was that there was going to be school that day, no doubt about it. Snow fell thickly to the ground, coating it with a white layer, like icing on a cake. I didn’t want to go to school, I didn’t want to wear layers of clothing to prevent frostbite, or trudge through snow, getting my socks
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the four-day school week.” Four-day school weeks might sound like fun, but the crime rate and drug use went up a lot. Although higher attendance, the test scores went down, and the crime rate went up. Not all good things happen in a four-day school week. The higher attendance was good for some schools during a four-day school week. Higher attendance is more common when there are four days of school instead of five because they can have their appointments on Friday. In the four-day school week, the
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years, a four-day school week has been integrated into schools. Roughly 1600 schools in the United States across twenty-four states have implemented the four-day school schedule. Despite this, a four-day schedule has its drawbacks. Some of these drawbacks include longer school days, lower academic achievement, and not having as much money saved as expected. Overall, a four-day school week’s length, money saving, and academic ability aren’t able to suspend themselves as effectively as schools using a five-day
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Schools across the country are trying to come up with a solution to cut their budget effectively. One of their solutions is to cut a day off of a school week. “By altering the traditional schedule, the idea is that districts can save money. Each school day involves expenses like utilities and water consumption, as well as meals and cafeteria expenses. Many school staff members earn hourly wages, so labor savings can add up on the days when they do not work.”(Lamar University, 2). Although this may
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To the Moniteau Co. R-I School Board, For the students of California High School, having a four day school week is a repugnant idea. While students could have a three day weekend and get much needed sleep, the four day school week is not a grand idea because students who work after school would have to work later shifts, younger children will not have much time to play outside, and time after school for student-athletes will become harder to manage. If school were to get out later, students who
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Drawbacks of a Four-Day School Schedule In recent years the idea of switching to a four-day schedule has been increasing among schools in the United States, and this includes about 900 school districts in about twenty-four states. However, a four-day schedule can have a negative impact on students. A four-day school week would make the school day longer and a four-day schedule can be harmful to students' education and mental health. Additionally, those who disagree that schools would save money on
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