Private Schools For The Blind

What do you think about all-girls? Who thinks public schools are better, and why?

I grew up going to public school, but when I finished my two year GT magnet program in elementary school, I decided to give private school a try. I went to an all-girls private school for two years, and the education was pretty good, but there is too much homework, I have no real friends, and the girls are shallow, passive-aggressive, spoiled, sheltered, etc. Now I'm returning to public school for 8th grade to start from scratch as a new girl. It's a pretty big blind leap, because I don't know anyone there and I'm not sure what to expect. I wonder if public school is any different that what it was when I was in 5th grade. Anyway, I'd say I have a pretty negative opinion about private school. What about you all?

I have a very, very low opinion of public schools, so to me, if you can go to a private school, you probably should. If the one you went to was not that great, try another. It may be that it's just the style of that school that is the problem.

But shallow and passive-aggressive, even spoiled and sheltered, will also be in the public schools in many areas. Anywhere you do not get that, you will probably get other problems. The teen years are difficult at best, and it's very hard to know what you want to do when peer pressure plays such a large part in most teen's lives.

In any school, there's always a few kids who don't fit in, no matter what the overall style of the school may be. If you get to know some of these girls, you may find that you can be friends with them, and the popular crowd won't bother you so much.

In any case, you're likely to get a better education in a private school. Yes, there's probably a lot of homework, but if you get into it, and try to understand why the teacher thinks a given assignment is important, you may find yourself learning things that point the direction for your future. You can't be expected to do every subject well, but those you enjoy and do well in are the ones that indicate where your talents lie, and help you make some decisions about what you want to do about college. Or even if you want to go to college at all.

BTW, if you have no real friends, why does the homework seem excessive? At least it means you have lots of time to do it, because you are not constantly being called away to some social activity with your friends.

2007-08-03 12:45:39 by Paco T

I read an excerpt from an email written by Congressman D-Ohio Dennis Kucinich. I apologize in advance for misreading a few words and some minor ...

It's about a social outcast (18 years old) at an elite private school in Manhattan, where everyone other than himself does drugs. Wanting to fit in and impress the girl he likes, he uncertainly befriends a 20 year old drug dealer and gets a taste of life on the other side. He meets a priveledged young addict, a blind man with a dying wife, and the dealer's beautiful girlfriend, learning new lessons from all of them. But when the time comes that he wants to pull out, he may be in too deep to leave unscathed.

Any title will do. What do you think? Thanks.

To Fit In

Join

Copycat

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My potion

2009-11-29 12:17:35 by firstdeenie

A few weeks back, there was a high school in my city who forfeited their baseball championship because it was found out that the coach had gone and recruited kids from Mexico to play for their team. The kids were not citizens, and they were recruited specifically to play baseball, but the coaches had labeled them "foreign exchange" students. SO, the poop hit the fan, the students were sent back to Mexico, fines were paid, coaches suspended, and a championship lost.
I just got hired on to teach high school English at a private school here. I found out from a colleague that the coach at this school has done the SAME thing. Went to Mexico, recruited a boy, and labeled him "foreign exchange" student, though he isn't.
Anyway, I am really uncomfortable with the whole thing.
So, is it against the law to recruit high school kids from other countries just to play sports? Or is it just unethical? Or both?
And, if illegal, should I do or say something? Or just turn a blind eye?
The colleague who told me about it has been a friend for many years. She told me as a friend, thinking it humorous, and I told her how illegal I thought it was. Technically, I am not even supposed to know about this. AND, if I do know, I'm "supposed" to think it's all legit.
So, here's my next question... if I was to "blow a whistle," to whom would I report it? AND would there be any way to do that anonymously, as I REALLY need and want this teaching position. Thanks for all your helpful answers!
*sexy law chick: Yes, the other school where this happened was a public school.
There are no other exchange students... and we are not "exchanging" any of ours to Mexico. Also, the boy is taking the same courseload, although there is a language barrier. Where my class is concerned, no slack. If he doesn't make the grade, he doesn't play. And, we are in the state of Texas, south central Texas.

The answer is kind of mixed. There is no Texas law on this, which is why the high school coach was not charged with a crime. It is a violation of UIL rules, if they are competing in that league or one where the UIL says what is allowed. For those who are not from Texas, the UIL is the sanctioning body for most interscholastic competitions in the schools below college level here.

Depending on the visa, it may be a federal immigration violation.

2006-08-17 20:21:26 by scruffycat

1. You have to believe that the nation's current 8-year prosperity was due to the work of Ronald Reagan and George Bush, but yesterday's gasoline prices are all Clinton's fault.

2. You have to believe that those privileged from birth achieve success all on their own.

3. You have to be against all government programs, but expect Social Security checks on time.

4. You have to believe that AIDS victims deserve their disease, but smokers with lung cancer and overweight individuals with heart disease don't deserve theirs.

5. You have to appreciate the power rush that comes with sporting a gun.

6. You have to believe everything Rush Limbaugh says.

7. You have to believe that the agricultural, restaurant, housing and hotel industries can survive without immigrant labor.

8. You have to believe God hates homosexuality, but loves the death penalty.

9. You have to believe society is color-blind and growing up black in America doesn't diminish your opportunities, but you still won't vote for Alan Keyes.

10. You have to believe that pollution is OK as long as it makes a profit.

11. You have to believe in prayer in schools, as long as you don't pray to Allah or Buddha.

12. You have to believe Newt Gingrich and Henry Hyde were really faithful husbands.

13. You have to believe speaking a few Spanish phrases makes you instantly popular in the barrio.

14. You have to believe that only your own teenagers are still virgins.

15. You have to be against government interference in business, until your oil company, corporation or Savings and Loan is about to go broke and you beg for a government bail out.

16. You love Jesus and Jesus loves you and, by the way, Jesus shares your hatred for AIDS victims, homosexuals, and President Clinton.

17. You have to believe government has nothing to do with providing police protection, national defense, and building roads.

18. You have to believe a poor, minority student with a disciplinary history and failing grades will be admitted into an elite private school with a $1,000 voucher.

How to be a good Republican? Slit your throat. Jump from a high place. Put a gun to your head and pull the trigger. There are many, many ways to be a good Republican.

2007-05-16 15:53:35 by slipperypickle

Boy:
I've known this guy for 8 years or so. I've liked him ever since. Now we are in 6th grade(I know i liked him in Pre-k weird) and he left school. And I cried when I found out he left forever. And I'm really lost without him. He treated me like a sister. Always talking to me, helping me, defending me. I miss him a lot.

Problem:
See my brother goes to his school and I want to go over there too. My school isn't crappy but it isn't that good. In my school there is bullying, bad teachers, a lot of homework and test and its sorta expensive (PRIVATE SCHOOL). I don't think I wanna go to Masis (other school) for those reasons. I think I miss Daniel (boy) too much. But yet again Masis is better. Cause I am love drunk for this guy and I seriously tried killing myself because he wasn't there for me on the worst day of my life.

So I don't know which it is. People are much nicer at Masis but I don't know if Im blinded by love. Do you think I am doing this just for Daniel? If I am, what do I do?

Well, to be honest, you are very young. And as a 17 year old, i will tell you that you are blinded by love. But i also want to tell you, that if you stay in your school, and excell in it. And try your best to be academically smart, you will find real love, real quick. You love him for now. But when you go to High school, you will change. And you will have so many variates. Even worse, when you go to university, you wouldn't know who you want to love, because their are just so many great guys their. I recommended that you thank god for what you have, and never look at something you don't have. Instead appreciate what you have, and work with it. And we both know, that you are very valuable to your parents to put you in a private school. I think you deserve better, and you should wait for the better.

2010-03-05 13:40:29 by __A_YAHOO_USER__