The American School System
As someone deeply connected to the American School System (i.e. I'm in it), I in no way feel that that was over dramatic. Well, maybe just a tad. And I do want to start out by saying that I do not hate the American School System; I just feel it is incontestably, irreversibly, wholly flawed. I would also like to state that I am in no way a professional in these matters and do not want to be charged with redoing the school system, I just feel that I need to provide my opinion. I will also not hold anyone else's views against them, and if you like the school system that is not a bother to me. I don't like the school system, and that's where I am. These are also my personal opinions and should not be held against me for any reason, I'm sorry if I offend you, there will be no bad language in this post and should not be any in comments, please leave your opinions in the comments, disclaimer, disclaimer, etc., etc., etc. That's enough of that.
The American School System
It's a little bit of all of these. But I have to say, the amount of singing at my high school is a tiny bit sad. And disappointing. However, there is one guy who always has a guitar on him. Bottom line: if you got all your knowledge of American Schooling from Disney, you are going to be very disappointed.
I started my schooling in preschool at two. Preschool, young fives and kindergarten were pretty awesome for me. It was like being at home, except with other kids and other grownups. I was pretty shy, so I didn't make many lasting friends, but when you're a little kid, you all play together anyway. That said, I met one of my best friends in kindergarten, so maybe I wasn't so bad at making friends after all.
First grade was the best year of my schooling. My teacher was amazing. I had always been a 'gifted' child (something I have come to desperately hate), and my teacher saw that I did not need as much time as the other children to do my work. She would always let me go off into the corner and read, provided I had done my work. Sometimes she would even leave me there as she began a lesson, until one of the other kids reminded her to find me. I loved this freedom; she really trusted my six-year-old self to do the right thing and use this privilege responsibly. I had an amazing first grade year and still love my teacher, though she is long retired.
The rest of my elementary school years (second through fifth grade, for those who don't know) were also pretty blissful. My schoolwork came very easily to me, and I loved learning. The day I graduated from my elementary school was one of the saddest days of my life.
Middle school was when I got my first taste of school hardships. I was, and am, in the advanced math classes, and they are punishingly hard. I did love the teacher I had in seventh and eighth grade, however. He really made me understand math. I was, and am, in the orchestra. This was difficult for me, mostly because of its newness, but I did love it. The rest of the subjects were still fairly easy for me, until I was accepted by a gifted English program at my local college. In this program, you do two years of high school English in one year. I took Year I, ninth and tenth grade last year and loved it. I'm in Year II and still love it.
All this is to say, school came easily to me, until high school. I am in all honors classes, and it has honestly been awful. There is so much work and it takes a long time. And I came into high school from a school experience where I have never had to really work. This is what needs to change. Because of this crazy system, I have anxiety. I don't like learning as much as I used to, and I now dread going to school.
My main problem with the American School System is that 'gifted' (God, I hate that phrase!) children are never challenged enough in elementary or middle school, then go on to high school, take all honors classes, develop anxiety and end up hating school. School shouldn't be something that's hated; it's there to help you become a successful adult and learn to navigate the world. I loved school and now I dread it. There should be more opportunities for children to challenge themselves in elementary school. I do realize that this is turning around as my younger siblings are way more challenged than I was, and are just as smart. I just feel that there is a big problem with only teaching to the masses. This goes for the less 'gifted' (Grrrrrrr...) children as well. The school system needs to teach to individuals instead of the greater part. Even if this is only elementary school, because middle and high schools have more class options. I'm just fed up with this. UGGGGGHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!
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Chorus of the Day!
I said, "Hey, it's alright.
Does it make you feel alive?
Don't look back,
Live your life,
Even if it's only for tonight"
I said, "Hey, it's alright
If it makes you feel alive"
Does it make you feel alive?
Don't look back,
Live your life,
Even if it's only for tonight"
I said, "Hey, it's alright
If it makes you feel alive"
Last Chorus of the Day:
Waiting for Superman by Daughtry
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La! ~SCP
I have just joined weheartit.com and my username is wordssustainme because lifeisjustacollectionofwords was 'too long'. :(
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