Should kids Be Allowed To Use Calculators In School
Do you think students should be allowed to use calculators? I have real mixed feelings about this. It is sad how many kids to do not know simple addition/subtraction/multiplication/division. But, I also understand that it is important to know how to use a calculator.
I believe once a student shows that they know [...]
Do You Remember Your First Day At School
I remember my first day at school even though it was 48 years ago!! My mom and dad both went with me that first day of school. As soon as we found my class and went in my dad (being an Army man and wanting me to be tough) told me to go find a desk. I went to find a desk but never took my eyes off of my mom. The teacher, [...]
The Subject You Hated The Most...
Well, i hate P.E. or Physical Education or gym class... i don't think i was able to learn anything in that subject... not that i am not athletic... i was a good runner... i played volleyball... and can even play basketball... [...]
Do You Think Of School Suspension As A Punishment Or A Reward
Now I know that when a student is suspended from school that it issupposed to be a means of punishment,do you think that the children feel punished by it? Now I know that some of them might,provided that punishment is enforced at Home but I have also heard some children feel as though it is a few days off for them. What [...]
Have You Ever Failed A Subject In School...
I am lucky that i have never failed any subject in school... but i was so close in subjects like:
Economics... i didn't like the teacher so i always skipped his class... and
would attend only when there was and exam...
business English... i think the teacher hated me... since i would always make
facial [...]
At Age Did You Start Going To School....
I remember going to school for the first time at the age of 6... i was in Prep then... i wanted to go earlier because i so envy my older sister...but my mother was firm on sending all of us upon reaching 6...
But nowadays... i see parents enrolling their kids at two, three, and one at 18 months... well they all have [...]
Mummymo Gets Angry!
Ok anyone here who knows me knows that I always try to see the good in people and look for the bright side of any situation, anyone who knows me at all knows that my 2 children are the most important and wonderful things in my life and that they are the main focus of my life, just as with any mother.
Today Niamh (6) came [...]
Lunch Money Or Packed Lunch...
Do you give your kids money to buy their lunch in school... or do you give them a packed lunch...
Back in the days when i was still studying... i hated packed lunch and convinced my mother to just give me money to buy food at the cafeteria... but now that i have a baby... i think i would rather make her lunch that let [...]
What Do You Think Was The Most Difficult Subject During High School
There are a lot of level or grade during high school or during secondary education. We encounter a lot of projects, and many other programs to prepare us for the university. For me, the subject that I consider the most difficult is trigonometry. I just don't know why but there is really something about the subject that [...]
Do You Stay In Touch With The Friends You Had In High School
I graduated in 1985 and of course we all said we would stay in touch. Well we thought we would be then of course life happens and we are to business to keep in touch. It is really sad. I named my daughter after my best friend Emily and I haven't seen her in about 8 years and she probably only lives 50 miles from me. We [...]
Is It Not Too Late To Continue Studying Considering I´m Getting Old
somehow mylot is more encouraging site to continue my dreams to become a pharmacist.reading all topics about education is more enteresting.this year i´m getting old means i´m going to 36 yrs old and somehow i have a great imagination to finish it and in other hand i have nieces who are a lot younger and interested to finish [...]
Are You In Favour Or Against School Outings
Some parents complain that students will miss their normal academic lessons when they go for an outing. I do believe that students can learn both inside the classroom and even in extra curricular acti [...]
How Much (many Years) School Should Be Mandatory
How many years do you think kids should have to go to school? Do you believe kids should have to finish high school? do you think people should be required to attend college as well?
That's such a hard question. It would be great if everyone could go to college, but there are certain circumstances that do not allow [...]
Do You Hand In The Exam Paper Earlier Or At The Last Minute
When you are a student, do you hand in the exam paper earlier or at the last minute? When I had the exam, most of the time I would hand in the exam paper at the last minute. I know it is cool to hand in the exam paper earlier. But I wanted to be much more careful to the answers. I would check it again and again to make [...]
Would You Be Embarrassed To Attend Your Reunion....
Because You Didn't Become Successful?
Would You Consider On Not Going Because You Don't Have Anything To Show Off?
Or To Heck With Them? You'll Still Attend?
Some would be unwilling to go because they are embarrassed of what they have become. Perhaps, just so they didn't achieve their goals, others might think they're [...]
Did You Have Id Cards In High School
My high school did- I think I still have one in my wallet.
We had ID cards with our school photo and student ID numbers with bar codes on them.
They were used to get into School events like sports games and dances, and they could also used to access you lunch money account. I hardly ever used mine because I never bought [...]
Does Anyone Else Homeschool Their Children
I homeschool my daughter and will homeschool my son as he gets bigger. If you homeschool, what are your reasons and what kind of curriculum do you use?
I homeschool because I was very unhappy with the public school curriculum and because it just seemed like the right thing to do. I use a prepared curriculum that I [...]
What Were Your Favorite Subjects When You Were At School
I liked English, History, Geography, Religious Education, Art and French. I hated Maths, Science and Physical Education.
What were your favorite subjects when you were at school?
Which subjects [...]
Should Religion Be Taught In All Schools...
In a sense that it will be taught as a separate subject... I say religion because it is a fact that a classroom can be composed of students with different beliefs... so teaching religion should have a universal approach...
I am a product of a Catholic school so i know the importance and advantages of learning about [...]
Why Are Schools Called Off Or Delayed In Your Area
My children are on a two hour delay this morning because of the cold temperatures. There is no snow on the ground but school is being delayed. This bugs me a little. They call school off here for snow and I have even known of one time they called school off because of very heavy rains. Now I am all about saftey precautions [...]
Im Curious Why People Get Angry When I Correct Their Spelling Errors
I find this silly. Why exactly do people get angry when I fix their spelling errors? I'm not doing it to be rude or anything, I just think. It's kind of helpful to know some of these things. It defini [...]
Your Course In College...
Did you decide the course that you took up or is taking up in college... or did your parents decide for you?...
Like you wanted to take up Medicine... but your parents told you to take up Law instead... and you followed them... and ended up as a lawyer instead of a doctor...
In my case... i took a course that trained [...]
Do You Miss You High School And Grade School Teacher
I was searching and recalling few of my teachers in high school and grade school. If my some of them knows how to use facebook. Luckily, I found few of them using facebook. I really miss my grade school and high school teachers. I hope I can see them once in a while in just in facebook.
How about you? Do you miss you [...]
In Your Opinion, Are Teachers Overworked And Underpaid
I'm interested in hearing your take on this subject. Please share. [...]
Why Should Praying Be Banned In Schools...
I read the other day that praying is banned in public schools in the US... i don't understand why...
In my country... there are a lot of religious groups eventhough the major and official religion is Catholicism... and there is an ongoing somewhat religious war in the south (Muslim rebels trying to wage a holy war [...]
No Homework Policy....
I read that this is becoming a trend among new schools nowadays... the administration of such schools believe that homework do more harm than good to school children... that is why the no homework policy is being implemented...
Didn't we as youngsters wish that the teachers never gave us homework so that we can have [...]
Did You Have The Freedom To Choose Your Career
happyHi friends, I had all the freedom to choose my career and field I wanted to
specialize. Initially I had chosen science but didn't do well as I found mathematics
very tuff. Then I changed my subject to arts and did majors in English. I did not
have any sort of inhibitions from my parents. How about you [...]
Do Home School Kids Have To Take Tests
There are a lot of people that are home schooling their kids. How does that work? Do your kids have to take tests to go up on grade levels? What happens if your child does work for the 3rd grade, and it is too easy for them. Can you move your child up to the 4th grade level to try and challenge your child to do harder [...]
Would You Work In The School Where You Studied
Well, if given the opportunity... would you work in the school, as a teacher or any type of job, where you once studied... like in grade school, middle school, high school, or even college...
Wouldn't it feel awkward to have your teachers be a colleague when in the past they were treated like second parents or even [...]
Does Anyone Have Trouble With Bullys/bullying In Their Childs School
In the past my daughter has had trouble with a group of girls who silently claim to control the school. They use rumors, shunning, and other control tactics to keep some girls from becoming "popular". My daughter has been told she isn't wearing the right color shoes, or the right kind of clothes, or her hair wasn't fixed [...]
?looking Back Memory Lane:"how Was Your High School Life"?
It's my last day off and I have to keep some things and clean up the mess for my whole 5 days at work.After cleaning the mess I decided to open my "FRIENDSTER" account to check my profile when I saw that a batch mate of mine uploaded our high school class photo.My gosh...I remembered our foolishness when we were young.
A [...]
What Was Your Favorite High School Subject
when i was in high school my favorite subject was account,right up until this day i guess i just love dealing with figures and numbers,i guess...lol. [...]
School Uniform !! Should It Be Mandatory
From primary schools, till higher secondary intitutes, students do have do have to wear that same stupid uniform daily. Dont you people think thats its of no use, simply a false rule made by these ins [...]
Did You Organize Or Join Clubs When You Were Still In School...
If yes... what were they... clubs are a major part in a schools extra-curricular activities... some of them may boost the grade... but most of them are designed to cater to the needs and interests of students...
I remember joining the book club when i was in high school... but it did not involve any reading or Books [...]
3.9 Grade Point Average
My niece Morgan has a 3.9 GPA. However, after high school she wants to study early childhood development and be a pre-school teacher. We as a family feel like she is not living up to her potential, but at the same time, her happiness is what is most important. She has one more year in high school and we are kind of hoping [...]
Back To School
My 6 yr old son was extra excited today about going back to school. He couldn't wait to see some of his Kindergarten friends as well as learning new things in 1st grade.
We both had a hard time falling asleep last night, tossing and turning only to find an hour had gone by and we were still awake. His nose started to [...]
What Is This World Coming To
So there is a High School parent meeting next Tuesday night. Yep, Dearra's going to be High School next year, yikes. She came home with a packet that had her classes (recommended) and a list of what's available. First thing I noticed, which I didn't know before is that the High School is in a different district than the [...]
I Am Positively Livid!
The first time this incident happened my husband told me not to get involved. The second time, today, I could not ignore it.
Apparently the rules of the school (elementary Catholic) are that the students are not to wear hats INSIDE the school. I can see the reasoning behind this as their are kids who would be inclined [...]
What Homeschool Curriculum Do You Use
We are just beginning to homeschool (my daughter just turned three, so we do some preschool things on and off), but I'm already researching curriculums for when she's a bit older. The two that are standing out to me at the moment are Weaver Interlock and Five In A Row/Before Five In A Row - both for preschool/kindergarten, [...]
Are You Embarrassed Because You Only Finished High School
Some of us are degree holders and some are not..Some didn't finish Highschool because of circumstances and some even went to Masterals..But, so what if a person didn't go to College..I know some people who graduated from elite schools and yet having a hard time looking for jobs..I also know people who were high school [...]
Has Any Schools In Your Area Closed Down Due To The Flu
I saw on the news that a lot of schools have closed down for precaution. Has your local schools closed due to the flu? Our schools are still open but schools not to far away from me are closed. [...]
Did You Go To Your High School Class Reunion
Mines was last year. I did not go. I was pregnant, 9 months. I was too heavy in my stomach to go. I had slightly swollen feet. It was so hard for me to walk. Besides I am kind of glad that I did not go. The people in my class, of high school were snobs. They acted like they were better than me and others, whom did not [...]
Memory Lane
As I was talking with my ex-husband on the phone yesterday we ventured into the subject of my internet use. He lives in Tennessee and does not use a computer at all, so our main means of communication is by phone. I was asking him about the happenings around my old home town and he casually mentioned that his brother-in-law [...]
Awarding Students For Their Effort.
Our school has participated in a national Health and Safety exhibition. Our students have participated with great enthusiasm and our head decided to award the best project as a sign of appreciation. As a teacher I would have wished to give an award to all students that participated but giving an award to 125 students out [...]
Whos Excited For High School Musical 2
I don't know how many of you heard, or how many of you care for that matter. But in August High School Musical 2 will be released to the Disney Channel. It is supposed to be taking place during the summer, and I believe the movie centers around a talent show that they have to do. I am very very very excited, as High School [...]
What Do We Do After We Finish Higschool
I just finished highschool and I dont really know what to do next...Meanwhile i took a part-time job as a boutique seller and i think of going to a university cuz i am pretty good at maths and i could get a better job with a University finished,but i am not so sure ...i await your responses and,if u finished highchool....i [...]
About The Movie
what is the best thing about this movie? [...]
Parents Day
Parents Day: Our school is holding a parents day at the end of this week. Sometimes I really wonder whether it is beneficial for students and their parents. I do believe in continuous communication between parents and teachers. I do make use of the child's school diary to communicate with parents regarding lack of work, [...]
School Photos
Do you think that school Photos are soo expensive.I have five children that attend school and they all have school photos taken.I do not buy them unless they have changed from the last time they had t [...]
Your Most Memorable High School Moment!
This one should wreck your brain! What was the most memorable thing in High School other than your graduation? If I hear prom answers, that would be obvious, come more creative please!
Myself, I was a so called tough guy, not a bully, but a guy who tend to not exactly look for trouble, but had to pretty much prove stuff! [...]
During High School, Have You Ever....
Hello to everyone! happy
While I was eating at home, I looked at how I held my spoon. Then I tried holding it like a knife, like someone whose is in some kind of fight. Then I tried holding it like a pen which got me thinking again of high school.
My lunch was either prepared by my mom, my elder brothers or mostly [...]
How May Times Have You Been Hit By Ur Teacher
In schooling , many times i've been punished , hit , suspended by some teachers and school
Did u ever receive a severe punishment [...]
I Hated Third Grade . . .
When I was in school I very nearly failed third grade. I found it boring and pointless. Most people thought I was really dumb. The first elementary I attended, through third grade, laid some very foundational work that stood me in good stead, but it also bored me in some other ways. My family moved, and the next school [...]
During High School, Did You Ever....
Hello to everyone again happy
This just got me thinking when I saw a note book lying around on our table. I recalled the morning shows that reminded parents about how soon the new school year will be, implying on newer expenses on school supplies, new uniforms for the new students and most important, financial needs [...]
One In Four Skip School
Attendance records are kept for state secondary schools in my state, and the statistics are alarming.
About a quarter of the students in some of the states biggest high schools don't turn up on any given day!
There are thousands of students in certain schools, where one day each week is skipped, and this amounts to two [...]
Heaven Forbid You Should Use The Wrong Terminology
Now I am NOT bagging on Cary's teacher. She's a real sweetheart and she did a great job with him this year. But this was funny (in an annoying sort of way)...
Cary is the one with autism and he's in a regular classroom with some assistance. Because he has autism, he's eligible for sessions during the Fall, Spring and [...]
Home Schooling
Do you home school your children? I know people have various reasons of home schooling their children but I personally don't agree with it. I believe that children should be with other children when they are in a learning environment. Children learn off of other children. For instance, I was good with math and my friend [...]
Regular School, Boarding School, Or Home School...
I don't know any boarding school in my country... and home schooling is slowly becoming popular... during my school days... the only option was to attend a regular school... but right now... i am thinking about home schooling my daughter when she is old enough...
If you are give the choice to do it all over again... [...]
How Old Were You When You Graduated High School
I attended a 5A school graduated when I was 18 years old. I wonder if anyone skipped grades to graduate at an early age? [...]
First Day Of School, What Is There To Be Nervous About
Only that my one and only Baby boy is no longer a baby and entering school for the first time. He was sooo brave and didn't need my help at all. He was up and having breakfast by 7am and talking away excitedly about going to school. He washed his face, brushed his teeth, had his Daddy do his hair and then put on his clothes [...]