My Senior Year is a Nightmare
Honestly, everything about my senior year feels like a drag. Most of my classes are uninspiring, and only one teacher actually seems to understand how to teach effectively.
It’s not that the material is hard; it’s just repetitive and frustrating.
Take my Spanish teacher, for instance. He’s an old-school educator from Colombia who constantly compares our education to his home country, assuming we’ll somehow absorb knowledge just by copying his notes and watching him display images and songs. News flash: that’s not effective teaching! If he would just take the time to explain things and incorporate modern technology, it would make a world of difference. He’s also overly aggressive, prioritizing winning arguments over genuine understanding. It’s no wonder we struggle to figure out our assignments—his instructions are vague, and we have no access to check our work because he refuses to make it available.
Then there’s Film Production. You’d think it would be exciting, but with a teacher who spends most of his time sitting and talking rather than engaging with us, it’s a different story. He tends to repeat instructions we can already read, and as a result, we’re left with only about 10 minutes to actually work after he’s done talking. The assignments are a complete mess because he uses an online platform with a disorganized layout. It’s a nightmare searching through endless scrolling to find what we need, and even then, the instructions are so muddled that you only need a couple of sentences out of five paragraphs to complete the tasks. Out of 28 students, only 1-3 can manage to stay focused.
English 12 is another struggle. The material itself is manageable, but once again, the teacher doesn’t offer much support. He also prefers vague assignments that somehow turn into essays. He clearly wants to help, but his approach seems to lean more towards motivation without actually providing assistance. I took his online class last semester, and honestly, it was much easier and better for understanding the assignments.
Now, on to Computer Class—no complaints here! The teacher is great; his instructions make sense, and he balances understanding with discipline. His classes are engaging, and I feel accomplished with my grades.
Back to video production: the teacher is straightforward about his expectations, emphasizing that he’s there to teach us rather than just focus on grades. He gives us simple assignments that can be completed easily for credit. I don’t have strong feelings either way about him, but the way things are going lately is making it tough.
Lastly, there’s Government and Economics. I barely scraped by in Government and already failed Economics within the first few weeks.
There’s just nothing positive about this year. I’ve tried multiple times to switch my classes, but it feels like I’ve never had any real options. I even wished for more online classes because the in-person experience has been so miserable, and I dread the thought of failing and needing summer school to graduate.
On top of everything, I’m navigating this without friends—I’ve never really had any. I feel like I’m missing out on a common high school experience everyone else talks about.
I’m really sorry to hear that you’re having such a tough senior year. It sounds incredibly frustrating to deal with teachers who don’t engage or support you effectively, especially when you’re trying to navigate your classes. It’s understandable to feel overwhelmed when you’re faced with uninspiring teaching methods and unclear expectations.
It’s great to hear that you have at least one positive experience in your computer class! Sometimes, having even one supportive teacher can make a huge difference. If you haven’t already, perhaps consider reaching out to that computer teacher for advice or support in your other classes. They might have some helpful strategies or resources.
I can see why you’d feel disheartened with the lack of engaging experiences, especially when you’re looking forward to your senior year. If changing classes isn’t an option, maybe you could discuss your concerns with a school counselor. They might be able to help you advocate for a better learning environment or explore other options, like summer school, if it comes to that.
As for the social aspect, it’s tough to feel isolated. Have you thought about joining clubs, activities, or even online communities that share your interests? It might help to connect with others who feel the same way, even if it’s just to vent about school or share experiences.
Hang in there! You’ve made it this far, and reaching out for help is a strong step in the right direction. You deserve a more positive high school experience.