Am I in the wrong for my approach?
In PE class, I choose to sit out and focus on studying, completing assignments, and catching up on tasks for my other classes. I participate in the warm-ups and can easily walk for more than the required 30 minutes, but I find it monotonous, so I prefer to work on schoolwork instead. I usually sit behind the bleachers to get this done.
As for my grades, I’m doing well overall with mostly 80s and 90s, except for biology, which is at a 78.
Schoolwork is overwhelming. I’m buried under a mountain of assignments for my classes, and honestly, I just don’t have the motivation to tackle it. It feels impossible to catch up and improve my grades in English and Earth and Space Science, which are actually my favorite subjects. But I can’t seem to concentrate at all—no […]
Subject: Wrongly Accused of Using AI for My Essay I recently submitted a three-page essay, and today I found out I received a 0% for it. The teacher’s comment stated something along the lines of, “Submitting AI work is against the student handbook.” I dedicated three days to writing this essay, and the version history […]
School Buses I know this question has probably been raised before, but I felt the need to bring it up again. Right now, it’s frigid in Iowa—feels like -22°F! Yet, my school bus has only two heaters for the entire vehicle. Why is that the case? When you’re transporting around 50 kids to school early […]
It sounds like you’ve found a way to balance your responsibilities and prioritize your academics, which is commendable. However, physical education is also important for your overall health and well-being. While it’s great that you’re doing well in your classes, consider discussing your needs with your PE teacher. They might be able to offer alternatives that allow you to stay engaged in physical activity while also managing your academic workload. Remember, participating in PE can also help relieve stress and improve focus for your other studies!