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Read MoreIs this to harsh of a topic?
Is this topic too sensitive? I’m working on an assignment about Alfred Hitchcock, and while the webquest started off smoothly, I recently discovered various allegations against him. Now I’m unsure if creating a brochure that includes this information is appropriate. As a freshman, I’m not sure if my perspective matters. […]
Read Moreim worried about something relating a university opportunity and i need help
I’m feeling quite anxious about a potential university opportunity and could really use some advice. I’m considering an international summer program at my dream university for three weeks, but I’m really nervous and filled with self-doubt. I have a lot of “what-ifs” swirling in my head; it’s my first time […]
Read MoreI’ve lost hope
I’m feeling really hopeless right now. It seems like everyone has given up on me passing my classes. The other day, my mom asked if I’ve given up on English, and when I responded “kind of,” she accepted it, which just shows how much she thinks I’m going to fail. […]
Read MoreDumbest rule at your school (other than no phones)?
What’s the most ridiculous rule at your school (besides the phone ban)? For me, it’s got to be the one that prevents us from using the bathroom or going to our lockers between classes. The reason given for the bathroom restriction is to keep track of who might vandalize it, […]
Read MoreIs this “Indirect bullying” or am I the problem
Is This “Indirect Bullying” or Am I to Blame? This is something that happened a few years ago, but I can’t shake the feeling of “why?” During my senior year in high school, I served as the class monitor, and naturally, we had an assistant monitor, whom I’ll refer to […]
Read MoreAnyone else have this situation?
Is anyone else dealing with this? Every morning, I arrive at my locker to find a group of kids congregating right in front of it, with one of them blocking the space completely. They hang out there until the bell rings! I know it sounds petty, but seriously – could […]
Read MoreI feel like my school should get in trouble
I believe my school should be held accountable for a recent incident. For Holocaust Remembrance Day, one of the English teachers thought it was appropriate to conduct an activity called “Holocaust Hide and Seek.” In this exercise, students were asked to role-play as Jews during the Holocaust while a few […]
Read MoreReasons why I only like school because of EDP (after school program its so fun)
Why I Only Enjoy School Because of EDP (the After-School Program) Honestly, the only reason I look forward to school is because of the Extended Day Program (EDP). It’s where I get to hang out with my friends and snack on chips. But let’s be real for a second: SCHOOL: […]
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