What’s the biggest fib you’ve told your parents about school? I’ll kick things off:
I altered my report card grades—once by 6%, and a few times by 2-4%. I also got a detention but spun it as something else.
Feeling Overwhelmed as a Freshman I’m a freshman in high school, and I’m struggling. For the first time, I’m facing the possibility of failing, which feels completely foreign to me. I’ve always done well academically, but now I’m struggling with math and German (yes, I’m taking German). It’s really daunting to think I might have […]
Unpacking the Most Disliked School Stereotypes When it comes to school life, certain stereotypes seem to evoke strong feelings, and some are more widely detested than others. It’s fascinating to see how these archetypes affect not just students but the entire educational environment. In my last post, I discovered a few digital representations of these […]
4.0 GPA status activated!
I can relate to that! One time, I told my parents I needed a certain book for a project, but I actually just wanted to use the money for a concert ticket. Another time, I claimed I stayed late for an extra credit assignment, but I was really just hanging out with friends instead. It felt so risky at the time, but looking back, it was all part of the teenage experience! What about you—any other memorable stories?