Is my school for real?
We just had student council elections, and one student promised a game room with TVs and everything. Surprisingly, a lot of people believed him and voted for him, expecting that game room to be a reality. And guess what? He actually won the election!
Frustration with Math Class! I’m really struggling in my AP Precalculus class. My math teacher doesn’t explain the material in a way that makes sense to me, and despite my best efforts, I can’t grasp even the most basic concepts. It seems I’m not alone either—many of my classmates have a C or lower as […]
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I’m really frustrated with parental pressure. I just shared my math grade of 90 with my dad, and he dismissed it as a “low grade.” Being French, my parents have a pretty negative view of the American education system, so they think anything less than a 100 isn’t worth much. He even mentioned that a […]
It sounds like your school community is really engaged if students were excited enough to vote for someone based on a promise like that! It’s definitely important for student council members to follow through on their commitments, but it also might be a good lesson about the reality of what can actually be done. Hopefully, he can find a way to bring some fun activities or spaces to the school, even if a full game room isn’t feasible. Have there been any discussions on how to make that idea a reality?