Saturday, July 24, 2010

Naughtiest thing you ever did in high school

Naughtiest thing you ever did in high school?
Hi guys I'm writing something for uni based on high school experiences, especially in Australia and especially around the 15/16 year old mark. Does anyone have any stories they would be willing to share about what they got up to back then? Especially from people who were in high school in the late 90s. Thanks!
Primary & Secondary Education - 1 Answers
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I never got into much trouble, only thing I ever got detention for was walking out of a science lesson with my mates and running off when the teacher came after us. In the early days of high school I also used to skive all the time, I'd either just decide to go home or I wouldn't go in at all and spend the whole day hanging about waiting until it was safe to go home again. I dreaded it that much.

Friday, July 16, 2010

School/Educational Laws, help

School/Educational Laws, help?
Hi, I was wondering if it is possible/impossible for a private/public school in Australia to dictate what subjects students can enter, and what they can't enter. For example, Can a school that has well over enough seats for Economics, eject students from classes when he/she hasn't even entered, by assuming/judging their future progress in the class ? - "I don't think you'll do well in Economics, so you can't do Economics." (In short) - This isn't me, but I have a problem which looms around the same question. Addition : If you're studying/studied law, and know any acts or regulations in which my situation complies in please tell me :D Thank you, Andrew EDIT : At Below, That is exactly what I wanted to hear and know Thank you, you saved me a lot of research time and in addition to that, my behind. Cheers.
Law & Legal - 1 Answers
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In Australia, private/public schools cannot dictate what subjects students enter into, no matter how bad or good their grades are or future progress may be in that particular class. However, there may be certain pre-requisites that need to be met if a student were to enter in to a high-achieving subject. For example, a year 11 Maths B student may be able to enter into year 12 Maths C, while a year 11 Maths A student may not. However, schools can delete subjects if not enough students have elected to enter into their class - i.e. a Home Economics class may be canceled because only three students elected it from a particular grade. There are not any acts or regulations which really relate to this subject matter.

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Americans - what do you learn in High School and College maths? +BQ

Americans - what do you learn in High School and College maths? +BQ?
Because whenever I watch a TV show and it shows them doing maths at college, they're doing like calculus and algebra and stuff you learn waaay before then. In Australia we start learning calculus in year 11 and master it in year 12, and algebra is like year 7 stuff. So I was just curious as to what you guys actually learn in High School and College maths. BQ: What is American college like? Is it like a second High School? In Australia we have one course that we follow, for example the Bachelor of Education, or the Bachelor of Psychology, and within that course we learn different things to do with that. Like in the Bachelor of Education, my sister would learn the basics of how to teach, and then choose electives on top of that, like PE, art, and teaching students with disabilities. But I've heard that in America it's more like a second High School, with different unrelated subjects like biology and literature, and you have one major or something. So what's it really like?
Other - Education - 1 Answers
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High School progresses at the same rate as Australia, the only difference being students have some control over their courses in grades 9-12. Most students tend to take an easy route, staying away from the upper level maths (calc and trig). However, there are students who take those courses in high school (same as in Australia). College is like a second High School such that you don't simply focus on the single subject. For example, if you're going to college for Accounting, you'll learn accounting, but you are also required to take math, English, history, etc. other plus electives. The main reason for this is how poor the lower education system in America is (most students are not up to speed in these subjects when they reach college). Out of the standard 120 credits required to graduate from college, about 60 credits are electives and "General Education" courses. GenEds make up most of the first two years of college. There are technical schools that just teach the desired skill set (e.g. Accounting) and avoid all the GenEd courses, and that is why they tend to be looked down upon.

Thursday, July 1, 2010

how do i make a lot of friends at my new school

how do i make a lot of friends at my new school?
so to keep it short, i moved from australia to florida, went to a private school for a year and hated it and only made a couple of friends, so im going to a new school next year. i went to a private school in australia too and had a lot of friends but people are different here. sooo how do i make lots of friends at my new public school? i love just having the small group of close friends too, but this year i want to have lots :) so i can hang out with all sorts of people, rather than the same ones every w/e. i know i've got to be confident and talk a lot, (never been fantaastic at that but i can try harder) anything elseee? i know this sounds kind of stupid, i just really want high school to be fun:) (i'm going into grade 9, and i want to have a huge sweet 16 at the end of the year, so im gonna need quiitee a few friends) thanks! :)
Friends - 11 Answers
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be really friendly... smile alot! complement ppl ul win them over and theyl love u!!! stay away from the drama!
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you said it. you actually literally need to get out there and start talking! look at what group of friends appeal to you most, and walk up to that group, and join in! just be like "hey!!" and once they hear that amazing australian accent you have, they'll be interested. trust me. lol, love your accent, mate. lol!! anyway, never sit there and expect people to come to you. be you, dress you, show people who YOU are. never dress like someone else. you're less likely to make friends. wear some that just SCREAMS (your name).
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BE YOURSELF. even if you think that you are going to be alone it will turn out in the end
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see what clubs or activities your new school offers and join...are you athletic...try out for the teams...sure way of meeting people
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there was this new Mexican guy at our school, who had this amazing hispanic accent (and he was cute too)... and he just literally came up and started talking to us, and by the end of the week every girl was in love with him. Now I dont know how that will work seeing as how you're a girl, but you get my point. You just need to get in there and start talking to everybody. Pick a group of kids on the first day of school that look nice, set yourself down, introduce yourself and ask their names. Talk to the people who sit around you in class. And the Australian accent is a huge asset, trust me. I know it sounds shallow, but there will be people who will probably just start talking to you because your new and foriegn. Americans love foriegners (well, not the American immigrant kind haha). Its also a great ice breaker. People will ask about it and BAM you instantly have a conversation topic. If you play sports make sure you go out for the team. Just try to get around as much as possible and be gregarious. Be yourself, but make good first impressions. Don't be pretentious, don't be fake. Smile. Show genuine interest in people. Make friends with guys and girls. And most importantly, invite people over, especially if you have a pool ;)
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The very best way to make friends is to be a friend. Please try to remember that high school is NOT just about having fun. It is a crucial time in your life and the gateway to the future. Sure you should enjoy yourself, but apply yourself to your studies or you will regret it for the rest of your life.
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Get involved with lots of activities! Whatever interests you, sports, drama, youth group... meet people who have things in common with you.
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Well, I moved from Austin to Pittsburgh and I made plenty of friends through after school activities like orchestra, tennis and latin club. After school activities are the best way to meet people because you have to intract with people, therefore you meet people which will eventually become your friends. *ADVICE: If you think a person might not be a good friend go with your feeling and don't be their friend because they will probably stabbbb you in the back. Good luck on your new year in public school & public school is soooo much more fun than private.
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I think that you should take some classes that you know that some of your friends are not gonna be in so when you get to that classes there will be different ppl for you to interact with. Also talk to the friends that you do have there and try to hang out with some of their friends that your not friends with..... Or try different clubs at you school or try out for sports.... good luck with everything. Hopefully you make more friends.... and thanx for answering my question!
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wow you shoudve stayed in australia but yeah just keep it cool and try to make yourself look cool infront of peope works every time
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Hun its not about making lots of friends its about having a few close friends that you can trust..dont go and try to be ms.popular just be yourself and repspectfull and youll see which people fit you
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