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Most challenging year of high school?

A little stressed about the future right now, so I'm keen to find out about other people's experiences. What do you guys reckon is the most challenging year during high school? I've heard it's junior …

2 years ago

Remote High Schools: How's the Experience like?

Hey guys, I'm curious, what's it like studying at the most remote high school in America? If you're a student from one such school, could you share your experience? How does that impact college admiss …

2 years ago

Dangerous High School Sports

I'm doing a project for health class about risky sports at the high school level. Anyone have any rankings or data on the most dangerous high school sports? Safety measures or awareness programs would …

2 years ago

Reminiscing about high school moments, need help!

Hey guys, I'm starting a project about memorable high school experiences and I'm curious: what's your most unforgettable high school moment? I have a few in mind, but I want to gather a broad range of …

2 years ago

High School Start Date?

I've been hearing that the start dates for high school vary a lot from state to state and between private and public schools. Is it true that most high schools in the US start sometime in August? What …

2 years ago

What's the most important aspect to focus on in high school?

Hey everyone, I'm currently a high school junior and I'm trying to figure out what to prioritize. Between maintaining a high GPA, engaging in extracurriculars and preparing for standardized tests, wha …

2 years ago

Watch Out Athletes: What Sport Causes the Most Injuries in High School?

Hey, I was wondering what sport is known to cause the most injuries in high school. I want to make sure I'm aware of these things as I choose what sports to engage in.

2 years ago

Favorite Part about High School

Hey everyone, hope you're doing well. I'm trying to savor all these high school experiences before graduation. I'm curious, what exhibit, event, class, or experience have you most enjoyed during your …

2 years ago

The Importance of Ninth Grade

Hi, I was reading an article that said ninth grade could be the most important year in high school. Is it because it's a gateway to the rest of high school or is there another reason? Would love to he …

2 years ago

Large High Schools: Pros and Cons?

I've recently stumbled upon a list indicating that my school is one of the biggest in the country in terms of student population. It got me thinking, should that factor into my college applications in …

2 years ago

State Producing the Most NFL Players - From High School?

A little dream of mine – getting into the NFL, and I know it might seem far-fetched. But I'm curious, which state's high schools have a track record of producing the most NFL players?

2 years ago

New Zealand's Famous High Schools

G'day mates, I'm a high school junior in the US considering studying abroad in New Zealand for my senior year or maybe for college. What are some of New Zealand's most famous high schools and why are …

2 years ago

Most popular high school sport in America?

So I'm trying to understand the high school culture in the US more. Can anyone provide insight into what the most popular high school sport in America might be? Any particular reason for its popularit …

2 years ago

Need the inside scoop on high school student websites

Hola peeps! Can you drop some names of useful websites that you use or have used as a high school student? I'm especially interested in anything that might help with studying, homework, research paper …

2 years ago

High School Highlights

I've been reflecting a lot about my high school life lately. What part do you guys enjoy the most about high school? The academics, the extracurriculars, social life, or anything else? Let's hear some …

2 years ago

Understanding 'Most Challenging High Schools' in Alabama

Hello! I'm currently in a school in Alabama and I'm just curious to know if anyone knows about how the 'Most Challenging High Schools' list by the Washington Post is determined—specifically for school …

2 years ago

How do the most successful high school MUN teams achieve their success?

Hey everyone, I'm trying to better understand the success factors for high school Model United Nations (MUN) teams. What strategies, coaching methods, or types of preparation might help a team to be m …

2 years ago

Which high school holds the title of 'Most Diverse' in Alaska?

Hi everyone! I was doing some browsing about high schools around the country and started wondering about diversity. With Alaska being so geographically isolated, I'm interested to know - which high sc …

2 years ago

What are currently the most controversial topics in high schools?

Hello there, friends! I'm doing a bit of an informal research project on the current climate of our high schools. Out of curiosity, which topics in high schools would you say spark the most controvers …

2 years ago

Do most US high schools emphasize learning based on tests?

I read somewhere that most US high schools emphasize learning based on tests, as opposed to practical knowledge. Could anyone throw some light on this? Is there any truth to this claim?

2 years ago
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