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I'm currently attending a high school in Texas where football is a BIG deal. We've won several state titles. I'm not a player, but an avid fan. As a junior thinking about my college applications, does …
I am just getting into the whole college application mindset, and I'm feeling a bit lost. I wanted to know which classes are considered most important in high school when colleges have a look at your …
This question is targeted towards those who might know about ESL (English as a Second Language) programs in high schools. Do you guys know of any successful ones? My school is trying to improve ours a …
Out of curiosity, I'm wondering what books are most commonly studied in high school. Is there a set list or does it vary by school and grade? If anyone knows if there's some sort of database or list, …
Hi guys, I'm trying to get a better feel for what high school life looks like in different parts of the U.S. (and maybe even the world). Can anyone recommend me some shows that realistically portray h …
I'm curious to know about the most widely used textbooks for high school math. I feel like knowing this could give me a better understanding of my peers' learning experiences across different high sch …
I read somewhere that gaining confidence in yourself during high school can significantly improve your college experience. Any tips or strategies on how I can become the 'most confident person' in my …
So my friend mentioned something about a 'most spirited high school' award by Varsity Brands. What does it mean for a high school to be 'spirited'? What criteria are used to determine this? Looking fo …
Hey everyone! I've been kicking around a fun idea lately for a school spirit-themed art project. I'm curious, what are some of the most common high school mascots out there?
Hey guys, I'm part of the drama club at school. We're in the initial stages of planning for our annual musical and I'm interested in knowing what are some of the most popular musicals for high school …
I've noticed that Washburn High School has a reputation for being the 'most artistic' school. As someone with a keen interest in art, I am intrigued. What does this mean exactly? What kind of art prog …
Hi there, I am doing some academic prep and came across something about the Washington Post's most recent national high school rankings. Can anyone shed some light on this? Who's at the top?
Hey folks, so I've been considering a career in teaching, specifically high school education. I've heard it's one of the most stressful jobs, and I just wanted some insight. Can anyone shed some light …
I'm a little stressed out because I've been hearing a lot about how different college is from high school. I'm a junior now and kinda comfortable with my routine, but now I'm worried about adjusting t …
Was just having a discussion with my friends about how they say ninth grade is the most important year in high school. What's the deal with that? Is it key for setting the stage for our high school ca …
Hey everyone! So, I was thinking about this the other day and got curious. Just for the fun of it, does anybody know what the most common name is for high schools across the country?
Hey there, I'm interested in expanding my horizon and kind of tired with the usual school routine. Anyone know of any unusual or unique programs geared towards high school students that I should look …
Hey there, I'm a junior trying to prepare myself for senior year. Just curious, does anyone have any insight on typical literature requirements for senior year? Or to broaden it a bit, what are some o …
Hey all! I'm seriously eyeing how I'm gonna pay for college and wondering, where does the majority of college scholarship money come from? I mean, is it usually from the government, the college itself …
Hello all, just wondering if anyone can give me an idea of the racial mix at Santa Fe High School. Is it mostly white, black, or is there a fairly even distribution?