Ummm. Just writing out of obligation or something. I should go do my homework - I have to write 16 measures for a "symphony" only it's just one line, i mean like just a melody. >sigh.<
I'm, um, sick of high school. Can't stand teenagers (sure go ahead take offense, but you know you hate 'em too - I hate the teen in myself also). I want: a school where we discuss, learn ideas, philosophies, theories, ideologies, useful, practical things that mean something right now. Learn through experience. Here's an idea: one class per day. Monday might be ... biology. You go down to a stream and collect algae, observe it under the microscope, out by that stream if it's a nice day ... every few people have microscopes, but you aren't divided into "groups" because you are discussing what you see with each other, and the teacher shows you pictures, and tells you what you are seeing. The teacher might point out what kinds of life are around you, explain how they got there and how they work. People can ask questions. There is no homework. Tuesday is ... art class. You spend all day in the studio, or outside, painting, sculpting, creating. You actually have a chance to get into it, and to get something done. Wednesday ... English. You Write. Creatively, editorially, however you feel. The teacher or teachers help you express yourself. Often, you read books, and there is open discussion. If no one wants to talk about the book, then you don't. Thursdays are community service days. You take trips to orphanages, prisons, rehab, homeless shelters, etcetera, and spend all day working, helping, lighting up other people's lives. Sometimes, instead, you visit forums and hear people talk about animal rights, the death penalty, the sorts of things we had at involvement day. The students don't like those Thursdays as much. Anyways, Friday is social studies. This class is a discussion class, and you don't learn a bunch of names and dates. Instead, you learn the evolution of ideas ... you learn about Movements, interesting and important things like I said before. Saturday is the Free day, the social day - because school is so much fun and so social and interactive, we don't mind having only one day off per week. (Except, once a month, like in Canada, there is a three-day weekend, and they alternate which three days it is so you don't miss the same class every time, or something, they work it out. This is so you can go somewhere with your family or whatever.) Sunday (actually Sunday would probably be the free day because of religious stuff) - Sunday is language day. You speak in whatever language you are learning, talk about cool stuff, I don't know, learning languages is pretty fun when you're all "immersed" like that. But if you don't understand, you are allowed to talk in English, it's just not encouraged. You're allowed, because they want everyone to learn as much as possible. So ... that's actually probably Saturday, the free day being Sunday. Then, you're back to Monday again. You take few tests in each class, and are encouraged to retake it if you didn't do well (a different version of course), to give you a chance to learn the material better - because school is about learning, not competition. Math ... is taught alongside of science, because, after all, they were made for each other. School starts later in the day, ends a little later too, but not a lot. Sometimes the teachers let you out early if it's a restless day and you got everything done - and they can do that, because it's the only class of the day. Also, you have more choice in what courses you take; you got the basics way back in kindergarten you know - okay elementary school - so it's alright if you don't take a science, or a history, at all. Sports are after school five days a week, and of course there are lots of fun extracurriculars. There is no physical education class. People who don't want to get up off their asses won't anyway. People who do, engage in various sports. There isa girls' soccer team. ; ) This is the school I want to go to, and it contains mature, intelligent individuals, because that is what it encourages. I am going to start this school, someday.
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got to get off so my dad can fix the email. Or ... try ... anyway.
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i'm in a strange mood. i feel like a separate person.... Can't explain that part really. I feel good about myself. But at the same time I'm stressed out. In a sort of not-sure-i-can-handle-it kind of way. Not about anything in particular. You know what, though? People keep making me feel good about myself! It's bugging me! I mean, I'm starting to believe them - that I'm pretty or something. It's like, I have to keep in mind that I'm only okay looking, just average. Because I am! Don't go telling me I'm not, I already believe it enough! I have a high enough self esteem! I don't need to be conceited or anything! Well, there you go. I figured it out. I was wondering why I didn't want to think I'm pretty, and it's because I don't want to be conceited. And I would be, so don't let that happen.
I'm so weird! And I love it! : )
I could write about Spring Break, but I have to go check n see if the water's boiling, and I have homework still - and you know how I go on and on once I get started. ; )
P.S. www.nationstates.net Mine is Martes (in the South Pacific) heehee! - chees, I'm giddy-!
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