Archive for October, 2010

What middle school/high school subjects have the highest demand for teachers?

Along with several other directions of careers, I’ve been considering becoming a middle school or high school teacher. I love English, and I hate math, but I hear that the most in-demand subjects are math and science, then English and history being near the bottom.
Is this true? Is it even worth it to become a [...]

How to research elementary schools based on rank?

My son is almost 4 years old but I want to start researching the best elementary schools in our area now. What’s the best & most accurate website that can give me this info based on their statistics & ranking among other elementary schools? I want to research public & private schools. Any tips/advice? Thank [...]

Why does high school and middle school start earlier in the morning than elementary school?

It makes no sense. Don’t they no that high schoolers and middle schoolers are older and their bodies are going through A LOT of changes. They have more homework and have way less energy than a bouncing little kindergartner, and usually they have to do the chores in the house while their little brother or [...]

How do middle school and freshman students in High School go out on dates?

This question go’s out to anyone who like had a BF/GF in Middle School or their first year in High School. Like i know you don’t have any kind of transportation until your like 16 when ur aloud to drive. I just wanted to know like how young ppl go on dates if they don’t [...]

~~~~~middle~school~~~~~?

lot’s of questions and if u could please do your best at answering them
wat do ppl wear in middle school?
what kind of bookbag should i get tote messenger regular?
how should i decorate my locker?
is the work harder?
do you get more homework??
and when will i find out my schedule?
also ideas for wat to wear on the [...]

Why do catholic schools start school a day earlier than government schools?

why cant all schools start on the same day after holiday?
maybe school will end earlier for them?

Do graduate schools have to accept a certain amount of minorities if they meet the minimum requirements?

I am just curious if graduate schools have any guidelines to accept minorities if they meet the minimum requirements. Of course a F student would not get accepted but would a C student minority get accepted just based on race if they had no minorities present? Also I have the grades to get into graduate [...]

What can I do about teacher recommendations for private school if my child is homeschooled?

My daughter wants to apply to a private boarding school, but she needs a school report and Math and English teacher recommendations. She is currently being homeschooled and I don’t know what I should do about this. Do private schools really believe what parents have to say about what they think their child’s grades are [...]

How much on average are private school fees per year in Australia?

How much does it cost to send a child to a private school in Australia (Victoria specifically), per year?
Approx $20,000 per year.
That’s in Sydney so I suppose Victoria would be about the same.
Catholic schools are private and their fees would range from $3K to $6K

What are the benefits of private school vs. public school?

My parents are considered "working middle class", but we can’t afford to send me to private school obviously. I know this sounds weird, but I crave order and the uniforms. I love having strict rules and guideline to follow. I am only a teenager. But is it possible for a middle-class family to send their [...]