What is Public High School like?

I went to two public high schools, so my answer will include experiences from each high school. These schools were in similar neighborhoods, but were very different. 1. Depending on the school, and the area of study, public schools can be behind in academics. I particularly noticed this in my math classes. Granted, I was not in the highest level math classes. That said, my math teachers were typically tenured teachers from other subjects, or coaches who needed to teach something in order to be employed with my schools. Then again, I was in honors English and Spanish. These classes were always challenging, and I did not feel like there was anything lacking. 2. Yes, people judge you because of the way you dress. When you're not wearing a uniform, it's easier to pick out differences between students. This helps form cliques, and unfortunately, this doesn't really change when you're out of school. I'm a big Converse fan myself. Even though I'm almost finished with college, people still scoff at me and call me emo. I don't even listen to emo music. 3. Yes and no. There's a certain core that most schools have you take throughout the year. My entire high school career consisted of taking classes in English, math, social studies (history, economics), gym class, and a science class. My first high school had you keep the same teacher every semester, my second high school had you change teachers even if you were taking the same class. I think it was their way of trying to get students to be comfortable with meeting new classmates regularly. 4. Teachers are teachers. I had plenty of fantastic teachers, many of whom I still talk to. I also had terrible teachers, many of whom I fantasized about murdering. Between all of those, there was a smattering of teachers who I couldn't possibly have cared less about if I tried. It wasn't that they weren't good, they just didn't impress me. 5. It's not really as different as everyone says it is.

1. Depends on what school you go to, teachers, classes, AP's, etc..there are varying opinions on this topic. Some private schools are more advanced, some public schools are. 2. No, although appearance matters. Does that make sense? 3. Depends on the school, last year I had AB schedule, which means basically we have a 90 day class every other day, and this year I have the same classes every day for 90 days, and then we switch to the 2nd semester. Right now I have my finals.. in January :( 4. Depends on the school, sorry. Teachers.. are teachers? They don't change that much I guess. Some are better than others, as at every school. 5. The biggest difference (as I switched from Private school to Public) is the uniform and dress code, along with the diversity of the students. It'll be fine, especially if you have a friend with you!

It's awful. Private schools since 3rd grade. Would LOVE to go back. (Freshman this year.) 1. Kind of, I feel like I'm repeating a bit, but they're OK if you're in Honors classes. 2. Not really. 3. yes every 1-2 semesters. Just changed semesters. It's terrible. 4. Most of them do, though if it's a big school, some will just see each student as another kid they have to teach. 5. I hate school. I was SO excited to go to high school, like it was crazy I was looking forward for summer to end. Now I'm just counting down the days (94.)

1. No. (stupid question) 2. It depends on what kind of school you go to. Some schools have clicks and some schools don't. 3. Some classes are for the whole school year, some classes aren't. 4. Of course they teach well, they're teachers. Duh. 5. ummmm, public schools aren't terrible, incompetent or lack fine teachers. If you keep acting like they are, well trust me, you won't be well liked. good luck.

it depends on the school if its a football school the academics are mad easy yes everybody gets judged in high school no matter what you wear yes they use the semester system every 9 weeks a report card is coming home depends on the teachers if you get a coach they cant teach well plp are gonna pick on you just brush it off and keep moving and you gotta find out who your real friends are because plp will turn on you in high school

1. yeaaaa 2.yes probably well (the haters) unless you chill with people that have your style 3.you change electives every semester 4.teachers are teachers so of course they teach well, just pay attention! 5.if wayyy more fun than private you get way more freedom trust me!!! if you go you will love it! but they probably wont be as strict in public as they do in private. but that doesnt matter you know what you need to do !! if your going to public ahve fun =)

1 YES 2 yES 3 and no it depends on what school your in ( mines does) 4 It depends on what type of teacher is given to you but some are great 5 Public school has a lot of people and some may like you and some may not so you have to deal with it . Also they fight but everywhere you go there will always be people that like u or hate u

1. No. 2. Yes they doo. 3. Yes that is true. 4. Teachers stink at public school. 5. If you go to public school, you will get judged, pulled into drama, and you will probably complain all the time. Public school is horrible, don't go. You'll end up as some hoe drug addict.

1) It depends. A lot of public schools have great gifted programs if you can get into them. I am at a public school studying in the IB program, and it's way harder than private school ever was for me. 2) No. The styles are so eclectic. I wear "preppy" things, but I see all kinds of styles. Designer, dark clothing, sweatpants. You'll see a lot of everything! 3) It depends on your schedule . . . Usually not. 4) It all depends on the school. 5) Before you do it, SHADOW THERE FOR A DAY. If you don't, you won't be knowing what you're getting into. You'll be making a decision based on opinions over the internet. Go and see for yourself! Good luck.