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Topic: Transfering schools... Advice please?
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Im a junior and I go to a very small, all-girls catholic high school. I realize the benefits of going here, but I'm honestly starting to question if it's worth it. Ive managed to get good grades so far, but by doing this, I'm sacrificing a LOT of my social life, and just enjoying high school, etc... I don't feel like I have that much in common with the group of friends I am with. it's extremely small, sheltered, and I guess I just feel out of place. My mom has no problem with me transfering to a public school next semester. I know one girl who goes to the public school who also left my school for similar reasons that I want to, so I wouldn't be completely alone. I'm at the point where I have to decide for sure if I want to just stick it out for the next two years, or transfer.
I know this was kinda long, but if you guys have any advice or similar experiences or anything, I'd really appreciate it.
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Post: #675780  , Sat 18 Aug 12, 11:57PM |
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I would say go for it, if you want to and your family are happy to, then there's no harm. It shouldn't affect your grades, and you'll meet so many new people. Part of high school is to be around people, make friends, and enjoy being social; it doesn't seem like this can happen at your school. If you transfer, and it doesn't seem right, just think, only 2 more years and that's it!  x
I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.
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Post: #675843 , Sun 19 Aug 12, 6:18AM |
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Switch out ive been going to small private schools all my life with the exception of like 5th grade
And then for high school the number of kids drastically changed as high school and middle school should so let me give u an example of the high I would have gone to
To the one I went to
The high school I would have went to had around 100 students in my grade and probably around 430-500 maybe a little more in the overall school we the high I went to have around 1000 kids more or less in my grade and just about 4000 in the over all school
But sadly for me the school was filled with Gangs and Vilenoce so this yeas (sophomore) I'm hanging schools again I'm
Not sure how many kids are gonna be here but it's a public school so I guess no less than 3000 kids
Btw I was much happier with more people you get to experience lots of things that private school can't offer
There more personalities also but be aware your not gonna go on field trips or anything at least we didn't
But we had more freedom and I never wanna go back to a small provide school again but that's just me I need to e around large groups and live amongst people
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Post: #675845 , Sun 19 Aug 12, 6:27AM |
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I've transferred schools twice in the past year. First because I was moving to another country ;D
But the second time was for a similar reason to the one you have. My last school was really big, but I still felt very lonely. It was sheltered, and too religious + strict for my liking. So I changed to a public school.
Transferring can be a lot of work/daunting at first, but as long as you are willing to work hard - both with academic stuff and with social stuff - and your parents understand + support your decision (and you realise that your problems won't be fixed by changing schools alone), you should be fine.
Sure, it's only two years, but you want to have fun in those two years, right? And if you're not happy where you are, then perhaps you should change.
Sorry for the long reply :'D Hope you can make up your mind, and that whatever you decide works out for you - good luck! ^^
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Post: #675846 , Sun 19 Aug 12, 6:28AM |
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Public school isn't so bad. If you really feel like you aren't enjoying school at a private school; then yes you should transfer. I have a friend who goes to Catholic school, she thought she wouldn't enjoy it (since she had gone to public school for middle and elementary) but she eventually made good friends by the end of freshman year & is still there now.
It seems, however, that with you that is not the case so I think it'd be good for you to transfer. Public school (at least in my city) isn't nearly as bad as some make it out to be. If you choose AP or honors courses (if your school offers it) then you easily don't have to deal with most of the 'unsavory' elements of public school. Its not like people will try to panhandle you drugs at school or something like that (although, you go to parties and weed /drinking is fairly common, in my city; Long Beach). It offers a far greater amount of people to socialize with & becomes friends with.
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Post: #675849 , Sun 19 Aug 12, 6:59AM |
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It's entirely up to you. No one can make that decision. You could try listing all the good and bad points of moving but if you do move school just be yourself from the start. I don't know if you are already yourself or not at school but you should be. I have no issue with religion but I do think they are restrictive and don't always give you the full story. That's my opinion and I'm sure I'll get winged at for saying it.
Ultimately the choice is yours.
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Post: #675873 , Sun 19 Aug 12, 1:42PM |
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I'm pretty sure I'm going to go for it. It'll definitely be a transition, but I'm willing to take the risk and hopefully I'll be able to enjoy my high school experience a lot more. If it doesn't work out, like some of you said, it's only 2 years. Thank you all so much, I really appreciate the support.
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Post: #675901 , Sun 19 Aug 12, 6:44PM |
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