Brother suspended for three days from his high school in California, due to 1. "racist comments"- from an off colour joke and 2. refusing to tell an officer his name. Is the disciplinary action taken equivalent to his behavior? How can we go about appealing it,if so? More details inside.
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posted by flying_trapeze
on Jan 18, 2013 -
50 answers
So let me explain my situation, I'm a junior in high school, almost 17, and am starting to think about the future. I have found my passion, building. I'm taking a shop class, and I freaking LOVE it. I used to be at the top of my class, and then I started doing very bad in high school, not sure what happened. It became like a confidence spiral where I wouldn't do something cause it was hard (laziness), get behind, miss more, etc etc. Fast forward 2 years. I took shop, where I became good friends with the teacher, have 100% in it, make amazing things, and absolutely love it. I only have it every other day, and its all I look forward to. I think it's what I would like to do for the rest of my life.
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posted by sizzil34
on Oct 4, 2012 -
37 answers
How do I go about getting hired for a position that doesn't exist: a High School Russian teacher?
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posted by SollosQ
on Sep 28, 2012 -
20 answers
I recently met online a former high school boyfriend from 25 years ago. We've seen each other briefly at reunions, but now we are both single and he is over the moon with me before we've even had a chance to meet in person again, which will happen tomorrow. I am confused and overwhelmed by his interest in me, how do I proceed?
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posted by waving
on Jul 17, 2012 -
15 answers
10 year high school reunion this weekend. Wasn't going to go, now have second thoughts. My life isn't great and have underachieved. Is it worth going to for curiosity?
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posted by lankford
on Jun 26, 2012 -
30 answers
How can I stop being so freaking miserable in school? I hate school so much, and I have no idea how to stop being so depressed about it all the time.
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posted by sizzil34
on Jan 30, 2012 -
38 answers
As a tutor, how do I communicate with underprivileged, urban high school students?
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posted by efsrous
on Jan 15, 2012 -
15 answers
I'm going to be a sophomore in high school, and I wanna play football for the first time. What do I need, and what should I expect? Practice starts in 6 weeks.
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posted by sizzil34
on Jun 30, 2011 -
11 answers
Summer short course filter: Fun readings on the internet, the future, and research in the digital age for high school teachers. Help a librarian plan a syllabus!
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posted by activitystory
on Apr 28, 2011 -
5 answers
I've taken a one year leave from a grad school program in physics. I was very unhappy in grad school, and I'm now leaning towards not going back. My next best idea is to become a high-school teacher in physics and/or math in the Boston area. Am I crazy? How do I do this?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 2, 2010 -
13 answers
In
this thread, state history classes were brought up. I've always assumed Texas was the only state that had them, since people I've mentioned them to who were from other states thought the idea was weird. However, apparently Washington, at least, has them as well. Which other states do? Is it a unit of a more general US History class or a whole year-long class like Texas?
posted by DecemberBoy
on Apr 7, 2010 -
106 answers
I hate my office job. I want to quit it and become a high school English teacher. Is that stupid? What would I have to do to get started if I live in NYC? What are the pros and cons of teaching high school?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 29, 2010 -
24 answers
Is there any way to prove someone was awarded/received a high school honor such as induction into the National Honor Society or being a National Merit Scholarship finalist?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 31, 2009 -
10 answers
I've decided I want to teach high school english. Problem: I have a BS in Business Admin. How do I do this?
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posted by firei
on Jun 11, 2009 -
7 answers
I know Heathers, Clueless, Breakfast Club, Carrie, Dead Poets Society, all the obvious ones... can you complete this list? Thank you, Hive Mind.
posted by mooza
on May 24, 2009 -
59 answers
This spring I will be finished with my second Master's degree. I've been at my current job for almost three years and while I enjoy it immensely, I am wondering about other opportunities that having two graduate degrees might open up for me. Am hoping to obtain answers especially from individuals who have multiple degrees and have gone into somewhat different career paths.
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posted by msposner
on Nov 11, 2008 -
3 answers
[Math filter] What fascinatingly cool mathematical topics do you wish you knew about in high school?
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posted by tomcochrane
on Mar 27, 2008 -
102 answers
I'm planning a high school reunion for my class and the two classes that graduated after me. Am I overlooking any planning details?
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posted by thankyoumuchly
on Oct 10, 2007 -
13 answers
My family and I will be moving to mid-town Memphis this summer. I originally thought private education was the only way to go in Memphis but after doing my research I am finding out that there are some public schools where academics are challenging and they offer more extracurricular activities than the private schools. I am leaning towards White Station high school and Snowden for elementary school. Appreciate any help.
posted by bethrossrn
on Apr 11, 2007 -
5 answers
My 17-year-old little brother needs something enriching to do this summer. Any suggestions?
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posted by pcameron
on Mar 22, 2007 -
29 answers
So I'm going to start teaching English and Maths to Sudanese kids (refugees) struggling in high school for free. What should I know?
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posted by PuGZ
on Mar 18, 2007 -
2 answers
I am closing in on my high school graduation and I'm at a loss for the next step. I think I want to take a year off. There's
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posted by daviss
on Dec 17, 2006 -
24 answers
So-- I go to boarding school. At my school, there's a senior position entitled Vice President of Social Life. I've already made it to the finals- just two candidates left. I have to give a speech on Tuesday. I was wondering if the MeFi community had any good ideas for social events to be held for a 9th through 12th grade high school.
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posted by daviss
on May 13, 2006 -
14 answers
Do you know of any really neat alternative high schools in the Western United States? What's so neat about them? What ideas from them can I cheerfully steal and use in my own teaching?
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posted by mhespenheide
on Apr 17, 2006 -
2 answers
Help me identify an intense piece of music I played in high school band.
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posted by liet
on Mar 31, 2006 -
13 answers
How do I tell a crush from high school that I still have feeling for her? How do I act on those feelings?
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posted by nickerbocker
on Jan 21, 2006 -
44 answers
I'm a high school senior trying to plan the next few years of my life. I'll definitely take a year off before college, but everything else is still up in the air.
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posted by jbb7
on Jan 14, 2006 -
30 answers
I have a 10 year high school reunion in 5 years. I am wanting to create a full service website that'll link everyone up together with information, email, pictures, etc. Has anyone put together a portal together where people can create profiles and share in discussion? What are the costs and technical challenges?
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posted by huy_le
on Jun 13, 2005 -
5 answers
My 18 year old brother is graduating high school next week. I am compiling a book of "advice for living" for him as a grad gift. Does anyone have any good advice or anecdotes they would like to offer? Some suggested topics are Drugs, Being a Musician/Artist (he's an accomplished guitar player), Sex, Dating, Working, Money, Lifestyle, Cooking, Home Decorating, Women, Being a Man etc.
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posted by evilcupcakes
on Jun 10, 2005 -
54 answers
Does anybody know of any websites that offer pretty comprehensive categorized lists of summer programs, like upward bound programs, sports camps, learning tours, etc., available for high school age students. All the searches I can think of haven't produced any. Thanks
posted by rabbus
on Mar 29, 2005 -
3 answers
