http://www.uhsperspective.org/2010/01/27/aren%e2%80%99t-we-worked-hard-enough/ University High School, Tucson, Arizona Sun, 22 Aug 2010 22:28:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 http://www.uhsperspective.org/2010/01/27/aren%e2%80%99t-we-worked-hard-enough/comment-page-1/#comment-83 One of the many American People Sun, 14 Feb 2010 17:43:27 +0000 http://www.uhsperspective.org/?p=157#comment-83 I believe that requiring a half semester of Economics is much more beneficial to everyone, including us at UHS. I must admit it does restrict our ability to take other classes, but it will no doubt help us in the long run. Economics is something we all must learnt to succeed in life, and learning it early into our high school career is beneficial in the long run. I believe that requiring a half semester of Economics is much more beneficial to everyone, including us at UHS. I must admit it does restrict our ability to take other classes, but it will no doubt help us in the long run. Economics is something we all must learnt to succeed in life, and learning it early into our high school career is beneficial in the long run.

]]> http://www.uhsperspective.org/2010/01/27/aren%e2%80%99t-we-worked-hard-enough/comment-page-1/#comment-62 Music Maker Wed, 10 Feb 2010 03:18:08 +0000 http://www.uhsperspective.org/?p=157#comment-62 I feel that, not only is it unfair that they added the economics credit, but freshman this year have to take more required classes than the sophomores, who have to take more required classes than the juniors and seniors. The added economics requirement just adds even more pressuer to the fact that UHS is like running into a brick wall from easy schooling, and then extracirriculars that take time... adding the econ requirement just made it harder for the freshman body. I feel that, not only is it unfair that they added the economics credit, but freshman this year have to take more required classes than the sophomores, who have to take more required classes than the juniors and seniors. The added economics requirement just adds even more pressuer to the fact that UHS is like running into a brick wall from easy schooling, and then extracirriculars that take time… adding the econ requirement just made it harder for the freshman body.

]]> http://www.uhsperspective.org/2010/01/27/aren%e2%80%99t-we-worked-hard-enough/comment-page-1/#comment-61 Freshman Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:57:54 +0000 http://www.uhsperspective.org/?p=157#comment-61 Touchè, Sam. That's true - it's only necessary at other schools, and not at UHS. Touchè, Sam. That’s true – it’s only necessary at other schools, and not at UHS.

]]> http://www.uhsperspective.org/2010/01/27/aren%e2%80%99t-we-worked-hard-enough/comment-page-1/#comment-50 Sam williams Thu, 04 Feb 2010 03:31:34 +0000 http://www.uhsperspective.org/?p=157#comment-50 while i recognize the "Freshman"'s point what I said in the article specifically states that schools should be able to choose their own course requirements instead of the state creating overarching requirements that do not accurately represent student bodies at all schools Sam while i recognize the “Freshman”‘s point what I said in the article specifically states that schools should be able to choose their own course requirements instead of the state creating overarching requirements that do not accurately represent student bodies at all schools
Sam

]]> http://www.uhsperspective.org/2010/01/27/aren%e2%80%99t-we-worked-hard-enough/comment-page-1/#comment-47 Freshman Thu, 04 Feb 2010 01:05:38 +0000 http://www.uhsperspective.org/?p=157#comment-47 I do agree that we have a heavy course load, and that for us students at UHS this new requirement is quite unnecessary. But other schools within Arizona need prompting to increase the quality and challenge of their classes. While this may not directly address the issue, requiring Economics is a good first step. However, you mentioned one point that I feel is well-stated: the redundant Health credit. It's definitely a class that does not bear repetition, seeing as it firstly was (as you said) taught in Middle School, and secondly is not crucial to most future career options. Sorry, I know this is long-winded... but I just felt that merited being brought up. I do agree that we have a heavy course load, and that for us students at UHS this new requirement is quite unnecessary. But other schools within Arizona need prompting to increase the quality and challenge of their classes. While this may not directly address the issue, requiring Economics is a good first step.
However, you mentioned one point that I feel is well-stated: the redundant Health credit. It’s definitely a class that does not bear repetition, seeing as it firstly was (as you said) taught in Middle School, and secondly is not crucial to most future career options.
Sorry, I know this is long-winded… but I just felt that merited being brought up.

]]> http://www.uhsperspective.org/2010/01/27/aren%e2%80%99t-we-worked-hard-enough/comment-page-1/#comment-26 Band lover Thu, 28 Jan 2010 05:10:28 +0000 http://www.uhsperspective.org/?p=157#comment-26 Band is indeed "instrumental" to student success. Band is indeed “instrumental” to student success.

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