A very important aspect of the high school curriculum is gym class. Though overlooked by too many in importance, gym class is the key to success in high school. One basic mistake I see in this school is the ill approach towards physical education. Many opponents of the existence of gym class argue the lack of fundamental purpose and to them I say hush. Hush and listen. Instead I ask them a question. What can�t gym class do for you? Well, one might respond, �You don�t learn anything.� Hogwash I say. You can learn a super-sized laundry list of beneficial lessons and skills. Competitive spirit can be lacking in one who does not contribute and participate in gym. This can be vitally helpful in such a way as to give you a competitive attitude towards academics and their relation with your fellow students. Physical Education also provides for the energy may students lack when it comes to participating in class. With a burst of vitality ensuing after a vigorous workout, one might be inclined to raise their hand more often in order to demonstrate proper cool-down aerobics, thus giving students the initiative to participate in class.
Another crucial factor in determining the fate of a student�s high school career lies within the consistency of one�s attendance. To quote the great John Phillips Dorhans, �How may one learn in school if their lack of presence restricts one from participating in collective learning activities?� Such is true in this century�s schools as well. A poor attendance record can have a traumatic impact on the student�s success in school. Poor attendance often implies a poor choice of alternative activities. One can only imagine the harsh repercussions of faulty reasoning combined with uninhibited recreational activities. Any events such as these can be detrimental to the success of any student.
One object of high school that is commonly regarded as insignificant and futile, is also principle in the daily activities of students. The combination locker is the haven for a student�s text materials. It is as simple as that. The meaning of High School in one short page. Boo-Hiss to the contrary.
