My school is getting rid of sports and most electives...What can I do to encourage them not to!?
415010
Wow what a great oppurtunity to make a diffrence. You need to get out and make noise. Get to the mall, the stores, peoples homes show them what good these programs are for youth and that without these people may resort to other unlawfull things. Do not take this sitting down. Good Luck
86402
I don't have any and truthfully, I doubt your school would allow you to use any if you had them. It would be considered very unsportmanlike.
828849
Teach Basketball Not Football And Be Loud
1158371
They become electives. Bummer, huh?
941962
this is very common in a lot of schools, the only real way to stop this is home school or else a lawsuit. Also, you can talk to the news about this.You just have to get the word out.
921931
Mimi, lol...I think it might be better than having them hanging around the rest of the day with nothing to do.  Some schools do have a policy that seniors can leave after their classes are done to work, attend a voctech or college classes.  GBU
121774
Leave it alone, it will lead to nothing. the instructor will be fired and your future at the school would be at stake, it is not worth it. \nJust do your work and don't expect any special treatment.\nFind a friend or two in the class and play that way. it could lead to something better!
119200
You have to look at school as a big game.  If you play the game, you get out with few scratches.  Do what they want and remind yourself of the good times you'll have when you're out of their class.  I had a friend who made voodoo dolls and kept them in her locker, but I don't suggest that route.  :P
910452
I think it is a shame we put no importance on physical education in the schools at the present, from what i hear most schools have a 15 to 10 min recess, some none. Kids are over weight , no self esteem, can't work well with others and haven't learned the value of a team effort. This should be a required courses, i read somewhere that they are eliminating tag, for the reason of kids getting teased , for their lack, ( crappy ) and the whining parents saying how there kids are picked on, we are raising a country full of pussy's, fat, overweight , high cholesterol kids.\nBut what better way to sub come to the few in charge.\n    \n             I AM
632868
As an ex-high school basketball coach, have a chore day or two over the summer. People love that stuff. You help your community and raise some money for your sport. Public relations dream let me tell ya! Players and parents line up chores for like a Saturday or a couple of Saturdays and take donations. You'd be surprised how much people will give you to do the simplest things. Good luck!
791121
You didn't mention what position you play, or if you or your coach sent out highlight videos. I'm assuming they were sent. My suggestion is go to a University that is lacking in your position and try out as a walk on. Or, go to a Junior College and show your skills. I think that should be your last choice. Good luck on what happens.
185758
Talk to the principal of the school.  I'm sure they can arrange something.\n\nSue them if they don't see things your way.
1009409
I think it is GREAT that your school does not offer TV.  Go out to recess or to the library and read, hang out with friends, join a club. Take advantage of an environment without the distraction of TV.  I don't think TV is evil  and I watch it in the evenings. There is a place and a time for TV viewing and school is not that place. Sorry to be such kill-joy!
612519
dont get involved, the teams are stacked, stick to a school basketball team
557086
You don't want to do that, its called plagiarism. Many schools take a very dim view on doing that.
408065
Get involved in a summer league and/or camps. Go to all open gyms the coach holds!!! They want to see dedication! Run. Lift weights.
1131923
Find a private school that meets your needs.  Send the children there.  If they are "not the norm," maybe they shouldn't be in the same school with common folks.