i need info on high school students paying to go to school and why that should be.?
816242
We pay school fees at my public school, but they're voluntary fees and you only have to pay them if you can afford them. Most people always pay them because public schools are poor enough without loosing out on extra money. I personally believe that the government should pay more into public schools, and less into private. Our public education system is great, but it could be so much greater if the schools had more resources.\n\nAlso public education has to be free, for the simple fact that it is required by law for everyone to attend school until they are 15. If it was not free then not everyone would be able to attend.\n\nI'm not sure if this answers your question, but I tried! Hope it helps.
662432
financial aid is based on financial need.  the fafsa people with their super cool calculators take into consideration many different items such as how much you and your parents made, how many kids you/parents have, how old your parents are, etc.  then they come up with a number: efc or expected family contribution.  this is how much your family is expected to pay for you to go to school.  this number is sent to whatever schools you want.  the number doesn't change so it is up to the school to create a financial aid package to make up the difference (let's say your efc is $1,000 and the school costs $20,000, then.... the school has to find you $19,000 in aid).  \n\ni always tell my students (who generally have an efc of 0 cuz we live in a poor town) that they could have a beat up pinto or a brand new lexus and it will cost them the same.  sometimes they just have more loans.  but, hey, pay those later and get your education now.  hope this helps.
801692
It depends on your school. My high school did that, but not all do. You need to talk to your school's administration.
346177
Hear Hear.\n\nIt surprises me how ignorant people are. Here you are, saying that you want to choose to send your kid to a private school. Another poster decides that yes, you should be able to do that, but "it is wrong to take money out of the public school system." Hmmm....your tax dollars pay for the public schools, if you want to send your kid to private school, you're free to do so, but you still have to pay for other kids to go to public school? Does that make sense to you?\n\nI agree with you. Tax me less, and I'll make the decision with the LARGER disposable income I have, as to which school my kid goes to.
688529
because the need a good reason to keep kids in school and take money from college students... why else???
1142675
I don't have kids but I have a 7year old cousin with whom I spend a great deal of time. I pay her for good grades and reading books. We've studied money (I'm a teacher) and her mom teaches her that she has to work hard, save money, and spend it wisely. We pay her for doing chores because she is working, but we pay her more for working hard at school. Mom goes to work and she goes to school, they both have jobs. Hers is to learn as much as she can, and she does. She loves school and learning.\n\nP.S. My dad paid me a whole dollar for an A and 50 cents for a B. :) When I got to high school, it was $20 for honor roll. In college, they paid for my tuition if I stayed on the Dean's list. I'm proud to say, I graduated with honors. So I think It worked.
394745
If you don't have a high paying job you can probably get grants and go to school for free or very little out of pocket costs. If you are a minority it will be even easier to get scholarships and grants. College is for everyone as long as they want to be there. You have to have a high school education or equivilent first though. If you don't have a high school degree you will need to get a GED.
917215
some local authorities do pay early, usually the last week of term rather than the last working day, probably best to check your local council's website, or just ask the school secretary, she's bound to know!
210850
LIKE the question! I am not sure why when u call them on the way they are it isnt appreciated. Thats what they are trying to do get it for free....i say get 2 jobs and put yourself though school! This country wouldnt be in the kind of debt were in if we would all take charge of our own lives.......dont get me started LOL
1141983
I think this is a very good idea.  You need to start with the administration of the High School and the targeted elementary schools, if you want to get anywhere.  You also might be able to bring something like this into a local Boys & Girls Club.
294359
The services provided through special education often cost much more than "regular education".  That does not mean that parents should have to pay for them.  That is why we pay taxes - so all children can have the education they need.
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I'd say yes, all high schools should offer SAT test prep. The main two reasons:\n\n1) Workers 18 and over with a bachelor’s degree earn an average of $51,206 a year, while those with a high school diploma earn $27,915. (U.S. Census Bureau). \n\nBasically, college grads earn twice as much money as high school grads. This increased income provides more security, support to raise a family, and the means for furthering ones education.\n\n2) College grads have access to better jobs as many jobs require a college degree.
893036
All high school classes give you high school credits...\nTalk to the high school guidance counselor for more in depth information, I'm sure my high school's system is different than yours.
650398
Is it too expensive? YES! Overrated, idk... So many ppl get college education today that it has almost become an expectation when looking for a better job. To really pull away from the crowd you have no choice, but continue your education, grad. school, etc. And that's becoming a natural step for many as well, while college has become almost an another high school.
575265
High School, it's the last one you have to go through. Then it's up to you. But I would advise to continue education for a job in the future that will pay better.
847433
It's dead wrong.  It's punishing law abiding citizens.  A college education is an oppertunity, not a guarenteed right to anyone.  There's tons of good students who can't afford to go, who's parents can't afford it either and are caught in the middle with grants and loans.  Many who still have to work their way through just like I did.  Many who just have to accept they can't go now or maybe never.  To allow carte blanc to ONE group of people is wrong.  I couldn't afford out of state tuition and so I had to go and live in that state and fullfill their residency requirements before I could go.  No one is "forbidding" them the oppertunity to go.  There is no rule that says you HAVE to go to college the fall immediatly following HS graduation or you'll never get an education.  It might be the prefered route but it's not mandatory.  A secondary education was only "easy" for the people with alot of money.  The rest of us had to find a way if we wanted it bad enough.  Why should they be any different?
1166715
Not everyone who attends college has to pay for it.  I believe four years of college or university are free in many very progressive countries, including Britain and Australia.  Promoting and supporting a better educated population is no disadvangtage to any country.  The US and Canada would do well to make post-secondary education more reachable for more students.  Over a generation or so we would see a significant decrease in illiteracy and a significant increase in GNP.