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Hello everyone,
I’m an American student in 9th grade, so I’m a freshman and my school is in San Franciso.
First, let’s talk about the cliques. I'd say it is quite difficult to make friends because a lot of students are in groups. There are several groups in my school such as the jocks, the skaters, the cheerleaders, the goths, the geeks and the artists. I’d say the geeks are more serious than the jocks but they are as enthusiastic about the things they like as the jocks. The cheerleaders and the jocks are often more popular than the other cliques in my school. The artists are as introvert as the goths but they are more creative. Finally, I think that the skaters are louder and funnier than any other group but they don't think studying is stupid. I love them!
If I had to define myself, I’d say I’m kind of an artist. Indeed, I like writing stories and illustrating them and I’m part of the choir and of the orchestra. I am also a bit of a geek because I love programming computers and I’m very stressed with exams. Talking about exams, I have 6 elective classes this year: Journalism, Marketing, Personal Finance, Japanese, Painting and Soccer. In the United States, you can choose your classes whereas in France you can’t. I think I’m very lucky !
This is not the only difference. Unlike French high schools, American high schools organise some competitions such as a film festival, a mock trial or a robotics challenge. I'm a candidate for the robotics challenge and I hope my robot is ready to destroy my robot competitors.
In the United-States, school spirit is more developed than in France. A lot of school events help students to develop and promote school spirit such as the spirit week, pep rallies, the homecoming, the prom and the graduation ceremony.
I can't wait to be a senior to attend the prom! I would love to wear elegant clothes and to dance with my schoolmates. I'd also love to participate to the graduation ceremony to collect my diploma, to give a speech and to share this emotional moment with my family and friends. This year the graduation ceremony is on August 20th. Of course I can't participate because I'm a freshman but I'll attend the homecoming game on October 21st.
Well, I hope you liked my high school presentation and break a leg for your exams!
Bye
Changed graduation to May 20. I teach in Illinois and grew up in MN. I've not experienced a high school graduation ceremony in August, but have had many in May (IL) and some in June (MN) depending on the state.