Ok, I am a Jr in high school, and I am 18 years old (not my fault 1 math credit didn't transfer when I moved). My school has summer reading. Basicly they give you a list of books and you pick one and read it over the summer, and then they test you on it and put it into your grade. My question is, can they legaly do this sense this is not part of the state mandated 180 school year? I go to a public school by the way. Does me being 18 mean I can opt-out of the summer reading thing, just like parents can choose for their kids not to do it and give them permission? I am NOT taking a AP or honors class (they do this for the WHOLE school). Its not the reading that I have a problem with, its the principle of the thing, its almost like, how the heck can they get away with this! I'm 18 and I am not a minor and its my business how I choose to spend my summer, not the school! Sorry for all this its just a rant!
2006-12-29 07:36:11 · 10 answers · asked by question 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Quit whining and read your book. The fact that you are not a minor has NOTHING to do with this. You are a student of the school, so you have to abide by their rules. Plus, an ADULT would see the value in summer reading and not pitch a fit like a little kid. Further, you DO have the option of just not reading the book and failing the test. It's not a good option, but it is an option nonetheless.
2006-12-29 07:42:05 · answer #1 · answered by FelixtheCat 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
One book? Is that such a horrible thing? Most people actually read for enjoyment and if you looked at it from that perspective, you might discover that reading is one of the great joys of life. (That explains the success of huge book stores like Barnes & Noble and Borders.)
Take your list with you to the library and talk to a librarian. Ask him or her to help you select a good book from the list that relates to your interests. They are trained to help people make good selections.
When you find a book you like, set aside some time each day to read just one chapter. If it is a good book, I bet you will toss out this last bit of advice and read the whole book. That's fine - go for it.
When I was in high school, I would read a book, then Dad would read it, and we would discuss it. The conversations were amazing. He has been gone for a few years and I miss him, but the memories of our shared books will be with me forever. Maybe your Mom or Dad, or an older sibling or a friend would do this with you. It might open up a whole new world for you.
Good luck & good reading!
2006-12-29 07:54:19 · answer #2 · answered by Suzianne 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like this is required and not optional. But it's up to you to make that choice. After all, it's something that will affect your grade in the end. Even if you're 18, you must still complete the assignments given to you as long as you remain a student at that school.
Just set aside a half hour each day to read a little. You'll still have plenty of time to enjoy your summer.
2006-12-29 07:50:11 · answer #3 · answered by angelicjolie2000 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Why bother even going to school? You clearly don't want an education, you just want a certificate. If that's going to be your attitude for life, then you are going to be unhappy and live an unfulfilled and useless existence.
Instead of arguing about this, how about reading two or three books on the list? They've been chosen to illustrate great writing, to teach you something, to broaden your horizons.
You should look on your education as a gift, not a curse, and get as much of it as you can. You will never again get things given to you for free; the rest of your life, you are going to be working hard just to get by.
2006-12-29 08:39:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can challenge it in court. The problem is that unless you can get someone to take your place, the case will be dropped when you graduate. A smart thing for you to do is to go ahead and read the book. By the way, you are an adult. You can whine all you want. It won't be impressive, but you do have that option.
2006-12-29 08:11:05 · answer #5 · answered by Jack 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From what I know it is part of the curriculum. You can opt out but you would more then likely take a hit to your grade. I don't really see what the problem is though. It would not kill you to read one book over the summer. Really it would take a few hours a week for just a few weeks.
2006-12-29 07:42:01 · answer #6 · answered by ? 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Yes, they can. The test or report on the summer reading is given after school starts, so technically you could read the book on your way to school on the first day in September. BTW, unless you are in Australia or South Africa, why the hell are you worrying about it now?
2006-12-29 08:25:15 · answer #7 · answered by mattapan26 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They can't force you to do anything. However, just like the rest of life, you can make your choices and face the consequences.
2006-12-29 07:39:45 · answer #8 · answered by aedesign 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
there is no law against summer homework. if you don't want to do it, don't do it. you're an adult, you will just have to deal with the consequences
2006-12-29 12:08:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd love to see a list of the titles they offer. At most universities and colleges it's pure, liberal, politically correct rubbish.
2006-12-29 07:54:38 · answer #10 · answered by Yak Rider 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋