Should schools be segregated by student performance?

Question

If kids don't perform to a certain level, they are moved to a separate school. This allows a quality learning environment for those who who want to learn. They could also improve their perfomance and return to the other school.

Answer 1

I believe that schools should not be segregated by student performance because first of all, people should be able to know how good a student can be and how bad. Also, usually those who are good in school studies, they not exactly excel in sports. Lastly, if this happened, then those who are in the not-good schools will never really be challenged and can never be moved to the next level. Students usually are challenged by other students who are better and that's how they improve. Without a goal that makes them work hard, they won't be able to achieve anything.

Answer 2

I do not believe that schools should be segregated on performance. This can lead to an elitist environment at the "good school" and an environment of failure at the "bad school". Most schools have different sections such as AP, and basic courses. If students do not qualify for higher level course they should be allowed to stay in the school but maybe take a lower level course. this way the "high speed" students are not slowed down and the average student is not forced to try and keep up if they do not have the capacity to do so.

Answer 3

I wish! But this is already true to a certain extent. I was in mostly honors and higher-level classes through middle school and high school, and I basically only knew the people who were also in those classes. Except for interactions in the hallways, and in special classes (choir, orchestra, band, sports and so forth), we didn't really mix with the *cough* stupid people. Even back in elementary school there was "smart math" and "stupid math" (though the teachers didn't approve of us calling it that).
But as for separate schools, I don't think it would ever actually happen, because of concerns about damaging the self-esteem and self-confidence of the kids not deemed smart enough for the higher-level school.

Answer 4

They actually do that in most other countries. In Germany for example there are three levels, with the highest being the "gymnasium" (nothing to do with sports). If you have a German exchange student in your school, chances are very good that he or she attends a gymnasium. I suggest you ask one when school starts up again and they've had a chance to experience both systems.

From a personal point of view, I think we should, but it will never happen, especially in small, rural areas. By teaching to the median, we are doing a disservice to both other ends of the student spectrum ... to say nothing of boring 1/2 the student body!

Answer 5

I went to a large city high school that segregated students by academic level: honors, non-honors, business, but classes like P.E. and Home Economics weren't segregated. Also, they wouldn't let honors students learn to type. Typing has been one of the most important tools of my life, but I had to pay to take courses in a business school. I certainly don't like the idea of separate schools. Once we begin to separate people, we're creating various levels of citizenship and human worth. To me, it's a frightening idea.

Answer 6

segregating schools is like seperating class systems in America. One is not better just because he or she has the ability to learn faster or has greater learning. I believe that although high school is good for teaching, most learning goes on within the individual. To have honors/AP classes are fine, but to create a whole division is wrongful.

Answer 7

well they kinda already have that with like AP,GT, Honors, and standard...but that's within a school and it's kinda different.

but if they segregate schools like that then the kids in the "low school" would just stay the way they are and not change...they wouldn't be motivated by others who are smarter than them.

Answer 8

i think that the concept of moving certain kids to different schools based on academics is reasonable. it happens in my high school, which is one of top 30 high schools in america.. if a student is doing terribly.. or turning 'bad', they are sent to the alternative school in town. schools, like the one i go to, care very much about their reputations after all. if a student isnt serious about school, perhaps he or she should be able to go to another school, where his or her academic needs are met.

Answer 9

ok........ sure. but it depends if it is just separting the people who want to learn from who dont want to learn then ok. but smart people from dumb people no because that makes people feel bad and not want to improve.