Should I switch high schools?

Question

Alright, I've been debating over this for months. I just finished 9th grade. My parents are divorced but they've lived in the same town for my sake when it came to school. I've gone to the same school district since kindergarten, but I've never really liked it. Especially after I began middle school- there's only about 75 students in my class and I'm friends with some of them but I'm not really close to anyone. Also, I don't like a lot of the teachers in the high school. It's a really small school; it's one of the smallest in the state. My dad is moving to a new town about 45 mintues away and I'm considering switching schools. The new school is bigger, has a wider course selection, a better theatre program (which is my main activity that I do in school), and a chance to make a lot of new friends. Does it matter that I get pretty good grades in the school I'm at now? Should I switch high schools? Thanks.

Answer 1

wow i have almost practically the same dilemma as you. I too go to a very small school and have been pondering about switching schools for the exact same reasons as you except for the whole parent part. I would say do what you feel would be good for you in the long run. I am not talking about testing scores, just go to the school which you think will make you happier. If you truly do not have any close friends and would like to make some then i would suggest you switch...but just do what you want to do.
If you want to talk more about this email me because i know exactly how you feel and we can discuss it more.
Good Luck!

Answer 2

Switching High Schools

Answer 3

I actually went through a similar situation in 5th grade. My best friend (at the time) announced she was switching schools. We went to a small Catholic school and she was going to start middle school at a public middle school. I hardly had any friends and my best one was moving. This school had a much better musical program as well. I changed schools to be with her and reap the benefits of public education. I got involved in choir and had roles in two musicals. I missed the comfort that came from being around the people I grew up with, though. However, if you really feel that switching schools would be for the best, than go for it. Don't wait until another year passes though. You'll want to graduate with people you know pretty well... so make a move soon. Oh, and think about which school's activities would look better for a college application or scholarships. A wider course selection and theater programs would probably be beneficial, however, you need to keep your grades as high as possible... so don't change schools and get involved in so many activities that your grades suffer. Colleges don't care if you were too busy to get top marks make 'A' honor roll. I know... I have a 3.57 GPA and all the scholarships I apply for go to students with 3.9 GPA and 4.0's. In general, do the best you can. Always try to stay above a 3.5 or the equivalent. If you get good grades where you are, then you probably will at a new school. Just remember to follow your heart if you want to be happy.
Good luck... hope this helped.

Answer 4

It sounds like you want to make the switch. Getting out of your comfort zone is a good challenge at your age, I too changed high schools to a boarding school after 10th grade, but it does come with difficulties.

You will be the new kid and you never have been. That can be good because you can reinvent yourself, but it is also tough. Going from small school to big school is another difficulty. Expect to receive less personal attention from your teachers. Big schools are often impersonal when compared to a small school where everyone knows each other.

If you want to do it, do it. Expect things to be quite difficult, and be ready for the challenges. I think it can be a good experience before college, but do what you think is best for you. College is only a few years away and you will be challenged there, but if you really want it (like I did), go for it.

Good luck!

Answer 5

I would definitely suggest sitting down with your parents and discuss with them what opportunities you would have at each of the schools and make the decision with them. If the bigger school really does offer more programs to help you excel in school that is very important. I will be honest to you a few ok friends in high school as long as you are happy is ok you probably wont talk them after graduation anyway. I have been out of highschool for 10 years and I have 2 friends that I talk to a couple of times a year from high school.

Answer 6

Absolutely! If you are given the chance and feel like it would be better, then go for it! From what I understand, the school you go to is a really small school. The problem with small schools is that it doesn't have enough course variety, since there wouldn't be enough people to take all the courses. Switching to a new, bigger school could be better in the sense that you could explore different courses and such that you would never had been able to take if you stayed in your old school.

Answer 7

unlike everyone else;; maybe switching schools isn*t a good idea... I mean if your a grade freak;; its easier to get into the high precent in smaller schools... A good friend did that;; moved to a small school so she could be in the top 10 precent instead of top 30 @ a school with a class of 1000 compared to 250... she was salutatorian @ her new school....

Answer 8

The main question to answer is are you learning anything and what kind of grades are you making? Hate is a little strong don't you really mean just dislike? Remember, you are there to learn not to make friends with the teaching staff! Changing schools should only be considered if you are not learning up to your potential or failing. 9 grade means that you will have lots of time to develop a social life in the very near future, so don't let that screw up your education. No one likes a ill educated guy!

Answer 9

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Answer 10

Okay I know how you feel. First let me say that its said that colleges don't like students who swich sckools once in high school. But I understand becuz you do want more friends and I take it you like theatre (I do too!) and they have a better selection so I would say yea I been thinking about if I should to. But the only problem is you probably won't know anyone and since its bigger you'll get lost alot quicker. And the work might be alot harder. But if you do it'll be a chance for you to make better and more friends. So I say yeah but make sure you think about it.