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Post by Gelquie on Jan 18, 2016 22:20:00 GMT -5
Yeah, it was pretty much a casual thing. Most of the people who went would be in jeans or something; no one dressed up. But all it was was dimmed lights, loud music blasting, and people either dancing to it or meandering about or talking to people who are generally in the same social circle.
...Yeah, you can probably tell from that that I'm not into dances at all.
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Post by Asphoxia on Jan 18, 2016 22:38:39 GMT -5
Im just perplexed by why anyone thought middle school dances should be a thing...
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Post by Twillie on Jan 18, 2016 23:13:16 GMT -5
Field trips basically ended for me the same time elementary school did. Practically none in middle school, and a few classes in high school offered, but it all depended on what you signed up for.
Eh, I mean, I don’t see any reason why it’d be a bad idea. It was mostly just put some middle schoolers in the room, play some music, and let them talk to each other. There wasn’t any… illicit behavior that came of it (at least, nothing that a high school dance might have), and it was more of just a get together for friends.
And also, at least for my school, they didn't really offer much else in terms of recreation. At least, nothing that I can remember XP There were basketball games I think, but we didn't even have a football team. (and it was pointless going to high school football games because it's basically expected for our team to lose XD)
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Post by Thorn on Jan 20, 2016 4:25:26 GMT -5
Okaaay so reading up on what middle school actually is (apparently it corresponds to what we call 'intermediate'?): we had a yearly disco at mine, it was pretty cool! The theme of the most memorable one was 'black and white', and I had a snazzy li'l waistcoat and shirt and everything (although back then, of course, I was too deep in my 'sweatshirts-and-jeans' contentment to truly appreciate that!).
We had a disco ball.
I found it pretty enjoyable!
But then again, I have always enjoyed dancing. Though my sister did call me embarrassing for it, so perhaps I'm not necessarily good. =P
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Post by Twillie on Jan 20, 2016 14:25:56 GMT -5
The ages and grade levels for middle school can vary in America, depending on location. For my middle school, it was years 6-8 (ages 12-14), though I've heard of schools that have just years 7 and 8, years 7-9, or sometimes even year 9 being a separate school of its own (I'm not sure the reason, but there seems to be a flavor of every combination for our public schools X3)
I always danced at those school events, and I knew I wasn't any good XD It's just not often that you're given the opportunity to dance with such freedom, so I made sure to take advantage of it X)
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Post by Thorn on Jan 21, 2016 1:59:55 GMT -5
Thanks for clearing that up! I was lazy, I just looked at the first search result in Google. :-P
I guess there are different states, with different histories and whatnot, so maybe that has something to do with it?
Though actually, schools vary a bit here too. Sometimes intermediate (year seven to eight, or about ten to twelve year olds) is tacked on to primary (5-10) or high school (12+).
The dances were a heap of fun, yeah. I really missed them when I got to university! Though from my infrequent forays into what one might call a social life, it seems flat parties may fill the same silly-dancing niche. So that's nice, at least.
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Post by Coaster on Jan 21, 2016 12:49:23 GMT -5
Yeah, even here in BC-Canada it varies (I've been in cities with both K-6/7-9/10-12 and K-5/6-8/9-12). Didn't go to the dances, though, other than prom but it was lame because I was alone and not into the party scene and had other issues going on as well. 8D;
accordingly I lack a prom dress
Have gone to a number of semi-formal soirées with the campus Christian group, though.
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Post by Twillie on Jan 22, 2016 18:13:21 GMT -5
Heck, I could drive a half hour in any direction and find anew school structure XD I think the school systems work at more of a county level (very locally, basically nearby towns) rather than a state level.
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Post by Coaster on Jan 23, 2016 3:30:24 GMT -5
And speaking about school systems... what are y'all's stances on home schooling? 8D
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Post by Thorn on Jan 23, 2016 4:57:30 GMT -5
Thassan interesting one!
I know very little about homeschooling, really. I know a few people who were homeschooled for at least a few years, they are perfectly well adjusted individuals. But I'd probably have to read more to make a less flimsy/actually somewhat fact-based judgement.
I guess it's all goodly, as long as all parties take it seriously and the children are meeting new people elsewhere.
...unless you specifically meant my country's system's stance. Which I'm equally unsure of, though I know people who are homeschooled but sitting national exams can sit them at a nearby school.
(gosh, this place is really just a slightly more active second-bloids, isn't it? xP).
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Post by Asphoxia on Feb 6, 2016 18:03:35 GMT -5
I've always wanted to try homeschooling, but I've never been allowed to... My parents thought I won't like it, and as much as I've lobbied for it, it's never been up for discussion.
(...I guess?)
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Post by Twillie on Mar 7, 2016 0:10:57 GMT -5
Exactly one month later~!
I honestly don't know much about homeschooling where I live X) I have two friends that were homeschooled before, one that followed through with it all 12 years and one that stopped when high school came along, but I haven't asked them about it much before.
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Post by June Scarlet on Mar 22, 2016 0:31:10 GMT -5
I was actually homeschooled, so there's that.
The number one question I got asked the most was if I got to wear pajamas to school, so I'll go ahead and answer that for you. Yes, I could, and sometimes did, but it's not as exciting as everyone seems to think it would be.
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Post by Twillie on May 17, 2016 19:44:00 GMT -5
I was always a person who wished to be homeschooled, but I think in the long run, public school was the better option for me. Already being very introverted and shy, I would have a much harder time making friends now if public school didn't force me to figure it out XP
To those who were/are homeschooled, how does it work exactly? Is it just like people imagine where your parents give you lessons, or do you learn certain things independently, or perhaps work with other homeschool students?
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Post by Coaster on May 18, 2016 1:41:08 GMT -5
I was always a person who wished to be homeschooled, but I think in the long run, public school was the better option for me. Already being very introverted and shy, I would have a much harder time making friends now if public school didn't force me to figure it out XP To those who were/are homeschooled, how does it work exactly? Is it just like people imagine where your parents give you lessons, or do you learn certain things independently, or perhaps work with other homeschool students? I feel like it really depends on how you do it, so there's a difference between traditional "homeschooling" and the more popular "distance courses" (and I am only acquainted with the latter). And even then, that basically just supplemented public school for courses that wouldn't fit my timetable and made a few semesters of high school extraordinarily boring at the times when I had to stay all day but didn't have anything left to do |
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