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The field of history is fascinating and valuable but I completely understand this attitude towards history classes in the public high school system. If you're
by throwaway90999 12y ago
The field of history is fascinating and valuable but I completely understand this attitude towards history classes in the public high school system.
If you're really interested in history take a college level course. Grade and high school history subjects often contain absurdly simplified material -- sometimes to the point of incorrectness. One can miss high school history entirely and end up better informed.
- alistairSH 12y ago> If you're really interested in history take a college level course. This generally doesn't require dropping out of school. Most public high schools offer AP/IB courses, which are the equivalent of 1st year college courses. And, at least in my county, once a student surpasses that level, they are free to pursue subjects at the local community college, while finishing up the rest of high school with their classmates.
- throwaway90999 12y agoIt doesn't require it, but it does help frame the issue as to whether high school is a "waste of time." For example, much as you describe, I scaled back my high school senior year to less than a half day in order to make time for community college courses. If I did not partially pull myself out of high school I would not have had enough time to pursue my education. Looking back decades later I am pleased with my choice.