why are graduation requirements in arizona high schools decreasing?
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Arizona is a pretty laid back state. Honestly... I don't think they care. The students just show up for class and most pass. I also think that a lot of teachers just don't teach the right things. It's not that students are stupid, it's just that when it comes to tests and such, they don't know the material. If teachers spent less time playing games in class and actually taught the material - students would be able to pass requirments for graduation. \n\nI grew up in Arizona. When I went to High School, in my first 3 years is when I did the most work. My senior year was all fun and games. The teachers wanted us outta there! lol. So I think they are lowering it because too many of the students aren't meeting requirements and they want more to graduate so they can move on with their lives.
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Honestly, I think each student can learn as much in Arizona and Harvard. If Arizona State University offers law school then i'm sure each student will learn the same amount as harvard because otherwise they wouldn't know they same and wouldn't be able to do their job as good and being a lawyer is a very serious issue so basically the schools would be cheating you.
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Lack of education. Teachers lately feel Students should have good self esteem and that education is secondary.\n\nSo we'll end up with alot of cocky morons who can't spell.
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No truth to it as of yet, final attendance numbers for this year arent in.  Schools must miss the attendance average of 15000 for two consecutive years before they are put on probation for it if missed a third year they must hit it for ten years straight to remain in DivI, if they miss it during that time then they will get dropped.\nSome schools on their third year include Ball State, Temple, and you know mainly mid major programs.
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because nowadays, you cant get a job without education past high school it seems.
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Absolutely nothing, unless your school happens to use one of those "standardized" tests such as I-CAM's or ITED's as it's exit exam (and I don't think they can).  At my kids' school, any student can graduate if they have completed and passed all required courses plus earned enough credits to satisfy graduation requirements.  \n\nThe standardized tests are given to show the government that the students in a certain school are learning enough so that the school can continue to receive funding.  They can have no bearing whatsoever on the student's grades or graduation status.  Therefore, many students will refuse to even read the questions on the test and just fill in dots.  Why bother, if it isn't going to affect them personally?  This is a serious flaw with NCLB.  Some silly standardized test shows nothing about what a student has actually learned.
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I am with Frank, I do not think most teens drop out of school.  Most states have enacted legislation that compells them to stay in school until they are 18.  Additional legislation is being considered to further penalize drop outs, such as taking away their driver's license.\n\nOn the contrary, more teens than ever are finishing school and graduating than ever.  Overall our younger generation are good people who strive to live a good life and the place to start is to finish school.
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Because of the Achievement Gap.  You can read about it on PBS.\n\nhttp://www.pbs.org/closingtheachievementgap/
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a school's academic success in not that great according to the state. The test gradws are low and writing and reading skills aren't where they should be.
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The way they are reducing education standards they might as well scrap school.\n\nFFS they are even allowing TXT SPEAK to be used in essays for everything but English Language these days.
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The problem I have encountered in my kids high school is a lack of content in classes that are not Honors or AP level.  The coursework provides little homework and the projects are lame.  Nothing is learned.  Add content or drop the class from the school!   More kids need to be academically stretched and challenged!
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there lots of schools it depends in what part of arizona, ask your school counslor or talk to a teacher.
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From my personal observations, I think that lack of support from parents is a MAJOR, MAJOR cause of this problem.  While parental support alone will not guarantee that students will complete high school, it certainly does increase the odds.  So, if any parents are reading this messge, please remember to support and encourage your children in all of their worthwhile endeavors.
932167
If your high school grades are strong enough, the emphasis on your SATs will be lower
759845
Depends on what you mean and where you go to school. For example, exit exams in order to graduate are usually held in the 11th grade, so in order for those students that don't pass it in the 11th grade have another chance when they're in 12th grade. =) good luck!
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high school grad\n\nno felonies\n\npass state exam
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It's required in California. Passing it means you can get a diploma and graduate.