How important is high school?

For some unhappy teens, life is bad in high school and threatens to stay that way if they don't get help. read more

Going to high schools is important to a future job because it shows the prospective employer that you are able to fit into a structured environment, and if you did well in things like doing homework or fitting in with others, it also shows that you would be a good team player and member of a group. read more

The most important thing about high school is the relationships that kids form with each other. Many people keep in touch from their high school years, and end up forming life long friendships. This is worth more than anything, and it’s important that parents remember and value the importance of friendships at this age. read more

By Michele Meleen M.S. Ed High school is a time for teens to learn valuable skills for life from peers and professionals. read more

There are many reasons a high school education is important, but most of all it is a means to achieve long-term goals and feel a sense of pride in accomplishment. Earn a College Degree According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2011 Key Data Release (page 23), just over 33 percent of high school graduates earn a bachelor's degree as compared to just under five percent of those who get their GED. read more