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Is going to a democratic school worth it?
I am 14 years old, and I am currently failing most of my classes at my modern public school. I feel that I cant do anything productive inside a school that you're forced to go to. The democratic school in my area is open to sign up for, but I want to know if it is worth all the paperwork.
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Is going to a democratic school worth it?
I'd do a little bit of research into the school before deciding. What can you do and what can you not do? This will probably vary a bit from democratic school to democratic school.
From what I know of schools of this nature, (Summerhill's the only one I know of) they're heaven. Good luck.
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RE: Is going to a democratic school worth it?
Definitely check it out and look it up. I'd say since you have nothing to lose, go for it.
Interesting though. What's the name of the school? Would give us a better idea. Also, I'll say it again: it's definitely most likely worth it. The indoctrination at public high school is NOT worth it.
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Is going to a democratic school worth it?
I must agree with the thread. Do the research, and if you're confident you like what you see sign up. Even if you can't get a clear picture of the situation there you don't have much to lose from signing up, but you could have a whole lot to gain. I'd like to know the name of the place as well, so we can help you out. I had to leave public school before I got to grade 8, and from what I keep hearing on this forum and occasionally seeing I feel I dodged a bullet.
And welcome to SS! May your education be fruitful. Donuts and coffee are right over there.
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Is going to a democratic school worth it?
I ate the last of the cookies and tipped all the coffee down the sink. Too bad. Nobody wants a fruitful education because fruit is gross.
Dammit Trar are you trying to drive new members off? 
But yes, I forgot to welcome you. So Wilkommen zu der Foren. (Hope I got that right. Haven't practiced German in quite a while...) Why German? Because it sounds pretty cool.
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RE: Is going to a democratic school worth it?
(01-29-2014 03:12 PM)Gwedin Wrote: I ate the last of the cookies and tipped all the coffee down the sink. Too bad. Nobody wants a fruitful education because fruit is gross.
Dammit Trar are you trying to drive new members off?
But yes, I forgot to welcome you. So Wilkommen zu der Foren. (Hope I got that right. Haven't practiced German in quite a while...) Why German? Because it sounds pretty cool.
I wasn't talking about his public education Herr Gwedin!
*sigh* I'll pick up some more donuts in the morning.
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Is going to a democratic school worth it?
If you're already failing, why not? Most democratic schools would blow your prison, I-I mean school, out of the water.
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RE: Is going to a democratic school worth it?
(01-29-2014 03:12 PM)Gwedin Wrote: I ate the last of the cookies and tipped all the coffee down the sink. Too bad. Nobody wants a fruitful education because fruit is gross.
Dammit Trar are you trying to drive new members off?
But yes, I forgot to welcome you. So Wilkommen zu der Foren. (Hope I got that right. Haven't practiced German in quite a while...) Why German? Because it sounds pretty cool.
I'm pretty sure that's right. I take german.
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RE: Is going to a democratic school worth it?
(01-29-2014 12:53 PM)Gwedin Wrote: I'd do a little bit of research into the school before deciding. What can you do and what can you not do? This will probably vary a bit from democratic school to democratic school.
From what I know of schools of this nature, (Summerhill's the only one I know of) they're heaven. Good luck.
It's called the Delta Program, it's a nice little school on Penn State campus that lets you roam freely among the downtown area when you don't have class (for instance, you could go to subway for lunch).
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RE: Is going to a democratic school worth it?
(01-30-2014 03:18 AM)xcriteria Wrote: I'd learn more about it, but it most likely would be worth it. You could probably help shape how the school works, have more flexibility, and all that.
Is there any information about the school online for us to look at?
I can. There's a website on our district page.
http://www.scasd.org/Domain/1444
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(01-30-2014 01:58 AM)154bmag Wrote: If you're already failing, why not? Most democratic schools would blow your prison, I-I mean school, out of the water.
It's worse than a prison, if you ask me. Instead of the death penalty they should just send convicts to go to our school for a year
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(01-29-2014 01:09 PM)Hansgrohe Wrote: Definitely check it out and look it up. I'd say since you have nothing to lose, go for it.
Interesting though. What's the name of the school? Would give us a better idea. Also, I'll say it again: it's definitely most likely worth it. The indoctrination at public high school is NOT worth it.
It's the Delta Program. I know some guys that graduated from it, and they're some of the best people I've met.
I posted a link somewhere in the forum
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(01-29-2014 03:06 PM)Trar Wrote: I must agree with the thread. Do the research, and if you're confident you like what you see sign up. Even if you can't get a clear picture of the situation there you don't have much to lose from signing up, but you could have a whole lot to gain. I'd like to know the name of the place as well, so we can help you out. I had to leave public school before I got to grade 8, and from what I keep hearing on this forum and occasionally seeing I feel I dodged a bullet.
And welcome to SS! May your education be fruitful. Donuts and coffee are right over there.
Oh, I brought my own lunch, but that table is empty anyway.
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Is going to a democratic school worth it?
Bloody Hell.
I appreciate your posts here, but I'd keep the replies to our posts in just one post of your own if I were you.
As for the Delta Program: it looks good at a glance. Reading a couple of reviews though, you may want to watch for bullies. I hope the environment is conducive to your needs as well; apparently it wasn't for one reviewer's child. Other than that it looks quite good, it's been years since those reviews at any rate. Feel free to find more reviews.
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