Middle School VS High School Courses: Is it an Advantage or Burden
October 28, 2021
Eighth grade students who take high school courses in middle school are pondering if it is an advantage or a burden.
Before taking a high school class in middle school, eighth-graders should know if they will be granted high school credit for taking the class. “Middle school credits don’t transfer to high school unless it’s a class that is specifically designated as a high school credit class, so my students who are in high school, physical science, are taking the same physical science class that students at high school are taking. Because of that, they can get credit in eighth grade for that high school class,” Dr. Lanman, STEM Physical Science teacher, said. If students take high school science or math classes in middle school, they are at an advantage to explore more involved classes in high school. Taking these classes can help them find their passion and make decisions for high school and college.
JC Booth offers quite a few classes students can take for high school credit: High School Physical Science, Algebra One, French One and Spanish One. “Spanish is the same way. If they are taking Spanish One in eighth grade, that is a high school credit class so they can get high school credit for that course. The only classes that I know of that carry over to high school are the high school physical science class, the Spanish one class, and maybe one or two of the math classes,” Dr Lanman said.
Some 8th graders find downsides to taking these courses early, “They are having to deal with extra work as well as having to keep a lot more knowledge because of the accelerated rate,” high school science teacher Coach Ed said. These are some of the major cons of students taking high school courses in middle school.
“I would say the pros of going and taking high school credit classes are, it gives you a better look when you’re in high school, and it gets you into better colleges and better careers later in life. The cons of taking them in middle school are, you’re in middle school taking high school classes, so there’s gonna be a lot of homework, and there’s the hard classes, but they do pay off,” eighth-grade student, Will Dingler said.
ava phillips • Nov 8, 2022 at 2:44 pm
Middle School VS High School Courses: Is it an Advantage or Burden? In my experience, taking high school courses in middle school is an advantage. When your teacher pushes you to be better and achieve more you are more likely to accomplish more and be more prepared for high school. I also agree that it is a lot more work than most normal or gifted classes, but it is nice to be more prepared and better educated on high school subjects. such as high school physical science, Spanish one, and algebra one. it can also look good on your future college essays.
Abigail Osayi • Nov 8, 2022 at 11:45 am
Middle School VS High School Courses: Is it an Advantage or Burden?
I believe that taking high school courses in Middle school is an Advantage because you can get a glimpse of what high school will be like. When you take a high school class you get credit in eighth grade for that specific class. Some may say this is a burden for middle schoolers it can cause stress and adds more work for the kids. But that is beside the fact, taking these classes gets you into better colleges and better careers later in life Will Dingler said.Yes, there will be more work, but all that work will pay off later in life. So, in my opinion taking high school classes in middle school is an advantage.
maddy • Nov 8, 2022 at 8:22 am
The article, Middle School VS High School Courses: Is it an Advantage or Burden, by Marlee R, on boothwarriorstimes.com made me think about some kids who have to take classes higher than their abilities.
I did some thinking and think having 8th graders take high school-level classes can put a lot of pressure on them. They have to deal with more homework and harder work at school. If the student is way above the 8th-grade level I think it’s okay to give them harder classes, but only if they want that challenge.
Taking a high school science class doesn’t carry over to high school so what is the point of taking it in middle school?
Extending a student’s knowledge is good but only if they want to. They should have to be forced into taking a high school class if they don’t want to. I would like to know why students can’t just get a 100 in a normal class, and why they have to go to an accelerated class.
Madi Stoots • Apr 27, 2022 at 10:56 am
Middle School VS High School Courses: Is it an Advantage or Burden.
I believe taking high school courses in middle school is an advantage for everyone putting in the work to accomplish these credits. It is lots more work than a normal middle school class, but there are benefits. By completing these assignments that come at an accelerated rate, it will prepare you better for high school classes. Also when you begin high school next year you already have credits and can focus more directly on your path.
Bradford Payne • Apr 27, 2022 at 9:52 am
This passage perfectly encompasses how some students and teachers feel about taking high school classes in middle school.
To me it had always seemed like a good way to help get into a good college, and this article helped me realize that it is even better for you than I thought. Even though there may be more homework it is a good way to get to know what you will have to do in high school. It will also look good when you apply for college or a job.
Ivy Zinn • Apr 27, 2022 at 9:02 am
Middle School VS High School Courses: Is it an Advantage or Burden
I think that taking high school classes in middle school is an advantage for responsible students that can keep up with their work. Students who take high school classes in middle school have more advantages and usually get into better colleges and get better jobs. Taking specific classes can also get the students high school credit. It can be stressful to keep up with the faster classes and homework, but this also prepares students for life and gives them the tools to succeed. If the students can learn to be responsible they can become more successful adults. I believe that high school classes in middle school are an advantage.
Sam Mayes • Apr 27, 2022 at 8:54 am
The article, Middle School VS High School Courses: Is it an Advantage or Burden, written by Marlee R., was interesting to read. While I was aware that you could get college credit in high school, I wasn’t aware that you could take high school classes in middle school. However, I respect anyone who gets high school credit in middle school, for I probably wouldn’t be able to do it myself. While I take gifted classes, high school classes seem like a little too much for me. Maybe by the time I get to 8th grade, I’ll feel up to the struggle of high school classes in middle school.
Lily Johnson • Apr 11, 2022 at 10:51 am
Middle School VS High School Courses: Is it an Advantage or Burden
I believe that taking high school courses in middle school is an advantage for the students in that course. Although it can be stressful, the students get to know what to expect when they are in high school. Also, the students taking certain high school courses can get the credit from middle school into high school. Students taking high school courses also are more likely to get into good colleges and get better jobs in the future. I have multiple friends taking advanced classes and they say that it helps them know what to expect for high school. So, I feel like taking high school courses is an advantage.