High School Experience

 

High School Experience

            High school was one of the most important stages of my life since it was what shaped me to whom I am today. Unlike the present day classes, in Saudi Arabia, our high schools were segregated by gender and thus we were about 24 boys in our class. The school grading system was set in such a way that the examinations grade had more weight compared to the daily assignments and individual class participation and thus that gave me the motivation for reading and would forever change the way I handled my time. I would wake up at very early in the morning, go through my work to make sure that every assignment was great after which take breakfast then head straight to school.

            The school rules were set in such a way that we would have very formal relationship with our teachers and also use formal title when addressing most of our school teachers. As a result I would consult my teachers once in a while whenever I failed to understand a topic of a concept clearly. However, most of the times we would form class discussion groups where we would discuss what was taught in class earlier in the day and that would really assist us in understanding what the teacher had taught way better. Being a silent guy in class, the group work were a platform for me to speak openly and be able to interact with the other class members effectively. I believe that is what contributed to us attaining good grade and also be able to pass the final examinations.

            One of the things that I enjoyed most during my high school years was the extra curriculum activities offered by our school. We had both the Physical Education classes and also time for games. This provide us an opportunity to engage in what we enjoyed best. Unlike all the other teachers, the Physical Education teacher was very open, interactive and friendly. As much as he was a teacher, most students always felt that they would relate to him like a father and mentor and that is what made the Physical Education classes different from the other classes. It is important to understand that our school was very strict and that discipline was a top priority for the management. Incidences of carrying cellphones to schools or even engaging in a fight were never tolerated and thus most of us learned the virtue of self-discipline at an early age. The support I got from my family members such my father, my mother, brothers and even uncles and aunts were immense and this enabled me be significantly motivated during my high school day. I believe such support is what made me work harder each day.