Sarah Ratzlaff<\/p>\n
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N.T. has always been known as the public private school. Is this because of our un-written school uniform of UGGS, blue mountain equipment co-op backpack, roots sweatpants, and Canada Goose jackets? (Here\u2019s a fun fact: geese often depend on beaver lodges as nesting sites AND both are monogamous
\ncreatures. Isn\u2019t learning fun?!??) Or is it because of our inherent
\ndesire to always follow the traditions of N.T. that have been passed down from
\none generation of youngsters to the next? Whatever the reason, the reputation is
\nundeniable. But the real question is- does the reputation ring true? Does the
\nenvironment of N.T. reflect that of U.C.C. or B.S.S?<\/p>\n
While we may not wear sailor suits, we do share similarities to private schools as far as academic expectations go. I asked my friend from St. Clement\u2019s about her experience there and what she thought to be the most stressful aspect of her school life. \u201cMore than anything it\u2019s the pressure that students put on each other,\u201d she said. \u201cYou haven\u2019t done
\n\u2018well\u2019 unless you\u2019ve gotten an 85% or above. Anything below just doesn\u2019t cut
\nit. I almost feel ashamed if I get a mark below an A because those are the
\nkinds of marks all my friends get. While the academics are difficult, I feel more
\npressure from my teachers AND my peers to achieve incredibly high marks. It\u2019s
\nhard to keep up an A average AND feel proud of myself for doing so, because
\nthat\u2019s the mark so many of my friends are achieving.\u201d Sound familiar N.T? Got a
\nB+? SUCKS FOR YOU. Only above average is acceptable. Then, the above average
\nbecomes the average \u2013 so people then strive for the above average of the above
\naverage, and the vicious cycle continues. As far as pressure, stress, and
\nacademic achievement expectations go, N.T. is without a doubt, the public
\nprivate school.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Sarah Ratzlaff N.T. has always been known as the public private school. Is this because of our un-written school uniform of UGGS, blue mountain equipment co-op backpack, roots sweatpants, and Canada Goose jackets? (Here\u2019s a fun fact: geese often … Continue reading