At the end of the 9th grade, most students begin to think about their future. The main question that worries not only children, but also their parents at this time is whether it is worth going to 10th grade? The answer depends on the preferences of the child, his goals and how he sees himself in the future.
How to find the answer to the question?
Before picking up documents from school, you need to carefully weigh the pros and cons. It is best to arrange a discussion with the family. Not only the child and his parents should take part in the discussion, but also older sisters or brothers, grandparents. Everyone can express an opinion and give a number of examples to support their position.
It is important not to put pressure on the child, to let him speak. It is important to remember: not you, but the child will learn. And learning outcomes will always depend on his interest.
Before you decide whether to go to 10th grade, make a list of the advantages and disadvantages of each solution.
The benefits of learning in the 10thclassroom
Let's look at the main benefits of studying in grades 10-11.
- The possibility of entering the institute. After graduating from the 11th grade, the child can safely apply to any university. But here it is important to remember that studying at the university is also possible for those children who graduated from any other educational institution after the 9th grade.
- Additional time to choose a future speci alty. If a child has not yet decided on a profession or doubts his choice, then he will have two more years to solve this problem.
Studying core subjects to prepare for admission. For admission to a particular speci alty, it is necessary to pass not only mandatory, but also specialized exams. By choosing a class profile for two years, a teenager can study the necessary subjects in more depth and prepare for admission to the chosen speci alty
Based on the above facts, we can conclude whether it is worth going to 10-11 grade and why exactly.
Benefits of leaving school
Let's consider the advantages of another option. Oddly enough, there are several more.
The opportunity to start a career earlier. As you know, college education lasts an average of 3 years, and therefore, in three years, yesterday's ninth grader will be able to start working and earn his first money. Those who remain in school will be able to start working in their speci alty closer to the 4th year of the university, or even later
- The opportunity to enter a university for the 2nd or 3rd year after graduating from a technical school. Most universities are not only happy to accept students from colleges and technical schools, but also offer them admission immediately to the 2nd or 3rd year of the university on the basis of a previously obtained diploma.
- The ability to combine work and study. Often, after the first practice, gifted students of colleges and technical schools receive an invitation to work. They are given a part-time work week, and in the course of the activity they will be able to learn how to put their skills into practice. Therefore, if the child plans to start working as soon as possible, then the question is: “Technical school or grade 10?” - resolves itself.
- Getting a diploma in 3-4 years. After graduating from college, graduates will be able to start working in their speci alty or continue their studies in a previously chosen speci alty. Moreover, subsequent training is usually much easier, since the student will already have a certain amount of knowledge related to the future profession.
- College or technical school is much easier to enter. Often, the competition for college is much lower than for university, which makes it much easier for both excellent students and children with lower academic performance to enter. In addition, education in such an institution costs much less than at a university. If the child cannot enter the budget, it will be easier for parents in terms of payment.
Misconceptions
For some reason, the older generation is sure that only higher education gives the right to a decent job. Quite often it isparents are guided by this, trying to answer the question of whether to go to 10th grade, and to convince the child to stay for another two years in an educational institution.
But as practice shows, this is far from the case. As you know, most enterprises are looking for young employees with work experience. As already mentioned, while studying at a college or technical school, a child can earn extra money in his speci alty, which means gaining the experience he needs in the future.
Going to college means not getting a high school diploma. Oddly enough, some families still have this opinion. But is it correct? Of course not. The law provides for compulsory secondary education, that is, a certificate. Having left for a vocational school, technical school or college, the first year or throughout the entire study, students study a number of subjects provided for by the school curriculum. The only thing is that these subjects are not studied in such depth as in school. But this can hardly be considered a big minus.
For some reason, when considering the question of whether a girl should go to the 10th grade, many parents, and the children themselves, are guided by the following argument - there will be graduation in the 11th grade. This is an important event not to be missed.
But is it really? Firstly, graduation is just a beautiful holiday, an occasion to have fun. Secondly, the graduation party can be after the 9th grade, especially if the class is friendly. Thirdly, graduation happens in college.
"Vasya went, and I'll go." The biggest mistake a child can make is teachingcompany. This applies to both choosing a college and choosing a school. Often a campaign for a company ends with the fact that the child will be disappointed in the chosen speci alty and lose several years for retraining. Secondly, friendships that often start in high school can weaken in college: new interests, friends, appear. Everything old is slowly fading into the background.
When you should not go to 10th grade
One of the most frequently asked questions is "When should you not stay at school?"
First of all, parents are interested in whether a C student should go to 10th grade? If it is clearly visible that there is no motivation for learning, then the answer is unequivocal - it is not worth it. If a child is not given a program even in the 9th grade, then what about the subjects studied in the 11th grade? He will only spend two years of his life, because in the end he is unlikely to be able to go to university and go to college, technical school or vocational school. The right decision would be to immediately pick up the documents from the school and start getting a profession.
You should not go to the 10th grade even if the child has already decided on a future profession for a long time. If a teenager most of all likes to sew or turn nuts, you should not force him to study for an extra two years. Let your child get out of school and do what they love.
Often, parents who are interested in the question of whether a boy should go to grade 10 just look at him: what he likes to do and how passionate about his hobby.
When to stay in school for 2 more years
Stay inschool and continue your education should be in two cases.
First, if the child does not know what he wants to be in the future. You should not rush a teenager, force him to urgently choose a future speci alty and persuade him to go to college. Give him two more years. During this time, he will be able to decide on his future. And your task is to help him in this.
Secondly, if the child clearly knows what he wants. For example, he dreams of enrolling in astrophysics at Moscow State University. Of course, the task is not an easy one, but it is worth respecting the desire of the child and giving him the opportunity to thoroughly prepare for admission and fulfill his dream.
What speci alties are open after the 9th grade
You thought and came to a negative answer to the question of whether to go to 10th grade. The 2016 academic year pleases applicants with a mass of attractive offers. In fact, you can choose any of the currently existing professions and successfully receive a diploma of secondary specialized education. But if you don’t know what to build on, we offer you a list of the most popular professions today:
- manager;
- pharmacist;
- accountant;
- programmer;
- economist;
- administrator;
- confectioner;
- cook;
- hairdresser;
- advertising specialist;
- sales assistant;
- beautician;
- caregiver;
- nurse;
- designer;
- locksmith;
- builder;
- welder;
- PC operator.
All listedspeci alties are available to graduates of the 9th grade and, moreover, are in high demand.
How to choose an educational institution?
The last thing to do after you have decided on the answer to the question: "Do I need to go to 10th grade?" is to choose the right educational institution. For this you need:
- Make a list of all the establishments available after Grade 9.
- Find out when schools hold open houses.
- Visit each of them with your child, preferably on an open day.
- Find out about the availability of the speci alty you are interested in, the conditions for admission and further education.
After talking with the child, it is advisable to choose not one, but several educational institutions and submit documents to them. This will significantly increase the chances of admission, as it happens that in one college the competition is much higher than in another.
Conclusions
So, is it worth going to 10th grade? The answer depends on the child himself, his plans and preferences, the success of training. Parents can only help to make the right choice, weighing together with him all the pros and cons of the option he has chosen, to choose the right educational institution or class profile. It is important not to forget that the fate of your son or daughter largely depends on this. Also remember that higher education can always be obtained later if the need arises.
