Did you like gym class in school?

[New_Conservative]

No, it is terrible and I think it is a waste of time. I would much rather use that class period as a study hall or some type of SAT prep course, alternating during the scheduling cycle. (talking about high school, of course)

I don't mind requiring 2 years of it for graduation (Freshman and Sophomore year), but requiring it for all 4 years (that's the way it is in Massachusetts) is a waste of resources.

I would like public high schools to start adopting some more career pathway courses for upperclassmen. Doing so would give kids the opportunity to have an introductory program of their college major before going into college, and may make a 2 year degree more attractive to employers. I'm not sure how feasible that is, but I think it is a good thought.

[New_Conservative]

When I am playing a game called "pickle ball" for 3 weeks straight, I am seriously wondering what the hell I am getting out of the class.

[New_Conservative]

Horrible activity. The one reason I never made honor roll/dean's list in middle and high school, of all things. I usually had a 97 to 100 in all actual classes and around an 80 in PE, so was ineligible for the honor roll (I think it was something like you couldn't have any grades below 85). Plus I really was acutely aware of my inability to throw a ball or whatever. No need to be publicly shamed 4 days a week for years. We had timed runs in high school where your grade depended on your time. Liberal education, mind-body-spirit kind of stuff. Except the focus on the body had negative effects on my spirit. Free time to move around outside would have been awesome.

How the hell did they get away with that? That is ridiculously unfair, assuming you put in the effort and participated.

[New_Conservative]

Horrible activity. The one reason I never made honor roll/dean's list in middle and high school, of all things. I usually had a 97 to 100 in all actual classes and around an 80 in PE, so was ineligible for the honor roll (I think it was something like you couldn't have any grades below 85). Plus I really was acutely aware of my inability to throw a ball or whatever. No need to be publicly shamed 4 days a week for years. We had timed runs in high school where your grade depended on your time. Liberal education, mind-body-spirit kind of stuff. Except the focus on the body had negative effects on my spirit. Free time to move around outside would have been awesome.

How the hell did they get away with that? That is ridiculously unfair, assuming you put in the effort and participated.

Academic subjects are graded on ability, not just effort. It's not unusual to see ability count in subjects outside the academic core.

But grading people for ability in P.E. is ridiculous.