Top-Dog Phenomenon

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Into the big halls of High School will relate just fine to proposed thoughts on none of than.....
                                   Top Dog Phenomenon 


Now I am certain there are many of us scratching our heads pondering those 3 words in wondering just what that means...well its easy... Its simply from going from the "top dog" at one particular school and then transferring to a lower position. This "phenomenon" quite popular with students from an elementary school transferring to a high school position. Personally the experience was thrilling as well as extremely nerve racking.


To give you an insight on my experience my elementary school Philip Sheffield consisted of grades from 4 to 7... quite small indeed. Now the high school I was about to embark an adventure upon was grades 8-12. Going from a student population from 250(ish) to around 2500. yes i said it 2500..... with having such a huge high school I feel it had quite a positive affect on me.
Firstly, among the student body I was integrated  with multiple elementary schools in the district. Meeting many new faces and life long friends.
Secondly,  you are interactive with the same teachers throughout your whole mature education experience . Instead of say perhaps attending a middle school in-between. Furthering connections and developing relationships.
Thirdly, you gain a sense of comfortability. Meaning, your around the same surroundings for 4 years of your life, the same kids  4 years of your life. This I believe having such a positive influence on a student since they are in that "Identity versus Identity confusion stage" trying to find themselves and figure out who they are. Having the same environment makes it easier for children to adapt to be themselves. Instead of welcoming new schools every 3 years.


I believe that eliminating middle schools are a good idea. Kids I believe have a better school experience in general when they are within an familiar area for learning and making connections. and lets face it.. that's the point isn't it?