SAT Practice essay

SAT practice essay
I believe school’s all over the world should make their students aware of social issues. Not knowing what’s happening in our world is like driving a car with a blind fold over our eyes. As a student I think everyone should be updated on current issues of the world. The war in Iraq, the effort against homelessness, etc. is news that effects everyone in an indirect way. Also being aware of social issues creates a window of opportunity for us. Being aware of current events sometimes compels others do try and make a difference in the world. By holding/sponsoring a community service event or participating in a donation drive can make a great difference in our society. By opening our eyes to current issues, schools are broadening or future.
Even though I believe in the teaching of current issues, I can’t fully agree or accept the teaching of morals. My school supports becoming your own individual. And as an individual my morals are my own. Everyday I decide what’s right and what’s wrong, and no one should be able to tell me differently. But if classes are made where teachers tell you what morals you should have then where did everyone’s individuality go? Should there be only one right and wrong? Throughout life we find our own morals and we all learn to live by them. But morals are a subject that can’t be taught. I believe morals are a subject that can’t be taught. Morals should be found through a self journey, that everyone unconsciously goes through. In the end morals separate us from each other. It’s something that helps build a persons self being.
School is a place of learning. One attends school in order to move on through life with basic skills. Were supposed to learn how to add and subtract, how to write a decent paper, learn about different cultures, etc. Luckily some school’s like Punahou, focus on not only academics; but also social interactions studies. Classis like Psych. Ed. Guides students through counceling and moral dilemmas. The class doesn’t tell you what’s right and what’s wrong. It lets you decide for yourself. The course mainly encourages others to make their own choices. This is the course I believe should be available for all students.