----- Original Message ----- From: Leonie Lachmish - simchagirls1@xxxxxxxxx Subject: school grades discussion I can't share the disappointment of some teachers that pupils tend to do less and less work, are less enthusiastic about projects, etc, in 11th and 12th grades. It seems to me a sign that they might be normal, healthy adolescents who have a life of their own outside schoolwork and even if they are conscientious about their studies, they want a social life, they're concerned about their army prospects etc. Would we really want 17-18 year-olds to prefer to do an English project than go out on a date or "hang out" with their friends? Leonie Tune into us on : http://www.lachmish-hafakot.com/Simchagirls/sg1.htm SINGLISH: Sing It In English, programmes for English students of all ages and levels : http://lachmish-hafakot.com/singlish/singlish1.htm ----------------------------------------------- ** Etni homepage - http://www.etni.org or - http://www.etni.org.il ** ** for help - ask@xxxxxxxx ** ** to post to this list - etni@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** -----------------------------------------------