Is this how high school works?

[Amlee]

This is my biggest problem teaching High School. I teach an elective, so many of my students expect to walk in the door and get an A, but by doing zero work. They come to class tired because they worked right after school and didn't get off until midnight, then did work for their core classes, etc. Problem is, they still have to pass my class to graduate. I know that when DH and I have children there will be very strict rules about working outside of school, and that our children will realize that their education is their job and priority. If they can handle a job and keep up their grades then thats great, but if not then they won't be working.

Mrs.Pete, I just want to share with you how much I enjoy reading your posts. This was my first year teaching and I have gained some valuable insights from your posts.

I am really concerned about my oldest nieces(17). She is in the county's "fast trak" program. The program pays for your two year degree. She was a jr last year, and will be a senior when school starts. But with this program you take college courses and will have your 2 year degree by the time you graduate high school. It's a GREAT program and I'm proud of her for getting into it.

But she also works at Taco Bell, babysits, and is the co-captain of her high school band flag team.

This summer she qualified for summer classes.

She is so stressed out about things. I am so afraid she is going to get burned out.