Should I go to grade 10 or go to college?

At the end of the 9th grade, most students begin to think about their future. The main issue that worries at this time is not only the children, but their parents - is it worth going to the 10th grade? The answer depends on the preferences of the child, his goals and who he sees himself in the future.

How to find the answer to the question?

Before taking documents from the school, you must carefully weigh the pros and cons. It is best to arrange a discussion with the family. In the discussion, not only the child and his parents should take part, but also the elder sisters or brothers, grandfathers and grandmothers. Everyone can express an opinion and give a number of examples in support of his position.

It is important not to put pressure on the child, let him speak. It is important to remember: you will not learn, but a child. And the results of training will always depend on his interest.

Before deciding whether to go to grade 10, make a list of the advantages and disadvantages of each solution.

The advantages of learning in the 10th grade

Consider the main advantages of training in the 10-11th grades.

• Possibility of admission to the institute. After the termination of 11th class the child can safely submit documents to any university. But here it is important to remember that university education is possible for those children who graduated from any other educational institution after the 9th grade.
• Additional time for choosing a future specialty. If the child has not yet decided on the profession or doubts his choice, he will have two more years to solve this problem.

• Study of core subjects for preparation for admission. For admission to this or that specialty, it is necessary to take not only mandatory but also profile examinations. Due to the choice of the profile of the class for two years, a teenager can more thoroughly study the necessary subjects and prepare for admission to the chosen specialty.

Based on the facts listed above, we can conclude whether it is worth going to the 10-11 class and why.

Benefits of leaving school

Consider the advantages of another option. Strangely enough, there are a few more.

• Opportunity to start a career earlier. As you know, college education lasts an average of 3 years, and therefore, in three years, yesterday's ninth-grader will be able to start working and earn his first money. Those who remain at the school will be able to start working on their specialties closer to the fourth year of the university, or even later.

• The opportunity to enter the university on the second or third year after graduation from the technical school. Most universities are not only happy to admit students of colleges and technical schools to the ranks of students, but they also offer them admission to the second or third year of the university on the basis of the diploma received earlier.
• Ability to combine work and training. Often after the first practice gifted students from colleges and technical schools receive an invitation to work. They are provided with an incomplete working week, and in the course of their activities they will be able to learn how to apply their skills in practice. Therefore, if the child plans to start working as soon as possible, then the question: "Technical school or 10 class?" - is solved by itself.
• Getting a diploma in 3-4 years. After graduating from college, graduates will be able to start working on their specialty or continue their studies in the chosen specialty. And the subsequent training is usually much easier, since the student will already have a certain amount of knowledge associated with the future profession.
• It is much easier to enter a college or a technical school. Often, a college competition is much lower than a university, which greatly facilitates the entry of both excellent students and children with lower academic achievement. In addition, the training in this institution is much lower than in the university. If the child can not go to the budget, parents will be easier in terms of payment.

Wrong opinions

For some reason, the older generation is sure that only higher education gives the right to decent work. Quite often this is the reason parents follow, trying to answer the question of whether to go to grade 10, and convince the child to stay for another two years at the school.

But as practice shows, this is far from being the case. As is known, most enterprises are looking for young employees with work experience. As already mentioned, while studying in a college or a technical school, a child can earn extra money in his specialty, which means that he can acquire the experience he needs in the future.

Going to college means not getting a certificate. Strangely enough, some families still have such an opinion. But is it correct? Of course not. The law provides for compulsory secondary education, that is, a certificate. After leaving the vocational school, technical school or college, the first year or during the whole training the students study a number of subjects provided for by the school curriculum. The only thing, these subjects are studied not so profoundly as at school. But hardly it can be considered a big minus.

For some reason, considering the question of whether to go to the 10th grade girl, many parents, and the children themselves, are guided by the following argument: in the 11th grade there will be a graduation. This is an important event that can not be missed.

But is it really so? Firstly, graduation is just a beautiful holiday, an excuse to have fun. Secondly, the graduation party can be after class 9, especially if the class is friendly. Third, graduation is in college.

"Vasya has gone, and I will go." The biggest mistake a child can make is learning for a company. This applies to both college choice and school choice. Often the campaign for the company ends with the fact that the child will be disappointed in the chosen other specialty and will lose several years for retraining. Secondly, the friendship that has often begun at school can be weakened in college: new interests and friends are emerging. All the old slowly fades into the background.

When should I not go to the 10th grade

One of the most common questions: "When should you not stay in school?"

First of all, parents are interested in whether it's worth to go to 10th grade? If you clearly see that there is no motivation for learning, then the answer is unambiguous - it's not worth it. If a child is not given a program even 9th grade, then what to say about the subjects studied in the 11th? He will only spend two years of life, because in the end he is unlikely to be able to enter the university and go to college, technical school or vocational school. The correct decision will be to immediately pick up the documents from the school and start getting a profession.

Do not go to the 10th grade, and in the event that the child has long been determined with the future profession. If a teenager likes to sew or twist nuts the most, do not make him learn excess two years. Allow the child to leave school and do what he likes.

Often, parents who are interested in the question of whether to go to the 10th form of the boy, just look at him: what he likes to do and how passionate about his hobby.

When to stay in school for another 2 years

Staying in school and continue your education should be in two cases.

First, if the child does not know who he wants to be in the future. You should not rush a teenager, make you urgently choose a future specialty and persuade you to go to college. Give him another two years. During this time, he will be able to determine his future. And your task is to help him in this.

Secondly, if the child clearly knows what he wants. For example, he dreams of attending astrophysics at Moscow State University. Of course, the task is not simple, but it is worth to respect the desire of the child and give him the opportunity to thoroughly prepare for admission and fulfill his dream.

What specialties are open after the 9th grade

You thought and came to a negative answer to the question of whether to go to the 10th grade. 2016 school year pleases entrants with a mass of attractive offers. In fact, you can choose any of the existing professions and successfully obtain a diploma of secondary specialized education. But if you do not know what to start from, we offer you a list of the most popular professions to date:

• manager;
• pharmacist;
• accountant;
• programmer;
• economist;
• administrator;
• confectioner;
• cook;
• the hairdresser;
• Specialist in advertising;
• shop assistant;
• Cosmetologist;
• Educator;
• nurse;
• designer;
• Locksmith;
• builder;
• welder;
• PC operator.

All the above specialties are available to graduates of 9th grade and moreover, they are very in demand.

How to choose an educational institution?

The last thing to do after you have decided on the answer to the question: "Do I have to go to the 10th grade?" - it's to choose a suitable educational institution. For this you need:

1. Make a list of all available after the end of the 9th grade institutions.
2. Find out when educational institutions hold an open day.
3. Visit with each child, preferably on the open day.
4. Learn about the availability of your specialty, terms of admission and further education.

After the conversation with the child it is desirable to choose not one, but several educational institutions and submit documents to them. This will significantly increase the chances of admission, as it happens that in one college the competition is significantly higher than in the other.

conclusions

So, is it worth going to the 10th grade? The answer depends on the child himself, his plans and preferences, the success of training. Parents can only help to make the right choice, having weighed together with him all the pros and cons of his chosen option, to choose a suitable educational institution or class profile. It is important not to forget that in many respects the future fate of your son or daughter depends on it. Also remember that higher education can always be obtained later if there is such a need.