22 Shocking Truths and Myths About High School Movies Revealed by Americans
Prom is way less of a big deal in real life. Kids look forward to it and get dressed up, a few might do the limo thing. But it’s not the end-all be-all of the high school student’s year. And really no one cares who wins prom queen.
I went to high school (obviously) and teach at a high school, all in the United States. I went to a suburban school in California and teach at a small town school also in California. Here are my observations.
Things foreigners often think are fake that are real:
-sports are connected to school. There are people who wear uniforms on game days, there are rallies, and there are school rivalries. They aren’t usually as serious as depicted on shows, but they are real.
-cheerleaders do exist. They wear uniforms on game days as well (not everyday.)
-yellow school buses exist (where I teach they bring students in who live in the country. Kids who live in town walk, drive, or get dropped off.) (Red and other color plastic cups also exist, as a side note.)
-some kids really do have cars at that age. Most probably can at least drive.
-“student government” or “student body president” is often a real thing, but it has little power. Basically just a student committee to rubber-stamp whatever the administration is going to do anyway.
Things foreigners often think are common that are fake or exaggerated:
-being a cheerleader or an athlete are not nearly as exclusive as depicted, nor do they automatically equate to popularity.
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