Think about something you feel is an important, positive feature of your school or community. Write a claim that expresses your thoughts. Provide at least two reasons to back your claim. Some links to better understand claim: Making a Claim Powtoon video |
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Lindsey Franklin
3/7/2018 07:28:45 am
I think that a positive and important feature about our school is that we offer new options. New options is a separate classroom in the High School and it is for students who struggle in a "regular" classroom setting. In New Options you are taught off of an online schooling database. There are also qualified teachers there if you are having trouble with the questions/problems. I think that New Options has been and always will a great feature to Allendale Public Schools.
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Adam Johnston
3/7/2018 07:41:09 am
A positive feature of the Allendale community is that it has all the necessities of a town without becoming a huge city. Allendale is a place where you can find everything ranging from restaurants to gyms to a college campus,yet it feels as though it is a small town where people know each other and feels very much like communitys as seen in shows such as "Andy Griffith" or "Happy Days". Allendale does not stretch itself to thin, all of the places I would want to go as a teen are accessible by walking or bike, it really makes the whole town feel connected and not as though there is a big separation between you and the places you desire to go,or the people you desire to see. Allendale is a place where people can have all the things they need without becoming a city or somewhere you dont want to be.
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Conner Johnson
3/7/2018 07:33:34 am
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Ethan Tymensky
3/7/2018 07:36:21 am
One supporting part of our community is competition. Within Allendale Public Schools, there are ways of competing within the school whether it's in class or with sports, and all support the school and our community. Competition helps because people learn how to do and learn things better than others just because they can say "I win". Competition also helps within the school to prepare the students for the jobs they will have later in life. These jobs require competition if you'd like to move up in ranks and become either assistant manager, manager, or even the main boss. Competition is all-round, a good thing for the community in these ways.
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Anisa MacOwan
3/7/2018 07:37:21 am
A positive feature of our school systems is the safety. Most students get up and go to school Monday through Friday, and no parents want to send their kid or kids to a school that isn't safe. When we as students go to school, we sacrifice most of our everyday freedoms to learn in a safe environment. At Allendale High School there are great teachers and a deputy on campus at all times protecting the safety of all students and staff members.
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Ryan
3/7/2018 07:37:48 am
I think that an important and positive feature of our school is all the elective classes we have to offer. If gives us a choice to do what we enjoy. Also, take the class we want to learn more of. Next, kids like to do stuff they enjoy!
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Annaiese Mancilla
3/7/2018 07:38:01 am
I think that a Important feature of are school is that we have club choices for people who have too much time on there hands, also sports teams to stay active. there are some good features added to the sports,like you have to maintain good grades and you cant fall behind.Its a great idea because it makes you want to work harder to play. sports and teams are a great feature that Allendale Public Schools has.
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Dane Marks
3/7/2018 07:38:23 am
I think a positive feature about our school is having the option for having some of your classes be all male, all female, or mixed. If a girl can't focus maybe because a guy is goofing around with his friends or vice versa then that lets the student choose an all girls class or if you are a guy they can choose an all boys class. However if the student does not have a problem with distractions then they can choose a mixed class which has guys and girls. I think that the option for having all male, all female, or mixed classes is a good feature at Allendale Public Schools.
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alexces fisher
3/7/2018 07:38:31 am
A positive feature of our school is that they have guided academics. Guided Academics is a class designed to enhance students reading and math skills as well as provide students with extra support in the general education curriculum. You can also do your homework in there if you don't have wifi at your house. And if you do have wifi at home you cant always ask a teacher over email because it sometimes doesn't help, since its a class there is a teacher that if you need help on something then the teacher will help you. If you have bad grades and need help on getting your grades up then you can ask your teachers for missing homework and you can turn it in when you get it done if its late or not.
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Maddie Cammenga
3/7/2018 07:39:26 am
I think that a positive attribute of our school is the success center on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Students may attend success center to catch up on any work they haven't finished, or just get some extra help from a teacher willing to provide it. Even for students who don't need the extra help, success center is still the place to be, because although you may not need it, you can get your assignments done from that day. Even if you feel you don't need it, I think you should give it a shot. I strongly believe that success center is a strong help to even those who don't need it.
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Katina Nadda
3/7/2018 07:39:41 am
I think that an important, positive feature of our school is that they give us the freedom and the opportunity for students to learn however they desire and they are able to push themselves to be the best that they're able to be. There are some kids in the school that learn best when they're not in a classroom, and Allendale offers great online classes so they can still learn. Our school also offers opportunities like Careerline Tech, early college, and college credits from neighboring schools. This allows the students to further their education and become prepared for the next step in their lives after graduation. Overall, Allendale makes sure that we're pushing ourselves to the best that we can be by giving us so many opportunities.
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Juan Cabrera
3/7/2018 07:39:52 am
I think that a great feature of Allendale are the clubs and the success center. Allendale does this because they want their students to go be someone and not do anything bad. They can be involved in pretty much anything because there is a club for everything. You can also stay after with a teacher to get good grades on classes you need help on.
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Brett Reese
3/7/2018 07:40:16 am
A positive feature I think about in Allendale High School is the ability to pick the classes we want to have. Some of them are required like Math, Science, English, and History. But with our extra space we get to choose classes like art, Spanish, Woods, and many more. I had the chance to take Biology as a freshman because it was available to us and now I don't have to take it next year. It helps get ready for college when you have to choose the classes that will get you to the career you desire. I believe that the ability to choose classes is a great feature in Allendale High School
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Shelby Boelens
3/7/2018 07:42:19 am
A positive and important feature of Allendale is AP classes and Early College classes. AP and Early college let you take classes in high school for free instead of paying a lot of money for the class in college. Also with the competition there is to get into colleges, AP classes help you get your grade above a 4.0. The AP classes and Early College program is a positive and important feature of Allendale.
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Logan Rosser
3/7/2018 07:43:47 am
I think having Grand Valley in Allendale is a good thing for the community.One reason why it is a good thing is it causes stores and other business to have customers and to grow also stores are often able to get sponsored by Grand Valley which offers more stores to buy from in Allendale for citizens . Another reason Grand valley is good for the community is it provides a college for kids in Allendale. Lots of kids from Allendale end up going to Grand Valley because it is not too expensive and you do not need amazing grades. I think Grand valley is good for Allendale and will continue to do good for Allendale.
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Cris Perez
3/7/2018 07:44:53 am
One thing I like about Allendale is everything the community does for the families and schools. The families in Allendale are always doing the best they can for the community and school by setting up events or sending donations. One reason this is great is because families can come to Allendale and can already be known and part of the community. Another great part of this is nobody gets left out or feels out of place.
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Kristen Maycroft
3/7/2018 07:45:17 am
One feature of Allendale is our safety. We have a very good security system and a police officer on campus. In order to get in or out of the school, you need to sign in or out and why you are coming or leaving. We also have Deputy Ortman who goes to the different buildings and makes sure everything is going well. Here at Allendale, we can feel safe about coming to school everyday.
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Maggie VanDyken
3/7/2018 07:45:41 am
I think that a positive feature and an important feature of our school is the sports,active's,and clubs,that we have after or before school. One reason, why I think and believe this, is because it gives kids time to interact with other people and make new friends. Lastly, I think its good, so that people can be active, and give them things to do before or after school, so that they don't just go home and be bored and things like that.
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Jordan Silvis
3/7/2018 07:45:56 am
I think a positive thing in our school that is very important is that we have morning announcements to have communication through the school. In my opinion and many other peoples opinion that is a great way to get much needed information out to the students of Allendale High School. For an example when everyone was talking about "the walkout" and Mr. R addressed it on announcements that morning, I feel that was important information that was needed that we wouldn't have had without announcements. It is a very good thing for Allendale High School.
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Gabe Placzek
3/7/2018 07:47:44 am
I think an important factor that Allendale High school has is the Music and Arts classes as well as the clubs related to them. These activities are what allow kids to do their favorite talents and hobies. It also gives students something that will build up their self-esteme both personally and socially. The clubs/classes not only allow students to have fun but also to make a profit over. Such as T-shirts, Plays, and Concerts.
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Elizabeth Korreck
3/7/2018 07:47:53 am
One important positive feature our school has is early college. Early college is a great program anyone can do. It allows people to get there associates degree by the time they are done with high school. One reason why this is a important positive feature for Allendale is because it doesn't cost anything, which allows people that aren't as rich as other to be able to get a good education. Another reason early college is a positive important feature for Allendale is you are able to not spend as much going to get your degrees, and it would take you as long to get all of your necessary degrees; for example say you are going to Grand Valley now you can go right into getting your bachelor's degree and also now you just have to pay for your bachelor's degree and above!
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Colton Dana
3/7/2018 07:49:31 am
An important, positive feature of our school and community is a sense of school unity, especially through sporting events, as well as through more academic aspects. It gives a great sense of school pride to win various events as a school, to prove that we are better. On top of that, there is a great educational system which allows students to decide what classes to take, so they can pursue a career of their own choosing. These combined factors are what make our school and community so great.
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Charlotte Martin
3/7/2018 07:52:12 am
A positive and important feature in our school are the diverse choice of clubs and teams to be apart of. We are all different, from the things we like to do, to the people we surround themselves with. Being that Allendale Public School has a wide spectrum of sports and clubs, we can all find a place to have fun and feel comfortable with what we're participating in. School work can be sometimes be stressful, and it's nice that Allendale Public School offers so many different clubs and teams to de-stress and have fun.
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Darron Halll
3/7/2018 07:54:59 am
Allendale and its schools are great with all the after school activities and community activities the sports help you interact with other people the classes are amazing and can bring you different places in life.
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Mr. R
3/7/2018 07:57:04 am
The best thing about Allendale is the STUDENTS!!!! No offense, Mr. Sispera! ( :
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shaylee belkowski
3/7/2018 09:15:45 am
A positive feature at our school is having upper AP classes for students who want to get some type of knowing of what college/ harder classes will be like once growing older, it gives people the opportunity to learn new and harder things and to grow as an individual.
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Hannah VanVels
3/7/2018 09:18:05 am
A positive feature in our school is that we have so many elective classes we have. It gives us more opportunity to explore different job areas, as well as helping us decide what we might want to go into for a career.
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Brielle Joslyn
3/7/2018 09:20:01 am
I think one thing positive about our school is that they offer early college. It is an amazing way for students to become advanced and not have to spend as much money as they would for 4 years of college. Yes it takes up one more year of your life. But coming out of high school with your diploma and your associates degree is amazing for finding jobs to either, pay for the next few years of college, or to begin the job that you had planned to do. Allendale is giving us so many oportunities to succeed by setting students up with early college. It gives us all a taste of the real world sooner, and is setting us up for adulthood. They are making us more mature, and advanced then a lot of other high schoolers around us.
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Austin Walta
3/7/2018 09:20:12 am
A very positive part of Allendale is how great the education system is here. In the high school, you can choose from many different classes. These classes range from history and math all the way to things like photography and wood shop. All these amazing classes let you get some experience in almost every field outside of school. Even in the middle school it's good. The hours are long but not too long and get you ready for the hour and 15 minute long classes in high school. Allendale is a small town with a great education system and I wouldn't want to leave.
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Jamaria Waller
3/7/2018 09:20:20 am
I think Allendale is a great school because all the teacher care about all the students and they do a lot to make sure we get the education that we need. Also if you need extra help they are always willing to say after school and help you with things you are struggling with.
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Nathan Terbeek
3/7/2018 09:20:59 am
A positive feature at Allendale High school is the choice of our classes. many people might want to do one class, but some people might like another and they get to choose which one they would like to take. there is much variety in the classes that are at Allendale so it can meet all the students wants.
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Gabe Netzel
3/7/2018 09:21:07 am
I think that a positive thing at our school is electives that all grades can take so that you can get to know more people other than your own grade. I think that underclassmen look up to upperclassmen and having a class or a lunch with them really encourages them to do that with other incoming freshman
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Kyla Kralapp
3/7/2018 09:21:08 am
As someone who moved to Allendale just this year, I believe it is an incredibly positive place for me to attend high school. The biggest reason for that is parents are willing to invest in their children’s education. At my old school, it took us three years to pass the Sinking Fund, which only rose taxes by about ten cents. Adults in the community just weren’t willing to pay this in exchange for repavement of the parking lots, fixing the ceilings (the elementary school’s roof was leaking, they had buckets set up everywhere to catch water), new sports equipment, and things as simple as pens and pencils. Here in Allendale, it seems as if adults are willing to pay a little more if it means getting the student’s laptops, supplies, or repairing things that need repairing. It’s very refreshing to get an education in such a nice school as opposed to my old one.
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Candy Aranda
3/7/2018 09:21:51 am
I think a positive and important feature of our school is the after school activities/ clubs/ success center. An after school activity like sports, requires students to maintain a good grade or they wont be able to play, and because of this, many students get good grades.Also there are clubs that students can get involved in which wont make them feel left out.
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Lukas Kuiper
3/7/2018 09:21:57 am
A positive feature of Allendale High school is important and positive feature is all of the clubs that Allendale has. It helps people make friends and new relationships. Also it gives people something to do after school. Also it will help people get to colleges because colleges like people going in other sports or other activities before or after school.
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Izabel Porras
3/7/2018 09:22:15 am
Allendale community and school is, so great because of the people. All the people are normally in high spirit and are always willing to help. With all the Church who help people and need and go on mission trips. To the school environment where people are nice enough to give people a space to sit at lunch. If anyone has a need or needs help with anything there is always someone you can talk to. Since Allendale is such a small community everyone almost knows everyone. This makes it secure and have a safe environment to live in.
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Austin williams
3/7/2018 09:22:32 am
Allendale schools have many features but the most important is the clubs. The clubs help many people that cant play sports do something for the school. One example is Speak up stand out club that is run by the school. It is a great opportunity for kids that cant play sports but want to do something extra for the school.
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Dylan Webster
3/7/2018 09:22:50 am
I think that the most important or positive future is that we have clubs after school. One reason is that it gives kids something to do after school so they don't go off and do bad things. another reason is that it gives kids a chance to show off what they can do.
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Destinee Bell
3/7/2018 09:22:55 am
Our school is one of the best school districts. This is because we have a strong community system with lots of interactions right near the schools. We also have a very strong school community all the teachers talk and greet each other, the students are very friendly to each other, and there is schooling for children of all ages with kids around their age so they don't get bullied by older kids. We also provide AP classes along with an Early College program that the school pays for. We have plays, clubs, trips, and sports for the students best interests. We have a very stable, strong Arts department for Music, Art, and other classes that support the Arts. Our teachers are friendly and passionate about what they do. Allendale schools are definitely a great choice for children.
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Anna Koning
3/7/2018 09:23:43 am
I think a positive thing in Allendale is that we let the mentally impaired join our school. Allendale schools not only allow students that have mental impairments come to our schools, but they are treated with respect, like every other student. One example is letting these kids join our gym class. Even though these kids aren't as coordinated, they are still included in these type of classes. Some schools don't accept these people in their communities, but I think it's a pretty neat thing that Allendale does. It doesn't matter if you're mental impaired because everyone is accepted for who they are at Allendale High School.
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Anna Kuyers
3/7/2018 09:24:12 am
A positive and important feature of Allendale is how we can choose the classes that we take throughout our 4 years at AHS. We need to take certain classes like Math, Science, History and English but we also have some choices like art, Fitness, and others. For example, if you do well in school and want to take a higher science class or take 2 at a time you can. Another example is AP, early college and Careerline Tech center. These are all a different option for classes that you can take for things that you are interested in. The best thing about being able to choose your own classes is that you can tailor what classes you want to you. If you struggle or excel on school you can find what works for you. Overall, this is a great thing that helps the students of Allendale succeed while going to school at AHS.
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Justina Felicioni
3/7/2018 09:25:25 am
An important feature about Allendale Public Schools is that they have many opportunities when it comes to sports. Playing a sport can lead to colleges noticing you and it could possibly lead to students' lifetime careers and that is one of the reasons why it is important. Another reason why it is important is that it well keep students active. A lot of students want to go home and sit on their phones, but because of sports, students get to be active and they get the opportunity to do what they like. Lastly, students can make new friends and have a lot of fun on a team.
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Catherine Hildebrand
3/7/2018 09:25:25 am
One of the most positive things about our school is community. In a small town like Allendale, everyone is willing to help each other. When coming to a new place like Allendale High School l it may seem intimidating. Everyone is so close to each other, but once you are part of a group, it feels like you have an important and valued place. One of the best things about Allendale is the community.
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Maya Moore
3/7/2018 09:26:09 am
I think that its positive to have sports,active's,and clubs because I think and its because it gives kids time to interact with other people. And that People can just have fun and be able to have friends. And plus it gives kids to be active. Like if you are at home doing nothing kids should have some ability to exercise and have a great time and enjoy the fresh air. And people can just enjoy what they are doing.
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David Tew
3/7/2018 09:26:32 am
One positive feature of Allendale's community and it's school is the competitive nature . Allendale has a unity that is shown throughout sporting events and other extra curricular events through the township of Allendale. Allendale has a competitive nature that is played out through the rivalry against coopersville and other surrounding community's always challenging the other communities and forcing them work to get better to try to beat us. This gives Allendale the sense of school pride that we worked to achieve and makes Allendale the best.
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Cooper Allers
3/7/2018 09:27:20 am
As somebody who has lived in Allendale for a majority of their life, I can say that what makes our school and community great is the small town feeling it has. If you were to go into any other town in the area. You would find a ton of cities and towns bustling with people going about their busy lives. But when someone passes through Allendale, it becomes very apparent that everything here is less hectic than everywhere else. Let’s use Holland as an example. If you were to go Holland, you would find tons of huge stores, weaving roads that form a maze, and traffic jams galore. But here in Allendale, we have everything we need without becoming a big city. That’s the great thing about Allendale, we aren’t huge, but we still tons of opportunities while still keeping that peaceful, small town feeling.
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brendan benham
3/7/2018 09:27:51 am
Allendale is great because it has good schools and good teachers who have fun but get the point across so the students still learn. Allendale also provides a lot of extra advances and classes.
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Ally Heintzelman
3/7/2018 09:28:50 am
I believe that a postitive thing in the Allendale community is all the opportunities the community offers. Such as the tech center that juniors and seniors go to. The tech center allows some kids who can't afford to go to collage to learn things about a certain jobs so they don't have to go to collage, but can still get a good job. Other kids may go there just to learn more about something they are passionate about. Another opportunity the Allendale community offers is the early collage program. The early collage program allows some students to get the main classes out of the way so they don't have to pay for it, and can just go to collage to learn about the things they want to later in life.
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Stephenie Moore
3/7/2018 09:29:07 am
A positive feature at Allendale is New options,not everyone can work at the same pace and might need a slower environment to learn in or more hands on help to get them through school. Some kids also work better online or with a smaller group of people so New options might be the best choice for them.
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Ryan Hart
3/7/2018 09:29:12 am
Homework and sports the two major problem teens have in Allendale. Keeping up with the two can be very discouraging for students sometimes. However,with the students of Allendale being able to come out to practice for sports and during their homework at the same time has made it so that Allendale Public Schools can have the best sports programs to offer including wrestling track and field, baseball,etc.These sports have made a positive impact on our school and the B.O.E hopes that they can continue to improve our schools to secure a better,brighter future for the students of Allendale Public Schools
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Elayna Goodwin
3/7/2018 09:30:18 am
I think that a positive feature of our school is that most of the teachers are very helpful and encouraging. Teachers try to communicate with students in spite of their large classes. Many teachers are able to help students with their schoolwork and their social interactions. Teachers are even concerned for the wellbeing of students they are unfamiliar with or have yet to meet. This factor is good for students and helps them feel secure during school and after school.
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Laina D
3/7/2018 09:30:31 am
A positive and important feature in Allendale is that we have a lot of after school activities to keep people away from bad stuff, though not everyone stays out of it, Allendale also has a lot of different electives to take that all influence people in a very positive way
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Isabell Schooley
3/7/2018 10:30:41 am
I think that a positive feature about our school is the sense of community. We are always extremely welcoming and will take anyone in with open arms when they're new to our school. We like to make people feel at home and we have an amazingly strong sense of community in our school and town.
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Keegan McMaster
3/7/2018 10:31:21 am
An important feature of the Allendale High School is that there are equal opportunities to take different classes and to do different types of things for anyone who goes to the Allendale High School. One reason that I think this an important feature is that if you want to take more than one of any kind of class that the Allendale High School offers; you can take all of those classes in the same trimester, the same school year, or you can do both. The second reason is you can take classes that are for one or two grades older than you are. Another reason is that you get to choose some of your classes, so if you want to take different classes than other people you can. In conclusion I think it is important that everyone that attends Allendale High School has equal opportunities, and can take whatever classes they want; whenever they want to.
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Caiden Crawley
3/7/2018 10:31:29 am
A very positive part of Allendale is how great the education system is here. In the high school, you can choose from many different classes. These classes range from history and math all the way to things like creative writing to . All these amazing classes let you get some experience in almost every field outside of school. Even in the middle school it's sufficient. The hours are long but not too long and they get you ready for the 72 minute long classes in high school. Allendale is a small town with a great education system and I wouldn't likely want to leave
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Savannah Delaney
3/7/2018 10:33:20 am
I believe that a positive feature about our school is the oppertunities. Allendale has so many things that we can do, such as tech center, after school programs, and sports. We have an early college program, and classes everyone would like to take.
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Dylan Vacanti
3/7/2018 10:34:17 am
I think that Allendale High school is a positive place because we get to pick the classes that we want to. Also we have a good athletic system.
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Seth Ridenour
3/7/2018 10:34:47 am
An important part of Allendale as a community is the building. The building and our middle schools and jr high schools are modern, not the biggest but they are nice to be in and it did cost a lot of money to make. With lots of security to help us feel safe when we are at school.
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Holly Rickerd
3/7/2018 10:37:23 am
An important feature in our community is the amount of activities and groups there are throughout the school for everyone to be apart of. There are many clubs, sports, and other events to bring people together and to make new friends. Everyone should have something they enjoy to do and Allendale High School succeeds with this. Everything isn't just focused on the main sports. Allendale makes sure to bring attention to everything and everyone else. It makes people feel safe and welcome when they walk through our doors.
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Morgan Dyke
3/7/2018 10:37:59 am
The school system in Allendale is very good. We usually get high scores on the statewide test. Most of the students get good grades and work hard.
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Anna Steele
3/7/2018 10:38:43 am
One positive feature that Allendale has is the support that the community gives to one another. We are blessed to have a town where everyone knows everyone and even if you don't know someone you are still willing to help them out if they were to be in need of anything. Since we live in such a small town we can easily help out each other. Whether it be in need of donations or prayers someone is always there to give a helping hand. This is a positive feature that Allendale offers because you always know that if you are ever in need someone will be there for you.
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Emerson Kuizema
3/7/2018 10:39:03 am
A positive thing about Allendale is that there are always lots of activities going on for the whole community to come and join. I think this is great because it gives people chances to have fun with their families and meet others as well.
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Micayla Timmer
3/7/2018 10:39:22 am
One positive attribute of Allendale High school is that we are able to express ourselves. We are able to pray and practice religion freely during school without being told to get out or not to. We can show school spirit and support causes we stand with. People here can do this all without much discrimination and we are fairly accepting. This atmosphere is very beneficial for a school to have. It makes students feel free to be themselves. Overall Allendale is a great place to be who you want to be and stand for what you believe in.
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Andrew Doornbos
3/7/2018 10:39:48 am
A positive thing about Allendale and the schools is that is is a smaller place to live in and to go to school. Allendale has most of the necessary thing that a person needs to live. When there is a problem in this community there is someone there to support you when you need it. There is more and more people moving to Allendale because of the collage campus and that is bringing more people to the town. The bigger the collage gets the bigger the town will get and that is something some people will like and some won't like it. Allendale high school has improved a lot on there teaching so that more students can get into different collages
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Jenna Vredeveld
3/7/2018 10:40:06 am
A very positive feature that Allendale Public Schools have is all the clubs and after school activities. This gives students the chance to pursue something that they are interested in like sports. Also it is a great place for people to make friends with other people that have things in common like the love for the same club they are in together. This is also a way to keep students busy and out of trouble.
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Eli Snyder
3/7/2018 10:40:13 am
I think a positive feature about AHS is how we get to choose our classes that fit the career that we desire. some classes are required but there are other classes like family and relationships, woodshop, personal finance, and home improvement that you can take if that is what you desire to do when you get older.
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Andrew Hollenbeck
3/7/2018 10:40:20 am
The greatest part about being in the Allendale community is that basically everyone know everyone somehow and someway. The community is intertwined with sport and athletics and that how we spend most of our time at Allendale. People for the most part make friends with their parents friends children. It is a close knit community and we all know each other.
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Owen Pitsch
3/7/2018 10:40:32 am
One of the many things that makes Allendale, as a town and community, so great, is the small, home-like feel of the town. Allendale is quite a small town when you compare it to cities such as Grand Rapids, Flint, Detroit, or even towns such as Hudsonville and Kalamazoo. But in our towns small size, it has the features that of a big town, even a city. If you were only confined to Allendale, and were not allowed to leave, you could still live, and even thrive in this town. It has everything: Car mechanic, ice cream shoppe, fast food, TV provider, many homes, trailer park, public and Christian schools, daycare, and other things. The people here are fantastic as well. Allendale is small enough that you can see already made friends frequently, yet big enough to where you meet new people nearly every day. All in all, Allendale is the best town you could ask for.
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Makenna Curtis
3/7/2018 10:40:42 am
I think that a positive feature about Allendale is that they offer early college and AP classes. I think that this is a good way for kids to get ahead in their education and start thinking about college. Early college is a great way to get a jump start on collage and you don't have to pay as much money when going to college. Also there is a lot of competition trying to get into a good college, so taking an AP class could get your gpa over a 4.0. Early college and AP classes is a positive feature at Allendale.
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Alissa Beachum
3/7/2018 10:40:56 am
A positive and important feature of Allendale Pubic Schools is the amount of activities and teams you can be apart of. Being a part of a team or club helps unite people with similar interests together and helps to create unity in AHS and also in the other public schools. Another thing that clubs and teams do in Allendale is help people find out what they are interseted in so they can share their talents with others. For example, being part of basketball team. Being part of a team does not only show unity, but it also shows pride in the school. People come together to watch the games and cheer for our town as one. This can also be true for clubs. In clubs if someone is a member of student council they can show the school how much they care about events like coin drives and battle of the bridge competitions. Not only does it show this, it also gives kids a chance to get into a college with some scholarships, and while doing this they can also have fun doing what they love. Clubs and team sports are a great part of Allendale to help Allendale become more untied prideful.
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Zach Haverkamp
3/7/2018 10:41:32 am
One of the positive things in Allendale is success center and all of the other clubs that they offer. It gives kids an opportunity to have something to do after school and not do bad things. Another reason is it will give kids that do not have many friends a chance to meet more friends.
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Evan Lee
3/7/2018 10:41:57 am
A positive thing about Allendale is all of the opportunities the staff and board let us have and i believe that we have the best high school teachers in Michigan, i always hear from my friends from other schools complaining about teachers and i rarely hear people from Allendale complain. The teaching staff at Allendale is amazing and Mr.Plain and Mr.Reminap do an amazing job of keeping the school in order.
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Mike Reed
3/7/2018 10:42:39 am
I think that a positive thing about our school is the sports programs. We have many sports here to play at Allendale, and it's nice to have everyone in the school encourage other kids to play a sport and then have them realize that it is really fun. From experience with football, Allendale has a great sports program. Another positive thing that Allendale has to offer is the clubs. We have so many clubs, that it makes kids actually get involved and have fun. A positive thing about the actual community itself of Allendale has many things to choose from within walking distance. Gas stations, restaurants, gyms, schools, grocery stores, etc... Allendale has a lot to offer, from a small town.
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Lucas Meyers
3/7/2018 10:44:25 am
A positive thing about Allendale and its schools is that it is a smaller town with most of the necessities of a big town. We have great schools and even have a college. The college sucks people into Allendale so businesses around the area generate more revenue. Allendale is strong and if someone needs help or something, there is always someone to help. Overall, Allendale is a great town.
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Cheyenne lyon
3/7/2018 10:45:17 am
A positive feature at our school is having upper AP classes for students who want to get some type of increased learning. It gives people the opportunity to learn new and harder things and to grow as an individual. The town is very nice and has things for the younger kids to do which is great.
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Elijah Friebel
3/7/2018 10:49:26 am
Allendale is great for many reasons. One reason is that we are very close to Lake Michigan which is great in the summer and winter. The summer for swimming and the winter for walking out on. Another reason Allendale is great is because of our school system. We have many options for both classes and sports in school. The classes are long but there are less of them or the classes are short and there are many.
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