7 reasons why is school significant for elementary students

My topic is reasons why school is significant for elementary students. This is a topic that I feel connected to because years ago, when my parents were getting divorce, school was my happy place where I felt peace. I am writing about the significance of attending school on a daily basis. Attending school is very important because it goes more than just having students learn, but to have professionals guide them, support them, and be their family in school. Having students attending school gives them the opportunity to feel like they can count on the school every time they need it.

1. Schools are a safe place for students

Schools should be a place where students should feel safe and welcome at all times. When I was little and my parents were getting divorce, going to school was where I felt peace and it made me forget about my parent's divorce for a while. Attending school also make professionals see if students are doing okay outside school hours, since many cases of abuse have gone down in DCS since students are doing virtual classes from home. We should be able to communicate with the students. Schools are a safe place where students are able to express how they are feeling by speaking or physically.

2. Students are provided school meals

Schools providing meals for children are an important reason why they should attend school on a daily basis. Many families don't generate enough income to provide breakfast or lunch for their children. In most schools children are provided breakfast and lunch every day, and those are the only meals they have. My mom was a single mom with 5 kids. Sometimes, we did not have enough food to feed all of us, however having school on the weekdays was very helpful because we were provided meals from school. It also allowed my mom to save money for other things such as rent.

3. Socialize

Socializing with kids of your age will always be very helpful for your growth. I had 4 siblings growing up. Sadly none of them were close to my age, so I never played or was around them. When I finally went to school, and played with kids my age, I learned how to work in teams, follow directions, and communicate with others. There is so much you can learn by socializing because many kids can not do that at home because of circumstances. Socializing at schools helps students with their development because it is good for their mind and body.

4. School offers support systems for students

In most schools there is always a support system of professionals such as teachers, social workers, and counselors. Attending school is very important because as a support system, the professionals are able to ensure the well-being of students. In elementary school, when my parents were divorcing, me and my siblings talked to a counselor every day. It was nice talking about how we felt with someone that wasn't part of the family. Having someone to talk to about any problem helps students, that way they feel supportive. Many students don't have enough support at home. As a result, this helps students attending school be able to have the support.

5. Knowledge is Power

Another benefit of going to school is that you are able to learn, and this will benefit you in the future. Going to school gives more chances to students to learn things such as the various fields of education, such as people, literature, and history. Since I was a little girl I dreamed of attending ASU, but I knew that I had to go to school until I graduated from high school. Setting a goal and seeing where you want to be in years motivates you to attend school because it is an important part of your future.

6. Teaches Values

Values are so important to learn, but sometimes children do not learn that at home. Teaching values are an important reason to attend school; it gives a perspective of everyone. When I went into school all I knew was how to speak Spanish and about my Mexican culture, but there in school I made friends from other cities and with students that did not even speak Spanish. It showed me how to respect, value those around me, and show gratitude. Learning values such as leadership, love, and kindness made me the person I am today.

7. Students Have Fun At School

Attending school is about learning, having a support system, and socializing and much more. Schools are also to have fun and enjoy timing with those around you. Many things could happen in students' lives at home, but coming to school may help forget those bad things that happen at home. There are certain things that have happened in my life. When the school had an activity, for example going to PE, was so fun and it made me forget and enjoy the time there. Having fun at school helps the students' minds and makes them focus and like to attend school.

Conclusion

School is a significant part of someone's life, going to school can bring many benefits to your life. I learned so much about how school is not just about learning, there is more involving attending school. I was able to list some of the significant reasons why school is important and why every child should attend school. I also made a personal connection to each significant reason. With all the significance, I was able to come out with a research question which is, why is attending school on a daily basis significant to the life of an elementary student? Now that I have my research question, I will start research, I will look for articles in our ASU library.

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