The Purpose of School

There are many purposes of school. In general, the purpose of school is to provide a place for the students to develop and grow. A school is like a scaled down version of the real world. In both places, a person is expected to have a job, complete work, learn new things, have fun and interact with others.

School is a place where children are taught the skills that they will use for the rest of their lives, such as reading, writing and mathematics. It's a place where children can make new friends, play with old ones, have disagreements and become friends again. School is a place where they can learn from mistakes and have someone gently guide them to the correct answer. It's a place where they can use glitter, clay, and watercolors to make beautiful pieces of art work. School is a place where children can be appreciated for who they are.

For some students, school is a safe haven to escape a life at home that is less desirable. School is a reliable place where they have a routine of start time, recess, lunch and dismissal. School is also a place where they learn about rules and expectations for work. It is a place where they can interact with their peers in and outside of the classroom. It is also a place where they can discover a world that is not known to them.

School is a place where children grow and develop to become the people the will be in the future.