On a normal day, the question, “What will I use this for?” is asked often.

This leads me to wonder which classes are the most important to a student’s education.

All classes are important in order to get good grades and get into the college or career of your choice. But which ones will we actually use?

Is it the artistic classes you take, or is it the math and English classes?

It can depend on what kind of job you want to go into after high school has ended.

Different jobs are going to require different skills.

In order to become a teacher, for instance, you might need specific math and English skills.

But for someone who wants to go into politics, government classes are viewed as more important.

People have their own opinion about which class is the most important.

The reality is people may think that one class is more important than the rest, but all classes taken are important.

Information like being able to figure out velocity, or knowing the 17th president will most likely not be used after high school, but that does not mean you should ignore it.

Taking a variety of classes is required in order to shape students into well-rounded citizens.

Learning about politics will be helpful when we are old enough to vote. Prior knowledge can help us decide which candidate we think will do the best.

Economics prepare us to deal with the economy once we are on our own. This can deal with houses, cars, and any kind of work that requires an exchange in currency.

Classes that are mostly based on participation, like theater and choir, can help build social and artistic skills.

English classes, and classes such as yearbook and journalism can extend your vocabulary, and better your reading and writing skills.

It is important to look at the big picture.

After graduation, it is inevitable that we will continue to have to do work that we will not like.

School work is not fun, and it definitely is not something I enjoy taking up seven hours of my day, five days a week. But I try to look at it as practice of the kind of self-discipline I will need to have later in life.

Having an education provided to us is a privilege and should be seen as such.

Take the opportunity to broaden your spectrum of knowledge and prepare yourself for life after high school.