A school
board is concerned that the state’s requirements for core courses in
mathematics, English, science, and social studies may prevent students from
taking important elective courses like music, other languages, and vocational
education. The school board would like to encourage more high school students
to take elective courses and is considering two proposals. One proposal is to
lengthen the school day to provide students with the opportunity to take
elective courses. The other proposal is to offer elective courses in the
summer. Write an essay in which you argue for lengthening the school day or for
offering elective courses during the summer. Explain why you think your choice
will encourage more students to take elective courses.
Source: www.act.org, 2009
