Observation At Stone Ridge
Kayla Hanley
March 11, 2015
Intro to Sociology
Research Methodology Assignment #2
1. I was extremely blessed growing up to be able to attend Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, which is a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school for girls. I attended Stone Ridge from 1st grade through 8th grade. At stone Ridge, we were taught societal values through our education. Stone Ridge School goes by a mission which is, “Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart inspires young women to lead and serve, through lives of purpose that integrate faith, intellect, community, social action, and personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom.” Stone Ridge is formal organizations because the school has a school handbook with written set rules, …show more content…
Stone Ridge put up a front stage for the parents and community but the back stage there was divided school. Social variables within the organization were social class background, family status, intelligence, extra curricular involvement. Stone Ridge is an elite school with a ranking education. Stone Ridge tuitions is $30,000 a year. Families who are willing to pay that kind of money are financial stable and needless to say, wealthy. Although, there are families who need support so their child can receive a top education. The school offers financial aid. Going to such a prestigious school this means children have luxurious clothing, advance technology. Kids at school are so superficial. The families that need financial aid, their child doesn’t necessary have luxurious things. But most importantly take pride in their education where some of the others just think it is a privilege because of their family status. Money, gave status and students who were less fortune were kind of looked down upon because of superficial thing. This caused group conformity. Intelligence is a huge factor at Stone Ridge. Being the best seems to be everything at Stone Ridge. From students to teachers to the administrators everyone has the same goal which is to be number one. Students compete against their peers. From being the best in class room to getting the highest GPA. Students who are more intellectual are divided and placed into advanced classrooms. There is a conformity within the smart students. Some believe they are better than the rest of the school. Teachers and the administrators want to be the best ranked school in the nation. From having the best textbooks, computers, and all around excellent teachers, they strive to give students the best education so the average gpa and test scores are above average. This gives the school recognition and a high ranking across the nation. With being
March 11, 2015
Intro to Sociology
Research Methodology Assignment #2
1. I was extremely blessed growing up to be able to attend Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, which is a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school for girls. I attended Stone Ridge from 1st grade through 8th grade. At stone Ridge, we were taught societal values through our education. Stone Ridge School goes by a mission which is, “Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart inspires young women to lead and serve, through lives of purpose that integrate faith, intellect, community, social action, and personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom.” Stone Ridge is formal organizations because the school has a school handbook with written set rules, …show more content…
Stone Ridge put up a front stage for the parents and community but the back stage there was divided school. Social variables within the organization were social class background, family status, intelligence, extra curricular involvement. Stone Ridge is an elite school with a ranking education. Stone Ridge tuitions is $30,000 a year. Families who are willing to pay that kind of money are financial stable and needless to say, wealthy. Although, there are families who need support so their child can receive a top education. The school offers financial aid. Going to such a prestigious school this means children have luxurious clothing, advance technology. Kids at school are so superficial. The families that need financial aid, their child doesn’t necessary have luxurious things. But most importantly take pride in their education where some of the others just think it is a privilege because of their family status. Money, gave status and students who were less fortune were kind of looked down upon because of superficial thing. This caused group conformity. Intelligence is a huge factor at Stone Ridge. Being the best seems to be everything at Stone Ridge. From students to teachers to the administrators everyone has the same goal which is to be number one. Students compete against their peers. From being the best in class room to getting the highest GPA. Students who are more intellectual are divided and placed into advanced classrooms. There is a conformity within the smart students. Some believe they are better than the rest of the school. Teachers and the administrators want to be the best ranked school in the nation. From having the best textbooks, computers, and all around excellent teachers, they strive to give students the best education so the average gpa and test scores are above average. This gives the school recognition and a high ranking across the nation. With being