From 2002, nearly one-third of the curriculum for primary and junior high schools will disappear, with deep cuts made in all major subjects.

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Those would help them get into prestigious elementary schools, prestigious junior highs, prestigious high schools and eventually prestigious universities to guarantee a successful career.

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When I was in junior high, public schools tolerated a much higher background level of bullying than they do in the post-Columbine era, but when I was at the Spelling Bee, I fit in.

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Sabina applied to join the Southside Catholic Conference, a 21-member delegation representing elementary- and junior high-level parish schools on the south side of the city, and many southwest suburbs.

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So, when she switched schools in Junior High, she decided to focus her athleticism on soccer so she could play with her friends.

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