Marita is a young girl from the Bronx who was lucky enough to be chosen to attend KIPP Academy. KIPP Academy is a school created for under-privileged children in order to give them a chance at a great education. This school is known for turning normal kids into great math students, and a lot of them go on to some very elite colleges and universities. However, this success doesn't come without a cost. These young students (around 12 years old in Marita's case) have to be in school from 7:25AM to 5:00PM, and if they choose to do extracurricular activities, they could be at school until 7:00PM. Marita gets home from school and usually will do homework for 3 or 4 hours, working up until 9:00 or 10:00PM.
So it's obvious that Marita did make a bargain. She gave up her old friends, her old school, and her whole life in exchange for a rigorous schedule that will give her a chance to get into a good college and eventually have a great career.
You're definitely right that Marita did truly make a bargain. When I think about what she gave up for a good education, it makes me wonder how many students would be willing to do that today.
ReplyDeleteI think you're right about her bargain. I dont think as many people today would've given up all those things just for school, but like you said, it will give her a great career which will help her have a better, non-poverish life.
ReplyDeleteYou are definitely right about the bargain. I think its crazy how a twelve year old girl does as much studying as some college kids. She will definitely be prepared for a great career.
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