Alternative Options Senior Year

As 2nd semester progresses, I have seen a lot of my senior friends develop "senioritis." Even the hardest working students have begun to slack off in school and stopped doing much of their homework. It seems pretty harmless, but it is interesting to think about how seniors are wasting almost an entire year. While they are going through the motions of high school, many are no longer gaining much from it.

This New York Times article suggests a potential cure. A reader suggests that seniors look for alternatives their senior year. Instead of taking regular high school classes, they could begin college earlier, or they could get a job. I think alternative options senior year are a great idea, as students would be much more productive with their time.

I think senior project senior year is a great example of an alternative option to a traditional 12th year of school. Students can choose to do anything they are interested in and shadow a professional or have an internship, or even do independent research. By doing this, they gain a lot more than they would by slacking off in classes.

What is your opinion on alternative options for seniors?