Last January 2007, the University of the Philippines High School had an activity called “KNOW YOUR SCHOOL DAY” or K.Y.S.D. as it is called by the UPians. This activity is very important for the teachers because they can rest for a day or two of teaching the students new lessons. So, if the teachers are going to rest for a day or two, are the classes will be suspended for a day or two? The answer is NO. There will still be classes on the said days. So, if that’s the case, who take charge of the classes? The classes will still be managed not by the teachers but by the students of the UP High School. By this, the students were encouraged to apply on the subjects they want. Not only in academics but also as guidance counselor, principal, clerk, etc. Except for the positions of janitor or the canteen in-charge.

      The students who will apply for a subject must get an application form from the faculty. Then, fill up the application thoroughly and neat. Next, see the subject adviser you are applying for an interview. After you had an interview with the teacher, he/she will tell you if are qualified for the position you are applying for. If you are qualified, you can now start your teaching.

      I have many experiences about our activity called K.Y.S.D. First, I applied for the subject Geometry but due to a very hectic schedule, I didn’t have a time for an interview with my teacher so the slot was given to another student. I am very sorry for myself because I know that I am good in Geometry and I applied for it so that I can be given extra points in our Geometry class. I have no choice but to sit on my armchair and wait for the student teacher positioned to our Geometry class. I realized then that it is okay if I am just only sitting on my armchair because I can relax myself and I can still be away from stress. But, it is more okay if I am the student teacher so that I can earn more points on our class
      Our student teacher of Geometry last K.Y.S.D. was my friend from II-Palma. She was a little shy because she is not very close with II-Benton. One important skill you can also get from being a student teacher is that you can learn how to interact with the other students and you’ll feel how to be respected by the other students. You will also feel how busy a teacher is. Then, you will also realize that how too much effort the teachers exert for a day or two of bringing some important details and developing a student’s mind.

      I am very proud of my teachers even if they didn’t teach me hard because I can see how hard their work is. I, as a UP student, am very thankful that there are teachers willing to teach poor but deserving students. We, as a student, should always be very proud of what teachers are.