One of the most defining experiences in a young Indian's life is undergoing the rigors of the 10th standard board exams. Not passing the exams means that one's schooling is finished, without the option of continuing on to 11th and 12th grade. Passing with a low score means that attending university is out of the question. Passing with a medium score limits a student from studying certain subjects in college.
We are new at this, as it's the first time we've had 10th graders at Rising Star. Our students have been studying for six months, and recently have been getting up as early as 4 am. One of our teachers is actually sleeping at the school in order to aid them in this predawn craziness. Other teachers show up on weekends for all-day cramming sessions.
Tomorrow's the Big Day. Exams start, and then run through April 23rd.
From this evening, just as the moon rose. There are just six students in our highest grade.
Shankar and Buelah
Sujatha
Mahalakshmi, Gracy, and Sujatha with Tamil teacher
We are new at this, as it's the first time we've had 10th graders at Rising Star. Our students have been studying for six months, and recently have been getting up as early as 4 am. One of our teachers is actually sleeping at the school in order to aid them in this predawn craziness. Other teachers show up on weekends for all-day cramming sessions.
Tomorrow's the Big Day. Exams start, and then run through April 23rd.
From this evening, just as the moon rose. There are just six students in our highest grade.
Shankar and Buelah
Sujatha
Mahalakshmi, Gracy, and Sujatha with Tamil teacher
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