Students Social Cliques Eslpod School Part Feel People

Many high school students "long" (want very much) to "fit in" (be part of a group; feel accepted) with their "peers" (classmates; people who are the same age and in a similar position), and commonly form tight "cliques," or social groups of students with similar interests and "social status" (how one is perceived by others in terms of importance).

The "in-crowd" or the "popular kids" are the "top" (highest; most powerful and influential) social clique. These students are admired by most other students, but the clique is highly "selective" (allowing only certain people to be part of a group), so many students feel "left out" (sad because one is not allowed to participate).

Most schools also have a social clique of "jocks" or students who are best known for their athletic abilities. The football players are usually "at the top of" (the most influential members of) the clique of jocks, and many movies "stereotypically" (based on common beliefs that aren't necessarily correct) show the football "captain" (leader of the team) dating the "head" (leader) cheerleader.

The "geeks," who are interested in computers, video games, and science, don't have much interest in fitting in with the in-crowd. The "nerds" are students who spend a lot of time studying and trying to get good grades, even if it interferes with their social life.

Some schools have cliques of "goths," or students who wear black clothing with symbols of death, black hair, and "pale" (white) faces with bright red "lipstick" (makeup color for one's lips). Other cliques might be related to theater, music, or the school band.