Miss Ginseng's School of Education

**Miss Ginseng's School of Education** is a large k-12 school located west of Fernwood. It was founded in 1555 as a competitor to the School of the Growing Plum Blossom. The school is known for its no-nonsense approach to education and its focus on traditional values. The school has close to 1,000 students with about 100 in each grade. There are about 4 classes per grade with about 21 kids per classroom, though some may have a few numbers shorter or a few numbers higher then the median. Across the town, Miss Ginseng the 1st, the creator of the school and first principal's sister, Miss Blue Cohosh, is the leader of the town's only private school, Miss Cohosh's Boarding Academy for The Curious.

## Description

The school is co-ed with a mixture of mortal and magical students. Core subjects include literature, history, mathematics, science, and physical education. Subjects considered options include art, magic, botany, spellcasting, alchemy, astrology, divination, and archery. The school has a strict uniform policy and students are expected to adhere to a strict no-talking policy during lunch and to keep their hands behind their backs and walk in single file lines in the hallways.

## Students

The student body of Ginseng's School of Education is diverse and vibrant. The student population is split almost evenly between male and female students. The school also has a large number of magical students, with a variety of backgrounds and abilities. The student body is also diverse in terms of ethnicity and socio-economic backgrounds. The school has a large number of students from low-income families, as well as students from more affluent backgrounds. The school also has a large number of international students, with students from all over the world.

### Alumni

Famous alumni from the school include Professor Emeritus Dr. John Smith, a renowned professor of botany and alchemy who graduated from the school in 1790. He is known for his groundbreaking research in the field of magical plants and their uses and Lady Jane Doe, a prominent politician and philanthropist who graduated from the school in 1820. She is known for her tireless work in advocating for the rights of magical creatures and her generous donations to various charities.

## Staff

### Principal

Miss Ginseng the 14th is the current principal of Ginseng's School of Education. She is a highly respected and experienced educator, having served as the school's principal for over 20 years. Miss Ginseng is known for her strict but fair approach to education, and her commitment to providing a safe and nurturing learning environment for all students. She is also a strong advocate for the rights of magical creatures, and has worked tirelessly to ensure that all students, regardless of their background, are treated with respect and dignity. Miss Ginseng is a firm believer in the power of education, and is dedicated to helping her students reach their full potential.

## Clubs

There are multiple clubs in the school and the school is sometimes considered more sought-after due to the more seriousness with the teachers compared to the School of the Growing Plum Blossom. There are three sections for each club, *K-5 Clubs*, *5-9 Clubs*, and *9-12 Clubs*. It is considered a mandate that each student join at least four clubs, however, two is the maximum number for those in grades between k-5 and is typically decided by parents. If a student doesn't select their clubs, a teacher may place them in a club with insufficient numbers. The average club number is about 23 students per class and considers a mixture of kids per grade (eg. K-5 clubs have a mixture of students from kindergarten, grade 1, grade 2, grade 3, grade 4, and grade 5).

### K-5 Clubs

Clubs open to students from K-5 include Chess Club, Art Club, Drama Club, Gardening Club, Robotics Club, Cooking Club, Science Club, Music Club, Debate Club, and Math Club. These clubs are heavily supervised with about four teachers on duty in each club at any given time. The people in this section receive medium to heavy assistance from teachers and eventually teachers may pressure students to try some tasks on their own.

### 5-9 Clubs

Clubs open to students from 5-9 include Chess Club, Art Club, Drama Club, Gardening Club, Robotics Club, Cooking Club, Science Club, Music Club, Debate Club, Math Club, Creative Writing Club, Photography Club, Film Club, Astronomy Club, Magic Club, Archery Club, and Robotics Club. These clubs are supervised with about two teachers on duty in each club at any given time, half of those supervising K-5 clubs. The people in this section receive lighter assistance from teachers and may have to start asking teachers for assistance, however, those with special needs may receive more support if parents wish. Teachers may assist students with tasks lightly and then pressure students to try some tasks on their own. Towards the second semester, grade 9 students have the choice to begin assimilating to GSA (Gay Straight Alliance) club; but it is entirely optional for grade 9 students to join.

### 9-12 Clubs

Clubs open to students from 9-12 include Creative Writing Club, Photography Club, Film Club, Astronomy Club, Magic Club, Archery Club, Chess Club, Robotics Club, Model United Nations, Debate Club, Political Science Club, Psychology Club, Philosophy Club, GSA Club, Entrepreneurship Club, Investment Club, Stock Market Club, Computer Science Club, Robotics Club, Coding Club, Journalism Club, and Environmental Club. All clubs, except GSA club, may have teacher-selected students join them if the numbers are insufficient.

## Trivia

* The school has a strict policy on the use of magic, with students only allowed to use magic in designated areas and under the supervision of a teacher.
* The school has a library with over 10,000 books, including many rare and ancient texts.
* The school has a large garden with a variety of magical plants, including the namesake ginseng root.
* The school has a strict policy on the use of technology, with students only allowed to use technology in designated areas and under the supervision of a teacher.
* The school has a strict policy on the use of language, with students only allowed to use respectful language in all areas of the school.