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For the heck of it, I went to www.greatschools.org to check the rating of the high school my step-children attended in Pa. It is considered one of the poorest schools in the area. Rating 6. They both have college degrees from major universities. One is pursuing his MBA the other is at the U of Texas Dept of Physics pursuing her PhD. This is her 3rd summer at Los Alamos National Science Laboratory(some of you maybe too young to know the significance of that place). Their mother never let them slack off, expected alot from them, and they are producing.
My point is, you can't expect the school to do everything. You have to share some of the educational responsibility.
In the absence of nothing beyond anecdotal evidence (like your example of exceptional kids), a "rating" provides something to use as a gauge. Unfortunately there's probably plenty of stories on the other side of the spectrum.
I don't think anyone who is serious about education expects "the school to do everything". However, for many parents it's important to choose an environment that gives them the best opportunity to excel... Higher performing / higher rated schools are your best possible way to judge that at the moment.
I disagree with this. My brother was visiting from TX this past week. We both are originally from NY. We were out the other day around here and in Chimney Rock. He was commenting how friendly everyone was. And people really are! But that's my experience. I'm a yankee and South Asian!
We were also at Lake Lure just sitting eating lunch at a bench by the water, and there were people on a boat at the lake kinda far away. And they waved and said hello. It was cute!
southerners are friendly to tourists in general, try to live next to them, then problem ensues.
Just wanted to say THANK YOU to all of those that helped me out with their input, opinions, and information. We did find a really beautiful home... that is plenty big for my large family... in a nice area with the help of a super great realtor. My family is very excited to get to our new home.
Now.. if anyone knows of someone that is trying to sell a fridge.. lemme know! haha!
southerners are friendly to tourists in general, try to live next to them, then problem ensues.
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