Can someone help me with school issues? Sorry... (2013, house)
Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, CaryThe Triangle Area
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none of the children on my street go to the same school, but that is NOT because the school system is assigning them that way, that is a choice different families have made based on magnet schools, charter school and calendar options. So yes, you might encounter that.
I understand that different families may choose to send their kids to a magnet or charter school rather than the school assigned to their address. But can I ask you to explain "... that is a choice different families have made based on ... calendar options"? If your assigned school has a traditional/year round approach and you don't want it, can you choose another (non-magnet, non-charter) school?
Some schools are indeed better than others. It depends on the neighborhood. I hate to say it, but look at crime, income, and the overall health of the neighborhood.
Is the neighborhood overall white or black? It's sad to say, but this makes a difference.
I understand that different families may choose to send their kids to a magnet or charter school rather than the school assigned to their address. But can I ask you to explain "... that is a choice different families have made based on ... calendar options"? If your assigned school has a traditional/year round approach and you don't want it, can you choose another (non-magnet, non-charter) school?
The current state legislature completely disregards the value of teachers. Many are bailing out.
Perhaps the next election will flush these rats out, but that's not yet a done deal.
I'd have to agree with this. Good teachers are leaving the profession and the State for better paying opportunities. I think it will take a while to recover from the fall-out.
I've been living here over seven years and we had one dance with the reassignment devil which ended without any changes being made (North Raleigh). My sons have both started and finished every school they've attended including Elementary, Middle and High. The problem is much more pronounced if you're going to move to an area experiencing rapid expansion, that's just a byproduct of the phenomenon.
I can make a strong argument that the education my sons are/have received in Wake County has been excellent. My oldest son scored very high on his SAT/ACT exams last year and nailed 4's on all of his AP exams (my youngest is first starting High School so no clue how he'll do). My point is, my son didn't acquire the knowledge necessary to do well on those exams on his own, his teachers helped get him there.
Is it true we've lost some excellent teachers due to the economics of teaching in North Carolina? Yes. Is it true we've lost all or most of the excellent teachers? No. And it's insulting to those who remain to suggest as much.
Poppydog, would you please tell me more about the neighborhood you live in? We are in our 50s, youngest in 8th grade this year, husband retired. We have been considering moving to Charleston, SC to be near my daughter. However, the neighborhood you describe sounds like exactly what we're looking for. Thanks.
I've had a child/children in the WCPSS going on 8 years, and have never seen a single textbook come home. I have spotted some in classrooms, but honestly assumed they were out of date. Do students even use textbooks anymore? All I've ever seen are worksheets.
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Is the neighborhood overall white or black? It's sad to say, but this makes a difference.
I've had a child/children in the WCPSS going on 8 years, and have never seen a single textbook come home. I have spotted some in classrooms, but honestly assumed they were out of date. Do students even use textbooks anymore? All I've ever seen are worksheets.
Seriously?
They have books....and not or of date ones. ..geesh. Some teachers only use them for class work only. My daughter brought home tons of school books over the years. ... but in high school she sometimes just wanted online assess to the book when it was offered so she didn't have to lug them home. WHT not ask your child's teacher what they are doing?
You can get a textbook to take home if needed but you should be able to access them online as well. My kids have done science and social studies online.
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