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Yeah, they’re definitely not calling a meeting to discuss IF, but rather HOW/WHEN. It’s unfortunate, because we’ve seen a drastic change in our kids attending in-person vs virtual. They’re so much happier and are excited to tell us what they did when they get home. They really dread the virtual instruction days. I do get it though.
Also, on the other compensation note...if we were able to vote on a property tax increase that would 100% go toward teacher salaries (all to their paychecks), I’d vote for it in a heartbeat. That’s a pipe dream I’m sure. Kind of like bailout money not going toward CEO bonuses.
I agree they are discussing when to switch to remote but i do think that now that they have reopened once, they know how to do it and it should not be as big of an ordeal to reopen again.
If they're meeting tomorrow, voting Tuesday, and Wednesday is remote anyway, that only leaves two in-person days before Christmas break. When they return on the 4th, there's two weeks until MLK day and the end of first semester, so I assume we'll be going all remote until then and revisit closer to second-semester start.
If they're meeting tomorrow, voting Tuesday, and Wednesday is remote anyway, that only leaves two in-person days before Christmas break. When they return on the 4th, there's two weeks until MLK day and the end of first semester, so I assume we'll be going all remote until then and revisit closer to second-semester start.
Those exams are state mandated and would require a federal waiver to do remotely. As usual WCPSS is a day late and dollar short seeking the waiver. So kids who have to take those exams will have to go to school.
As in the spring kids do not have to take the teacher-made exams. They can take their grade and that's that. If they take the final and it hurts their grade it doesn't count.
Those exams are state mandated and would require a federal waiver to do remotely. As usual WCPSS is a day late and dollar short seeking the waiver. So kids who have to take those exams will have to go to school.
As in the spring kids do not have to take the teacher-made exams. They can take their grade and that's that. If they take the final and it hurts their grade it doesn't count.
Thanks, I got all that. I was wondering what this new development might mean for in person EOC and CTE exams. Maybe nothing. But it seems that odd to move fully remote at the same time that they’re dragging kids in for exams.
Thanks, I got all that. I was wondering what this new development might mean for in person EOC and CTE exams. Maybe nothing. But it seems that odd to move fully remote at the same time that they’re dragging kids in for exams.
EOC and CTE are for high schoolers, and they're all remote for the semester, so whether WCPSS stays remote or not has no effect on that. Unless the middle schoolers take them too? I guess they do if memory serves.
EOC and CTE are for high schoolers, and they're all remote for the semester, so whether WCPSS stays remote or not has no effect on that. Unless the middle schoolers take them too? I guess they do if memory serves.
MS can take an EOC (for math 1, for example), but not until May.
I teach HS. I still want to know for sure for sure that Tuesday’s vote won’t affect in person exams. The uncertainty is stressful. I’m not exactly sure what they are proposing. I guess I’ll know tomorrow.
EOC and CTE are for high schoolers, and they're all remote for the semester, so whether WCPSS stays remote or not has no effect on that. Unless the middle schoolers take them too? I guess they do if memory serves.
EOC/EOG starts in 3rd grade.
"What are End-of-Grade (EOG) and End-of-Course (EOC) tests?
The tests assess student proficiency in key subjects. All students in North Carolina take End-of-Grade reading and math tests every year in grades 3-8. Fifth and eighth graders also take an End-of-Grade science test. High school students are required to complete an End-of-Course assessment in English II, Math I and Biology. "
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Thanks, I got all that. I was wondering what this new development might mean for in person EOC and CTE exams. Maybe nothing. But it seems that odd to move fully remote at the same time that they’re dragging kids in for exams.
Chapel Hill schools have been remote, yet they are bringing in our kids for the CTE and EOC exams in mid-January. They said they have to be done in person. Our only other option is to take them in June after school ends, but our family will be at the beach that week (God, willing)
"What are End-of-Grade (EOG) and End-of-Course (EOC) tests?
The tests assess student proficiency in key subjects. All students in North Carolina take End-of-Grade reading and math tests every year in grades 3-8. Fifth and eighth graders also take an End-of-Grade science test. High school students are required to complete an End-of-Course assessment in English II, Math I and Biology. "
Yeah thing is EOCs are giving in January for high schoolers because that's when their classes end. I know what the tests are. EOGs are not a factor in this discussion. Personally we are not affected by any of this because my HSer doesn't have any EOC or CTE classes.
There ARE CTE classes in middle school. And those classes are half year, so the test is given in January. That's what I was referring to.
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