08-19-2006, 10:05 PM
Yes Cat that is a great perspective I'll remember that one when I get the fever.I have not been off the rock in almost 3 years and I'm getting a little punaticky.LOL HAHAHA
I'm feeling hot no its cold chills arghh a fever must be the flu.LOL
I am not sure if folks really understand the issue of the public schools here.Its not just that the curriculum is way behind that of mainland schools,there are also serious discipline problems in the upper grades. The things that go on would never be tolerated in mainland schools,regular fighting(boys and girls),drug use in the hallways,disrespect to teachers,a general lack of academic attitude with all the grades and racism.
The public bus system here is another thing, considering what I have seen and heard I would not put my kids on one.
The charter schools are trying but have a problem with kids that get thrown out of the public schools end up going to the charters.
I'd say they have the same problems they are just smaller so its not as noticable.
As far as the free/lowcost schools with a good reputation like Aunty Cindy's they have "waiting lists".
So it seems all were left with is the over priced and not that great private schools and your own transportation.
But hey if it keeps hundreds of thousands of people away I guess its worth it.;\
Edited by - punamom on 08/20/2006 02:35:58
I'm feeling hot no its cold chills arghh a fever must be the flu.LOL
I am not sure if folks really understand the issue of the public schools here.Its not just that the curriculum is way behind that of mainland schools,there are also serious discipline problems in the upper grades. The things that go on would never be tolerated in mainland schools,regular fighting(boys and girls),drug use in the hallways,disrespect to teachers,a general lack of academic attitude with all the grades and racism.
The public bus system here is another thing, considering what I have seen and heard I would not put my kids on one.
The charter schools are trying but have a problem with kids that get thrown out of the public schools end up going to the charters.
I'd say they have the same problems they are just smaller so its not as noticable.
As far as the free/lowcost schools with a good reputation like Aunty Cindy's they have "waiting lists".
So it seems all were left with is the over priced and not that great private schools and your own transportation.
But hey if it keeps hundreds of thousands of people away I guess its worth it.;\
Edited by - punamom on 08/20/2006 02:35:58