The Pennsylvania Department of Education released preliminary 2010 graduation rates this week.
Five school districts - Central Cambria, Central Valley, Conemaugh Valley, Juniata Valley and Springfield Township - had a 100 percent graduation rate.
The lowest in the state was Chester Upland at 44.83 percent.
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P.S. Say it ain't so! Is it true that 55.17% of our students aren't graduating? Maybe I should wait to ask until after the state championship run. That's all we seem focused on.
Stop it please!!! I can't we get fired up about something without you putting a wet blanket on it.
ReplyDeleteyou are fired up about the graduation rate, i hope.
ReplyDeleteI know someone who works for RoseTree Media School District. And as you know that all of the schools are doing the State exams right now. And this person stated that every year, when they give the State Exam, the kids who are either absent or who don't complete their test, the school district gives them a make-up day to finish all the test. When I was in school, they didn't have a make-up day for the pupils to finish the test, if they didn't finsh it, you just didn't finsh. Only the students who are absent are the ones who should be able to make up the exam. I believe it is still done this way in the CUSD. That is why we are the lowest in the nation. I would like to know if this could be checked out and if it is true, then the Dept. of Education in Harrisburg should be notified. Because it's not fair to our children in the CUSD.
ReplyDeleteI encourage you to call the school district, write them a letter, or ask that question at a school board meeting. Let us know what they say. Unfortunately, we can't be sure you'll have anyone answer that question on this blog, even if they know.
ReplyDeleteStudents are allowed to make test up in any district.
ReplyDeleteHello Mr. Roots - I'm with Anonymous. Please let the families of our children that do what their suppose to do enjoy their accomplishments. I'm sorry to hear that 55.17 percent of our parents aren't willing to pour into their children the love and support needed to complete their high school education. Shame on them!!!!! Parents of our 44.83 percent that are gratuating, we thank you for your love and support. Continue to surround them with wisdom and integrity.
ReplyDeleteVillagers' the children of our city need you. I know it's hard to befriend children today. But, ask the Lord to lead and direct your footsteps. You are needed to step into the lives of our seemingly forgotten children. I believe love and correction will change statistics. Unfortunately, until parents step up and/or villagers' rise up, many of our children will continously be disengaged with the fundamentals of life. So, unparented/seemingly forgotten child, if you're reading this blog; reach out to the nearest church, place of worship, neighbor and/or friend. Share your issues of concern and allow someone to pour into your life. Everyone is not going to let you do what you want all of the time. But, you'll learn if life, it's not about what you want. But, it is about what you need. Also, always know that someone loves you much!!! Try it, you might just like it.
Let us not forget to give students credit. Many of them are succeeding with no help from parents.
ReplyDeleteThe schools lack funding to add. Our new governor Corbett really slashed the budgets for school. Chester upland was hit hard. The lack of Parent involvement is a big factor too. There are ways to encourage involvement. Recent grads can go and tutor kids and receive money for college through Americorp. Business can intern students, retired persons can mentor kids. There are great programs that should be utilized.
ReplyDeleteInaddition people Ned to call Corbett and Umayyad that he not press for vouchers. This will only make matters worse by taking away even more funding from the public education system and putting in private educations hands.