tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post7790904192531587466..comments2024-03-28T02:21:17.452-07:00Comments on Seattle Schools Community Forum: Tuesday Open ThreadMelissa Westbrookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-2721794780858731842013-10-25T16:37:10.914-07:002013-10-25T16:37:10.914-07:00Ballard doesn't have IB or STEM. I'm thin...Ballard doesn't have IB or STEM. I'm thinking Willa may not have the best info.Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12588239576000641336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-11567377972602411672013-10-25T11:27:18.269-07:002013-10-25T11:27:18.269-07:00I'm sorry - I'm not sure I understand your...I'm sorry - I'm not sure I understand your comment. Could you clarify?Lynnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-77625684431344917762013-10-25T11:09:44.975-07:002013-10-25T11:09:44.975-07:00Contradiction
District policy is algebra for 6th g...Contradiction<br />District policy is algebra for 6th graders yet you defer to teacher<br />Honors LA better than APP you defer to district<br /><br />IonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-1181449592576783392013-10-25T09:38:55.620-07:002013-10-25T09:38:55.620-07:00McLure is placing all eighth graders in Algebra th...McLure is placing all eighth graders in Algebra this year - ready or not. The head of their math department doesn't believe in offering algebra to sixth graders though. Those are the kinds of policies that should be made district-wide - not based on an individual teacher or principal's feelings. The quality of the LA classes offered to a student shouldn't depend on the neighborhood they live in.Lynnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-85978746542605549512013-10-25T09:21:14.239-07:002013-10-25T09:21:14.239-07:00Middle school algebra for 6th graders is a step an...Middle school algebra for 6th graders is a step and LA honors can be whatever it is- sometime better than APP<br />Willianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-36252203019618975922013-10-25T00:00:51.433-07:002013-10-25T00:00:51.433-07:00Willia,
Did you read what I wrote? So many posters...Willia,<br />Did you read what I wrote? So many posters say that their biggest complaint about their neighborhood school is the lack of access to more rigorous work. I think every school should have access to this - it shouldn't be dependent on PTA funding or a principal's personal philosophy. And yes, the high schools seem to be getting better at this - but I don't think most elementary middle schools are. <br />Speaking of high schools - as an example, Ballard should not be limiting access to their academies. If students have the academic qualifications for a program in their neighborhood school, a seat should be made available to them. Lynnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-72064383908704603882013-10-24T22:37:37.871-07:002013-10-24T22:37:37.871-07:00Charlie recently listed all the changes at the hig...Charlie recently listed all the changes at the high school level and the middle schools moving all kids into Algebra are a few examples. There is Mercer's amazing math progress. Don't think the district doesn't follow all these things. How about IB and STEM and academies at Ballard?<br />Why are you so negative about kids not in APP getting rigor? Are you afraid that they might actually do better than the good testers if given the chance?Willianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-90192687804109657932013-10-24T22:15:29.675-07:002013-10-24T22:15:29.675-07:00Willia,
Where are these neighborhood schools where...Willia,<br />Where are these neighborhood schools where the district is ramping up rigor? The problem is - schools make these decisions independently. The district needs to make this a priority at every school. Lynnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-47207233525846000762013-10-24T20:05:25.391-07:002013-10-24T20:05:25.391-07:00Seems like all the APP problems may become moot if...Seems like all the APP problems may become moot if the district continues to ramp up rigor at neighborhood schools. I know three families that have chosen not to go to Hamilton and are satisfied. I know the district has data on this type of student and I wish they would release aggregate data. Hopefully they look at it to make their decisions.Willianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-43154011817472844492013-10-24T09:35:28.050-07:002013-10-24T09:35:28.050-07:00The superintendents proposal to close Pinehurst K-...The superintendents proposal to close Pinehurst K-8 (AS#1) isn't new news. This month's newsletter is just the first opportunity they had to post his initial recommendation closure. When you click on the link, it goes to his recommendation from Sept 23rd, so don't panic. This isn't his final recommendation, not to say that he's totally on board with keeping the school open, but his final recommendation is scheduled to be posted today sometime. Keep your fingers crossed and send him emails and call his voicemail to voice your opinion.<br />Dannysearch4chinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02372816679136927257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-31306604462918273882013-10-23T20:32:21.877-07:002013-10-23T20:32:21.877-07:00Stopped by the Strategic Plan Work Session. OMG, ...Stopped by the Strategic Plan Work Session. OMG, what a snoozefest! ZZzzzzz.....mirmac1https://www.blogger.com/profile/10183460709639638172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-46155761640255810382013-10-23T16:05:11.182-07:002013-10-23T16:05:11.182-07:00Peanut, I think it depends on the school's bud...Peanut, I think it depends on the school's budget. The City used to pay for them (and I have told both mayoral candidates if they want to help, the City could put that back in the budget).<br /><br />I do not believe the district pays for more than a small number of crossing guards.<br /><br />Parents, is your PTA paying for guards?Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12588239576000641336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-71853565416952218542013-10-23T14:36:34.382-07:002013-10-23T14:36:34.382-07:00Just got the School Beat email from the District, ...Just got the School Beat email from the District, which says there are part-time crossing guard positions available.<br /><br />Looked at the list of schools on it, which got me wondering which schools have crossing guards - paid or not.<br /><br />Neighborhood schools yes, option schools no?Peanutnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-26455167486566679182013-10-23T14:30:43.321-07:002013-10-23T14:30:43.321-07:00StepJ,
I'm sorry to hear that. I pushed for t...StepJ,<br /><br />I'm sorry to hear that. I pushed for the Decatour option.<br /><br />I would comment that the <a href="http://www.seattleschools.org/modules/groups/homepagefiles/cms/1583136/File/Departmental%20Content/communications/Superintendent%20Messages/130923_Pinehurst_prlim_report.pdf?sessionid=f90be508f18459884dbf8fa196d4d6b3" rel="nofollow">rationale</a> and analysis is thorough and presented in a transparent manner, more than we ever got from the MGJ or Enfield administrations. I believe this is a reflection on Mr. Banda.mirmac1https://www.blogger.com/profile/10183460709639638172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-27618175498534025172013-10-23T14:10:11.275-07:002013-10-23T14:10:11.275-07:00Superintendent Recommends Closure of Pinehurst.
F...Superintendent Recommends Closure of Pinehurst.<br /><br />From the School Beat newsletter out today, http://www.seattleschools.org/modules/cms/pages.phtml?sessionid=10172216b14b5d42cb168512d4783eaa&pageid=302488&sessionid=10172216b14b5d42cb168512d4783eaa<br /><br />:-(<br /><br />-StepJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-35718702039045288062013-10-23T11:42:49.088-07:002013-10-23T11:42:49.088-07:00I think these are the October enrollment numbers.I think these are the October <a href="http://www.k12.wa.us/safs/rep/enr/1314/17001e.pdfww.google.com" rel="nofollow">enrollment numbers</a>.<br />Lynnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-53452632667445328312013-10-23T10:35:12.905-07:002013-10-23T10:35:12.905-07:00Erik T and QUAD,
Horace Mann School<b>Erik T and QUAD</b>,<br /><br /><a href="http://more4mann.org/" rel="nofollow">Horace Mann School</a>Lynnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-11675661728754019152013-10-23T08:26:32.935-07:002013-10-23T08:26:32.935-07:00Saw this on Andrew Sullivan's blog:
http://ga...Saw this on Andrew Sullivan's blog:<br /><br />http://garyrubinstein.teachforus.org/2013/10/19/death-of-math/<br /><br />"Two hundred years ago, students who finished high school learned about as much mathematical content as modern fifth graders learn today. And over the past 200 years, topics were gradually added to the curriculum until the textbooks have become giant bloated monstrosities. And though the modern high schooler ‘learns’ algebra, geometry, algebra II and trigonometry, statistics, and maybe even precalculus and calculus, the average adult still only remembers about as much as the adults from 200 ago did, or about what the average fifth grader is supposed to have learned."<br /><br />Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10510009559627707580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-49096085461900630362013-10-23T07:03:18.887-07:002013-10-23T07:03:18.887-07:00Erik T-
I too am confused as to what is happening ...Erik T-<br />I too am confused as to what is happening @ Mann, what the agreement is. I know Africatown has hosted events the past couple of weekends, including banner drops supporting ACIC at Mann. <br /><br />I have seen what appear to be work trucks on site a couple times, but no signs of work yet. <br /><br />QUADAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-21652241419135731652013-10-23T02:00:50.320-07:002013-10-23T02:00:50.320-07:00my child still needs to take a make up MAP due to ...my child still needs to take a make up MAP due to illness, and I was inquiring just today about the timing.. the district calendar published the close of testing window (thus i think scores published monday following) as this coming friday. but that was just recently extended through the next week.<br /><br />-DianeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-87038477546111537332013-10-22T22:36:52.690-07:002013-10-22T22:36:52.690-07:00"Does anybody know if kids with IEP's tak..."Does anybody know if kids with IEP's take the MAP? It was not clear to me if my 1st grader (in an inclusion program) would take it.-Wondering"<br /><br />Wondering, if you have a kid on an IEP you have to get in there and ask. You can't assume anything. (Ok, you can assume the worst.) <br /><br />Yes they may test your kid on MAP etc but they may -- and do -- give only the barest nod in the direction of accommodations. Remember, this is the District where the "culture of low expectations" for students with IEPs got its name. Your kid's now basically been branded as somebody whose low performance will be expected. That is the district opt out culture for our students with disabilities. <br /><br />readerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-67554326407635220992013-10-22T22:23:38.173-07:002013-10-22T22:23:38.173-07:00Gee Sped Teacher, isn't that being a little d...Gee Sped Teacher, isn't that being a little dramatic. If your students shouldn't be taking the MSP, you can have them do the WAAS portfolio. It is an option that very few IEP teams avail themselves of. And, if they have any hope of getting a 2, or improving, then what is the harm in giving them the test. It needn't be negative. Those tests needn't be abusive. Giving tests to students who have absolutely no hope of passing them, yes that's abusive.<br /><br />-sped parentAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-53666145413877732212013-10-22T21:08:23.674-07:002013-10-22T21:08:23.674-07:00Yes, kids with IEPs take the MAP, and I personally...Yes, kids with IEPs take the MAP, and I personally test them to ensure that they get their accommodations. Kids with IEPs also take the MSP, even if they can't read it. They also take it with me so they get accommodations and have a private place to cry. Legally mandated abuse.<br /><br />-sped teacherAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-71416838914446190452013-10-22T20:07:53.556-07:002013-10-22T20:07:53.556-07:00Erik, I am hearing the same. It is quite unclear t...Erik, I am hearing the same. It is quite unclear to me if the building has been secured by the district.<br /><br />A lot of gamemanship going on but it leads me to wonder what happens when construction finally starts?Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12588239576000641336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-33453529209732341342013-10-22T19:02:42.111-07:002013-10-22T19:02:42.111-07:00FYI,
Drove by the Mann building today and saw a lo...FYI,<br />Drove by the Mann building today and saw a lot of Aficatown activity, but no work being done. Is the district just going to give in to them. I thought a deal had been worked out with them and they were to have left by now.erik tanennoreply@blogger.com