US Schools?
Jun 10th 2005, 10:14 pm
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Re: US Schools?
Originally Posted by Englishmum
he remembered our camping trips in Italy & France with Eurocamp and much preferred them LOL! (Actually we're doing it this Summer in Italy at his request).
Jun 10th 2005, 10:45 pm
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Re: US Schools?
Originally Posted by Guelder Rose
What I said was:-
"My youngest is falling behind in some subjects and it seemed to me that the time could be better spent in helping the children to improve the skills they have learnt. My husband said that all 'testing' has been completed so no other work is required ... but surely education is more than just 'tests'?"
In other words, even though all the tests had been completed, could the teacher not have spent some time in helping the children to improve the skills they had learnt ... especially for those children who didn't happen to be straight A students.
"My youngest is falling behind in some subjects and it seemed to me that the time could be better spent in helping the children to improve the skills they have learnt. My husband said that all 'testing' has been completed so no other work is required ... but surely education is more than just 'tests'?"
In other words, even though all the tests had been completed, could the teacher not have spent some time in helping the children to improve the skills they had learnt ... especially for those children who didn't happen to be straight A students.
The celebration at the end of any school year is pretty normal. I think, even when I was younger and schools were not trying to teach the impossible in 5 minutes time, that everyone looked forward to the end of the year and teachers wisely knew they wouldn't get much more instruction into anyone.
Jun 10th 2005, 10:48 pm
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Re: US Schools?
Originally Posted by Lottie
Seriously considering giving up my day job and opening 'camp lottie' 
Jun 10th 2005, 11:18 pm
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Re: US Schools?
Originally Posted by AmerLisa
The celebration at the end of any school year is pretty normal. I think, even when I was younger and schools were not trying to teach the impossible in 5 minutes time, that everyone looked forward to the end of the year and teachers wisely knew they wouldn't get much more instruction into anyone.
Jun 10th 2005, 11:33 pm
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Re: US Schools?
Originally Posted by Bob
Last couple days perhaps...but the last week is a bit extreme isn't it?
Jun 10th 2005, 11:56 pm
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Re: US Schools?
Originally Posted by AmerLisa
Why? Do you think kids can't tell when the end of school is near? Do you think their minds will be focused? Especially young kids?
Jun 11th 2005, 12:21 am
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Re: US Schools?
Originally Posted by AmerLisa
What I said was sarcastic, but not at your expense. I thoroughly hate that children are taught nothing more (at times) than to pass these standardized tests.
My youngest really does want to improve, simply because she wants to be the same as her siblings who are all straight A students. I guess I just expected this to be covered at school, but I now realise that it will be up to me to help her improve her reading and writing!I did notice that just before the 'Star' (is that what it's called?) tests began I received a few letters from the school ... stating that all students should get a nutritious breakfast and plenty of sleep during this very important time ... with the added request for parents to donate snacks. I remember thinking that I didn't need to be told to feed my children or make sure they got enough sleep .. but also wondered why the school would want to give the impression that these basic requirements were only important during testing!
Jun 11th 2005, 1:48 am
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Re: US Schools?
Originally Posted by ImHere
Ours had to go in for one day after memorial day to make up for days lost to hurricanes last year. What did they do? Fek all. They were even told not to bring any books in with them.
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