So, have you heard that CMS is proposing to cut back graduation requirements from 28 credits to 24 credits? Some students may even be able to graduate in three years rather than four. Apparently this change came from discussions of how to lower the dropout rate.
What ever happened to churning out some quality, educated young people out of this school system? It seems to be all about numbers nowadays. As long as it looks good on paper, it must be right, huh. Sure, more kids may — and I stress “may” — be able to acquire a piece of paper that says they’re competent enough to graduate from high school, but will that be enough to help them stand on their own two feet in this big, bad world? Is three years an adequate amount of time to allow a student to mature and develop any degree of common sense? I’m not so sure.
The regular board meeting is tonight at 6 p.m. at the Government Center (600 E. 4th St.) Officials don’t expect the proposition to get much discussion though because of a packed agenda. The agenda includes:
- Recommend approval of proposed amendments to Policy JIE, “Pregnant Students”
- Recommend approval of draft amendments to Policy BID (Version 1), “Board Member Compensation and Expenses”
- Recommend approval of draft amendments to Policy BID (Version 2), “Board Member Compensation and Expenses”
- Recommend approval of proposed boundaries and feeder patterns
- Recommend approval of Superintendent’s Magnet Program Recommendations
- Recommend approval of the process for electing District 3 Representative to complete the remaining term ending December 2009
Click here for the complete agenda and for info on how you can speak at the public hearing.
This article appears in Nov 11-18, 2008.
This has got to be the most ridiculous thing I have yet to read from coming from CMS.The good thing for dropouts are the GED programs. It gives them a second chance. What they(CMS) need to focus on is how to improve the students’ skills needed to remain in school not lower the requirements. How does that help those students trying to go to college? The answer is it doesn’t. I’ve seen first hand how a little patience and hard work plus dedication and one on one(where needed) can truly help a student improve tremendously.
Obviously L.Hill has not been following the CMS story. Providence Day School and other Charlotte Schools in charlotte only require 20 -24 credits to receive a High School Diploma. Providence Day and Charlotte Catholic has a very successful rate to students going to college. CMS can adopt the same curriculm as those school. Before you make a response,please know your fact.