Since when did public school get so expensive?
Never mind the $200 bill most parents get at the start of the school year after buying T-shirts, paying activity fees, and a case of Kleenex on top of the usual school supplies. I can't speak for other school districts, but here in Gwinnett County GA, the public schools seems to have an excellent money making vehicle... summer school. They appear to barrel through the curriculum during the school year, and if the student can't keep up and fails the class, they have to go to summer school at $250 per course. If the child fails 2 or 3 classes, they are out of luck. Few parents can fork over that kind of dough for summer school with the 3 week notice they are given between the time the child fails the classes and summer school fees must be paid.
Can't pay for summer school? Maybe you can take the online class. This can also be costly. For many students these classes are the only thing keeping them from flunking out of school. If you can't afford to pay the fees, then you may find yourself repeating the 12th grade.
I never needed summer school growing up, but my brothers did. (Back in the day.) It was free. What happened?
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What happened? Who knows. Blame the parents for not being better teachers. It's not the schools job to teach anymore. Especially when they make summer school exclusive.
Hey, Ms. Hermitt...there is a neat program at the National Archives in Morrow tonite. A woman, Christine...well, here is the cut and paste I still have on my notepad. She's a neat lady, and Joel (hubby--taught homeschool history) helped her develop an exhibit. It's tonite, though..but when I "saw" you on Mrs. C's site (Homeschool and Etc.), made me think of you! It's a bit of a ride, though, and we don't head through the Metro area much more than we have to--traffic!!
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This is not an official release from the National Archives at Morrow, but rather a personal invitation from Rose.
Those of you who attended Homeschool History Day at the Archives in Morrow may have met a wonderful woman, Christine Mitchell. She has a collection of historical newspapers, some from the late 1700's I believe, and has developed, along with Joel, an interesting exhibit that will be displayed at the Archives until October, if plans go forward.
Speakers from Clayton State University: Dr. Adam Tate,The Atlanta Voice: Janis Ware, National Archives: Joel Walker, and of course, Christine Mitchell. The Clayton State Gospel Choir will begin and end the program It begins at 7:00 and should end by 8:00.
If you have made no plans and are in the Morrow area, I'd love to see you. Rose
Yes, I have communicated w/ Ms. Mitchell. She seems delightful. I even post about her programs in my local hsgwinnett.blogspot.com blog, so I will cut and past this info there. Too bad for the short notice and the distance. I can't squeeze it in tonight.
Listen, I hope you can make it to see the exhibit! It is supposed to be there until October...
Good luck to your son with his art. I enjoyed your comment about the standards!
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