Saturday, September 29, 2007

Survey for Families Opting-Out of Year-Round Schools

All families who had opted out should have received a form, even if you opted out before Judge Manning’s ruling.  If you opted out and have not received a form, you can request one by calling 850-1863.  The forms are due back by October 12.

One point that was mentioned is that the survey results will be broken down across subgroups of parents. An example that was given is that they’re going to evaluate the results to find out if English-speaking parents and Spanish-speaking parents opted out for different reasons.  Apparently they want to be able to encourage specific “subgroups” to choose YR instead of traditional, since the traditional schools are so incredibly overcrowded.  Breaking the survey results down will allow them to target certain subgroups, but some people I’ve heard from feel this is a form of “stereotyping”.

While I do feel that this is a step in the right direction by attempting to gather information, I am also going to encourage the School System to survey ALL parents in the system.  By asking people their opinions and feelings BEFORE formulating an assignment plan, they’ll have a TRUE understanding of what the families want.

I also believe that what the public really needs to see is a list of those who stayed at their converted school, but wrote “under duress” and similar comments on their consent forms.  (I am one of those)  So many of us decided not to “opt-out” even though we preferred a traditional calendar because we were not told what our traditional option was. In the Spring when the consent forms were turned in,  I was told that “most” of the forms coming back to the school did have those types of comments hand-written on them.  I wonder if there is a way to see those results?

Have you received a form?  What have you heard about this latest action?

Its really a valid point While I do feel that this is a step in the right direction by attempting to gather information

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Hi, Anne.

I have made that transition—home school to high school!—once or twice. (Well, only once for high school) I can tell you, it can be overwhelming. But I can tell you what I know.

One advantage you’ll have is that if you were home-schooled, you are probably pretty self-motivated. That’s good—it at least means you’ll probably be a good student. Use that motivation wisely. Finish your assignments on time or early and if you get the chance to be in Honor’s or AP, jump at it. The motivation you have to do your work comes from inside of you, and homeschooling really helps that skill develop.

For friends? Well, just try to make friends. Since you’re kind of jumping in, I’d just be friendly. Be VERY confident (people are drawn to those who have self confidence), be friendly, and smile a lot. There will be bullies and mean girls—it’s a fact of life. Ignore them and don’t get caught up in that type of drama. At lunch, go to the cafeteria and find a table of kids who kind of look friendly. Politely ask if you can sit with them, and strike up a conversation. Also, joining after school activities that you enjoy can really help you get to know other people.

Academics can sometimes be challenging after being home-schooled for a while. I was home-schooled and then went back to school…ugh, I was awful at math. It’s easy to get behind. Be sure to ask LOTS of questions to your teachers if you don’t understand. Be involved in class and take notes. Again—ask questions! If you don’t feel comfortable in a class, see if you can switch to another.

All in all? Be self-confident, self-motivated, and be YOURSELF. Don’t get caught up in drama if you don’t have to. :)

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