Messed up 1st day of school in St Marys County...
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Originally posted by crabcake
do the people who are complaining here ever attend school/education board or county meetings to address the problems to the leadership?
Yes. We have. In the past. Have not this year, however, have plans to do so. Work schedule is not an excuse, but a necessity to comply with. As a mom, I try to be in all places at once, when i am able to do so, and i make no excuses, i only commit to what i am able to accomplish.
Attended our childs' parent/techer conference last year, for starters. We were only informed of one such conference. We were placed in child sized chairs, and endured a teacher with complete "i dont care" body language, attitude, and less "enjoyment of teaching children" than we have ever seen before, in ANY conference concerning our child. Our childs progress seemed on expected levels. They said our child had excelled in math, yet she could not pass a test from a math book bought at walmart in the book area. So, we taught her more than needed while at home, as well as concentrated on schoolwork. THEN, and only then did she grasp the concepts of what the teacher lied to us about. She was not doing well, yet the teacher said she was doing fine.
The blame is not on the teacher, but the whole organization of not only the day, but the system that limits the time they have to try and teach the children. Different aspects of this whole school system are just plain lazy when it comes to teaching, organization, and attitude towards parent-teacher communication. ( in reference to our experience with Park Hall school).
You misunderstood what i typed.
I did not say that i know most of the people here.
May i reiterate?
The people we have encountered here, in dealings with the educational system, have really rotten attitudes towards teaching, telling the truth to parents, and could use a big improvement in thier communication skills.
And how? is it that res was whining about school before it started? I dont think he/she registered until right after school started.
I may be wrong, but i dont think res even had registered with somd.com before a few days ago, from what i know.
Just basing this on what i know. I could very well be wrong.
Originally posted by *archimedes*
I see a pattern here - everyone is wrong but you.
Nope, others may very well be correct in what they experience, and believe.
You just enjoy being the way you are being at this very moment.
Im sure you can arrive at your own conclusion of what that "way" very well may be.
Enjoy yourself.
So, you speak to him/her personally?
That was posted the same week school started. Hmmm. Maybe even the same night?
It makes me wonder if he /she has encountered the same bummer of an attitude from people around here, but just before i did.
Res? If youre out there? Has your Park Hall school experiece changed for the better this week? SInce they've had the rest of the week to improve?
All i can do is hope that maybe i meet other people in this area who are less apathetic in the way they view thier childrens education, and how the schools communicate with them.
Maybe my situation is the only situation at Park Hall? that was of this magnatude? Some how i think not.
Otter
Nothing to see here
Too funny, Kismet, where in this post does it mention school???
If it is at all possible. Dont WALK but RUN as fast as your CAR/Truck/FEET can carry you away from this stop before HE!!
Have been stuck here for 2 years now and If I could find a job in an area that was reasonably close to the pay that I make as a GOV contractor I would take it in a Second and NEVER look back!! EVER! SoMD
I don't see it..
If it is at all possible. Dont WALK but RUN as fast as your CAR/Truck/FEET can carry you away from this stop before HE!!
Have been stuck here for 2 years now and If I could find a job in an area that was reasonably close to the pay that I make as a GOV contractor I would take it in a Second and NEVER look back!! EVER! SoMD
I don't see it..
Our childs prior school system had integrated into their website, and email feature. It made communicating with the teachers very effective. St Mays County schools website has nothing like that communication effort. Its a real shame. Our childs' teacher in the past comment that even though this communication option may not be for everyone, it benefits whose who WANT to communicate more efficiently, and directly, and actually lessens that amount of paperwork involved.
I read those posts, and i dont think he/she was talking about schools. I believe he/she was replying to someone who wanted to relocate here.
I dont believe that its such a bad place to live, but the economy, and school system is not what it possible could be. I see so very many things that this community could offer people, however, it seems like the attitudes of those in this area, is livid, and people dont seem to want more for the community, or the schools.
Otter
Nothing to see here
I believe they are underpaid..no doubt about it....The best find out quickly that they can take that degree, just because its a college degree, and make 20k more working for someone else. Since they are the best, they learn the ropes quickly and move on to more lucrative jobs. Alot of folks think teachers are babysitters, very few have the attitude that Kismet has...(hows that for a suckup??)
I was referring to you not liking it here and I didn't mix anything up...Someone that doesn't like things tends to spout their side a bit more, don' t ya think??The Only thing I hate is SMIBs who are happy being in SMIBVILLE. The Obvious truth here is that we have very little representation within the school system and when we try to speak up to voice our concerns The Administration treats us like we are STUPID because they are use to dealing with SMIBs who dont Know any better! I wont be treated that way and I WILL make my voice heard!!!
Originally posted by *archimedes*
:drunk:
Perfect example of what i tried to convey.
Malaise attitude.
IF you call wanting our childrens school system to be what it is able to be, and wanting the truth from school leaders and staff a "losers" ideal? ( the loser smiley is on your post there), I guess you have probably not experienced this school system the way we have.
Am very glad you have had a better experience than we have. The children of this school system deserve better tahn what they are getting from their schools.
I hate to say this res, but you really DO sound hateful.
You might as well call me a smib. I know what it means, but calling folks that doesnt do anything but pixx people off. I have not meant to pixx people off when i began this thread, i wanted to expose what happened, and see if any other parents go thte same treatment as my husband and I did when they tried to communicate with the school.
come on over to the dark side..