Texas student protest

[MMDad]

Should kids who can't pass the test be allowed to walk with their class even though they did not meet the minimum criteria?

"We know we're not going to get our diplomas, but we just want to walk across the stage," Martinez said. "That's all we ask for right now."

Classmate Chloe Walker agreed. "I believe that I have at least the right to walk the stage with all my friends," she said. "I made it this far, and I have all my credits I need. I deserve to get my certificate of completion."

Look at the wording on the sign.

 

[itsbob]

Should kids who can't pass the test be allowed to walk with their class even though they did not meet the minimum criteria?



Look at the wording on the sign.

Crystal Martinez complained that while she finished at the top of her class with a 3.5 grade point average, she is now blocked from graduation by failing the TAKS test.

Have to wonder what kind of classes she took to get a 3.5 GPA and not be able to pass a simple skills test.

Thinking Chemistry and Calculus weren't in her schedule.. but just a guess.

 

[itsbob]

And the sign speaks VOLUMES!!

 

[Bustem' Down]

Should kids who can't pass the test be allowed to walk with their class even though they did not meet the minimum criteria?



Look at the wording on the sign.

I had to finish High School in Summer school, so I walked at graduation, but didn't recieve a diploma. The Principal just shook out hand. I got my diploma in Aug. when I finished the course.

 

[AK-74me]

Classic, kind of like some karma messages I have recieved calling me an idiot with all kinds of spelling mistakes.

I love it.

 

[vraiblonde]

Look at the wording on the sign.

OMG!

This is the way our country is going, though. Remember when graduating from high school or college meant something? Now everyone gets to graduate even if they don't meet the requirements.

 

[vraiblonde]

Crystal Martinez complained that while she finished at the top of her class with a 3.5 grade point average, she is now blocked from graduation by failing the TAKS test.

Have to wonder what kind of classes she took to get a 3.5 GPA and not be able to pass a simple skills test.

Thinking Chemistry and Calculus weren't in her schedule.. but just a guess.

Simple - they gave her cheese grades so she'd feel good about herself and her Mommy and Dad would stop calling them.

 

[Pete]

"We know we're not going to get our diplomas, but we just want to walk across the stage," Martinez said. "That's all we ask for right now."

Classmate Chloe Walker agreed. "I believe that I have at least the right to walk the stage with all my friends," she said. "I made it this far, and I have all my credits I need. I deserve to get my certificate of completion."

Entitlement at its finest.

It's my right! It's my right! It's my right! It's my right! It's my right!

 

[vraiblonde]

I didn't test out to earn my diploma, but I have the right to walk with my class at graduation.

 

[This_person]

Should kids who can't pass the test be allowed to walk with their class even though they did not meet the minimum criteria?



Look at the wording on the sign.

All I can say is that it sounds like they have a good test, and a bad school. Why would you WANT to walk across the stage? Wouldn't it be very embarrassing and even humiliating to know you were on stage in front of a bunch of people NOT getting your diploma because you couldn't make the grade?

 

[2ndAmendment]

I had to finish High School in Summer school, so I walked at graduation, but didn't recieve a diploma. The Principal just shook out hand. I got my diploma in Aug. when I finished the course.

Wouldn't have been English that you had to complete would it.

Just kidding with you.

 

[flomaster]

Too many kids these days want something for nothing. If it was a requirement then thats it. Suck it up. I didn't walk with my HS class either becuase I didn't make the grade and finished in summer school. Served me right for cutting class. I did it to myself. When are kids going to take some responsibilty for their actions instead of blaming the planet.

Okay done venting!

 

[Mikeinsmd]

Should kids who can't pass the test be allowed to walk with their class even though they did not meet the minimum criteria?Look at the wording on the sign.

This shouldn't even be getting media attention. Buncha effing

 

[Lenny]

I think these students should be required to walk across the stage at the graduation at the end of the ceremonies. AND they should be required to walk across the stage individually and accompanied by their teachers and parents.

 

[hvp05]

Wouldn't it be very embarrassing and even humiliating to know you were on stage in front of a bunch of people NOT getting your diploma because you couldn't make the grade?

Let all the whiners walk on stage as a group and introduced as "the students who are not receiving a diploma today because they are failures." Maybe they'd get the hint...


... or sue the county for harassment.

 

[flomaster]

Let all the whiners walk on stage as a group and introduced as "the students who are not receiving a diploma today because they are failures." Maybe they'd get the hint...