tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post6411640827384658582..comments2024-01-08T03:21:35.616-05:00Comments on DeKalb County School Watch: Choice for whom?Cerebrationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11161868015604029471noreply@blogger.comBlogger97125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-4443890732032926622010-08-17T22:39:56.299-04:002010-08-17T22:39:56.299-04:00What's got the Chamblee middle parents upset?What's got the Chamblee middle parents upset?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-3812125303774891112010-08-17T22:07:35.145-04:002010-08-17T22:07:35.145-04:00Better start talking to Chamblee Middle School par...Better start talking to Chamblee Middle School parents. One week into the first semester, and they are very worried. The attitude that's been prevelant for years that "we're always going to lose kids to private school" still is true on our BOE.Mary Kay Woodworthnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-81536268339568102352010-08-17T22:00:03.669-04:002010-08-17T22:00:03.669-04:00Who is paying for the new Superintendent of Teachi...Who is paying for the new Superintendent of Teaching and Learning position? Why do we need all of these new positions? Why doesn't someone tell these people that email software is not designed to become a data warehouse to store massive amounts of information? What are the qualifications that allow one to work for this department? Why do we need new staff to monitor the monitors? How much is this costing the Dekalb County tax payers?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-67209127788700362302010-08-15T14:08:04.661-04:002010-08-15T14:08:04.661-04:00It may be true even without the transfers. The ma...It may be true even without the transfers. The magnet program has lots of S. DeKalb students and most administrative and charter transfers are S. DeKalb students.<br /><br />Chamblee was about 55 percent African-American last year. I don't think this is reflective of the resident Chamblee population. <br /><br />This past year at Chamblee Middle, there were only 140 students as the magnet program is still at KMS. Only 30 percent of that class was African-American.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-60774801251001334862010-08-15T13:43:50.471-04:002010-08-15T13:43:50.471-04:00Someone made this comment to me yesterday. I don&...Someone made this comment to me yesterday. I don't know if it is accurate, but, I was told that when the 200 NCLB transfers hit Chamblee, that majority of that school's student population will be from the south end of the county. Can this be true?Paula Caldarellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05515215184962897541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-60019150759984301702010-08-12T23:43:38.034-04:002010-08-12T23:43:38.034-04:00Watch the August 2 board meeting and Gene Walkers&...Watch the August 2 board meeting and Gene Walkers' ridiculus comments about why Arabia Mountain high school is not taking NCLB transfer students on its campus. It seems that Arabia is "very special." What a slap in the face to Chamblee, Lakeside and Druid Hills.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-80660537215229034582010-08-12T22:07:02.987-04:002010-08-12T22:07:02.987-04:00The stated reason for having the students wait is ...The stated reason for having the students wait is because they need the time to get the annex at Lithonia and Chamblee ready.<br /><br />I think that they are hoping that students will change their minds.<br /><br />For any parents sending their children to either of these schools, BE AWARE, that these schools are 7 period day schools. Your child will have missed the first three weeks of 3 entire classes. In addition, they should be 3 weeks ahead in the 4 classes they are taking on the block.<br /><br />I am not sure anyone is telling folks this stuff.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-21479096778388344652010-08-11T19:53:16.032-04:002010-08-11T19:53:16.032-04:00True. This was covered in the August 9 meeting po...True. This was covered in the August 9 meeting post.<br /><br /><i>Moseley reported that we have 93,764 students enrolled today, and expect that number to jump to 98,181 by Monday.<br /><br />We have about 6,500 teachers and 10 teacher vacancies.<br /><br />1,577 students applied for an AYP transfer. Chamblee HS has 198 acceptances and Arabia (well, the annex of Arabia which will actually be at Lithonia) has 240. Moseley has decided to wait three weeks before actually sending these AYP students to these schools. (Not sure what that's about...)</i>Cerebrationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11161868015604029471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-4091071696765683882010-08-11T19:43:43.364-04:002010-08-11T19:43:43.364-04:00August 4th was the deadline for NCLB request...The...August 4th was the deadline for NCLB request...The final figures were given by Moseley at the BOE meeting Monday. What is the source of this "rumor"?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-6656042267459692012010-08-11T19:40:40.375-04:002010-08-11T19:40:40.375-04:00As of yesterday the school choice (NCLB) transfers...As of yesterday the school choice (NCLB) transfers were up to 1577 students. I heard a rumor that the numbers went even higher today.<br /><br />Does anyone have solid figures? This is a travesty for both the students looking for a new school and the students and teachers in the receiving schools.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-72894321264982865702010-08-09T16:51:06.182-04:002010-08-09T16:51:06.182-04:00Actually, I've probably said that we could clo...Actually, I've probably said that we could close Chamblee. If the school board wants to build a nice magnet campus for math, science and the arts on the North Druid Hills property and Cross Keys becomes an outstanding area vocational/technical/college-prep school, then that only leaves resident students from Chamblee HS. There aren't that many of them and they could attend any of the area schools - Dunwoody, Lakeside, Cross Keys or the new Druid Hills campus. I like both the idea of a Druid Hills magnet campus as well as a Cross Keys Technical Campus - I think these "campus-like" facilities would appeal to many students who simply don't do well in a traditional environment. Something with more choices, small group majors and flexibility is what's needed in our system.Cerebrationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11161868015604029471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-71870547455320450662010-08-09T16:22:19.265-04:002010-08-09T16:22:19.265-04:00Dunwoody Mom, wow! Stay calm. I think the poster w...Dunwoody Mom, wow! Stay calm. I think the poster was referring to one of your earlier posts where you talk about Chamblee High students rolling into a larger campus at Cross Keys. I had no idea you graduated from Chamblee, I'm happy to know that. My kids have an advocate to save that school and maybe bring some renovations that are so desperately needed. Clew kept promising us the renovations but he kept saying the next SPLOST...blah, blah, blah<br /><br />I honestly do not think we're going to have another SPLOST until we have totally new leadership and transparency at DCSS.<br /><br />Dunwoody Mom it's great to know you are an advocate for CHS and I can't wait to discuss with you how we can improve the facility there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-32105972615574341082010-08-09T06:16:43.079-04:002010-08-09T06:16:43.079-04:00What is interesting about the annex idea, as someo...What is interesting about the annex idea, as someone else posted, is that the intent was to reinvent the host school DCSS is just using it out of convenience and laziness. <br /><br />The huge amounts of money that are now going to poured into McNair High School and Clarkston High could be used to totally reinvent those schools. The options were endless.<br /><br />What is DCSS doing instead? Paying more $$$ to America's Choice for extra support. I am certain that Copelin-Woods would be upset about this if she clearly understood it, but she has such a hard time getting to the root of the problem. She talks about the issues with purchased programs but can never sustain an argument long enough and with enough lucidity that her fellow board members buy the argument.<br /><br />If ESEA/NCLB isn't reauthorized and changed soon, then no high schools, with the exception of DSA, will make AYP. Then transfers will cease.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-25906752385054640112010-08-09T05:14:56.126-04:002010-08-09T05:14:56.126-04:00Does anyone out there still have the Moseley "...Does anyone out there still have the Moseley "background noise" t shirts from several years ago???? If you do wear them to tonights board meeting.One Fed Up Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14523706925943880604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-32985232832051423062010-08-08T23:34:29.644-04:002010-08-08T23:34:29.644-04:00LOL - you're an idiot....sorry, cere, I know y...LOL - you're an idiot....sorry, cere, I know you don't like name-calling. I have NEVER advocated for Chamblee to be closed - please provide evidence as such. Why would I do that? I am a Chamblee graduate.<br /><br />I have actually been very upfront of my disdain for the lack of attention paid to that school both in facilities and in the lack of attention paid to the resident students, i.e. non-magnet students.Paula Caldarellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05515215184962897541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-69515427242197519552010-08-08T23:31:42.301-04:002010-08-08T23:31:42.301-04:00@ Dunwoody Mom
"Really? When did Dunwoody pa...@ Dunwoody Mom<br /><br /><b><i>"Really? When did Dunwoody parents call for Chamblee schools to be closed? Who said anything about closing Chamblee?"</i></b><br /><br />You did. Every chance you get. <br /><br />Actually, singlehandedly, Dunwoody Mom, you are giving Dunwoody an even worse reputation for "We got ours!" entitlement. And Dunwoody already had a reputation for back-room deal-cutting and selfishness that knows no bounds.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-4507397403048489122010-08-08T23:10:04.995-04:002010-08-08T23:10:04.995-04:00I find it interesting how Dunwoody parents are alw...<i>I find it interesting how Dunwoody parents are always calling for Chamblee schools to be closed </i><br /><br />Really? When did Dunwoody parents call for Chamblee schools to be closed? Who said anything about closing Chamblee?Paula Caldarellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05515215184962897541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-6676452037921670262010-08-08T18:15:48.800-04:002010-08-08T18:15:48.800-04:00I find it interesting how Dunwoody parents are alw...I find it interesting how Dunwoody parents are always calling for Chamblee schools to be closed while Dunwoody get new schools, while still over filling others, get their renovations done at their High School and their BOE Member, Jim Redovian continues to forget that he represents the schools in Chamblee as well.<br /><br />I agree with earlier poster that we need to annex kids into Dunwoody High.<br /><br />I moved to Chamblee area so my kids could attend CMS and CHS. Cross Keys is 8 miles from my home and a 20 minute walk from the Brookhaven Marta stop. However, my middle schooler has expressed an interest in attending Dunwoody High if DCSS did close CHS. Once again people talking about closing a school that has achieved their goals and is very diverse.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-7152630356982221842010-08-08T16:40:27.414-04:002010-08-08T16:40:27.414-04:00@ Cerebration 3:53
"Well, I guess that's...@ Cerebration 3:53<br /><br />"Well, I guess that's where we are. Take under-performing schools and create little oasis' of alternatives so that at least some students will get a good education. Hail Mary! "<br /><br />Of course that's where we are. It's been that way for years. This poor economy brought to light the mismanagement of the school system administration which turned the media spotlight on DCSS. The schools are in such dire straits that ordinary parents/taxpayers have been asking questions. There are many great parents in DCSS that weren't vocal and have always supported their local schools, but now they are asking the kind of questions you are posing. That's a good thing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-62008623472609462222010-08-08T15:53:00.357-04:002010-08-08T15:53:00.357-04:00Well, I guess that's where we are. Take under...Well, I guess that's where we are. Take under-performing schools and create little oasis' of alternatives so that at least <i>some</i> students will get a good education. Hail Mary!Cerebrationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11161868015604029471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-53355310394610418452010-08-08T15:48:38.612-04:002010-08-08T15:48:38.612-04:00@ Cerebration 3:23 pm
"That again just sounds...@ Cerebration 3:23 pm<br />"That again just sounds like - "Fix it for the people who complain." I mean, how sillly - create a totally separate school ON THE SAME CAMPUS AS THE FAILING SCHOOL???"<br /><br />I thought that's what the IB program at DHHS is in effect already, and the parents of these students seem pretty happy with that alternative education within an existing school building that is not making Adequate Yearly Progress.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-40233864488697743412010-08-08T15:23:53.479-04:002010-08-08T15:23:53.479-04:00We're not too far from no high schools making ...We're not too far from no high schools making AYP, IMO. <br /><br />Very interesting quote Anon 10:01 - <br /><br /><i>"Creating new, distinct schools with separate faculty within the physical sites of schools identified for school improvement, corrective action or restructuring."</i><br /><br />That again just sounds like - "Fix it for the people who complain." I mean, how sillly - create a totally separate school ON THE SAME CAMPUS AS THE FAILING SCHOOL???! That's absurd. But then again, it's an honest way to address the aggressive education-seekers and those who don't know they have to demand an alternative. <br /><br />As far as parking goes - students do need transportation if they are dual-enrolled at GPC. Other than that - not sure why they can't ride the bus.<br /><br />Neighbors around Lakeside were very alarmed at the prospect of spending the next year or two with cars lining their streets. This is simply not safe. A very bad idea.Cerebrationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11161868015604029471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-42083750587888662212010-08-08T15:17:26.579-04:002010-08-08T15:17:26.579-04:00Druid Hills didn't make AYP, why are we worrie...Druid Hills didn't make AYP, why are we worried about student parking? <br /><br />I believe that there are more important matters about DHHS that should be addressed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-16894385411601788192010-08-08T15:11:53.333-04:002010-08-08T15:11:53.333-04:00We have plenty of funds. We are just not spending...We have plenty of funds. We are just not spending the money in the wisest of ways.<br /><br />America's Choice, ESIS, new lighting for the school board meetings, lawyer fees, and so many other expenditures are a waste of money. Giving the board and administrators more money will never be the solution, it is demanding that they use the money wisely and in a fashion that truly benefits all of our children.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-18040582171973107262010-08-08T15:01:15.165-04:002010-08-08T15:01:15.165-04:00There is no student parking at all at Druid Hills,...There is no student parking at all at Druid Hills, and I don't know if there ever will be. Half the faculty parking was destroyed to build the addition, which sits on top of them now.<br /><br /> Last year, DHHS was loaned some faculty parking by Emory, but those spaces are now gone, due to Emory demolition and construction.<br /><br />This year ALL of the student parking is being given to faculty - keep in mind the student lot only has always had limited parking (only juniors and seniors with reason to leave campus ever got spaces).<br /><br />The neighborhoods all have police-enforced NO PARKING EVER.<br /><br />Looks like DeKalb police will be able to make up some revenue, maybe some of the neighborhood will make money renting driveways, and Haywood and North Decatur Roads will be clogged up to Clairmont with people dropping kids off...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com