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Post by katiekat on Jun 19, 2007 8:28:50 GMT -5
The principal called me yesterday about Joseph. She said he scored 1 point below proficient on the NJASK test. Therefore they would like him to attend summer school for some extra help. I was shocked as math is his strongest subject as told to me by his teacher. She said the teacher was surprised as well and said maybe he was just having a bad day. I told her that before I made the desicion I would like to see his report card. She told me his teacher said he got an A in math(again). Ok well I see no reason for him to go then and he IS the type of kid who rushes through things to get them done. Not that I think this is ok but I do not believe he needs extra help.These state tests have nothing to do with his grades which is what I am more concerned about. That is obviously all they care about here-how they look when it comes time to compare districts as far as state test scores. I mean my other kid is almost 7 and doesnt even recognize all his letters and can't even write his own name correctly since they started using lowercase letters and that is ok. We have been begging for help for him and get nothing but when it comes to the state test I get a phone call immeadiately. Once I heard he got an A I said said no thank you. What what you have done?
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Post by misty on Jun 19, 2007 9:23:37 GMT -5
I think you did exactly the right thing, KK. This is what really burns me up about those state tests!  I wouldn't have sent my kid to summer school either! |
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Post by notellin on Jun 19, 2007 9:27:43 GMT -5
Summer means a lot to kids. They worked hard all year. That test is only one method of assessment. His report card shows that he understands the math. If you think he knows the math also, I would not put him in.
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Post by bugsmom on Jun 19, 2007 9:49:10 GMT -5
KK...I agree with the others...you did the right thing. Joseph is doing very well, how could they even consider summer school. I swear, some districts just have it all backwards.  |
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Post by charliegirl on Jun 19, 2007 10:29:09 GMT -5
I wouldn't send him. If his teacher next year suggests that he is still having problems, you can deal with it then. If it was a bad day then summer school would be totally wrong for him.
If he was poorly prepared for the test it could be just that the teacher didn't do a good job on her end. Teaching style makes a lot of difference for most kids and a different teacher could very well have him much better prepared for next year's testing.
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Post by puzzled on Jun 19, 2007 12:23:00 GMT -5
I think you did the right thing too...I had the opposite problem with my daughter and with Chase before he got dx and treated. They both score way high on the proficiency tests, but day to day and grade card scores were in the toilet. No one ever said a word or tried to help Jonna, she wasn't failing (just C's and D's) so they didn't care....with Chase, it was partly me not wanting to watch a smart child do poorly yet again, and partly his wonderful 4th grade homeroom teacher, and partly Jonna's input on ADHD that got him the help he needed.
If he does fine day to day, then summer school is not necessary. Besides, it was one point for goodness sake!
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Post by unicorn on Jun 19, 2007 12:27:47 GMT -5
I agree with everyone else. You did the right thing by not sending him. It is 1 point on a standardized test. And he got an A on his report card. So he doesn't need the help for day to day activities. He'll be fine.
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Post by lostmyshoe on Jun 19, 2007 19:51:25 GMT -5
No summer school when there is an A. I'm with the rest and I think your decision was the best.
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