tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21123853.post2069557049550517638..comments2024-02-12T04:30:53.556-05:00Comments on Tim White Listens: Changing academic requirements for extracurriculars?Tim Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16588518063096822071noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21123853.post-87665181898104336292008-12-01T18:59:00.000-05:002008-12-01T18:59:00.000-05:00Just give them their money and let them do their o...<I>Just give them their money and let them do their own thing is how it's been for years.</I><BR/><BR/>Feathers do get ruffled when you ask those deep, probing questions such as:<BR/><BR/><B>How many teachers do we have?</B>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21123853.post-53944584530958065642008-12-01T16:25:00.000-05:002008-12-01T16:25:00.000-05:00Most of the rules in the school system aren't enfo...Most of the rules in the school system aren't enforced. There's loopholes in many policies and the adm. would rather sweep stuff under the rug rather than deal with it risking negative publicity.<BR/><BR/>Just give them their money and let them do their own thing is how it's been for years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21123853.post-44193984182871846492008-12-01T11:11:00.000-05:002008-12-01T11:11:00.000-05:00The C rule is nort enforced. My daughter plays sp...The C rule is nort enforced. My daughter plays sports at CHS and there are students with poor grades still playing....it is a joke.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21123853.post-21006021052053027922008-11-30T23:19:00.000-05:002008-11-30T23:19:00.000-05:00THEY SHOULD CHANGE THE LOOPHOLE THAT ALLOWS BANDME...THEY SHOULD CHANGE THE LOOPHOLE THAT ALLOWS BANDMEMBERS TO COMPETE IN BAND IF THEY ARE ARRESTED FOR CERTAIN CRIMES. ATHLETICS IS PENALIZED BECAUSE SPORTS ARE "EXTRA CURRICULAR", BAND IS GRADED. SEEMS TO BE A DOUBLE STANDARD THERE ALSOAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21123853.post-3668859526081601412008-11-30T22:35:00.000-05:002008-11-30T22:35:00.000-05:00"This seems like a reaction to a problem that does...<B>"This seems like a reaction to a problem that doesn't exist."</B><BR/>If the problem doesn't exist then what are your concerns?<BR/>Students with learning disabilites are usually caught before high school and can be corrected for the most part. If they are getting D's and F's in high school due to learning disabilites, then they wouldn't be in athletics. If they can learn plays and patterns for an athletic team, they can learn math and science.<BR/>We have to stop making excuses for gifted athletes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21123853.post-80483083856642248812008-11-30T21:27:00.000-05:002008-11-30T21:27:00.000-05:00Forget about loopholes..what is best for a kid? T...Forget about loopholes..what is best for a kid? <BR/>This seems like a reaction to a problem that doesn't exist.<BR/>Academics first? how about a kid who excels in sports but has learning disabilities? <BR/>Academisc first? then let's have news coverage of kids who sign academic scholorships..not sports ones.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21123853.post-91969825787775797862008-11-30T17:10:00.000-05:002008-11-30T17:10:00.000-05:00But what is really changing? A student athlete co...But what is really changing? A student athlete could have a D average and as long as they show an effort and improvement they are allowed to participate. So technically, the student could raise their average a few points but still not get over a C average. Their effort is measured by the teacher who might say they're making the required effort thus allowing the student to continue playing. <BR/>Brittingham also asked if there were penalties for the coaches allowing students to play who shouldn't be playing and the super didn't indicate any and reiterated that it's left up to the teacher to determine "progress."<BR/><BR/>Sounds like there's still a loophole to me!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com