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Principal Called Me Today

ScrapHappy — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 19:26:09 GMT

My daughter will be entering 9th grade, her first high school year, this year. The principle has sent out emails to keep us up to date as much as possible. In his emails he states he welcomes questions and has answered some FAQ in email form. I decided to email him with some questions/concerns that I have. I quickly received an email response "may I call you,, it will be easier to answer your questions." Of course I replied yes and shortly after that he called and one by one (there were 5) he answered all my questions. He spentn 28 minutes on the phone with me. I thought that was pretty great of him to do that.

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PA Mom-mom — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 19:31:26 GMT

@ScrapHappy WOW! It's great to have a principal so directly involved. My grandson will be entering 9th grade in the fall as well (fingers crossed), and his principal is also great. It really makes one feel that someone is in their corner.

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Miss Pepsi — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 19:43:01 GMT

This makes my heart happy. So sorry their high school years and everyone's years are jumbled up with all this stuff but I hope they have a happy healthy school year and hats off to that Principal for taking the time to talk to you.

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CelticCrafter — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 19:43:12 GMT

Maybe he should compile a list of all the quesitons and set up a section on the school website of FAQs.

If he spends that long with every parent that has questions he's not going to be able to get anything else done.

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Kachina624 — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 19:46:12 GMT

I don't have a child or even a grandchild in school but I'm very concerned for the welfare of our youngest citizens. I feel that we are not only endangering them but will further endanger parents and grandparents with what the kids are likely to bring home.

It seems to me that the concern is not so much for the education of the children but for the economic impact of parents having to stay home to care for and home school them should they not return. Right now I'm feeling it's insanity for them to be in group settings while the pandemic is raging. I'd be very concerned if I was a parent.

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Janey2 — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 19:51:33 GMT

It is his job. That is what he is paid to do.

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noodleann — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 19:59:32 GMT

@CelticCrafter wrote:
Maybe he should compile a list of all the quesitons and set up a section on the school website of FAQs.

If he spends that long with every parent that has questions he's not going to be able to get anything else done.

But this way, he gets PR value and avoids putting anything in print. In this volatile, ever-changing situation, that has to be a plus.

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Free2be — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 20:02:45 GMT

The best plan would be to follow how S. Korea and Japan have managed school settings, per what a guest who knows was just saying on a TV interview. Without a national plan and resistance from the top to CDC recommendations, school adminstrative people will need to put their heads together much as our governers had to do to protect kids and their families and by extention, all others.

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QVCkitty1 — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 20:06:32 GMT

@Janey2 wrote:
It is his job. That is what he is paid to do.

I think you'll agree some people are more conscientious than others.

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threecees — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 20:11:42 GMT

My son is in junior high and is undecided whether he wants to return

to school at the end of August or do online work.

Our school sent out surveys a few weeks ago and a big concern will

be bussing all the students. I will not be available to drive and pick

him up each day so I have to find out whether busses will run.

We have some things to figure out in the next month. I am confident

that he would be successful if he stayed home and did all of his

work online as he always make honors.

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ROMARY — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 20:23:33 GMT

Some kids might do fine learning online.

It all depends on each child, imo. And their age.

Older, trustworthy kids might be able to attend school online, without much supervision.

If mom and dad have to work, I'm guessing that continuous video monitoring might be handy.

Parents at work can have their gadgets set up and continuously running, making sure their child/children (of older ages) are sitting at their desks, attending online classes.

Usual lunch break, and then, back to class.

Am I being too optimistic? Maybe not.

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PA Mom-mom — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 20:49:28 GMT

@Janey2 wrote:
It is his job. That is what he is paid to do.

@Janey2 I don't know how many children are in my grandson's HS, nor in the OP's, but in my local HS, there are 1,000 students in each grade. Whew!

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Nuttmeg — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 20:56:30 GMT

@Janey2 wrote:
It is his job. That is what he is paid to do.

Yes, he shows he cares about his students and staff.

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Mz iMac — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 20:59:03 GMT

The schools in my town have all decided to have split school sessions (mornings & afternoons) in order to practice safe distancing. All students must wear masks. It is now law in N.J.

Parents who do not want want their children inside a building can opt for online classes. FREE internet & computers are available for those in need.

All school buses will practice safe distancing. No problem since the school sessions will be split.

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lovesrecess — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 21:01:13 GMT

Major props to that principal. I am sure school staff everywhere is trying to reassure parents regarding the coming school year. Everyone is learning as we go....no totally right or totally wrong way to do everything. It will be very interesting to see what the coming year looks like.

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PamfromCT — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 21:02:10 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
I don't have a child or even a grandchild in school but I'm very concerned for the welfare of our youngest citizens. I feel that we are not only endangering them but will further endanger parents and grandparents with what the kids are likely to bring home.

It seems to me that the concern is not so much for the education of the children but for the economic impact of parents having to stay home to care for and home school them should they not return. Right now I'm feeling it's insanity for them to be in group settings while the pandemic is raging. I'd be very concerned if I was a parent.

@Kachina624, I am both heartsick and angry with this decision. I have two young grandchildren - GD entering 2nd grade and GS entering 7th grade. They were home-schooled since March. Inasmuch as I would love to see them assume a normal life, I am very worried about their safety. I wonder what time of arrangements the children of certain people in the government will have. Bet it’s quite a bit safer than what the vast number of children (and their teachers and all school workers) will contend with.

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lovesrecess — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 21:03:05 GMT

Wow. It is NOT his job to take time to phone a parent to answer questions, many opt to send out a generic group email or letter. I think he should be commended.

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suzyQ3 — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 21:10:10 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
I don't have a child or even a grandchild in school but I'm very concerned for the welfare of our youngest citizens. I feel that we are not only endangering them but will further endanger parents and grandparents with what the kids are likely to bring home.

It seems to me that the concern is not so much for the education of the children but for the economic impact of parents having to stay home to care for and home school them should they not return. Right now I'm feeling it's insanity for them to be in group settings while the pandemic is raging. I'd be very concerned if I was a parent.

@Kachina624, I'm trying to figure out the real motive for this sudden passion about fully opening all schools. I have a couple ideas bouncing around in my little head.

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PA Mom-mom — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 21:17:28 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
I don't have a child or even a grandchild in school but I'm very concerned for the welfare of our youngest citizens. I feel that we are not only endangering them but will further endanger parents and grandparents with what the kids are likely to bring home.

It seems to me that the concern is not so much for the education of the children but for the economic impact of parents having to stay home to care for and home school them should they not return. Right now I'm feeling it's insanity for them to be in group settings while the pandemic is raging. I'd be very concerned if I was a parent.

Yes, there is an economic impact for sure. However, online learning is so very dependant on the child's parent or caregiver providing supervision and input. Not everyone can homeschool, either because they can't be there or they just don't have the ability. I home schooled my youngest through his junior and senior year of high school. I wrote the curriculum for every subject except Algebra, There were no online schools available. It was the most difficult thing ever did! Also, there are extra curricular activities that are equally important.

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Kachina624 — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 21:17:30 GMT

@suzyQ3 We often have similar ideas. I bet thoughts bouncing around in your head are very much like those bouncing around in mine.