I'm so mad at SFUSD. I feel like because my son is 'privileged' he doesn't deserve any of their consideration. My sister jokingly said you should tell the principal that he'll raise their API when he gets to 2nd grade since he's so smart. Unfortunately I'm fairly certain that unless he's challenged between then and now.. he's going to lead the class to automatically fill out the test and be done with it. One thing he's good at: figuring out when their is no reward for following the rules.
What to do???? I'm just typing here. I'm on a ledge and I'm SO PISSED I want to say Screw you SFUSD you will not get your ignorant bureaucrats on my son. But then I start to think about the schools themselves.
We're currently registered at Sheridan. A school I'm set to love just don't know what to do about after school (that will start at 2). Other parents that toured say the students are on lockdown and its too strict. I see their point, but that may be good for my son who is known to take his own path when given any opportunity. Though he has behavior issues when he's stressed so I don't know how well he'll do.
Pros: High API, they must be teaching them something! Reading first and big emphasis on writing..(he'll need that!), uniforms (no arguing at 7 AM), lots of great art work, great computer lab and library,
Cons: Horrible location, liquor store across the street, known drug area, small yard area, half the students are bussed in from Sunnydale,- not neighbors, little parental involvement, he'll be the only Caucasian in his class, afterschool care is run by volunteers, not trained YMCA staff.. if we're able to get a spot there. It is the wrong direction for my commute.. so that would add a half hour each way.
I had hoped to get a spot at Glen Park elementary
Pros: on way to freeway from house! School on the way up!
Cons: no uniform, small school yard, parental involvement is pretty low, afterschool care? currently only one class in uppergrades
Sunnyside,
Pros: great teachers/principal, can see school from home, neighbors go there, diverse student population
Cons: low API, probably WON'T get a spot, currently only one class in upper grades, low parent involvement.
Monday, June 1, 2009
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