Comments on: Century To Spend $4,000 To Find Out Lawyer’s Fee And Reasons To Fight Carver/Century Closure http://www.northescambia.com/2009/03/century-to-spend-4000-to-find-out-lawyers-fee-and-reasons-to-fight-school-closure Local News for Molino, Bratt, McDavid, Century, Walnut Hill, Cantonment Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:06:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: RDB http://www.northescambia.com/2009/03/century-to-spend-4000-to-find-out-lawyers-fee-and-reasons-to-fight-school-closure/comment-page-1#comment-8348 RDB Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:45:17 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=7145#comment-8348 Freddie please tell me this is worth it. I certainly hope these guys haven't bullied you into this. My instinct tells me this is a scam. Freddie please tell me this is worth it. I certainly hope these guys haven’t bullied you into this. My instinct tells me this is a scam.

]]> By: art http://www.northescambia.com/2009/03/century-to-spend-4000-to-find-out-lawyers-fee-and-reasons-to-fight-school-closure/comment-page-1#comment-8327 art Fri, 27 Mar 2009 06:00:54 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=7145#comment-8327 reader, there were enough students at carver century that scored so poorly on the FCATs, Carver got a big fat F on their school's federal report card. and no, we can't just leave them alone, and let them "get along". if the principals at these receiving schools don't identify and target them, then take remedial action, their school's test scores are going to drop, plain and simple. the problem though is not with the student's intelligence or perceived "behavioral problems". it isn't with the teachers or admin at carver either. it isn't with the parents. the way i see it, the problem lies with this stupid NCLB law that we are all stuck with. it's "one size fits all" mentality leaves alot of children behind, especially those from low socioeconomic status. so, let's don't "label" them? sorry, that has already been done. give them a fair shake and a chance? that is exactly what NCLB does not do. the principals at EW, bratt and byrneville hae their work cut out for them. let's just see what happens the next year or two. oh and don't think for a moment, that northview is going to bend over backwards to retain and graduate a high percentage of carver students either. not if there is a danger that those students will cause weaver's school to get a "bad report card" and lose federal funding. reader, there were enough students at carver century that scored so poorly on the FCATs, Carver got a big fat F on their school’s federal report card. and no, we can’t just leave them alone, and let them “get along”. if the principals at these receiving schools don’t identify and target them, then take remedial action, their school’s test scores are going to drop, plain and simple. the problem though is not with the student’s intelligence or perceived “behavioral problems”. it isn’t with the teachers or admin at carver either. it isn’t with the parents. the way i see it, the problem lies with this stupid NCLB law that we are all stuck with. it’s “one size fits all” mentality leaves alot of children behind, especially those from low socioeconomic status. so, let’s don’t “label” them? sorry, that has already been done. give them a fair shake and a chance? that is exactly what NCLB does not do. the principals at EW, bratt and byrneville hae their work cut out for them. let’s just see what happens the next year or two. oh and don’t think for a moment, that northview is going to bend over backwards to retain and graduate a high percentage of carver students either. not if there is a danger that those students will cause weaver’s school to get a “bad report card” and lose federal funding.

]]> By: give it a chance! http://www.northescambia.com/2009/03/century-to-spend-4000-to-find-out-lawyers-fee-and-reasons-to-fight-school-closure/comment-page-1#comment-8310 give it a chance! Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:15:33 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=7145#comment-8310 <p>I think if we let the students know all the facts, they would reach the same decision to close carver century.. Kids are less judgmental than we adults, they are more accepting as well. The students from carver century will do fine in the other schools, they will make friends, they will perform well and those few who cause problems will be no different than the few that are already there causing problems. white, black, red, green, yellow or purple, color does not matter. give these kids a chance and let them alone to experience something new. I think the real issue is that folks are afraidd of change not about the school closing but what will happen next, playing a "what if" game. I think the what if's in this case are merely carry over hate and discontent from days gone by. the school is closing, this is the end of a chapter, get over it. if you turn the page, a new chapter is about to begin. give it a chance and see how it goes. I look forward to welcoming these students into these other schools and hope they have greater success and better opportunities as a result of the change. I hope they get a better education than i did, as I am sure I have misspelled many words while typing my opinion.</p> I think if we let the students know all the facts, they would reach the same decision to close carver century.. Kids are less judgmental than we adults, they are more accepting as well. The students from carver century will do fine in the other schools, they will make friends, they will perform well and those few who cause problems will be no different than the few that are already there causing problems. white, black, red, green, yellow or purple, color does not matter. give these kids a chance and let them alone to experience something new. I think the real issue is that folks are afraidd of change not about the school closing but what will happen next, playing a “what if” game. I think the what if’s in this case are merely carry over hate and discontent from days gone by. the school is closing, this is the end of a chapter, get over it. if you turn the page, a new chapter is about to begin. give it a chance and see how it goes. I look forward to welcoming these students into these other schools and hope they have greater success and better opportunities as a result of the change. I hope they get a better education than i did, as I am sure I have misspelled many words while typing my opinion.

]]> By: reader http://www.northescambia.com/2009/03/century-to-spend-4000-to-find-out-lawyers-fee-and-reasons-to-fight-school-closure/comment-page-1#comment-8305 reader Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:58:25 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=7145#comment-8305 Can't the downgrading of students at the school not be a source of ammunition? ALL students at CC are not and do not have behavior problems. ALL children at the other schools do not either nor are they ALL without behavior problems. I don't think the children nor the employees being joined together will have any problems getting along with each other. But the comments I read on this site from parents is a real concern. Can't we just leave them alone and let them get along? Let's NOT label ANY of them!!! Give them a fair shake and a chance, not set them up for failure. Also, re: art, I doubt if every student at CC has a failing FCAT score just like I doubt that every student at the other locations has a high score. There has to be a balance. Can’t the downgrading of students at the school not be a source of ammunition?
ALL students at CC are not and do not have behavior problems. ALL children at the other schools do not either nor are they ALL without behavior problems. I don’t think the children nor the employees being joined together will have any problems getting along with each other. But the comments I read on this site from parents is a real concern. Can’t we just leave them alone and let them get along? Let’s NOT label ANY of them!!! Give them a fair shake and a chance, not set them up for failure. Also, re: art, I doubt if every student at CC has a failing FCAT score just like I doubt that every student at the other locations has a high score. There has to be a balance.

]]> By: E.M.D. http://www.northescambia.com/2009/03/century-to-spend-4000-to-find-out-lawyers-fee-and-reasons-to-fight-school-closure/comment-page-1#comment-8304 E.M.D. Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:08:00 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=7145#comment-8304 "A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none. Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none: cut it down; why cumbereth it the ground? he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it: And if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down." Luke 13:6-9 "And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered away." Matthew 21:19 "The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who listens to counsel is wise." Proverbs 12:15 “A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none. Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none: cut it down; why cumbereth it the ground? he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it: And if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down.” Luke 13:6-9

“And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered away.” Matthew 21:19

“The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who listens to counsel is wise.”
Proverbs 12:15

]]> By: me http://www.northescambia.com/2009/03/century-to-spend-4000-to-find-out-lawyers-fee-and-reasons-to-fight-school-closure/comment-page-1#comment-8303 me Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:00:09 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=7145#comment-8303 Stupid, stupid, stupid and STUPID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The more I read the more I agree that the town of Century needs to be no more!! Good grief!!!!! Stupid, stupid, stupid and STUPID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The more I read the more I agree that the town of Century needs to be no more!!
Good grief!!!!!

]]> By: Concerned http://www.northescambia.com/2009/03/century-to-spend-4000-to-find-out-lawyers-fee-and-reasons-to-fight-school-closure/comment-page-1#comment-8296 Concerned Thu, 26 Mar 2009 12:09:45 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=7145#comment-8296 To Century Parent: You did not read that MY children did attend Carver/Century and the problems is the reason I pulled them!!! They have never been labled as trouble, they were welcomed, and they love it....and guess what I am not white!!! To Century Parent: You did not read that MY children did attend Carver/Century and the problems is the reason I pulled them!!! They have never been labled as trouble, they were welcomed, and they love it….and guess what I am not white!!!

]]> By: ? http://www.northescambia.com/2009/03/century-to-spend-4000-to-find-out-lawyers-fee-and-reasons-to-fight-school-closure/comment-page-1#comment-8293 ? Thu, 26 Mar 2009 02:31:56 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=7145#comment-8293 To Century Parent---A lot of Century zoned children already attend these schools and have never been singled out or put down because of where they live. The difference is the administration and staff will not put up with a bunch of crap from children. They will treat them fairly and give them many opportunities for a better education, but they won't put up with disrespect. If you truly want the best education for your children then Century AIN'T it.Trust me, I've had kids in both school systems, so I kind of know what I'm talking about. To Century Parent—A lot of Century zoned children already attend these schools and have never been singled out or put down because of where they live. The difference is the administration and staff will not put up with a bunch of crap from children. They will treat them fairly and give them many opportunities for a better education, but they won’t put up with disrespect. If you truly want the best education for your children then Century AIN’T it.Trust me, I’ve had kids in both school systems, so I kind of know what I’m talking about.

]]> By: Shaun http://www.northescambia.com/2009/03/century-to-spend-4000-to-find-out-lawyers-fee-and-reasons-to-fight-school-closure/comment-page-1#comment-8292 Shaun Thu, 26 Mar 2009 02:25:30 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=7145#comment-8292 Its dissapointing to lose a school yes.. but its also dissapointing to see elected officials wasting my tax dollars. This is a lose lose situation. Hey fine council members, maybe if you would get out and poll your constituents on their opinion instead of fighting for your own personal reasons such as one has said, you will have a better grasp of whether you should fight with our tax dollars or not. This guy was 20 minutes for starters, and will only tell you information if you pay him? What a joke. Its dissapointing to lose a school yes.. but its also dissapointing to see elected officials wasting my tax dollars. This is a lose lose situation. Hey fine council members, maybe if you would get out and poll your constituents on their opinion instead of fighting for your own personal reasons such as one has said, you will have a better grasp of whether you should fight with our tax dollars or not. This guy was 20 minutes for starters, and will only tell you information if you pay him? What a joke.

]]> By: jec http://www.northescambia.com/2009/03/century-to-spend-4000-to-find-out-lawyers-fee-and-reasons-to-fight-school-closure/comment-page-1#comment-8288 jec Thu, 26 Mar 2009 01:18:13 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=7145#comment-8288 Someone else making a fool out of the Leadership in Century. It is just too easy. I wonder if the State of Alabama and the Town of Flomaton would be willing to annex Century? Someone else making a fool out of the Leadership in Century. It is just too easy. I wonder if the State of Alabama and the Town of Flomaton would be willing to annex Century?

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