Comments on: Parents, Students Learn About New Ernest Ward Electrical Academy

By: Educator

Educator — Thu, 27 May 2010 19:25:16 +0000

To :Uv Gotoo B. Kiddingme
“So, the top behavioral kids and FCAT scores get into a trade program, while the rest go on as usual? This doesn’t make sense. First, the high acheivers should be pushing toward higher academic goals. Second, those that likely will not be college graduates in the future should be in trade classes. The parents clamoring for this electrical academy are just tired of the regular system failing their kids. This is just sad.”

This porgram should be an incentive for the kids want to do better, make better grades, study harder, behave in school. If this program took students who make poor grades (which usually mean poor work habits/no studying/no homework) and behavior problems then it would become ineffective. As far as FCAT scores go I understood it to be Math FCAT and they had to have a 3 or above 3 out of 5 years. Meaning the other 2 years they could have below a 3 on FCAT Math. I really do not think that is too much to ask. If I was an employer why would I want to hire someone with no motivation, bad behavior, etc.

By: EWMS Mom

EWMS Mom — Thu, 27 May 2010 14:32:15 +0000

They also mentioned at orientation that there will be a continued program at Northview. If I heard it correctly, the students that complete the entire program can earn 45 credits hours of electives to be used at FL State College (formerly FCCJ) in Jacksonville. They are working on the same deal at PJC. That is awesome…you typically only need around 65 credits for an AA or AS degree…that is a HUGE chunk that can be completed while you are in HS!!! How’s that for dual enrollment?

IMO, a higher achiever should be pushing for higher academic goals and I think this program allows them to do that…to have a leg up on getting a college degree in engineering or building construction and management before they graduate high school.

I do agree that some of the kids with lower grades or poor behavior may need something to get interested in and it would be a shame for them to miss out on such a great opportunity. Glad it is not my job to figure out who gets to participate.

I really hope my own son gets in the program. His FCAT scores should be good and he isn’t a trouble maker although he did have a referral or two.

By: richard

richard — Thu, 27 May 2010 02:38:16 +0000

either way its a cool opportunity and program for the students

By: c

Thu, 27 May 2010 00:43:14 +0000

I’m excited about the electrical academy program. I signed up for that class next year. I think it will be very interesting to learn about electricity and things like that.

By: Uv Gotoo B. Kiddingme

Uv Gotoo B. Kiddingme — Wed, 26 May 2010 14:24:55 +0000

So, the top behavioral kids and FCAT scores get into a trade program, while the rest go on as usual? This doesn’t make sense. First, the high acheivers should be pushing toward higher academic goals. Second, those that likely will not be college graduates in the future should be in trade classes. The parents clamoring for this electrical academy are just tired of the regular system failing their kids. This is just sad.

By: Big B little ill

Big B little ill — Wed, 26 May 2010 13:11:04 +0000

Molino Dad, I would like a few myself. I know a man in Pace that has some to heat his pool. He says the squirrels keep gnawing holes in his. So make sure they can’t get to the hoses to gnaw on them. Maybe they have improved on the design.

By: Molino Dad

Molino Dad — Wed, 26 May 2010 12:20:06 +0000

I would like to have those solar panels. Anyone have an idea where to buy them? I’ve seen really cheap ones at Harbor Freight, but I’m worried those would not last very long.