Comments on: Northview Reschedules Events Due To Playoff Game; Will Excuse Absences

By: Sweetie

Sweetie — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 20:12:28 +0000

Wow! I would have thought that everyone would be excited about the kids winning and going for the semi-finals. This is a major undertaking that the players earned. So did the band members, cheerleaders, color guards, and other related to this activity. This will instill a pride that you just can’t get anyplace else. It is extremely important for the kids. Even if they don’t win the State playoffs, getting to the number 2 spot is outstanding! Let the teachers/staff at the school worry about how they will handle it and just let the kids enjoy this! I really hate it when something good happens and you’ve always got that one that wants to spoil it for everyone. GO CHIEFS!!! Good luck this Friday night and may God safely get you there and home again!

By: ProudArmyParent

ProudArmyParent — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 19:50:34 +0000

Bama1, oh but there isn’t. This matter was discussed right after the Freeport win. The calendar was looked at and nothing could be worked out to get the gym for a large block of time and the instructor there at the same time. Things happen! The girls will be coming back on a chartered bus from Jacksonville my advice to them is sleep. It is a 6 possibly 7 hour drive they should take advantage of it.

By: Bama1

Bama1 — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 17:49:42 +0000

Think about that statement NHS (suck it up). If one of theses girls fall a sleep at the wheel after being up all night are you going to tell the parents to “suck it up.” The pageant isn’t untill Jan. There has got to be another day between now and then to make it up.

By: Nhs

Nhs — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 16:03:08 +0000

To Bama.
THe Ms. NHS sponser, is the cheerleading coach, so I’m sure that she’s aware. There’s no other day to reschedule the Saturday practice. 12/11 Students have the ACT. So suck it up.

By: Bama1

Bama1 — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 14:17:43 +0000

Someone forgot to inform whoever is running the Miss NHS Pageant because the cheerleaders have to be at the school by 8am Sat. morning for practice.

By: Native

Native — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 13:38:35 +0000

GOOD LUCK AT STATE!!!!!!!!! And for the observer comments get a life and worry about you and yours and let the rest do the same. As for mine they have straight A’s and participate in athletics, church and anything else that comes along. One day from school is not going to effect the educational outcome of any student. Guess you just needed something to gripe about today. Glad William was able to accomodate you in such a timely manner.

By: Just Sayin'

Just Sayin' — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 13:32:20 +0000

Observer,
Fortunately for the students at NHS, faculty and administration understand that there is more to life than a school grade. Resident said it well. In the big picture, outside of the State of Florida Department of Education, FCAT scores and school grades mean little or nothing. Colleges are not interested in FCAT scores; they want to see well-rounded students who participate in a wide variety of activities, are academically motivated, and are a service to their communities. ACT/SAT scores are important, and students who are on the path to college recognize this, and work to succeed. Not every student is on that same path, however! Middle schools and high schools (like NHS) are finally encouraging students to participate in career academies that will guide students with the interest and abilities to become those skilled individuals we pay HUGE chunks of money to build, fix and maintain the things we “academians” can’t! Way to go, Chiefs! Let’s ALL go watch them win!

By: Resident

Resident — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 12:28:35 +0000

To observer:

Yes, Northview was a D two years ago.. Maybe the ACT scores are lower. And they managed all those great screwups without ever excusing absences for a state playoff football game at a level the school has never managed.

But get a life! It’s a state football playoff game on the other side of the state. Kids are going to go. So excuse ‘em. There’s pride like never before at Northview High School — and that can only serve to IMPROVE Northview.

With a 2-8 football team and sucky school pride, the school was a D. With a STATE CHAMPIONSHIP caliber team, moral is up, and I bet school grades will be up. Call it a moral boosting excercise, team building or heck — just real life, but I fully support my Northview Chiefs.

By: observer

observer — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 12:10:26 +0000

What was Northview’s Grade? Why does Northview have lower ACT scores than others in the area(read on Northescambia)? – great importance to Academics?… Maybe so after football. I’m behind the boys, and the team, band, cheerleaders. They should be excused to leave early. However, the others -will they have a field trip form, to see if they have the grades or days to be excused? Just a thought before we wonder why this is school is still a “D”.