Comments on: FCAT Writing Scores Good News For Local Schools

By: Idea

Idea — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 17:16:13 +0000

Here is an idea… why dont they take a test that compares these schools with other schools in the nation? Why dont they take the SAT’s like everyone else? I took the fcats growing up and I didnt have great grades and aced them everytime. What does that tell you? FCAT is a joke!!! Test made up to make Florida feel better about their school system!

By: Bam

Bam — Sun, 08 May 2011 18:43:03 +0000

Jay school usually do good on these test, glad to see it continue so. Both my kids graduated from there, A/B honor roll and band members. Of course its not just up to the teachers and school but the PARENTS need to be active right along side them.

By: Lauren

Lauren — Sat, 07 May 2011 02:09:41 +0000

Great news to hear Nancy, you and all the other staff at EWMS keep up the good work. Also kudos to Karen Hall and the scores at Bratt increase of over 30 per cent way to go kids be proud of yourselves you deserve it.

By: Pcolateacher

Pcolateacher — Fri, 06 May 2011 19:47:03 +0000

To Teacher~ If you will look closely, Ransom Middle School is at the top for the district over Brown Barge. Ransom’s students performed at a rate of 89% proficiency. We should be proud of these kids all the way around. During times when we are fighting budget cuts, no new textbooks in sight, and deminishing parental involvement it’s tough to do what we do. I congratulate my fellow teachers throughout the district.

By: BrattMom

BrattMom — Fri, 06 May 2011 13:23:35 +0000

GREAT JOB BRATT!!! GREAT JOB TEACHERS AND MRS. HALL!!!!!!

By: Teacher

Teacher — Fri, 06 May 2011 03:47:06 +0000

Wow! The above results compare one group of students to a different group of students……… It would be best to compare the proficiency percentage of the same group from one year to the next, to show growth. Eighty-eight and 85 percent proficiency is amazing for Ernest Ward! To be third place in the school district is outstanding, especially considering that Brown Barge Middle School (First place) students are hand selected and the fact that Ernest Ward has taken on the status of full-inclusion. This means this 8th grade writing test was given to all students, even those functioning on 3rd or 4th grade levels. The students and teachers did a wonderful job.

By: joe

joe — Thu, 05 May 2011 23:06:02 +0000

let me clarify in case my post sounded bad.
I am glad it is all good. so EWMS went down, big deal. I don’t agree with this testing but like someone said “it is what it is”
As far as EWMS, We love Nancy Perry, she is a fine administrator and wonderful leader. she has taught those kids more than book learning. she has taught them life lessons. I do not want anyone to think these scores reflect the overall school status. it is just a number from a dumb test. I think EWMS is the best middle school over all in the county! Hands Down, no other comes close. Best Staff, Best Leaders, best parents.
I would not trade my childrens experience at EWMS for anything.
keep up the good work EWMS Staff!

By: PapaJ

PapaJ — Thu, 05 May 2011 16:12:38 +0000

All schools Good Job!!!! Nancy, You tell them! Keep up the good work!

By: JW

JW — Thu, 05 May 2011 14:58:36 +0000

Whitepunk, who allowed you to have children? Look NO ONE likes the FCAT, it is what it is.

By: Nancy Perry

Nancy Perry — Thu, 05 May 2011 13:20:01 +0000

As the principal of EWMS I am extremely proud of our student’s performance on the FCAT writing. The state moved the “finish line” from a 3.5 to a 4.0. In addition every student in the building except for one took the writing regardless of ability. To finish as the 3rd highest middle school in the county I personally am PROUD!!! Congrats to the faculty, staff, students, and parents at EWMS job well done!!