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FHS did have a PSAT review class in the fall that was after school for a small fee that included a PSAT review book. I wonder how many high schools in Knox County do this? Does ...
There are many students who earn a score well over 21 on their first try for the ACT, who have not taken any review course or received any special tutoring. They tend to be high achievers and have taken math classes including pre-Cal or Calculus a...
Up, you make some very good suggestions...I sure hope the KCS board reads your comments and considers your suggestions.
I have another suggestion. Why not zone students to go to the school that is closest to where they live. There are 3 buses in ...
What would you suggest is a more accurate way to assess how well we are doing in our high schools?
I can't think of anything better than the ACT at this time. It may not be perfect, but it gives our community and school leaders an indicator of ho...
Vic, Thanks for bringing this to the attention of everyone who reads school matters. This information just affirms what many of us, including you, have said all along, "We need to do a better job teaching our children in Tennessee"!! It is definit...
It is a real shame that many 9th grade students are not able to take a foreign language. Mr. McIntyre, when looking at how to improve education in Knox County, please look at making it possible for 9th grade students to select a foreign language. ...
Wish that kind of talk was on the table, especially for K-5th grades. How can we get Mr. McIntrye and the school board to address helping gifted students to reach their potential. In my opinion it is not a pull out program once a week for about 1 ...
One can interpret data many different ways...although I agree with you Cathy, some may think that the large number of children scoring perfect on sections means that the schools are doing an excellent job of educating our kids. Word needs to get o...
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