Comments on: FCAT is a Four-letter Word

By: Amferry

Amferry — Thu, 10 Jul 2014 01:46:45 +0000

That is something to consider. However, some kids already struggle to keep up with 8 classes, and this student takes honors level classes which up the homework time. Add a sport or extracurricular to that (which colleges like to see), and it becomes a real juggling act.

By: Suzan Harden

Suzan Harden — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 23:12:56 +0000

Yes, you can request that your child not take Intensive Reading, and your school’s APC can help you. However, before you do that, look at the other grades. What were the grades in science and social studies? If they were also B’s and C’s, reading may be an issue. The truth is that earning C’s in core classes in 9th grade does not bode well for success in higher level classes later or on the college entrance tests. Ask the APC if the AVID class is equivalent to Intensive Reading . If not, choose the academic classes and be sure your child has an active after-school schedule to have the opportunity to let off steam. I am a HS counselor.

By: Becky

Becky — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 15:06:00 +0000

Is there a class your son can take through Florida Virtual School? That happened to my daughter in 8th grade. She dropped from a high 4 to a 2. She was already taking HOPE online, so she added Spanish online to leave room for her band class and engineering magnet class. The intensive reading did help, as she got a 4 again this year and is out of intensive reading.