wildcat's blog

new math, new diploma, new salary schedule

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:15:29 -0500

New diploma, new math and now a new salary schedule.

I’m afraid that this new diploma and new math curriculum have doomed a population of our kids. If they have to pass Math I, II, and III, I fear they will not ever be able to graduate. I understand why it came about and I understand why there is only one diploma track (law suits), but I still hate it and find it unfair to my kids. I can teach them the math skills they need to pass the graduation test. I can teach them the math skills they need to be mathematically functional in today’s world. But this new math curriculum.....I may as well be speaking Greek to them. When they ask me when they are ever going to use it my reply is always the same...to graduate from high school. They will not use it to balance their checkbooks or budget their grocery money. I teach the math I’m told to teach and my sweet little kids sit there and take it. I measure progress in teaspoons, not leaps and bounds.

sweet smell in PTC

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:14:21 -0500

There is some plant that grows along Robinson Rd (between the Parkway and Redwine) that has the most wonderful fragrance.

jackass on cart path

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 17:57:10 -0400

You know if I wasn't such a good Girl Scout leader I would have yelled exactly what I was thinking about your sorry, piece of crap, loser, butt.

Fayette Fiddlers

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:24:46 -0400

Does anybody know of a group of fiddle players in the county? That are, maybe, called The Fayette Fiddlers? I did a search but it yielded only a violin and parts store in PTC.

Incident at Kohls

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 15:29:17 -0400

Today, at Kohls in the Pavilion, I was overcharged by $85 and some change. I thought, perhaps, that I had rounded and added incorrectly while shopping.

Looking for Mysteryman

Sun, 02 Aug 2009 10:06:02 -0400

I have some Flint River/canoeing questions for you? Will you please e-mail me if you read this? Or respond on the blog?

Square dancers?

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:27:16 -0400

Are there any square dancing clubs around here? Thanks.

Need Hutch

Fri, 08 May 2009 15:32:23 -0400

Hey...I need some a/c work. If you (side job) or your company is available please send me an e-mail. Thanks.

David's Mom/Josh White

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 22:23:28 -0400

I just ordered one of his cds for my dad's birthday and thought of you..weird..huh? Do you listen to Josh White? Maybe it was Silicosis Blues that made me think of you..you're from CA, right? Anyway...I think it's a little crazy that the image of a blogger I've never met popped into my mind while ordering a cd!!

Veterans lob cabin

Sat, 14 Mar 2009 22:07:38 -0400

Does anybody have any contact information regarding the old flags at the log cabin? You know..you put them in that mailbox that sits out front? I need an old flag for a GS flag retiring ceremony.

Congratulations WHS wrestlers!!!

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 21:46:42 -0500

Good job guys and coaches!!!

Veteran's tree

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 12:42:34 -0500

I had to drive into Fayetteville this weekend and drove past the log cabin...the tree is beautiful!! Great job to the decorator(s)!

portable toilet

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:54:11 -0500

I'm looking to rent one for a Girl Scout thing....does anybody know anything about renting one (or two) and/or a reputable company to contact?

Alzheimer's Disease

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 18:51:59 -0400

Has anyone had to deal with this? What should I do right now? Record family history? Ask important questions? Would that be a rude thing to do? This particular case seems to be moving at a rapid pace.

Parents of freshmen...

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 14:57:32 -0400

Now that we are a month into school, what are your opinions of the new math? What do you like and not like about it? Tha