Because it would force some private schools to "play-up" in classification. LexCath would probably become 4A in that scenario and Christian Academy of Louisville would probably become 3A and Louisville Holy Cross would probably become 2A. But depending on the multiplier a school like DeSales which already has to double it's enrollment for classification purposes could drop in classification, that is unless those that support a multiplier would have single sex schools first double their enrollment and then apply the multilpier.

 

It would have NO EFFECT AT ALL on Trinity or St. X.

I know the effect it would have but what is the purpose? The multiplier was put in all boys and all girls schools because their population was all boys or girls. Exaple: School A has 1,000 students coed and School B has 1,000 students that is all boys. This is not right for the schools that are coed to be put in the same category. When the school is already coed the multiplier isn't needed.

I don't know the answer to that which is why I have never understood why there are some that push for it. Overall I really don't think it would change anything.

You guys don't understand the concept of a multiplier, which works like this:

 

School A is a public school with an enrollment of 700 students.

 

School B is a coed private school with en enrollment of 500 students.

 

School C is an all-boys' private school with an enrollment of 300 students.

 

Let's say the multiplier is 1.5 ... School B would be classified as if its enrollment is 750 (500 x 1.5).

 

School C would be doubled first, because it's a single-sex school, to 600. Then the multiplier is applied, giving it (for classification purposes) an enrollment figure of 900.

 

The multiplier doesn't apply to the public school.

 

Illinois, however, also applies a multiplier to any public school with open enrollment, lumping those with the private schools under the term "non-boundaried schools." Illinois also has a waiver process in which schools can apply not to have the mutiplier assessed on them.

If you will re-read my first post I think you will see that I said exactly that.

 

All it will do is move SOME private schools up a class, it will do nothing for Trinity and X. What does it solve?

 

Where am I wrong?

All it will do is move SOME private schools up a class, it will do nothing for Trinity and X. What does it solve?

No one is saying it "solves" anything in relation to Trinity and St. Xavier. I'm simply explaining the concept since it was brought up by another poster.

Where am I wrong?

It's apparent by this statement ...

But depending on the multiplier a school like DeSales which already has to double it's enrollment for classification purposes could drop in classification, that is unless those that support a multiplier would have single sex schools first double their enrollment and then apply the multilpier.

... that you obviously didn't understand the concept in its entirety.

excuse me oh all knowing one

 

 

 

GO DUNBAR

All Tell, you need to take that buffalo-sized chip off your shoulder ...

All Tell, you need to take that buffalo-sized chip off your shoulder ...

Now we're handing out personal advice as well. Is there anything you can't do? :confused:

 

How's this for an idea, you don't like what I say, ignore me.

I am pretty versatile, All Tell.

 

If you're going to chastise me for explaining something that you didn't quite understand ... well, addressing that is even beyond my capabilities.

Anyway, back to the boycott ... it's good that the Fayette County schools have dropped their shortsighted policy. LexCath won't be able to play all of Lexington's public schools in football every season, but maybe a couple a year on a rotation basis would be a good start.

I agree Westsider!

This will be a good thing for all in Lexington. I never agreed with the boycott for two reasons:

1.) I think there could be some great games between LexCath and some of the public schools in Lexington!!!

2.) Why would schools that have nearly 2000 students boycott a school of about 800? (I don't know that these numbers are exact for enrollment, but they are probably not that far off)

I would just as soon LexCath continue playing Trinity, Male and St. X and leave the Lex Pubs to continue twisting in the wind.

Great post, and my thinking exactly....

Until the time comes when there are fewer district games, I feel LCHS should continue to play those teams in Louisville who played us in the past.

Yes it would be good for Lexington area football , but the initial boycott had to do with soccer and basketball IMHO.

Now that LCHS has a title, everyone of them wants a crack at us.

 

Let them start by playing our JV and Freshmen teams.

Lex Cath should keep playing who they have been playing. Who cares what's good for Lexington Public schools. I don't rememer them considering what would be good for Lex Cath when they made their decision to boycott.

I wouldn't blame LexCath if they took the "heck with them" approach ... it isn't as if their program has to take a back seat to anyone or owes the public schools a thing. And the Knights already have at least one local big-gate home-and-home series with Scott County.