October 3, 200718 yr I believe there has to be more than ten non-grass fields in the state now. There are four just in NKY. I don't really care how it looks. I care about the reality of the situation. Also, it didn't cost a million dollars. Well if the perception to the legislators is that Highlands is not needing money because they are spending it hand over foot on the athletics, the perception should be a concern. I typed 12 at first and then went down to 10. Should have kept it as 12. Out of 200?? football schools, not sure I would classify that as all over the state. But definitely more than I thought.
October 3, 200718 yr Who has the 4? I did not know that.I listed them above. But I must be missing one.
October 3, 200718 yr Johnson Central has a new field and track and stadium. Harrison Co. is doing a 5 million upgrade to the football stadium, acutally they are tearing the old down and starting over.:eek: Mercer County and John Hardin are also schools that have awsome facilities.
October 3, 200718 yr Memorial Sports Complex in Nicholasville - But I don't know if this is a high school facility or not.
October 3, 200718 yr I think turfed fields are irrelevent to this discussion. Most are privately funded and studies have shown are actually cost efficient when compared to maintenance on grass fields.
October 3, 200718 yr It is a misconception that you have to "teach to a test" in order for students to do well on the test. The Kentucky Core Content is based on important concepts and knowledge that students should know. (LBBC - did I just defend CATS? What is wrong with me!) However, the problem comes in IF that is your only emphasis. No, it's not a misconception. My department spent all summer coming up with a core curriculum that we must teach in class which is directed toward the test. If thats not teaching to a test then I don't know what is.
October 3, 200718 yr No, it's not a misconception. My department spent all summer coming up with a core curriculum that we must teach in class which is directed toward the test. If thats not teaching to a test then I don't know what is. The core content is developed by the KDE and addresses the topics/concepts/processes that schools are expected to teach. These are based on national standards. They are not remarkably different than standards that other states use. The KCCTs that the kids take in the spring measure how well students have learned that core content. I teach the core content. I teach much more than that also. My students perform very well on the science part of the test. They perform very well on the science portion of the ACT and they then are successful in college science classes and professional careers. Once you get over the "CATS is evil, we are teaching to a test" idea and the core content as one tool to educate your students, you will be much happier as a teacher.
October 3, 200718 yr A big part of the fight is the belief the teacher is king of their classroom. The problem is the money now being spent and the expectation level is at a level never experienced before. The taxpayers have a right to demand better results. The challenge is the industry of education has a "core" belief the problems are always elsewhere. Look at many posts on this board. The fact is there is case after case of great results when a different and more focused approach is taken. I know I stand alone on this debate but I think there is nothing wrong with being measured with our efforts. Besides, for so many years we got a free pass of what actually went on in the classroom.
October 3, 200718 yr A big part of the fight is the belief the teacher is king of their classroom. The problem is the money now being spent and the expectation level is at a level never experienced before. The taxpayers have a right to demand better results. The challenge is the industry of education has a "core" belief the problems are always elsewhere. Look at many posts on this board. The fact is there is case after case of great results when a different and more focused approach is taken. I know I stand alone on this debate but I think there is nothing wrong with being measured with our efforts. Besides, for so many years we got a free pass of what actually went on in the classroom. I have no problem being measured for my efforts. My problem is that the kids are not held accountable, so THEY are being measured for my efforts. Luckily, that works out pretty well for me, but not for others.
October 3, 200718 yr I have no problem being measured for my efforts. My problem is that the kids are not held accountable, so THEY are being measured for my efforts. Luckily, that works out pretty well for me, but not for others. Are you saying that for you the test works fine because you are a good teacher and your students do well on the test. But for teachers that may not have experience or just not all that great of educator and their students may perform poorly , that is the kids fault?:confused:
October 3, 200718 yr Off the topic a bit but just found out that Covington Catholic was honored today as a NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND - BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL! While wining State Athletic Titles is wonderful, the real reason so many parents send there young men to CovCath is seen above. Congrats Colonels, thank you Mr. Clines, Teachers and Staff.... Sports are for fun, an eduction, is for a liftime.....
October 3, 200718 yr Off the topic a bit but just found out that Covington Catholic was honored today as a NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND - BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL! While wining State Athletic Titles is wonderful, the real reason so many parents send there young men to CovCath is seen above. Congrats Colonels, thank you Mr. Clines, Teachers and Staff.... Sports are for fun, an eduction, is for a liftime..... Yea, there is a thread on that. Highlands, Lex. Cath. and Cov. Cath.:thumb: Congrats to all schools.
October 4, 200718 yr On Fort Thomas' facilities plans.........they are wanting $31,537,093 for several things. Note this item exceeds the requirements of the Maximum Building Program for Typical High Schools as outlined in 702 KAR 1:001. The cost has been noted but is not included in the district's Unmet Needs Calculation. This item may be funded from other sources, but it is recommend that the district consider the "best practices" as outlined in the Kentucky School Facilities Planning Manual. The estimated cost for the High School has been reduced since the total costs of renovation and additions to the high school, as noted, exceeds the cost of replacement of the faculty. As outlined in KAR 1:001 - Development of Facility Plan Needs Statement - Section 4 "For SFCC funding, the maximum budget for renovation shall not exceed 100 percent of the replacement cost." On a side note, the Fort Thomas educational foundation is trying to raise 1.22 million in order to match a state grant of 1.22 million in January. Seems to me someone is buddy buddy with the state. :sssh: Not to talk bad about Fort Thomas, but they are demanding a lot of money from an already stretched Education Department.
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