Read this article:
http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2011/02/school_improvement_grant_progr.html
If you were an administrator for your high school, what ways would you use the funds given to your school by the government to better facilitate a learning environment?
College survival tips
Using the information you learned at our last face-to-face give the world 5 tips to being successful in college and the pursuit of a college education.
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This was a very interesting article in part because I watched a PBS documentary the other day talking about how we need to incorporate reading and writing into every subject. Students nowadays do not read or write enough. This is not good because reading and writing are two of the most basic skills students should learn in school. It does not matter what subject we teach, if students cannot read or write, they will not be able to READ questions on test or be able to WRITE I responses to the question. To answer the question, if I was given funds I would invest heavily on improving reading and writing skills of young people today.
You would happen to know what that PBS documentary was called. I think they may have it in the Kent library.
It is called FRONTLINE: Growing Up Online. You can find it on shopPBS.org. It was a really great program.
I agree with Brandon because without reading and writing you nothing. Investing in reading skills and writing skills will better the way young people talk , read , and write in school.
Could not have said it any better than you Marv:)
If I were a high school official at my school and the government gave me extra funds to invest in my school(John Hay) I would use the money to ivest in programs at my school to improve the math profeciencies of the students at my school.
Although the students at my school are relatively great at Math it would help them to be more competive globaly.
My 5 steps to college success, 1) Form study groups 2) Make college an experience not an obligation. 3) Get involved on campus. 4) Pay attention in class. 5) Dont be a loner, remember you have a roomate.
I agree with these steps, especially the last one, although I will say, not everyone has a roommate, and not everyone gets along with their roommate. One year in particular, I had a rommate who was both never there, and hardly friendly. However, it IS important to make an effort to be involved in something. College, while being the best years of most people’s lives, can be dangerous and difficult for someone who is lonely. Loneliness can increase feelings of homesickness, and can actually affect many people’s grades.
However, as someone who likes to spend a great deal of time in solitude, I am not suggesting that everyone must join the Pep Squad and make a million friends. I am simply saying that everyone on campus should find an activity they enjoy, and make an effort to get out of their rooms and meet people.
I think Cleveland is getting on track. Urban school systems across America, have been failing our youth. There was a culture of mediocrity, that culture has to be counter acted with fresh faces and new expectations. Every psycologist knows that your environment effects your mood. We must change the dilapidated environment, so that it also reflects excellence. I believe that after school programs, and extra curricular activities keep kids off of the streets, and out of trouble. Social and sports activities bring a feeling of camaraderie and school spirit, making school a more fun place to be. New teachers, principal, ideas, and new facilities are all needed to revitalize our Cleveland Public Schools.
I attended Richmond Heights High School. The facilities in Richmond Heights date back to the 1930’s. If I were given the task of managing government funds for that distract I would use all available funds to a build a new school.
Although it seems like a simple answer it is not because I would have to find land to build it on or knock down the ld school and find school for current RHHS students. But in the larger scope this would be best for my high school.
I do not believe that a new school is the answer. My school (John Marshall) was built during the great depression to create jobs and is still standing strong to this day. Building a new school would be a waste of money and materials. The schools these days aren’t made sturdy enough anyway and will fall long before Marshall even starts to have foundation problems. Kids aren’t going to appreciate it anyway unless you made it into a gifted and genius school. And there will always be kids that get mad and stomp and kick the doors and walls and the school needs to be sturdy enough to withstand that. For example: Garfield School, down that street from Marshal is new but made glass and two by fours while Marshall is made of bricks and solid wood.
I personally do not believe that building a new school would be a solution. I think that re-modeling the school would be a better solution, because it wouldn’t be as expensive as building a new school. And therefore there would be more money for other things that are needed in schools. Things such as computers, or as for my school (Rhodes) some new books.
1. Know your advisor. They can help make a plan to get through school.
2. Read books before class begins. it helps to stay on top of heavy work load.
3. Be your self. You are going to meet a lot of new people from different places so don’t be afraid to be you. They usually will accept you for you.
4. Get a job. money is always tight in college
5. Don’t go to a school because of your friends family or girl/boyfriend. Find the school that is right for you.
I would use funds to build a state of the art facility as my high school recently did. Ensuring that the student have many programs that are instrumental in helping to generate a better education fro students, meaning up to date technology & and equipment such as computers, labs, smart boards etc. in the classrooms for the teachers’ and students’ use. I would also invest in tech prep programs that prepare students for further education whether it is college or vocational type.
I completly agree with having music programs and art at schools. Almost all students are interested in learning at least one instument or learning how to draw. If students had something to look forward to at school besides their friends and lunch their grades woulld probably get better. Since their are grade requirments for all extra cariculers it would help students stay on track ecademically.
5 Tips:
1) Know your Major upon entry of college (other wise you may want to attend a 2 yr school 1st)
2) Manage time (don’t get so involved with extra curricular activities that u cant study)
3) Be organized
4) Know the on campus offices that can assist you (advisor, financial aid etc.)
5) Get as many scholarships as possible & manage your money wisely
5 college tips for me would be:
1) time management
2) forming study groups
3) doing at my homework before the scheduled day that it is due.
4) having a job, so i have $ for things that i need/want
5) relaxation time. if i am stressed, i wont be able to get anyhere in college. the less stress you have the better of you are.
If I were given funds for my high school, I would use the money to build hire more teachers to help the students get individualized attention. Also, I would put the funds into developing strong foundations for students in reading, writing and math.
1. Make sure to study
2. Have fun, don’t be locked in your room all the time to just study. You should make some friends. Enjoy your college experience.
3. Get enough sleep, so you don’t find yourself dozing off in class
4. Make your own desicions, don’t let others make decisions for you
5. Manage your money wisely
1. Look into and try to get as many scholarships and grants as posible
2. Create a schedule and stick with it ( make sure there is relax, travel and meal times schedule.)
3. Ask for help when you need it and understand that no one will be put out for taking some time out to help you.
4. Be sure to have lots of support and people that believe in you. If no one belives in you you may stop believing in yourself.
5. And don’t get lazy and make sure to do, finish, and turn in on time all your work
Five college survival tips:
1. Time Management
2. Meet with professors and academic advisors often.
3. Become involved in a few extracurricular activities to begin boosting your resume and networking skills.
4. Exercise often.
5. Go to class.
5 Tips for Being Successful in College:
1. Go to class.
2. Read assigned reading for class
3. Talk to your professor at least one time during the semester
4. Study
5. Make new friends
If I were a highschool administrator, I would remove tenure for highschool teachers. I do not think that longevity as an instructor is equal to quality as an instructor. If an inadequate teacher has tenure, then we become stuck with inadequate teachers.
I would also place higher value on equipping the teachers with new teaching methods to keep students engaged, depending on their individual learning styles. Most children are either visual, or oratory learners, or a combination of both, which means that in order to be effective, a lesson must consist of vivid visuals and clear, strong language.
Now, many of youu have already posted some great, great survival tips. So I will post a few unorthodox ones that I learned.
5 survival tips.
1: Get to know the cafeteria employees, and any other employees working “service” jobs. It’ll be useful later, I promise.
2: Find a place on campus, other than your dorm, where you can go and relax or study. Sometimes, your room is actually too distracting.
3: Bug your professors until they know your name. Speak with them frequently.
4: Always keep up with your class syllabus. Make copies if you have to.
5: Know where the administration buildings are, and get to know the people that work there, especially the Financial Aid and Scholarship Offices.