We are Marion County High School

[PurpleGrad]

umm unless the stats has changed Richard city is a great academic school....

 

i don't know how it "use" to be but I know for a fact students who transfer from THM to mc or so are very far behind academically.

[zonepirate]

umm unless the stats has changed Richard city is a great academic school....

 

 

You better get some updated stats

[Rodman15]

I have been a little behind on this thread. Mainly because I am in the country of Ukraine right now. Bill, now that I realize who you are, it makes it much easier to know who is talking in these statements. I agree with you, and I had you in class just two years ago, and we did work, every day. I appreciated that class, because you made us aware that there was much much much more to life than just school work. I appreciated that. I enjoyed your class thoroughly (not sucking up, I just realized who it was)

But as far as this conversation goes. I do feel like our schools are at a disadvantage. I felt this while a student at MCHS as well. I am friends with many students at bigger schools, who had many more classes and opportunities than I had. I have friends who are going to automatically skip college classes, saving money, because they had great opportunities in high school, that colleges recognize. I have heard about opportunities and scholarships that I did not know about while in high school (though, I would like to state that Mrs. Ramsey did an excellent job at helping to get whatever she knew about. That woman is one of the hardest working in the school.) But I did feel like we were at a disadvantage. When students fill out the ACT packet, they are asked to check what activities they are involved in. I distinctly remember stating that I had none of these opportunities that they were asking about.

Here in Ukraine, I have been teaching English, however, I had no prior knowledge of the Russian language. Why? Russian was definitely not offered in school. When I tell my students that the only language I know is English and some Spanish they are amazed. Here, to live in Ukraine, you learn to speak Ukrainian, German, French, Russian, and English. And we say we just need a year of foreign language? I was grateful for that year when I visited Mexico a few weeks ago, but I would have liked more. A bigger school could have helped.

I know that nothing in this world is perfect, including consolidation. But I know that there are many things that we could consider and figure out that would allow for more course offerings in a way that would be effective. The introduction of the virtual high school three years ago was a good step in this direction. I just hope that the small town schools we have here can produce the well rounded individuals that are needed in the world, and that are being produced other places. I enjoyed my experience at Marion County High School, and we ARE doing a lot of things right, but let us never settle for contentment. While we in America sit on contentment, the rest of the world is striving for excellence.

[Talkitup]

Very nice post Rodman and well said!!! Thank you for serving our country..my God continue to bless and look over you and the rest of our men and women.

 

 

I have been a little behind on this thread. Mainly because I am in the country of Ukraine right now. Bill, now that I realize who you are, it makes it much easier to know who is talking in these statements. I agree with you, and I had you in class just two years ago, and we did work, every day. I appreciated that class, because you made us aware that there was much much much more to life than just school work. I appreciated that. I enjoyed your class thoroughly (not sucking up, I just realized who it was)

But as far as this conversation goes. I do feel like our schools are at a disadvantage. I felt this while a student at MCHS as well. I am friends with many students at bigger schools, who had many more classes and opportunities than I had. I have friends who are going to automatically skip college classes, saving money, because they had great opportunities in high school, that colleges recognize. I have heard about opportunities and scholarships that I did not know about while in high school (though, I would like to state that Mrs. Ramsey did an excellent job at helping to get whatever she knew about. That woman is one of the hardest working in the school.) But I did feel like we were at a disadvantage. When students fill out the ACT packet, they are asked to check what activities they are involved in. I distinctly remember stating that I had none of these opportunities that they were asking about.

Here in Ukraine, I have been teaching English, however, I had no prior knowledge of the Russian language. Why? Russian was definitely not offered in school. When I tell my students that the only language I know is English and some Spanish they are amazed. Here, to live in Ukraine, you learn to speak Ukrainian, German, French, Russian, and English. And we say we just need a year of foreign language? I was grateful for that year when I visited Mexico a few weeks ago, but I would have liked more. A bigger school could have helped.

I know that nothing in this world is perfect, including consolidation. But I know that there are many things that we could consider and figure out that would allow for more course offerings in a way that would be effective. The introduction of the virtual high school three years ago was a good step in this direction. I just hope that the small town schools we have here can produce the well rounded individuals that are needed in the world, and that are being produced other places. I enjoyed my experience at Marion County High School, and we ARE doing a lot of things right, but let us never settle for contentment. While we in America sit on contentment, the rest of the world is striving for excellence.

[PurpleGrad]

Very nice post Rodman and well said!!! Thank you for serving our country..my God continue to bless and look over you and the rest of our men and women.

 

I too wish to thank rodman and his friends for their service and the work they do for us.

 

Question for you talkitup.... What is your Whitwell take on the consolidation issue? Don't worry, I won't let them execute you for having your own opinion! lol...

[Rodman15]

Thanks for the thoughts, but I am not actually working for the US Military. I appreciate those who are, but I am actually just workin in the "Lord's Army" Over here doing mission work. But I do appreciate the comments. And seeing another culture really makes you realize how important an education is. It really needs to be one of our top priorities. But while I am not serving in the military, be thankful to those who are. America really IS the greatest country in the world.

[Sequoyah SID]

Rodman you may not be in the US Army, but missions work is important too and you deserve to be complimented for doing the work. I appreciate anyone who is able to make such a leap of faith. I'm glad also that coacht has allowed you the opportunity to keep up with the progress of your school. We will continue to pray for your safety and well being and may the Lord provide the increase. God Bless You!

[Talkitup]

I too wish to thank rodman and his friends for their service and the work they do for us.

 

Question for you talkitup.... What is your Whitwell take on the consolidation issue? Don't worry, I won't let them execute you for having your own opinion! lol...

 

 

 

Speaking for myself and not the rest of Whitwell, I think it is a much needed advancement for our educational system. I have spoke my peace earlier in this discussion and I still say built it and they will come. Again, if you don't want the school and worried about the "travel time" maybe leave some of the schools to the south out of the consolidation and either be private or still funded by the county. My opinion.....and mine alone.

[Talkitup]

Sorry that I assumed Rodman. But the Lords Army is one of the best to be serving!! Thank you for spreading the word.

 

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quote name=Rodman15' date='Jun 27 2008 - 06:17 AM' post='826796137]

Thanks for the thoughts, but I am not actually working for the US Military. I appreciate those who are, but I am actually just workin in the "Lord's Army" Over here doing mission work. But I do appreciate the comments. And seeing another culture really makes you realize how important an education is. It really needs to be one of our top priorities. But while I am not serving in the military, be thankful to those who are. America really IS the greatest country in the world.

[Bill#49]

I have been a little behind on this thread. Mainly because I am in the country of Ukraine right now. Bill, now that I realize who you are, it makes it much easier to know who is talking in these statements. I agree with you, and I had you in class just two years ago, and we did work, every day. I appreciated that class, because you made us aware that there was much much much more to life than just school work. I appreciated that. I enjoyed your class thoroughly (not sucking up, I just realized who it was)

But as far as this conversation goes. I do feel like our schools are at a disadvantage. I felt this while a student at MCHS as well. I am friends with many students at bigger schools, who had many more classes and opportunities than I had. I have friends who are going to automatically skip college classes, saving money, because they had great opportunities in high school, that colleges recognize. I have heard about opportunities and scholarships that I did not know about while in high school (though, I would like to state that Mrs. Ramsey did an excellent job at helping to get whatever she knew about. That woman is one of the hardest working in the school.) But I did feel like we were at a disadvantage. When students fill out the ACT packet, they are asked to check what activities they are involved in. I distinctly remember stating that I had none of these opportunities that they were asking about.

Here in Ukraine, I have been teaching English, however, I had no prior knowledge of the Russian language. Why? Russian was definitely not offered in school. When I tell my students that the only language I know is English and some Spanish they are amazed. Here, to live in Ukraine, you learn to speak Ukrainian, German, French, Russian, and English. And we say we just need a year of foreign language? I was grateful for that year when I visited Mexico a few weeks ago, but I would have liked more. A bigger school could have helped.

I know that nothing in this world is perfect, including consolidation. But I know that there are many things that we could consider and figure out that would allow for more course offerings in a way that would be effective. The introduction of the virtual high school three years ago was a good step in this direction. I just hope that the small town schools we have here can produce the well rounded individuals that are needed in the world, and that are being produced other places. I enjoyed my experience at Marion County High School, and we ARE doing a lot of things right, but let us never settle for contentment. While we in America sit on contentment, the rest of the world is striving for excellence.

 

 

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I am glad to know that we have young people from this county that are getting a chance to see the world. I think it is also great that we have an internet site like coacht that people can get on here and have intelligent conversation without getting their "panties in a wad" over every little thing. Most of you have no idea what I am talking about but some do. The United States of America is the greatest place in the world because we can voice our opinions without consequence. Everybody in this world has an opinion some people agree and others don't. So, wherever you may be in internet world during this holiday season that we get to celebrate, THANK THE GOOD LORD THAT YOU LIVE IN THE GOOD OLE' USA!!

 

and try not to take everything so serious on coacht!

 

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[Bill#49]

HAVE A GREAT 4TH OF JULY

 

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[OLD PIRATE]

HAVE A GREAT 4TH OF JULY

 

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Old Pirate wonders who are the coaches @ jasper. OP asumes all come from within the teaching ranks. KC, had numerous volunteers, is that trend still applicable to the warriors under coach Boeck?