We could call it a Parents Writing Contest. We could offer a chance to win up to $300:
And oh, by the way, don't forget to mention in small print, that by submitting an essay, the parent gives the school the right to display their essay on our website, other educational sites, or other schools printed materials.
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I certainly consider the 2011-12 District 150 calendar to be propaganda. Just look at the pictures and the narratives with the pictures--do these provide an honest picture of course offerings at Woodruff, in particular, and in the district generally?
I'm anxiously awaiting the school board's swim suit issue calendar. Will it be out in time for Christmas?
School board? I thought it was the central admin that was putting out their own swimsuit calendar. Maybe they will let Bobby Darling wear his Speedo....NOT!
4 RHS students were named Semi-finalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program and another 8 students were named Commended Finalist based on scoring in the top 5% or higher in the Nation on the PSAT test. Not sure if students from other District HS received this award as it seems to be a big secret.
Apparently such under achievement is not worthy of the Remarkable Times publication.
Why would they mention National Merit Scholorship news? The Remarkable Times publication is for tooting Administration's horn. Emerge would call it propaganda.
Exactly Anonymous.
But if you want to attract and retain families and demonstrate that District 150 still has it going on then posting National Merits stats is one way to do it.
That is, if that is at all the District's aim????
Or maybe tout the fact that the District offers more AP classes than any other District in the area. Nope, I guess that would not be a good idea either.
The new school calendar does feature AP classes--but with all the stock photos instead of showing photos of students actually in District 150 classes. I certainly believe that the achievements of these 150 Merit scholars should be mentioned in the Remarkable Times.
I agree Frustrated. When a school website can post it's data that show student's accomplishments on the level of National Merit, that's the stuff parents need to look for.
The majority of the other stuff on school websites is fluff, e.g. propaganda.
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