school:if you can't make the grade, buy it! - Page 2

fasternyou929 · 11-12-2009, 07:24 PM

Then she probably wouldn't say their overall grades wouldn't be impacted.

pauldun170 · 11-12-2009, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip

Hell it works here too. You just have to know when to do it and be able to tell who will go for it.

Technically its "illegal" here and can get you sent to Jail.
I'm talking about other countries where you have to slip everyone a $100 just to get a permit.

Papa_Complex · 11-13-2009, 07:40 AM

So for maybe $100.00 a clueless student who should be held back for a year can advance to the next grade?

CasterTroy · 11-13-2009, 10:11 AM

I actually agree with Trip...it's how the world works

It’s how most politicians got thru school anyway (parents money/influence)

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

Not surprising. The hick-town known as Goldsboro, NC can't offer the salary or quality of life required to attract high-quality school principals who have a clue.

When was the last time you were there?

fasternyou929 · 11-13-2009, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Papa_Complex

So for maybe $100.00 a clueless student who should be held back for a year can advance to the next grade?

We can only hope!

The way the article reads, I think it's a $20 cap.

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Students can add 10 extra points to each of two tests of their choice.

Kaneman · 11-13-2009, 11:43 AM

Who gives a flying fuck? They're not teaching anything useful or relevant anyway so their grades are a very moot point. Especially considering they won't fail you anyway...

Papa_Complex · 11-13-2009, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Kaneman

Who gives a flying fuck? They're not teaching anything useful or relevant anyway so their grades are a very moot point. Especially considering they won't fail you anyway...

So what you're saying is that the education system is broken so go on breaking it worse, rather than fixing it?

Kaneman · 11-13-2009, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Papa_Complex

So what you're saying is that the education system is broken so go on breaking it worse, rather than fixing it?

No, I'm saying: Who gives a flying fuck? They're not teaching anything useful or relevant anyway so their grades are a very moot point. Especially considering they won't fail you anyway...

CasterTroy · 11-13-2009, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Kaneman

No, I'm saying: Who gives a flying fuck? They're not teaching anything useful or relevant anyway so their grades are a very moot point. Especially considering they won't fail you anyway...

Actually it all boils down to the EOG's here in NC (End of Grade test)

If you can't pass that you don't PASS

And they spend ALL year just prepping for that. IF you LEARN anything as a side effect, then that’s great...but it's about EOG's. Especially since the teachers evaluation is solely based off their student’s performance OF the EOG's

Kaneman · 11-13-2009, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by CasterTroy

Actually it all boils down to the EOG's here in NC (End of Grade test)

If you can't pass that you don't PASS

And they spend ALL year just prepping for that. IF you LEARN anything as a side effect, then that’s great...but it's about EOG's. Especially since the teachers evaluation is solely based off their student’s performance OF the EOG's

Here if you have failing grades they ask your parents if they want to hold you back a grade. If not, on you go.

Of course, since they're not teaching anything substantial failing doesn't really mean shit anyway.

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