Re Way to go TMS wrote on Jul 5, 2008 10:08 AM:
" Try and be a teacher. "
Nothing new wrote on Jul 3, 2008 7:38 PM:
" TMS has been a disaster for years, why is this any surprise to anyone?
NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND WORKS. and the proof is the test.....
THE FAILURE IS THE ADMINISTRATION, and the TEACHERS.
TO THINK THAT WE SHOULD TEST THE KIDS TO SEE WHAT THEY HAVE LEARNED, my god how can that be a problem?
The TMS has been a FAILURE for years and years, how about we teach the kids the basics first and worry about all this diversity GARBAGE after they learn the basics.
TIME TO START FIRING PEOPLE NOW. but no that will never happen because everyone is related to everyone in this area.
TMS TEACH OR BE REPLACED "
Hi Im Bubba wrote on Jul 2, 2008 10:41 AM:
" Wha?! Thars nuttin rong wit TMS. I wents thare and I ok, sea! I wurk at Tako Bale. "
re RRR wrote on Jul 2, 2008 10:35 AM:
" I agree that it is difficult to teach in today's world. It is more than teaching academics that have become part of the teacher's responsibilities in the classroom. Thankfully there are many teachers that are not only fantastic at teaching the content of their subject area, but are also great adult role models for their students. This includes the special education teachers. Unfortunately, some of the people in charge of the schools do not personally fit this description of great adult role models. (By the way, what is the LEGAL drinking age? Did anyone else see the letter from the high school about graduation parties?) "
RRR wrote on Jun 30, 2008 1:41 PM:
" I am not usually an advocate of public schools, however, I do feel that some responsibility needs to lie with the parents. For some reason this society seems to relinquish all control to the schools, and expect them to work miracles. Education comes from the home first, and parents should be in support of teachers and the schools. You can't expect teachers to teach reading, writing, arithmetic, science, history, music and so on, and then give them the responsibility of teaching manners, morals, compassion, nutrition, and the list goes on. There is only so much time in a school year. It is about time that parents step up to the plate and take responsibility for their children's education. "
To Insight wrote on Jun 30, 2008 9:19 AM:
" You are right - these tests are meaningless, but that saying, how is it that TMS failed? I also agree, the teachers need to put as much effort throughout the school year as they do into the one week that these tests are given. Also, if more was put into how to teach our kids to learn instead of memorizing our kids would really be Grade "A" students. We have to get back to the basics & start over. Teachers have to want to teach & the kids would honestly want to learn. "
Odd wrote on Jun 29, 2008 7:38 PM:
" Strikes me as odd that the schools have until 2014 to get it right. What happens to the students between now and then?
The school fails but there are no sanctions? The sanction is on those students, no matter what "subgroup" they are in, who got less than what the law requires and they deserve.
Maybe the law isn't the answer, but it is the law. "
Insight from an outsider wrote on Jun 28, 2008 1:39 PM:
" The "no child left behind test" is a meaningless test that happens every year. That is the week or two that; the kids have no homework, get extra recess, extra snacks, and extra help to pass their test.
If this kind of attention was given to the kids for all of their learning needs, we would have BRILLIANT students. Have you looked at your child's test scores on these things? It always tells us our kids are geniuses. Then we are confused when they come home with bad report cards.
Seriously, this test is completely meaningless. I'm not worried about it. My kid is finally getting an education here in Tomah. Other places ARE WORSE! All this tells me is that schools that passed have done even further unethical practices during this test time to try to make the NUMBERS look good for $$. "
re blame game wrote on Jun 28, 2008 9:15 AM:
" Yes lest fire all the teachers and remove thse kids from their parents as they obviously falied too. You juts do not get it do you? "
Re Blame Game wrote on Jun 28, 2008 8:48 AM:
" Read the article...the administration is not trying to blame it on the special education students...that is the population that did not gain adequate progress...the regular education students tested better than the state average...yes, the school needs to look at how they are educating the special education students (which they are already doing) "
Blame Game wrote on Jun 27, 2008 3:06 PM:
" The special education students should not be blamed for administrative failures. ONLY 2 schools in our area failed to meet AYP. All of these schools also have a special education population. They all take the same tests, yet Tomah can't meet the standards. The entire article wants readers to think that this is acceptable by making excuses for this district.(special ed. population, state averages, Madison, Milwaukee, etc. didn't meet AYP, bad tests, and on and on...) This administration likes to "talk the talk", but has not been able to demonstrate true leadership in academic areas. The administration, not the students, should be held accountable for this failure. Meeting AYP can be difficult for some schools, but it is not impossible. "
Way to go TMS wrote on Jun 27, 2008 10:27 AM:
" Skofronick said that "at least we beat the state average" C'mon buddy, these kids are our future and you are "bragging" that we at least beat the state average. If anything, you should be ashamed to be on this list at all!!! I honestly think the School District should strive to be the best at everything that is done with these kids. My child will start at the high school this year, and honestly, after the way I heard how teachers acted & the type of behavior/language that was used around the students is uncalled for. There was a time when teachers showed up early in the morning to prepare for class & stay after school longer to help those who were struggling in their studies. Now we are lucky if they show up even 20 minutes before school & leave directly after, when the day is done. What dedication to learning. No wonder TMS made the list - I wasn't suprised at all! "
Tomah School District Strikes Again wrote on Jun 26, 2008 6:03 PM:
" Let me get this straight. According to Mr. Skofronik's spin, this is actually an honor to be the only middle school in the area to fail??? I guess we are the only school district in the area with special needs students???
I am no big proponent of NCLB, but c'mon Tomah you only look foolish when you don't step up to the plate and accept responsibility. Seems to me that this middle school has really had some "issues" over the last several years. I am sure the administrator/leader of this school will not be mentioned at all, much less held accountable. This would be different of course if there is something positive that the staff does that he/she wants credit for!)
What is going on in the Tomah SchooL District???
Think about it. Elroy, Sparta, Mauston, BRF, etc etc had no problem accomplishing this, but Tomah Middle School jumps to the forefront(again) with "
Wakeup wrote on Jun 26, 2008 4:41 PM:
" It would appear that the Tomah school district should be focusing more on the students it already has, rather than focusing on increasing the number of students in enrollment through 4 year old kindergarten.
That's right folks bring 'em in young, that way we can provide them a sub par education at an even earlier age! "
Bush Strikes Again wrote on Jun 26, 2008 4:37 PM:
" Her we have an excellent school. Real "proof in the pudding" we can all see, great programs, special ed. kids out and active in the ciommunity. And mR. Bush would have us second guess that because of a test on one day. A test with booklets I hear are made by a company from T-E-X-A-S. Hmm... No texan good 'ol boy left behind is what this law should be called.
Let's be proud of what we KNOW we have, great schools here. "
A heads up wrote on Jun 26, 2008 3:54 PM:
" Let see TMS one of 156 schools that failed from last year. FAILED. If your child got an F on his report card its more than a heads up. Its a wake up to improve. SO the admin is saying its failing the special needs students in this district. I would think that they would have figured it out that the special needs group would need the most help to hit these goals. "
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