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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Does anyone have/know the breakdown of the $4,000,000 budget?  Maybe there is a way to save part of the program.  While I believe having the clubs and sports after school for middle schoolers is extremely important.  I think the most important part is teachers are available for additional support and test retaking is done during after school.  Students who may be struggling in some classes can get help they need.  [/quote]

Most of the kids retaking tests are not kids who are struggling. Ask the teachers at the schools, the ridiculous retakes up to 100% policy has led to kids who score an 89 or a 92 retaking to get to a 93 or higher. The percentage of kids who are flunking or getting a C and retaking is depressingly small. The kids who are retaking don't need much teacher support; they need to do a bit better with studying for the first exam.

I would agree with you if there was any real sign that the strugglign kids were taking advantage of the retake policy but they are not. They didn't when it was you could retake up to a B and they are not now that you can retake up to an A. [/quote]

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