I think you are being too sensitive, pp. I didn't make that comment, but I think the person might not have meant to be snarky. The reality is that all kids are tested, regardless of their mastery of English, and their test scores have an obvious impact on progress (regarding the strands). It is what it is. This is why I've never really cared about test scores...other than my own kid's scores (well, at least I used to care about his scores until the new curriculum not aligning with the MSAs...now the test scores are pretty meaningless).

But I do think test scores (overall) are a bit meaningless when you test kids who haven't mastered English. Just one kid can throw off the percentages, so I don't think the comment above was meant as a snarky comment like "none of the kids speak English" ( which we all know simply is not true). So there's no need to get super defensive, pp.

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Anonymous wrote:It's interesting that OT isn't on the list.

What list?

This is starting to sound like an Abbott and Costello routine.

Who's on first?

For the record, at back to school night the principal did mention that closing the achievement gap was a high priority.

Well that will never happen unless kids can actually speak and understand English

Have you even been to the school? Hey fellow Singer parents, let's just bite our tongues and let this thread die. We're better than this.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's interesting that OT isn't on the list.

What list?

This is starting to sound like an Abbott and Costello routine.

Who's on first?

For the record, at back to school night the principal did mention that closing the achievement gap was a high priority.

Well that will never happen unless kids can actually speak and understand English

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's interesting that OT isn't on the list.

What list?

This is starting to sound like an Abbott and Costello routine.

Who's on first?

For the record, at back to school night the principal did mention that closing the achievement gap was a high priority.

Agreed.

And I don't have a dog in this fight. I don't have kids at Flora. In fact, I don't have kids at all. But I do have cats, and I've driven past the school a few times.

Anonymous wrote:Or, it could mean something.

Yes. It could mean something. Or it could not mean anything. Those are the possibilities. And, if it does mean something, then what does it mean?

Meanwhile, Flora Singer parents report that they are happy with their children's school. I, personally, find that more meaningful.