Posts by dustysailor13

silverpuma542 said:Well, that is a completely different issue altogether. A sensible teacher would just tuck all those heavy textbooks away in a cabinet and hand out individual worksheets for homework, or simply tell the kids to only bring their workbook or their main textbook on specific days.

Is it run like a standard public school, or is it different where you are? 😕
If it functions like a typical school, then computer science and the language elective aren't mandatory. If it's different, well, nobody forced you to enroll your child in a specialized magnet school.
If this is happening in Cleveland, the school website states that the language program and computer science are listed as electives or after-school activities. 🤷

silverpuma542 said:Ha, under the current credit system, you've got three midterms, homework, and class assignments, but no set deadlines... Basically, *when* you learn something is critical, because if you fall behind on a single module by even a day or two, you're looking at a failing grade.

And let's be honest, school hasn't been a formative institution for a long time; it's become a factory for churning out obedient sheep. How can you call something a formative institution when it "treats" a kid's ADHD by shoving them into a desk next to some quiet poor soul, or when it "punishes" physical discipline with nothing more than a lecture? Is it really a formative institution when they just move a kid who was disciplined into a different classroom? Let's stop lying to ourselves...

Workbooks, math books, and worksheets don't increase the curriculum; they are there to help so kids don't have to waste time copying problems the teacher made up. I truly don't see how you could reduce the first-semester first-grade curriculum, which is just addition up to 10 and learning print letters. What would satisfy you? Addition up to 5 and writing letters only up to the letter K?

If you ask me, it’s much smarter to become a tile setter, a bricklayer, or a plumber than to aim for roles like an economist, an administrative assistant, or a paralegal. The first group can easily pull in five or six times more than the latter. For a paralegal, landing a cushy government job paying $1267 feels like the ultimate dream, whereas a skilled tile setter can easily clear $10,000 a month without breaking a sweat. And don't even get me started on all the specialized grants and scholarships available for those high-demand trades.

silverpuma542 said:Look, even in those specialized magnet schools, things like computer science aren't mandatory, and religion certainly isn't. Plus, you don't even use textbooks for music, PE, or art. So, are we really saying there are only three subjects left that actually require a textbook?

silverpuma542;24944371 said:

Workbooks and handouts aren't there to bloat the curriculum; they're tools to help kids so they don't have to waste time copying down every single problem the teacher scribbles on the board. I honestly don't see how you could "reduce" the first semester of first grade when we're talking about addition up to 10 and learning print. What exactly is your idea here? Addition up to 5 and stopping at the letter K?

????????Read the quote again—I was quoting the post and replying to it... I wouldn't cut the curriculum at all; I think it’s solid and fits first graders just fine. My issue is the textbook. It's way too much. Seriously, my son has six classes tomorrow and he's only 50 pounds. Why don't you try lugging his backpack around for a day?div>

placidorca16 said:Is that Italian school here in the States or over in Italy? Also, care to list those 10 subjects? As for the math and English curriculum you mentioned—that's basically what every other first grader in the country is doing.

Kate Cox2 said:When my brothers and I were going through school, my mom made it an absolute requirement to work on our lessons with us. Honestly—I can't recall the exact reason why... we aren't stupid, so it certainly wasn't due to a lack of intelligence 😁, but whether it was because the workload was heavy or if she was just trying to combat our laziness, I'll have to ask her...
I don't have any kids currently in school myself, but I see that first graders spend the entire first semester just learning print letters and numbers up to 5, and then in the second semester, they move on to lowercase letters and numbers up to ten...

To me, that doesn't even seem particularly difficult, and I honestly don't understand how anyone could call that a "slower" pace...🤷

rapidrider3 said:Your period isn't even late yet. It’s been a month since May 29th, right? So if you aren't pregnant, it should show up today or tomorrow at the latest.

A test would have picked it up by now if it was happening.

Besides, doctors can't exactly spot a pregnancy on an ultrasound this early. Not unless you're at least ten days out, assuming it's actually a pregnancy.

Timothy Stewart46 said:Look, you're due for your period any day now. Honestly, I think you might have tested just a bit too early, which would explain the negative result (speaking from experience). Give it another day or two, then try again. If it’s positive, congratulations!
As for what the doctor saw, I can't say for sure. When I had my first scan, I was 5 weeks and 1 day along and the sac was only 4mm...🤷
But if that's what he's seeing, you're likely pregnant. Good luck, and please let us know how it goes.😘