- April 29, 2024
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Here's the real question: What’s an ‘A’ worth?
Dear Editor:
When students at Matanzas show up to school without doing their assignments, they should get a score of 75% — that is a C. Well, they made the effort to show up for work, right? They are most of the way there. So give them the average.
It works when they graduate and show up for a real job. As long as they show up to work with no effort they get 100% of their pay. So why stop there? Let’s teach our kids very valuable life lessons like, “It’s not what you do, it’s how hard you try.”
Many moons ago, when I was in high school, if I did not turn in an assignment, a zero for a single grade would mean I would have to do extra work to make up for it. So I had to work harder than everyone else just to keep up. But today, if you just show up you have done your part. So what is an ‘A’ worth?
Let’s try something in school like we do in real society. Let’s redistribute the A’s to all of those who just show up and forget or are unable to do their assigned work. The A students can work a little bit harder to do the homework for the less able in class. Instead of the A student getting 100% for doing perfect work on time, they will get a B and give the other credit to the less able student, who just showed up for class. So, show up with no work done and get a 75% or a C. Don’t show up? We will give you a 50% because that will encourage you to show up in the future, if you desire and if your schedule allows you to attend.
This way, when I hire you in the future, you will already be trained for the quality of employee the public education system produces.
James Spooner
Palm Coast
Give a zero to students who don't do their work
Dear Editor:
I recently read the article where grades of 50% are given to students who do not turn in assignments instead of 0%. My first thought is why isn't the faculty that supports and administers this system fired? This is a terrible idea. It doesn't surprise me to see the “hope and change” doctrine encompassed with this corrupt theology.
To give a child a reward for no work accomplished so they have hope, and change their ways, is to set them up for severe failure in life. As a small-business owner, I am on the lookout for quality people that I can teach my trade to. If an employee shows up for work and does nothing all day then, as a Christian, I pay him for the day, as I feel it is the proper thing to do. As a business owner, I fire them and tell not to return, no second chances. You are teaching them to have a lazy work ethic and to barely skate by. Where are the days where life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness were coupled with character, moral fiber and hard work and those combined were the ingredients to success?
This is another example of why I homeschool my children. You cannot lower the standard of excellence and expect the students to still achieve it. These faculty members are producing the next generation of employees who will not be able to achieve the job skills of anything other than an entry-level position at a fast food chain and then be upset because they can not live off that same entry-level wage.
Sean L. Johnson
Palm Coast
No sign should be needed; just don't break the law!
Dear Editor:
The nonsense that goes on to overshadow common sense will never cease to amaze me.
The article in the Sept 4. Edition of the Palm Coast Observer states that Joe Freeman got his tickets thrown out because there was not a sign advising him not to break the law.
It makes about as much sense as one walking into a bank, robbing it and not getting arrested because there was not a sign on the door saying it is illegal to break the law and rob the bank. Please!
Don Farron
Palm Coast
Carmel's book was also the inspiration for 'Star Trek'
Dear Editor:
I attended Phyllis Carmel's touching memorial on Aug. 31, at the Flagler Beach Woman’s Club.
Phyllis is to be remembered by Flagler County as a devoted citizen who wished only for the prestige future of our county. She was vocal in her praise and keen observation of our county’s development in government meetings. Phyllis will long be remembered for her persistence, love and loyalty for Flagler’s destiny!
She also wrote a stunning book, “The Only Planet of Choice,” which I reviewed a few years ago. This book was Gene Roddenberry’s inspiration for his series, “Star Trek”! He and Phyllis had many conversations concerning the script and filming this successful series.
Phyllis’ legacy for our county will be the hallmark for our future!
Jeanne Lewis
Flagler Beach
