tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post2246424027621219953..comments2023-10-23T09:23:22.051-04:00Comments on Your Schools: CMS bus and bell report: How independent?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-91719221541217265832013-10-21T22:36:57.231-04:002013-10-21T22:36:57.231-04:00I have spent way too much time dealing with CMS Tr...I have spent way too much time dealing with CMS Transportation on this topic. The majority of CMS magnet students have door to door service. There are a handful of K-8 and 6-12 schools with shuttle stops, only for kids 5 miles or more from the school. All other students have bus service to their home. Ask Carol Stamper. Susan Plazahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04261919913997483121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-2146893203265634032013-10-17T10:06:25.849-04:002013-10-17T10:06:25.849-04:009:26
As I have previously stated, the opportunity...9:26<br /><br />As I have previously stated, the <b>opportunity</b> is there for every child. I never said every child would get a seat nor did I state every child would qualify. <br /><br />An opportunity is a chance. It is up to the parent to decide to take the chance to enroll their child if they feel the magnet will benefit their child. If they qualify, they qualify. If they don't then at least they had an opportunity to try.<br /><br />As with magnets, sports are the same. The <b>opportunity</b> to play a sport is there. Whether you have the talent to make the team is up to the kid trying out, but at least they have a chance, an opportunity.<br /><br />But surely someone with your intelligence would already understand these points and not be insulted, as I am not insulted by your comment that I should know CMS is not always truthfull.Wiley Coyotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16966764080565903720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-12807085331536262872013-10-17T09:26:06.642-04:002013-10-17T09:26:06.642-04:00Wiley,
As the most frequent poster on all things ...Wiley,<br /><br />As the most frequent poster on all things CMS related, please, please, please don't insult our intelligence by suggesting every CMS student has an opportunity to attend a magnet school can, because there simply are not enough magnet school seats to accommodate every CMS student.<br /><br />Secondly, you of all people should know that what CMS "says" doesn't always bear itself out to be true.<br /><br />But, thanks for maintaining the entertainment factor of what might otherwise be a boring topic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-15024687610051887682013-10-17T09:20:40.436-04:002013-10-17T09:20:40.436-04:00My husband and I are relatively new to the Charlot...My husband and I are relatively new to the Charlotte area and we are interested at the offerings by the local Magnet schools. The innovative instructional programs and proven results in student achievement and growth are impressive. Why is this type of program not being offered at the neighborhood schools? We have an elementary school right around the corner from us. I would imagine it is due to the additional costs of the magnet program, otherwise each neighborhood school would be run on this model. Ngyuen Onenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-60408512629861584432013-10-17T08:59:47.970-04:002013-10-17T08:59:47.970-04:00May I add my two cents, I have worked at a CMS mag...May I add my two cents, I have worked at a CMS magnet school and they are wonderful options for students and parents, but there are certain entrance requirements and expectations of the students. Not all students are eligible for these programs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-85592617568425856672013-10-17T08:55:43.667-04:002013-10-17T08:55:43.667-04:00Some Magnet programs provide county-wide transport...Some Magnet programs provide county-wide transportation, meaning that regardless of your zone, or where you live you would receive free transportation.Barb S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-8364936143893594952013-10-17T08:42:51.969-04:002013-10-17T08:42:51.969-04:008:10
Jul 29, 2010...The district says it's up...<br />8:10<br /><br /><i>Jul 29, 2010...The district says it's up to parents to get kids to and from these specialized schools and if it's a issue, parents have the option to pull their kids from the magnet schools. ...This change will save the district about $4 million, but it will cost parents a possible major inconvenience.</i><br /><br />Also, magnets are not discriminatory. Every child DOES have an opportunity to attend a magnet school. That is exactly what was stated. We all know there are criteria by magnet to attend but the opportunity IS there. 99% of people already know there are criteria to meet so there was no need to state it.<br /><br />From the CMS website:<br /><br /><b>Parents are encouraged to consider their child's abilities, aptitudes, and talents when considering the magnet theme offerings in CMS. If parents find a magnet theme that is a good fit for their child and enroll their child in a magnet school that uses that theme, then their child is likely to find the learning experience more pertinent to their interests and will be more engaged in the lessons.</b><br /><br />Magnets are a choice and open to anyone who sees a particular magnet as an enhancement in their childs education experience.<br /><br />Next?Wiley Coyotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16966764080565903720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-24709773190484887232013-10-17T08:10:33.055-04:002013-10-17T08:10:33.055-04:00Wiley you said:
"The BOE ended magnets cri...Wiley you said: <br /><br />"The BOE ended magnets crisscrossing all over the county and implemented drop points."<br /><br /><b>FALSE</b> CMS did institute some drop points, but not all students use them, nor did this stop CMS magnet buses from crisscrossing the district.<br /><br />"Again, it's called public education and EVERY child has the same opportunity to attend a magnet as the next."<br /><br /><b> FALSE</b> Not every CMS student has the same opportunity to attend a magnet as the next, due to the many criteria used to determine who does and doesn't get to attend these schools.<br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-56419565132125440292013-10-17T07:59:13.205-04:002013-10-17T07:59:13.205-04:007:57
Still no substance from you regarding the su...7:57<br /><br />Still no substance from you regarding the supposed holes in my post(s)..<br /><br />Keep trying though.Wiley Coyotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16966764080565903720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-56941092197641386912013-10-17T07:57:11.226-04:002013-10-17T07:57:11.226-04:00Wiley,
The entertainment factor associated with ...Wiley, <br /><br />The entertainment factor associated with your posts never disappoints. Sadly, the factual basis of the have become very disappointing, of late. <br /><br />It reminds me of how my mother used to tell my sisters and me that just because someone yells the loudest, or the most, doesn't make them right.<br /><br />Just saying!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-76034607368774822012013-10-17T07:03:28.061-04:002013-10-17T07:03:28.061-04:00In response to 6:27 Wiley, "BOE ended magnets...In response to 6:27 Wiley, "BOE ended magnets criss crossing all over the county and implemented drop points" as you stated. <br /><br />FYI,We have 3 magnet buses come to our very south charlotte neighborhood everyday, in addition to our neighborhood HS, MS and ES. They don't even stop at the front of our neighborhood to pick up a total of 4 students, but come all the way in and have to spend 5 minutes doing a 3 point turn at a busy intersection. Just making my point.<br /><br />Also, magnets are not open to ALL students as you state. There are requirements and the lottery does not allow all students access. An acknowledgement of magnet program expectations and the magnet entrance and continuation requirements for the theme being applied to is necessary in order to complete and submit the online lottery application form and the Request for Reassignment/Transfer form. Please visit the Magnet Expectations Agreement page of the Magnet website for additional program-specific entrance and continuation requirements information.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-30731528942182179572013-10-16T20:32:43.582-04:002013-10-16T20:32:43.582-04:008:22...there are no holes....that's why you ha...8:22...there are no holes....that's why you have no argument.Wiley Coyotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16966764080565903720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-61557844921290389852013-10-16T20:22:22.314-04:002013-10-16T20:22:22.314-04:00Wiley, there are so many holes in your argument I ...Wiley, there are so many holes in your argument I don't know where to start. So I won't, Go Tigers!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-50659363013742422892013-10-16T19:50:07.455-04:002013-10-16T19:50:07.455-04:00I love how everytime CMS errs, it's because th...I love how everytime CMS errs, it's because they didn't 'communicate.' Not because of what they actually did.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-3418767280217936452013-10-16T18:27:10.303-04:002013-10-16T18:27:10.303-04:005:12
The BOE ended magnets criss crossing all ove...5:12<br /><br />The BOE ended magnets criss crossing all over the county and implemented drop points.<br /><br />Again, it's called public education and EVERY child has the same opportunity to attend a magnet as the next.<br /><br />Either do away with ALL magnets, including schools like Waddell and all these STEAM and STEM schools popping up or put all the programs in every neighborhood school, which you and I both know will never happen.<br /><br />I watched last week a school bus drop off 13 kids into a sub-division near my house, elementary through what looked like middle school.<br /><br />The nearest elementary is 3 blocke away and the middle school is one mile. At the drop, there were two cars picking up kids.<br /><br />Why didn't these parents go pick their kids up?<br /><br />Why am I paying for these kids to ride a bus 3 blocks or 10 blocks? <br /><br />Multiply that scenario all over the county and magnet transportation seems like a bargain.<br /><br />But then again, we know better than that, don't we?Wiley Coyotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16966764080565903720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-42921766592996145222013-10-16T17:12:05.979-04:002013-10-16T17:12:05.979-04:00The cms magnet students are getting something that...The cms magnet students are getting something that the rest of the cms students are not. They are getting basically a private education at tax payer expense (ie; free) and free transportation. Practically empty buses are criss-crossing the county on a daily basis transporting magnet school students. Thus, the crazy school start and end times.<br /><br />There is a difference between extra curricular activities, whether it's band, debate, sports, JR ROTC and attending a non-home Magnet school. Wiley, we know better than that. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-81354964294531109602013-10-16T11:35:00.652-04:002013-10-16T11:35:00.652-04:008:39...
CMS offers magnets as part of public educ...8:39...<br /><br />CMS offers magnets as part of public education. I don't care if it costs 3 times the dollars to bus students to those schools.<br /><br />Perhaps we should require every student who plays a sport to provide for their transportation for away games.<br /><br />My point about charging extra for anyone to ride a bus, whether you're a mile or less from the school or five miles, is the same as those whining about magnet transportation costs. No difference.<br /><br />Barb, regarding the proposed CPCC high schools, WE, the taxpayers through the county, are paying $40,000 in vouchers for those who want to ride a city bus to get there. Again, if we're going to do this, then magnet transportation is a moot point.<br /><br />And to 8:39, I tell you what. I'll agree to eliminating ALL magnet transportation when you get the USDA to allow a full audit of the $35 million dollars CMS gets for the school lunch program.<br /><br />Doing so will kick off thousands who are gaming the system and all the persks that come with it. That way, you me and other taxpayers won't have to overpay for benefits, as you don't want to overpay for transportation.<br /><br />Deal?Wiley Coyotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16966764080565903720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-36362969298155820992013-10-16T10:40:58.633-04:002013-10-16T10:40:58.633-04:00Wiley,
But don't the "at risk" kids...Wiley,<br /><br />But don't the "at risk" kids have a constitutional right to a free ride?<br /><br />I guess we'll find out soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-39091874606788719002013-10-16T08:39:01.881-04:002013-10-16T08:39:01.881-04:00To Wiley 7:41AM - hmmmm Wiley, that doesn't s...To Wiley 7:41AM - hmmmm Wiley, that doesn't sound like you. Wanting everyone else to pay the additional costs for your son to go to a magnet school?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-65611575074976974842013-10-16T08:28:26.846-04:002013-10-16T08:28:26.846-04:00Wiley, bus transportation to the home school shoul...Wiley, bus transportation to the home school should be provided, or each rider should pay a nominal fee of $100 per year for the service. That's fine. But when Magnet costs are 3-4X what it is for neighborhood schools, ABSOLUTELY there should be a fee involved. The Magnet bus routes are what cause all the added resources and issues in the CMS transportation dept. And sure, charge the CPCC students too if they are using the service. I imagine most, if not all of them (juniors and seniors) are driving themselves to school at 11am for classes anyways. Barbnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-18271922209528369092013-10-16T08:00:05.656-04:002013-10-16T08:00:05.656-04:00Someone should talk to Patrick Cannon about starti...Someone should talk to Patrick Cannon about starting a bus company.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-5017743617996756842013-10-16T07:41:43.863-04:002013-10-16T07:41:43.863-04:00Barb...
Then so should every student who will att...Barb...<br /><br />Then so should every student who will attend the two new schools at CPCC.<br /><br />Maybe those students who ride a bus to their neighborhood school should pay 1/3 of the cost since many parents take their kids to school and never ride the bus.Wiley Coyotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16966764080565903720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-27393541089704439962013-10-16T07:00:29.589-04:002013-10-16T07:00:29.589-04:00Magnet school transportation is 3X that of the nei...Magnet school transportation is 3X that of the neighborhood school transportation costs. Magnet parents should absolutely bear the cost of the additional $900 per year, per student.Barbnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-12490896680065653812013-10-15T19:22:50.814-04:002013-10-15T19:22:50.814-04:00Keith,
The new government standard is 400% or $94...Keith,<br /><br />The new government standard is 400% or $94,200..... and most people don't realize it.Wiley Coyotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16966764080565903720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-59541525082277403202013-10-15T19:08:12.782-04:002013-10-15T19:08:12.782-04:00Anon 6:46-no more trains those lead to tax increas...Anon 6:46-no more trains those lead to tax increases. We are being lied to already and promised no increase with the potential bonds. If bonds won't increase our taxes then go ahead and lower some rather than inflate my property value! Please don't give these fools a idea like a train they might think your serious. Vote No Bonds ! Keith W. HurleyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com