mythoughtsexactly's Blog

I just have to say that the whole thing about closing school frightens me. I do however, commend the judge for taking action towards the betterment of our schools but I believe their conditions should be a factor. Speaking from experience I went to Ben L. Smith Senior HS and I don't believe it belongs on the judges list. Smith was and is an absolutely beautiful and wonderful school which inside prepared us for the social and working world. Smith High School is the international high school and I don't regret that I went there. After I graduated I went to UNC and I believe Smith greatly prepared me for that challenge.

Also, I just want to say please take a look at the schools being targeted in this ruling. Most are "inner city" schools that cater to minority students. I am NOT saying this is race related, but I AM saying that these schools are suffering due to of LACK of funding and the continuing rotation of principals.

Take a look at the local Target on Battleground Avenue in Greensboro. Some of the proceeds go to local high schools and on average Smith had $430 and Dudley around $350. Whether or not this is a good example can be debated for the simple fact the other school parents mention it more often to donate/they have funds available to give. But it needs to be considered that economics is one of the issues. When it comes to principal rotation, during my four years at Smith I had 3 principals and recently (April) a fourth arrived. I think in order for the system to expect good things from the students they have to install a principal that is there long enough for the students to form a bond with. Someone they want to make proud. I do not think it is fair to say that these schools are failing in the system but I believe it is correct to say that the system is failing us.