Posted in Principal thoughts, Student Achievement on Sep 18th, 2006 2 Comments »
New York State listed the 228 High Schools Identified As Needing Improvement today. I’m happy to say we’re not on this list, but we are a high school in need of improvement. Our teachers and students can do better and we have too many dropouts. I can do better as their principal.
Every good teacher and [...]
Posted in Our students, Principal thoughts, School management on Sep 11th, 2006 5 Comments »
Why is it that some teachers wonder and worry about their students, thinking about what they can do to help them succeed while others just wish they had different students who would do whatever they say?
Why is it that some parents listen to their children complain about the school and tell them to deal with [...]
Posted in G-town, Our students, Positive Outcomes on Sep 9th, 2006 2 Comments »
Our school is trying to build up it’s marching band program. Actually, our terrific band directors Jill Ryan and Deb Lippa are trying to do that with the support of their department leader, Robin Smith. These are an energetic trio and I wouldn’t trade them for any other music teachers in the country.
I’m struggling a bit with [...]
Posted in Principal thoughts, School management on Sep 8th, 2006 2 Comments »
Our students, staff, and faculty have started the 2006-2007 school year with a smooth opening, a positive climate and a lot of hope for everything from our academic achievement to our undefeated football team (so what if it’s only been one game).
I’m back to my school year life of constant interruptions. Actually my workday is [...]
