Betsey Dempsey's Letter to the School Board

Even though it is a year away, I am concerned about my daughter entering 5th grade where there is no separation between 5th and 8th graders. Let's be real. There is a huge difference between the average 5th grader and 8th grader. That is not the case within the lower houses. I thought for sure there would be changes to the upper house which resembled the survey responses. I certainly will not allow my daughter to be in a house which has an additional 8th grade class.

The problem with hiring "consultants" is that they are paid. I feel the school district will (maybe even unconsciously) feel they must implement the recommendations or they will have paid for nothing.

I was disappointed to learn of the results.

Betsey Dempsey

Reprinted with permission of the original author