Schools Are Failing up Here in Victorville Ca

Updated on November 19, 2011
L.L. asks from Victorville, CA
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Hello Fellow mothers
I am having a hard time up here in Victorville ca do to the fact that my children's school is failing to properly provide them with a firm foundation education wise that is health wise o it's great. But failing test scores lazy teachers and a passive principal is driving me nuts.
I knew nothing of this before we moved up here i did check out different web sites and it said the school was doing fairly well spoke to some of the people while i was out shopping and they said the school was one of the better ones.......I am so disappointed in the pure laziness of the teachers they are so laxed is sickings me to know that my child has to endure the miss education she is receiving on a daily bases. I see that am the only one that want to she my daughter learn something i have never in my life felt that some is truly amiss in this school. The teacher doesn't ever correct the homework she just give the answers and doesn't check to see if the students needs help with any of the problems and speaking of homework most of the time it's nothing dealing with what they did in the classroom that day.
Spoke with the teacher and she said quote "I think homework is useless" unquote i just about lost it and i have lost all respect for the lady i spoke to the principle and she just try to make excuses for this teacher. I tried to get my child into another school but it jammed packed and am on a waiting list. I go over my child homework every night with the help of the internet on things i need help to explain to her so she can see/read how its done.
Thank God for the internet but I can see my child future being ruined by moving up here. I checked into the the other schools score for K-12 and as the children get older the test score get worst by high school they seem as if they just give up the Academic Performance Index (API) scores can go up to 1000 pionts the kids in high school up here are barely reaching 500 in the scores. My child school hasn't passed the Academic Performance Index (API) in two years with very llittle no improvement How can this be ? how can this be? doesn't any body see that this school district is doing a disserve to these children my children? I feel so ashame that life changes has force us to move up here I was so excited telling my self this is a fresh start just for it to be soured by the disservice that is taking place.

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So What Happened?

Am please to say I got my child out of that woman' class YEA! BOY am doing a happy dance although the school is still in bad shape. I must admit it was mostly the teacher that was causing me the most concern with her overly laid back I don’t care attitude matter of fact I don't want to be here vibe............(burnt out).... professionally speaking. I can't remember who it was who in boxed me on this post about moving their child into another class but THANK You so much I would of been stuck on stupid if it wasn't for you. My child has homework that makes sense i.e. it is relevant to what it going on in class..... class work appears to be challenging enough to get her to think yet not too hard. My daughter is not all that happy but that because this teach makes her think go old brain power but she said she does ask the teacher for help if need be, so in other words the teacher is approachable un-like the other one. She seem to have an very open line of communication with my child and me thus far . When the kids went back from fall break I had to speak with the principal about the whole ordeal but hey I tried to work with other teacher but I had to think if I can't get this lady to speak with me and when I do get a chance to speak to her she has an I don't care attitude. I wondered what must it really be like for my child in her class room to be in a place where I don't feel comfortable enough to ask for help. I pray to God this continues to work out. Thanks fellow mothers for you input!

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L._.

answers from San Diego on

Education is a community affair. Your children have books. Sit down and read some of the lessons with her. It's your job as a mother to encourage her to do what she can and what she will with what's available. Smart kids learn no matter what. I'm not saying the teacher might not be able to do better. I'm saying that you don't get to just sit back and complain. Volunteer in the class room. Homeschool her. Put her in a private school. Tutor her after school. The options are endless.

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T.R.

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It is frustrating when schools dont live up to our expectations. Encourage your daughter to work hard even if it seems like the teachers don't care, it's not for them it's for her. Find the good teachers and other staff such as counselors, coaches etc who genuinely care about the kids and try to work more frequently with them if possible. Find your daughters passions and find ways that you can encourage her and facilitate these dreams. If there are colleges near by they can be a great resource. Often they will have courses and special programs for high school kids. Also college kids make great tutors-- if your daughter is interested in dance, computer design, music, whatever you can probably find a college student in that major to work with her for an hour or two a week for a very reasonable price. They can teach her how to use field specific software and about current issues in her field of interest. There are many ways to learn and dont let a lousy school dampen your or your child's spirit. Reach out to the good teachers and find a way to get through to the best if your ability. Once she gets to college she can choose her school, classes, teacher, etc but it's up to you to help her find her way there! good luck to you both

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E.T.

answers from Los Angeles on

I'm interested to know what school your child is in. I had 3 of my kids in a Victorville elementary school last year that was touted to be one of the best... and it was HORRIBLE... of the three girls ONE had an excellent teacher. My then kindergarten child had a teacher who YELLED at the class all day... so much so that for the first 2-3 months of this school year at a school in Hesperia my daughter came home daily saying "mommy, I L. my class and my teacher didn't yell at us today!" My other daughter had a teacher who assured me that, while she was struggling with math, she was on track... this year my daughter started 5th grade and I suddenly find out that she does not know her multiplication facts... a THIRD grade skill... This was just one of many problems... nobody seemed to care or want to do anything to help my girls succeed.
The school they are in now is absolutely amazing. I had trouble with one of their teachers and they promptly moved my daughter and she is thriving now. The other two teachers are absolutely wonderful.
I will say that I am not a fan of homework. Studies have shown that homework does not improve learning or retention and that it causes frustration and interferes with the normal childhood activities. I feel like a teacher has my child 6 plus hours a day so there shouldn't be more required. However, I also homeschooled my kids for a long time and to be honest, it took me less time to cover a full day worth of learning than it takes my kids to do their homework so it seems a bit frustrating to have them in school 6 plus hours but then I still have to do the "teaching" at home. (I have a great respect for teachers and do require my kids to complete homework but it is frustrating as a mother) Private message me if you want. I would just say, please advocate for your child. Do not let it get out of hand. The longer it goes without being dealt with the farther behind your child may end up.

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S.S.

answers from Los Angeles on

We are facing a similar dilemma, but our daughters are. One thing about VV schools, though, is that they are "parent choice," meaning you can sign your kids up for any school. Or at least get them on the waiting list.

In the meantime, there are so many ways to enrich your child's education. Reading, talking about current events, having your child help with things at home.

If it's an option for you, there are homescholling groups up here that may be willing to help you home school your child, too.

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