BWA ( the kids school) had music classes last year. The gym teacher taught it. This year they said that they were putting in extra Gym classes ( two a week instead of one) Because gym was more important than music. George and I disagree. We think music is as important as gym, not more so, about equally so. They have no art classes and no spanish classes. Basically, all they teach them is the normal school stuff and then Gym and computers. I know they are on a more limited budget than a "normal" public school, but I wish there was something I could do. If they could find a volunteer(s) or something that would be great. I think the kids are missing out on some things but at the same time, it's the best school around and I refuse to put them back into a "normal" public school. The school system around here SUCKS. And in South Carolina in general. So, I was grateful and still am that they were received by BWA. I love having them in a charter school. A place I KNOW has a keyed entry only. No buses mean that there is face time with each and every students parent every single day. There are no more than 15 kids in a classroom. Their lunches ( should we choose to buy them) are monitored closely. Not like in most schools where they can choose really sweet or fattening desserts. The teachers and staff actually do email you back or call you back if you need to speak with them. I have most of their home phone numbers and I am welcome to call at any time for any reason. I cannot justify taking them out, simply because there is a lack of creative classes, but we can't afford music lessons right now, or art lessons. And as much as I hate it, they are going to need Spanish at least a little.
I don;'t know, it just bugged me when they told me gym was more important than music.
I don;'t know, it just bugged me when they told me gym was more important than music.
If the gym teacher was doing it last year and would rather teach gym, then it could be.
Good idea, Heather !
