->   And most of the class day between 10th and 12th grade isn't spent
-> on
-> any subject that is necessary to succeed in college.  Even if a
-> college freshman never took American History, 11th grade literature,
-> chemistry, or biology, he can do fine in college if he can hack the
-> math and has basic literacy skills normally taught in elementary and
-> junior high.
This is so far out of touch with reality I can't even respond to it.
Just because YOU don't recognize the academic growth that a student goes
through in 11th and 12th grades in history or other subject area classes
doesn't mean that it's not occuring. I see it happen every year.
Students get a chance to exercise their minds, use communication skills
(both written and verbal/aural) and practice research and other study
skills in ALL their subject area classes. These contribute together to
make a mature student ready to handle higher level academic studies.
Sheila
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