florida figures out a way to ease classroom overcrowding

[zimv20]

http://www.cnn.com/2003/EDUCATION/09/08/early.graduation.ap/index.html


Law lets students forgo senior year

Monday, September 8, 2003 Posted: 10:56 AM EDT (1456 GMT)

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (AP) -- Of all the ways attempted to free up space in Florida's crowded classrooms, this one could be a dream come true for high schoolers in a hurry: a diploma without a senior year.

Supporters of a law granting a high school diploma in just three years said it will help curb crowding in Florida's schools. Critics fear it will deprive early graduates of extracurricular activities and senior year milestones.

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[Dont Hurt Me]

democrats or republicans???

[zimv20]

Originally posted by Dont Hurt Me
democrats or republicans???

who? the lawmakers? i'm not sure who controls the house in FL.

i assume jeb signed it, though. i believe he's a republican ;-)

[Sayhey]

Originally posted by Dont Hurt Me
democrats or republicans???

The republicans hold the majority in the legislature and the Governor's mansion so you figure it out.

[pseudobrit]

Originally posted by Sayhey
The republicans hold the majority in the legislature and the Governor's mansion so you figure it out.

I guess he supports it then.

[Durandal7]

The public schools are such a waste of time that getting out a year early can be very beneficial.

My junior year I fulfilled my high school graduation requirements and went to community college. From there I am taking a number of college level classes before I go on to a 4-year university. When I hit a 4-year University I will have the equivalent of an early year of college, I will be able to test out of most freshman courses and will have a lot fewer classes to take. Hell, I could even get an associate degree before I go to University if I take some summer classes.

**** senior year milestones :rolleyes:

[bousozoku]

Originally posted by zimv20
who? the lawmakers? i'm not sure who controls the house in FL.

i assume jeb signed it, though. i believe he's a republican ;-)

He signed it, but he asked us earlier to re-consider this vote and the one on high-speed rail linking the major cities.

[Waluigi]

Originally posted by Durandal7
The public schools are such a waste of time that getting out a year early can be very beneficial.

My junior year I fulfilled my high school graduation requirements and went to community college. From there I am taking a number of college level classes before I go on to a 4-year university. When I hit a 4-year University I will have the equivalent of an early year of college, I will be able to test out of most freshman courses and will have a lot fewer classes to take. Hell, I could even get an associate degree before I go to University if I take some summer classes.

**** senior year milestones :rolleyes:

There are also AP classes, although they don't prepare you for college, they do give you credit. But yes, senior year is a JOKE.

--Waluigi

[Daveman Deluxe]

My senior year was the best. I actually DID something with all the free time that ate me alive (yearbook, playing guitar in the courtyard, etc.). I would have preferred to skip my sophomore year. What a drag that was.

Of course, given my schedule, I suppose I started my senior year in my junior year. I was below the minimum yearly requirement both junior and senior year! :D