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November 13, 2009
Great Fundraiser for Schools: Selling Grades
Posted by The MaryHunter at November 13, 2009 5:55 AM
Only in America would a school undermine the concept of education in order to raise money:
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – A middle school in North Carolina is selling test scores to students in a bid to raise money.
The News & Observer of Raleigh reported Wednesday that a parent advisory council at Rosewood Middle School in Goldsboro come up with the fundraising plan after last year's chocolate sale flopped.
So, instead of spreading obesity, the parents and teachers would rather generate children with no respect for the education system, who believe that academic success is for sale.
The school will sell 20 test points to students for $20.
Students can add 10 extra points to each of two tests of their choice. The extra points could take a student from a "B" to an "A" on those tests or from a failing grade to a passing grade.
Cry foul? Don't bother, the school's principal has it covered:
Principal Susie Shepherd says it's not enough of an impact to change a student's overall grades.
In which case, of course, the whole fundraiser is a scam.
No wonder our system produces so many adults who can't think to save their lives.
