What ever happened to parenting? Do Georgia students really need school to teach them manners? I don't know about you, but I find it amazing that schools feel the need to take on the role of parents because the parents have apparently failed so miserably to set limits for their children. I sound like some kind of a conservative nut case here but I don't think schools are in the "class" business. When Superintendent Bull announced that "class" is as important as chemistry or calculus he let the cat out of the bag. Just what does the superintendent mean by "class?" How is it to be defined? Is there a single offering for "class" or can there be multiple approaches to "class" in his lexicon? In this case, "class" sounds to me to be a lot like standards in a one size fits all model.
"Public education in Glynn County may soon be made up of reading, writing and respect, with manners possibly joining the curriculum beginning in the next school year.
"Superintendent Michael Bull said class is as important as chemistry or calculus, and he is pushing for an elective course for sixth-graders that would include topics like politeness, communication and respect.
"A two-week session on etiquette is already in session at Frederica Academy. The private school on St. Simons Island addresses good manners, making introductions, writing thank-you notes and occasion-appropriate clothing."
Sunday, April 30, 2006
Glynn Educator Aims To Use Southern Charm To Improve Student Performance
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Well, I live on Island City, and am a product of the Glynn County School System. I think it is a fine idea. I, for one, think they ought to go back to school uniforms and no cell phones as well as etiquette classes (and I'm one of the kids who attended class as a long haired, boot wearin' iconoclast).
My only concerns regard what etiquette they are teaching.
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