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Comment on Technical Issues and Midterm Grades by tidorway

tidorway — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:17:57 +0000

Actually, we just inquired about that again today. Once I have word from our district’s tech department, I will repost something on the blog. Thank you for your question.

Tim

Comment on Technical Issues and Midterm Grades by Allyson Maurer

Allyson Maurer — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:12:23 +0000

Any word on when Agile will be back up?

Comment on High School Redesign Sessions by K Shives

K Shives — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:17:32 +0000

Thanks very much for posting the HS redesign presentation on line. THe information is most interesting.

Comment on Class Rank–Current Trends by Kathleen

Kathleen — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 15:00:25 +0000

We have attended a number of Junior Preview Days at colleges in Minnesota and out of state. All schools have stated that they do consider class rank. I am very concerned about the way that Mayo High School uses class rank. Some students who do not take any honors or AP courses have a higher GPA and therefore a higher class rank than do many of the students who are taking these academically more rigorous courses. The weighted GPA makes up for some of this difference, but certainly not completely.

The Honors Degree at Mayo High School is an exceptional way to prepare for college success, and yet many students opt-out because of the negative impact on GPA and class rank. As a college instructor, I know that a student who achieves a B or even a C in an honors or AP course is far more prepared for college-level curriculum–usually more prepared than a student who achieves a higher grade in a non-honors course. Schools with an honors degree an or an International Baccalaureate program have achieved significant status for all participating students, and a B or even a C is a valued, well-earned grade in those programs. I would think that more students would be motivated to participate in Mayo’s Honors Degree and in the Honors coursework IF the ranking was eliminated and the rationale for the program was explained to more families.

Comment on January 5th Excitement by Eric Carlucci

Eric Carlucci — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:09:38 +0000

mr.dorway you are the single best principle i have ever had the honor of serving with. OO-RAH!

Comment on A Quiet Week Here by Joanna

Joanna — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 04:43:12 +0000

Yay for solar panels! I’m so proud to attend a school that is innovating and using alternative energies. It’s just so cool (figuratively, of course).

Also, agreed on the disappointment. It’s probably the first time I’ve felt a little downtrodden by a snow day. But it’s still on for this Friday! And I encourage everyone to still wear their ugly sweaters–I will be!

Comment on TOY and Principal’s Leadership Award by Mohomed Abdullahi

Mohomed Abdullahi — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 03:21:59 +0000

I am really proud that someone from our school district, Rochester ISD 535, albeit from a rival school, is using technology like blogs and keeping up with innovation. This is a very promising sign, and I hope others will learn from your successful experience.

–Mohomed Abdullahi
JM sophomore
Founder of SocialDecks Corp.

Comment on Section Volleyball Champs by Sue Lundquist

Sue Lundquist — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:43:32 +0000

This is great for Mayo High School! And great that you have a bus for students. It is the last day of the quarter, but if the kids feel their work is done I assume you’re encouraging them to go even though it is the last day of the quarter?! GO SPARTANS!

Comment on State Tennis by Sue Lundquist

Sue Lundquist — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 03:16:24 +0000

Great job last night at the presentation; the 4 of you did a great job and I’m glad I was there for it. Mayo girls won today; I will be up there tomorrow. Hope to see you there. Go Mayo…..! Sue Lundquist

Comment on PTSA Tonight by Eric Carlucci

Eric Carlucci — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:11:22 +0000

intersting, very intersting. I will defenitly be there and im looking forward to it