Quote Originally Posted by sup-rbeast View Post
I graduated from PV and did fine in college, and I did my student teaching at PV and didn't see anything wrong with the school then either... I don't think anything outside of the teacher, ability of the student, and the effort of the student dictates how prepared a student is for college after graduation... People on both sides are gonna harp and whine about it, but really from my experience both in HS and after, I don't see what the fuss is either way.
Sorry but the college students from Wise County as a whole have not been prepared for the work load they have face in the last five years I have seen. It really is a combination of the block scheduling which does not prepare kids for college class work loads and just the overall academics and situation locally.

New buildings or pushing all into the three large high schools will not solve everything until they get away from the type of scheduling they have now (now the discussed A-B block would be somewhat of an improvement from what they have now) and course offerings. It is pretty sad when a student cannot take a higher level math class than Algebra II at JJK for example or a true hands on chemistry class at PV for fear of overworking the wiring/circuits of the room.

Something will be done and the 'Basham Plan' may be what happens but is not an overall good alternative as it will just upset everyone and not solve any academic issues but will be good for the County finances as there is no way 6 high schools can continue with the economics like we have now.

Three high schools is the best way to go yes and the SB and BOS need to put all their collective efforts together to see what steps can be made to make it happen. Whether it be adding a .25% or .5% tax to certain things so not just the property owners pay for any small tax increase or whatever is the case...for extra funds in Pennsylvania in both ends of the state in Pitt and Philly the counties with the heart of the cities in have an extra 1% tax on things to help pay for many of the city projects.