Univ. of Wash. revokes admissions for acute senioritis

Parents Forum
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While theoretically I understand your school not wanting students to slack off but they don't need to do a regents to achieve this goal. What would happen if someone failed the regents ? This means a failing grade now shows up on the transcript some students risk a failing grade in the course because there are teachers who will fail a student if they fail the test so I don't see how this is helpful."</p>

<p>Sybbie, it's not helpful and to be completely honest, it's not really intended to be. My daughter goes to a nice school populated by wealthy slackers. Most of them will either go to CUNY schools or not to college at all, so the school has to be on top of them. Also, the school requires all students (even seniors) who fail regents exams to take them over in summer school at a cost of $650 per class. I wish I could say that money isn't a factor, but it certainly is. I am so glad younger daughter is going to a public high school.</p>

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<p>Wow, more standardized tests! I'm sure the students are thrilled. Somehow, that doesn't seem like a helpful antidote to "slackers/slacking." Wonder what these wealthy slacking kids want to "be when they grow up" after they're done with HS?</p>

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<p>"Wow, more standardized tests! I'm sure the students are thrilled. Somehow, that doesn't seem like a helpful antidote to "slackers/slacking." Wonder what these wealthy slacking kids want to "be when they grow up" after they're done with HS?"</p>

<p>A spectacular number of them end up working on Wall Street and becoming even wealthier. Don't get me wrong, these are really nice kids, but they don't have to work too hard to achieve financial success. Think Growing Up Gotti, if you've ever seen that show.</p>

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<p>You're saying they go on to work on Wall Street & become wealthier even tho they don't bother going to college? That's pretty depressing. :(</p>

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<p>"You're saying they go on to work on Wall Street & become wealthier even tho they don't bother going to college? That's pretty depressing. "</p>

<p>No, meant that the kids who went to CUNY school (CSI) often end up on Wall Street. A lot of the families own businesses, too. You know, the family business LOL. There are also some that go to St. John's.</p>