Indiana Gazette
Published: Tuesday, May 4, 2010 12:33 PM EDT
Elderton High School? West Shamokin High School? Ford City High School? Which high school is better for me?
Many students have answered that question, but the Armstrong school board has decided to answer for them. Why is the ASD board now forcing these students back to EHS for the 2010-2011 school years?
Recently, 60 students had transfers approved to stay at the high school they have grown to love; however, 28 students, including myself, were denied because they truthfully answered a question relating to after-school activities on the transfer form. Why was this included with the reason why the transfer was requested?
Why sports? Why not band? Why discriminate if a student participates in a sport?
These 28 students are being forced back to a school they don't want to attend just because they participate in an athletic activity.
This is so unfair! The decision to transfer was made by the students and their parents based on what they believe is the best for their child.
I disagree with the school board for picking and choosing which student may transfer and which students could not. I'm sorry, but I thought discrimination was wrong!
Jenna Schrecengost
Rural Valley
Who we are
- HERC-ACT
- Armstrong County, PA
- Helping Education while Reuniting our County ASD Community Team Mission Statement: To promote good governance and ensure quality education while maintaining fiscal responsibility for all in Armstrong County. Who we are: A group of taxpayers, striving for a better education for the students of the Armstrong School District. Members are from Bethel, Boggs, Burrell Twp., Dayton, East Franklin, Elderton, Ford City, Kittanning Twp., Manor and Pine.
