the district finally decided to keep the t1 program instead of cutting it. i honestly cant thank you enough for sticking with this because we really proved that our kids need this extra time. keep an eye on things just in case but for now we won.
May 28, 2010
Final supporters
We need your help to save the Methacton T1 Program! Due to district budget constraints, the Transitional First program is being considered for reduction or elimination starting Fall 2010. The Transitional First Grade (T1) program is a class for children who are developmentally young and who will benefit from an extra year before they are ready for the demands of a regular First Grade program.
It is too late in the year for the district to make this decision!!! This decision would not be in the best interest of the students. We are urging the board that if this decision is to be made it must be done in a 2 year phase out plan. Parents need to be given time to make appropriate educational decisions for their children.
Reducing/eliminating the T1 program would have a negative impact on the education of our students. Do we force them into 1st grade knowing they are not ready? If the students who need T1 are not given the opportunity, is the district prepared to provide additional assistance in future years? What will happen to our PSSA scores? Do we bus our youngest students all over the district? Does this create overcrowding of our 1st grade classes?
We urge all Methacton parents to support our T1 program and be advocates for our youngest students. The signatures collected through this petition will be presented to the School Board.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
April 19, 2010
Reached 100 supporters
April 13, 2010
6 Comments
Ridiculous to do this to families so late in the year. My kid needs this program.
T1 changed everything for my daughter. She was struggling and now she is thriving. Stop the budget cuts!
PLEASE keep T1!! Every child learns at their own pace and this is so important for the ones who need a little more time.
My son benefitted so much from T1. He just wasnt ready for first grade and this program gave him the time he needed to grow. dont take this away!
Save the program. Its a total mistake to cut this.
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the district finally decided to keep the t1 program instead of cutting it. i honestly cant thank you enough for sticking with this because we really proved that our kids need this extra time. keep an eye on things just in case but for now we won.
May 28, 2010
Final supporters
We need your help to save the Methacton T1 Program! Due to district budget constraints, the Transitional First program is being considered for reduction or elimination starting Fall 2010. The Transitional First Grade (T1) program is a class for children who are developmentally young and who will benefit from an extra year before they are ready for the demands of a regular First Grade program.
It is too late in the year for the district to make this decision!!! This decision would not be in the best interest of the students. We are urging the board that if this decision is to be made it must be done in a 2 year phase out plan. Parents need to be given time to make appropriate educational decisions for their children.
Reducing/eliminating the T1 program would have a negative impact on the education of our students. Do we force them into 1st grade knowing they are not ready? If the students who need T1 are not given the opportunity, is the district prepared to provide additional assistance in future years? What will happen to our PSSA scores? Do we bus our youngest students all over the district? Does this create overcrowding of our 1st grade classes?
We urge all Methacton parents to support our T1 program and be advocates for our youngest students. The signatures collected through this petition will be presented to the School Board.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
April 19, 2010
Reached 100 supporters
April 13, 2010
6 Comments
This is ridiculous. You cant just cut a program like this in the middle of the school year. Think about the kids for once.
Ridiculous to do this to families so late in the year. My kid needs this program.
T1 changed everything for my daughter. She was struggling and now she is thriving. Stop the budget cuts!
PLEASE keep T1!! Every child learns at their own pace and this is so important for the ones who need a little more time.
My son benefitted so much from T1. He just wasnt ready for first grade and this program gave him the time he needed to grow. dont take this away!
Save the program. Its a total mistake to cut this.
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This is ridiculous. You cant just cut a program like this in the middle of the school year. Think about the kids for once.