college preparatory school

Submitted by high school (not verified) on November 13, 2008 - 21:00.

This is a good school. Many college preparatory high schools give good education to the students. These schools teach students by the help of skilled and experienced teachers.

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High school Spanish teacher

Submitted by Annie (not verified) on October 1, 2008 - 15:54.

Not only does this school exceed the traditional requirement of two years a foreign language, WPHS requires four! As a high school foreign language teacher, I see the value and importance in today's society of knowing a second language. I was pleased to hear that the many Mexican-immigrant students in the school who do not speak English at home are learning English AND Mandarin. In order to be successful in the future, the US needs more challenging programs and schools like this. In order to compete globally, we as educators need to prepare our students for the future. The future will require everyone to be able to speak more than one language, not just English. Most citizens of other countries acknowledge this and are fluent in English in addition to their native languages. I feel schools in the US need to model those programs and that of W.Payton HS. We must require more study of and focus on foreign languages. Other countries have been practicing this for years. There must be some correlation to the current success of foreign business with how much emphasis they place on learning and excelling with the Enlgish language.

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Payton Prep

Submitted by jkendall (not verified) on July 21, 2008 - 14:16.

I am a 2005 alum of Walter Payton, and I really loved it there. I feel like they did a wonderful job of preparing me to enter college and inspire me to learn about things I would otherwise have not pursued. I would especially like to thank Ms Lu and Ms Havlik for being wonderful examples of the superb faculty at this school.

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COLLEGE PREP

Submitted by KAY (not verified) on July 20, 2008 - 12:47.

EXCELLENT ACADEMIC PROGRAM.

ALL STUDENTS SHOULD BE STARTED AT THE LOWER ELEMENTARY LEVEL WITH MORE FOREIGN LANGUAGES.

MORE SCIENCE AND MATH CLASSES SHOULD BE STARTED IN THE UPPER GRADES OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.

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Establishing a fellowship

Submitted by franklin cleveland (not verified) on May 6, 2008 - 12:43.

we are just beginning the process of creating schools of choice in the Low Country region of South Carolina. All will embrace multilingualiism, civic virtue,international studies, foreign student exchanges etc. would love to establish an on going partnership with Walter Payton. Our Learning Communities will include pre-K through 12.So as we grow and expand our ability to deliver service to our constituents let us develop a working and sharing relationship with your community. you story is more than encouraging.

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Developing great faculty

Submitted by K Shinn (not verified) on March 17, 2008 - 17:37.

I liked Payton's goal of developing a great faculty to nurture global leaders, and the requirement of 4 years of a foreign language. The emphasis on the importance of language acquisition and the student's comment about that being "difficult and fun" were good.

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A delightful program about a

Submitted by Charles Nolley (not verified) on October 31, 2007 - 19:17.

A delightful program about a wonderful school. While it is certainly true that it takes resources to do all of the things shown, I believe the things that make Payton stand out most are the vision that animates the school administration, faculty and students and the shared committment to achieving excellence in the pursuit of that vision. These qualities attract assistance and support. Thanks to all involved.

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financing innovative programs

Submitted by Diane Demee-Benoit on October 29, 2007 - 21:02.

To the reader asking about getting the money to finance similar programs--

As distance learning technologies improve and become less expensive we hope that more and more schools will be able to "bring the world into the classroom."

Some schools have been able to fund technology initiatives through various grants and donations from area businesses and parent organizations. I've heard of several places that showed Edutopia videos at local chamber of commerce meetings and at other public meetings to build public interest in such programs. Sometimes all it takes is showing what it looks like to get your community fired up!

Visit the edutopia grants page (www.edutopia.org/grantinfo) for ideas. Grant Wrangler (www.grantwrangler.com) and DonorsChoose.org (www.donorschoose.or) are other great Web site to look for funding and equipment.

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The Global Dimension

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on October 29, 2007 - 18:57.

What a dream school with first class technology equipment !!An incredible example of bringing the world in a classroom. As a French teacher, what a wonderful way to open doors and expand horizons. Students are exposed to other cultures and languages in a real and rather easy way.What a great opportunity to get a global perspective of shared interests! One major issue and potential obstacle however.. Money.How can we duplicate such a "world" school ? Christine

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The Global Dimension: Walter Payton High School

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on October 14, 2007 - 18:57.

Payton has a great foreign language program, but unfortunately distance learning is expensive in terms of the equipment. It's very rare to have a public school with such capacities. It's not so much a matter of being slow to change as it is a matter of being unable to change.

Also, only two years of language are required, four is only recommended.

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