School Policy on Electives
Re “School Officials Might Rethink Electives Policy,” Sept. 11.
I think the schools are doing a fine job with assigning the exploratory classes. Anyone who has ever worked at a school knows what a scheduling nightmare can be created by 11- and 12-year-olds deciding their curriculum.
Frankly, I’d rather see the counselors and other administrators focusing on the quality of instruction being delivered in the classrooms.
There is also a second and equally important benefit: Students will take classes that they might actually enjoy and may not have ever been exposed to had it not been for the assignments.
Think of the possibilities!
ALISON ROACH
Simi Valley
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