tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post1577190292915423181..comments2024-03-07T15:25:26.971-05:00Comments on ICEUFT Blog: An Open Letter From the Jamaica HS ChapterJeff Kaufmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11728874415155394751noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-71925853936251119812008-03-21T12:30:00.000-04:002008-03-21T12:30:00.000-04:00I spoke to the PTA last evening and they were very...I spoke to the PTA last evening and they were very supportive of our efforts to save Jamaica High School as we know it.<BR/><BR/>I started teaching during the last years of the College Discovery program. I agree that these are the types of programs we need.<BR/><BR/>James EternoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-85287954902785283162008-03-20T11:51:00.000-04:002008-03-20T11:51:00.000-04:00Having been a graduate of JHS way back in 1968, is...Having been a graduate of JHS way back in 1968, is hurts me to hear about the plight of the school. <BR/><BR/>There was a program called College Discovery back in the late 1960's that monitored a group of low income minority students who did not have great academic scores but showed potential. This group was integrated into the regular JHS experience and has produced successful lawyers, businessmen, entertainers, etc. Perhaps instead of creating a seperate school more of an integrated approach (like CD) could be implemented. JHS gave me and many others the opportunity to grow well beyond our youthful perspectives. <BR/><BR/>What are the parents of JHS students saying about this situation? Ultimately they are the ones that should lead the charge against this situation. <BR/><BR/>Keep up the fight and continue to share the information about this very challenging situation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-23297980393963562862008-03-12T22:49:00.000-04:002008-03-12T22:49:00.000-04:00Keep fighting Jamaica.Keep fighting Jamaica.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-37981773635729754902008-03-03T20:20:00.000-05:002008-03-03T20:20:00.000-05:00Sad really sad but Randi is with Hillary so don't ...Sad really sad but Randi is with Hillary so don't expect her to help.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-49692394416116884452008-03-02T14:44:00.000-05:002008-03-02T14:44:00.000-05:00Jamaica High School is an excellent educational in...Jamaica High School is an excellent educational institution. However it is being treated unfairly by higher ups (who have their own political agenda). Ms. Weingarten has been ineffective (to say the least) in dealing with the Mr. Bloomberg and Mr. Klein. When will the restructing of schools ever going to stop?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-42950191068741054282008-03-02T13:26:00.000-05:002008-03-02T13:26:00.000-05:00To 724 p.m. last night I have news for you. The l...To 724 p.m. last night I have news for you. The leader of the union is spending more time working for Hillary than helping the members of the UFT.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-1157144626041561012008-03-02T13:23:00.000-05:002008-03-02T13:23:00.000-05:00You guys who are expecting Randi to help should lo...You guys who are expecting Randi to help should look at CNN. I saw Randi on TV last night standing next to Chelsea Clinton somewhere on the campaign trail. You think Randi cares about Jamaica High School? It seems to me she's more interested in electing Hillary than helping her members. <BR/><BR/>The Unity person should answer the letter and say what Unity will do to support Jamaica High School. He can't answer that one because if he did it would be one word: nothing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-15644088353391387232008-03-01T21:57:00.000-05:002008-03-01T21:57:00.000-05:00Again you make silly comments.Are you sure you are...Again you make silly comments.<BR/><BR/>Are you sure you aren't a 10 year old? Surely a teacher should do better than "I bet I did not really not his position because he was always siting down and doing nothing."<BR/><BR/>Your first post is pretty horrible too. You must be ICE leadership.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-80346539254909761002008-03-01T21:12:00.000-05:002008-03-01T21:12:00.000-05:00Whatever Marvin Riskin was in District 20.... I be...Whatever Marvin Riskin was in District 20.... I bet I did not really not his position because he was always siting down and doing nothing. But he was a big UFT SOMETHING, DOING NOTHING IN DISTRICT 20. These are better facts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-83778443849846145492008-03-01T19:37:00.000-05:002008-03-01T19:37:00.000-05:00Marvin Reiskin has never been a Borough Rep.Why no...Marvin Reiskin has never been a Borough Rep.<BR/><BR/>Why not try and get your facts right?<BR/><BR/>Is it because ICE doesn't put too much into the facts?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-7606508151733088922008-03-01T19:24:00.000-05:002008-03-01T19:24:00.000-05:00About the the last comment 55/25. This is good fo...About the the last comment 55/25. This is good for a few senior teachers. How about the rest?? How about the ones that are ATRS for 2 years already and do not know if they are going to have a job in the future? What this Union is doing is disgusting. Closing large schools like Jamaica HS. is a crime. Then the DOE will re open with 22 or 23 year olds with no experience?? What will happen with all these excellent teachers that work at jamica now? 50% will be rehired and the rest will became ATRS in different schools. Randy wake up!! Why are you allowing the destruction of the education in NYC??<BR/>Two years ago my school was the first school that become reorganized. What did Randi do for the teachers? NOTHING -- Marvin Riskin was the Borough Rep. at that time. Where is he now?? In a better job. Where are the teachers from that school?? They are ATRS4EVER. WHERE IS THE UNION TO REPRESENT THE TEACHERS??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-45673051684231756542008-03-01T17:14:00.000-05:002008-03-01T17:14:00.000-05:00It's funny, Spitzer signs off on 55/25 days ago an...It's funny, Spitzer signs off on 55/25 days ago and still nothing on any ICE site/blog.<BR/><BR/>Very good guys, way to report the important stuff.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-63668798619068279652008-02-28T22:11:00.000-05:002008-02-28T22:11:00.000-05:00First they overcrowd the school. Then they transfe...First they overcrowd the school. Then they transfer in students at risk. The suspensions go up to set the tone and then the DOE says the school is overcrowded and dangerous. IT takes the DOE only two years to destroy a school. How can we get rid of certified teachers at top pay?????Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-56797460076845239562008-02-28T22:06:00.000-05:002008-02-28T22:06:00.000-05:00There is absolutely no reason for Jamaica to be ph...There is absolutely no reason for Jamaica to be phased out. There is a strong school spirit, a sense of belonging and a school with a distinguished track record. The students are always the ones to loose out. 10 years from now will there be a school to look back at without the name changing to fit the stats.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-79787911460847626622008-02-28T21:57:00.000-05:002008-02-28T21:57:00.000-05:00Instead of closing schools and replacing them with...Instead of closing schools and replacing them with smaller schools, the DOE should be adding resources and helping the students already at Jamaica. The DOE acts as if the kids are products. The money should be added to enrich the programs already used, available, and willing to be taught.<BR/>No bid contracts, $80 million programs that don't work and no accountability to the kids or parents.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-59536503400748473492008-02-27T22:22:00.000-05:002008-02-27T22:22:00.000-05:00Jamaica's staff has absolutely nothing to lose and...Jamaica's staff has absolutely nothing to lose and it's great that so many are willing to speak out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-43260027353593430202008-02-27T20:13:00.000-05:002008-02-27T20:13:00.000-05:00Do you really think Randi cares??How naive.Do you really think Randi cares??<BR/>How naive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-83615236840398796052008-02-27T19:03:00.000-05:002008-02-27T19:03:00.000-05:00Are you listening Mr. Klein?Are you listening Mr. Klein?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-14290503828243088602008-02-27T18:33:00.000-05:002008-02-27T18:33:00.000-05:00Small schools are "supposedly" designed to offer s...Small schools are "supposedly" designed to offer students a choice of interests and careers such as High School for Computers and Technology, High School for Theatre, etc., throughout the entire city. It's sad because the variety of interests seem to be offered at Jamaica HS, and, used to be offered at many, if not all of the large high schools throughout NYC. High schools used to offer wonderful electives to give a taste of what, occupationally or hobby-wise, teens might like to continue after graduation or college. Photography, woodworking, auto-shop, fashion design and tailoring...All by the wayside for "specialty schools" and tests. Terrible.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-5863736273032066232008-02-27T18:09:00.000-05:002008-02-27T18:09:00.000-05:00All we are saying, is give us a chance.All we are saying, is give us a chance.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-92229332081318734432008-02-27T18:08:00.000-05:002008-02-27T18:08:00.000-05:00That last comment says a whole lot. If only Klein...That last comment says a whole lot. If only Klein and Bloomberg were listening.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-16191861913411370932008-02-27T18:00:00.000-05:002008-02-27T18:00:00.000-05:00I worked in a small school before coming to Jamaic...I worked in a small school before coming to Jamaica H. S. The small school did not have a library for two years, there was half a gym for sixty kids, classes were crowded, 34 plus, and students did not have the electives offered at Jamaica H. S.<BR/>JHS is still a good school. We have a fully equipped library with internet access, an active student government organization, many teams such as football, golf, bowling, basketball, track, swimming, academic teams such as debate and mock trial. Our science classes have fully operational labs. We have three computer labs and students are taught desktop publishing and computer graphics. These are options that a small school cannot afford. It is a fallacy that Levy is pushing that being in a small school is better than a big school. You have more administrators, less teachers and less support than a large school. Facilities are often shared with other schools. When I was teaching in the smaller school we had to move twice. Once we had a flood in our school and we were sent to a middle school where we were only allowed to use classrooms during periods when the teachers of the school were at lunch. The rest of the day we were in the auditorium. This went on for about a month. Large schools can work if we are given the same financial support and additional perks that mini schools are given.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-85886096225271784612008-02-27T06:06:00.000-05:002008-02-27T06:06:00.000-05:00This is very interesting. It just ocurred to me t...This is very interesting. It just ocurred to me to begin to compile a list of "prominent people" who have graduated from our large schools in the last 20 years, not 40 years or 50 years. Does anyone know anybody?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-45575227483566522662008-02-26T20:48:00.000-05:002008-02-26T20:48:00.000-05:00Anonymous said:Randy, Bloomberg and Klein need to ...Anonymous said:<BR/><BR/>Randy, Bloomberg and Klein need to check themselves before they look down at others. Randy, why are you attacking the same people who helped to put you and your team in the hot seat you are now in by not helping them? I guess that from where you are the large schools seem a failure but you have to stop and reconsider that some of these schools once housed several of our prominent people now in our leadership positions. Bloomberg and his team are depriving our youngers of a solid foundation and future when they take away their rights of being educated by some of our dedicated and talented teachers who only have these children's interst at heart. Where does the saying "The children are our future" stand when we they are being destroyed by uprooting them from familiar grounds and people they they have grown to know and to trust. Think about what you are doing when you make your decisions. SHAME ON YOU because the people trusted you to do right by them and and when they think you could be relied on you have pulled the rug from under them.<BR/>SHAME ON YOU RANDY FOR NOT STANDING UP TO BLOOMBERG AND KLEIN AND FOR NOT HELPING TO SAVE OUR SCHOOL, THE CHILDREN, TEACHERS AND THE FUTURE OF OUR SOCIETY.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-72156095038197861942008-02-26T09:02:00.000-05:002008-02-26T09:02:00.000-05:00Whenever I bring up collaboration between Unity an...Whenever I bring up collaboration between Unity and Tweed on closing schools of opposition CL some ICE people say Randi has always been supportive. My argument with is that she is supportive with empty words, not deeds. The demo on March 19 should not just be about budget cuts but include the general attack on so many students as evidenced by this letter.<BR/><BR/>I would try to bring the as many people from Jamaica HS,including students, to the demo with signs to make that point.<BR/><BR/>But of course, on the day after, it will be business as usual at the UFT.ed notes onlinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15018047869059226777noreply@blogger.com