Read the following article:
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2015/11/01/michigan-high-school-cash-for-grades/75003438/
Answer the following questions about the article:
1. How much will Brandon Allen for his senior year if his grades substantially improve?
2. How can students who need no grade improvement still earn their money?
3. How have the school's academics changed since the program was introduced?
4. Who is Michele Harmala?
5. What standard must students meet in order to receive the stimulus money?
6. Is it fair for teachers to have to sign on as mentors for this program?
7. Lou Przybylski claims that some people may believe that the program is a form of bribery for the students. Do you agree that this is what the program is? Why or why not?
Kailee Post
ReplyDelete1. He will make $200 per semester if they substantially improve.
2. By organizing an event, taking a college entrance exam, and reading a book or writing a paper.
3. About 25% of the students who enroll in the program meet their goal and 65% improve their grades.ACT scores have also increased from 17.2 to 18.8.
4. Superintendent of Wayne-Westland
5. They are expected to set a goal that they'll increase their grade point average by half a grade point over the course of the semester.
6. Teacher should not have to sign on as mentors, but I don't understand why they would not choose to help their students improve their grades.
7. Yes, it is a form of bribery because it is an exchange of money for good grades but it is not a negative form of bribery. Bribery means persuading someone to act in your favor. The word "bribery" just has a negative connotation. The program helps the students, improves the school's test scores, and helps the local community. I think the program is a positive change for the school, but still a form of bribery.
1. $200 per semester
ReplyDelete2. they can organize an event, take a college entry exam, write a book or write a paper
3. 65% of those enrolled have improved their grades
4. The superintendent
5. that they'll increase their GPA by half a grade point over the course of the semester
6. Yes because as educators it's their responsibility to help the student achieve their goals
7. Yes I believe it is a bribery but a good bribery like saying if you achieve this goal you will find success, teaching kids that if you work hard to achieve a set goal in life you will get the end results that you hoped for.
Katelyn Hardy
ReplyDelete1. $200 per semester, $400 a year
2. By organizing an event, taking a college entrance exam, reading a book, or writing a paper.
3. 25% of the students that enroll in the program meet their goal and 65% of the students grades atleast improve. The ACT composite scored improved from 17.2 to 18.8.
4. She is Wayne-Westland's Superintendent.
5. Students set a goal to increase their grade point average by half a grade point over the course of the semester. It also means them getting all A's in most classes, and B's in the advanced placement classes because they carry more weight.
6. Yes because that way, they are fully committing to help these students and they are responsible if help is needed.
7. In a sense, it is bribery, because of the fact that they are using money as an incentive for students to do better in school. I don't think it's a bad thing though, because if it causes students grades and and test scores to be higher, it has been successful.
Lauren Beatty
ReplyDelete1. $400
2. By reading a book, writing a paper, organizing an event, or taking a college entrance exam
3. ACT composite scores have increased from a 17.2 to 18.8, also 25% enrolled in the program meet their goal while 65% improve grades overall.
4. A mentor and superintendent. A “lifelong educator.”
5. To increase their GPA by half a grade point in a semester.
6. No, it should be optional, because some teachers have more responsibility than others and do not have time for more work.
7. Yes, this program is bribery, because it pushes students to increase test scores. However, it is not a bad thing. Giving student’s incentive to make better grades is not a parasitic idea, it motivates them to work harder.
Cameron Simon
ReplyDelete1) $400
2) By setting different goals
3) Students now have mentors and their is a tendency to work harder
4) The Wayne-Westland superintendent
5) To increase G.P.A by half a point
6) yes
7) This is not a bribery for students b/c this might lead to more people to care about their education and actually try in school.
Julie brown
ReplyDelete1)200$ per semester, so 400$ in total.
2)Write a book or write a paper.
3)Improved by 65%
4)The super intendant
5)Increase their GPA by half a grade point over the course of a semester.
6)Yes because as teachers they should want to help students better their selves.
7)Yes, it is bribery, but it is also a positive thing like when you're a child and you're given allowance for chores or stickers for good grades.
Marlee Ashcraft
ReplyDelete1. $200 per semester so $800 ending
2.by planning events, taking a college entrance exam, reading a book or writing a paper
3. Act scores have gone from an average 17.2 to an 18.8
4.Wayne-Westland Superintendent
5. They have to set a goal in grade average to meet
6. I think it is fair ask them to, but i don't think it should be a requirement
7. I do no think it is bribery, i think that they have just found a way to catch students attention. Not only are the students getting a better grade but also extra money, what teenager in their right mind wouldn't sign up?
tanner bramlett
ReplyDelete1.200
2.setting different goals
3.there has been 25% meet their goal, while another 65% increase their grades. act scores have risen also.
4. the superintendent
5.improve half a grade point
6.yes, teachers should want the best for their students. not only does it increase the students future and life, it makes them have better names as teachers to be able to create that type of change in a students life.
7. obviously the program is a form of bribery. any form of offering an incentive to make the school look better and to get a better outcome is a form of bribery. the improvement of grades makes the student and the school look better. while the school may claim they are doing it for the students, in actuality, it is probably to make their program look better.
Taryn Dockery
ReplyDeleteAllen will earn $200 per semester if he keeps his grade up. Students not in need of grade improvement can earn money by setting different types of goals. 65% of students in the program have improved their grades and ACT scores have increased by about a point. is the Wayne-Westland superintendent. To receive the money, students must increase their grade point average by half a point and have all a’s and b’s. Teachers should not be required to sign up as mentors, especially if they do not agree with the program. The program is bribery. Having a good future and getting into college should be incentive enough to get good grades. However, it is good thing that so many people are improving their grades.
1. Allen would earn $200 a semester if he pulled his grades up.
ReplyDelete2. Students with a 4.0 GPA already can do other things such as Reading a book, writing a paper, organizing an event, or taking a college entrance exam.
3. The average ACT score has gone up from 17.2 to 18.8 since the program has begun, and at least 25% of students have met their goal while another 65% have improved their grades.
4. Harmala is the superintendent of the Wayne-Westland Community Schools district as well as a mentor to many of the kids in the program.
5. The students have to increase their grade point average by at least half a point to earn the money. For example, a student with a 3.5 GPA must reach a 4.0 by the end of the semester.
6. It is not fair to force teachers to have to sign up as mentors for the program. I believe that most teachers would want to help out as much as they can, though. Teachers should only sign up if they wished to help the kids in the program succeed.
7. This program is definitely a form of bribery towards students. It it a bad form of bribery? No. Giving money or other incentives to succeed better and improve your grades in school is bribery. It'snot a bad form of bribery, though. When the students are prompted by the money, they are sure to work harder to succeed and to obtain excellent GPA's so that they can receive the money. Yes, this is a form of bribery, but it is smart bribery to make students excel.
Mayson McGee: Week of Nov. 2
ReplyDelete1) He will get $200 a semester if he keeps his grades up.
2) They can still earn their money by organizing an event, taking a college entrance exam, or reading a book or writing a paper.
3) The ACT composite score for the school has increased from the beginning of the program from 17.2 to 18.8.
4) Michele Harmala is a lifelong educator, who wants kids to be successful.
5) Raise GPA, keeps grades up, take school serious, and do the right thing outside of school.
6) I believe so because the teachers know the students best and they will be able to work with them and make them push themselves to make better grades.
7) I could argue both sides to this case, but I would agree with the program because it gives the seniors or students something to work toward instead of just letting their grades fall. It makes them want to earn a little money for working hard all semester and it shows that their hard work will literally pay off.
Brianna Snow
ReplyDelete1) $200 per semester
2) By setting different goals such as organizing an event, taking a college existence exam, reading a book, or writing a paper
3) 25% who enroll in the program meet their goals, and 65% improve their grades
4) She is a superintendent that also helps mentor the students, and she strives to seem them grow and succeed
5) They must increase their GPA by half of a point within a semester
6) No, as teachers they should care enough about their students to want to sign up on their own
7) I can see both sides of this problem. On one side, yes it is bribery. The only reason that kids are trying to improve their grades is because you are going to be giving them money. But it also makes students with great potential, yet no motivation, be the best they can be. I feel as if it is just helping all of the students out in the long run.
Casey Coggins
ReplyDelete1. Brandon Allen will receive $400 his senior year if he improves his grades.
2. Students who do not need grade improvement can still earn the money by organizing an event, taking a college-entrance exam, reading a book, or writing a paper.
3. Since the program was introduced, ACT scores have risen from 17.2 to 18.8 and 65% of students have improved their grades.
4. Michele Harmala is the Wayne-Westland superintendent and also a mentor to students in the Wayne Memorial program.
5. Students must set and meet a goal to improve their GPA by one-half a point by the end of the semester to earn the money.
6. Yes, it is fair for teachers to have to become mentors in this program, because, as teachers, they are supposed to help students become better people in mind and spirit. This additional mentoring job enables teachers to go above and beyond in their duty of impacting the lives of students, which should be every teacher’s desire.
7. Yes, I do believe that it is a form of bribery because students are trying harder and doing better only to receive money; when no money is offered, students continue on in ignorance. I find that knowledge is a far greater payment with many more benefits than money and that money should not be necessary for students to have a desire to learn. I do believe that one on one mentoring needs to occur in every school system because it is proven that it helps improve students greatly; however, these students do not need to be paid when they are already receiving such a marvelous reward. One day they will realize how valuable an education is.
Na'Daisha Mckinstry
ReplyDelete1. Brandon’s grades will improve by half a point more so from a 3.5 to a 4.0
2. Students that can’t improve their grades more can read a book, organize an event, writing a paper, or taking a college entrance exam.
3. The school academics have improved it’s ACT scores a lot, and every student in this program are improving.
4. Michele Harmala is the school district superintendent
5. The student must improve their grade by half a point so if it is a 2.5 it has to be a 3.0 or higher.
6.Yes it is fair because their dream if they became a teacher is to take kids an teach them to the best capacity they can an motivate them to do better than they are so it is fair the teachers dreams are coming true and helping students at the same time.
7. I believe that it could and couldn’t be bribery it could be how you can classically condition someone like if you are awarding money I have to do this or show this to get that result, but if we’re saying its bribery then we are just saying get good grades by doing your homework and pass test and you will get $200 each semester you do this, so it could be either one.
1. Brandon Allen will earn $400 if his grades improve by the end of the year.
ReplyDelete2. Student who do not need grade improvement can still earn money by organizing an event, taking a college entrance exam, reading a book or writing a paper.
3. The school’s academics has changed by 65% of the student improved their grades, 25% of those enrolled have met educational goals, and the school’s ACT composite score has increased.
4. Michele Harmala is an educator who mentors some of the students enrolled in the program.
5. The students must meet a goal of increasing their GPA by half a grade point.
6. No, it is not fair. Many teachers already spend multiple hours each day in the class room teaching already and the also have a life outside of school with their families. Teachers should be given a choice whether or not they would like to sign on as mentors.
7. In a way the program is bribery. They’re giving the student a “prize” essentially for improving their grades. This program would not have been needed if they student cared enough about their grades to keep them up or ask for help on their own time. At the same time, it is not a bribe because it gives something for students to look forward to at the end of each semester for working hard at school.
Dillon Baker
ReplyDelete1.200 dollars a semester
2. by setting different goals: organizing an event, taking a college entrance exam, reading a book or writing a paper.
3. Students are much more hard working and grades have al improved
4. The district superintendent
5. They have to improve their GPA by .5
6. Yes it is because it gives them a chance to help and really motivate the students and create relationships
7. No I believe it is just a way to motivate these students. It has proven to be successful in changing work ethic and if that is the way to do it then why stop?
Taylor Burge
ReplyDeleteBrandon Allen will earn two hundred dollars if he can substantially improve his grade this year. Students who don't need grade improvement can earn the money by organizing an event, taking a college entrance exam, writing a paper or reading a book. The schools academics have increased since the program started. Michele Marmala is the superintendent of the Wayne-Westland community school district. Students have to change their GPA at least half a point before they can get the money. It is fair for the teachers to sign up for the program because it is a voluntary action, they are not being forced to volunteer their extra time. I believe that the program just offers students an extra incentive to try and achieve more in their years of high school. I can no see how there is even a downside to this program, it offers only positives, to the teachers and the students.
BRIAN PHAM
ReplyDelete1. If Brandon Allen's grades substantially improve in his senior year, he will get a total of $400.
2. Students who do not need grade improvement can still earn their money by doing extracurricular activities.
3. The school's academics have skyrocketed ever since the program was introduced to a minimum of thirty or so students. There are now hundreds of students who show academic success.
4. Michele Harmala is the Wayne-Westland Superinthendant who regularly mentors and provides aid to students in the program.
5. The standards that students must meet to get the stimulus money increasing their GPA by a half a grade point over a semester.
6. I do not believe that it is fair at all that teachers have to sign on as mentors for the program as it means that students will have an advantage at getting the scholarship. Scholarships are supposed convey independent academic or extracurricular achievements of the student, where teachers play a passive role.
7. I absolutely agree that this is a form of bribery as they are providing payment to get people to do something. Students need to learn how to take care of themselves as there will not be incentives or stimulus money to help them out after they complete their education. Students also need to know that education is a vital part of life no matter how much they might hate it. Life is hard now and people need to learn how to climb that mountain or they will fall.
Dylan hydrick
ReplyDelete1 400$
2 organizing an event, taking a college entrance exam, reading a book or writing a paper.
3 ACT composite scores have increased from 17.2 to 18.8; about 25% of the students who enroll in the program meet their goal. Another 65% improve their grades
4 superintendent of the school district and a mentor for kids in the program
5 increase their GPA .5 points
6 its completely fair because some teachers who love to teach, will do anything and everything to help kids and teens exceed their goals and give them a better future, because that's just the special gift they have from God, to make kids better at what they do.
7 I do believe that it is a horrible tool of bribery to make kids do better. this could very well help kids and raise their ACT scores and GPA in high school, but once they reach college level , they wont have someone to hold their hand through the harder work, and once they don't get paid to learn, they wont see learning as a opportunity or gift but as the way they got cash. and no kid should view education in that way.
Jane Frances Armour
ReplyDelete1. Brandon Allen will get $400 for his grades improving over his senior year.
2. Students you need no grade improvement can still earn money by organizing an event, taking a college entrance exam, reading a book or writing a paper.
3. The school's academics changed since the program began because teachers are more involved in students lives, grades and ACTs are improving.
4. Michele Harmala is the Wayne-Westland superintendent.
5. The students must increase their grade point average by half a grade point over the course of the semester to receive the stimulus money.
6. Yes, I think it is fair for teachers to have to sign up as mentors for this program because most teachers are teachers because they want to help and improve a students education.
7. Yes, the. program is a bribery for students because most students are just doing it for the money. It's great that students grades are improving and they are understanding more knowledge, but they are doing it for the money.
Julie Morrison
ReplyDelete1. Brandon Allen will make $200 a semester if he substantially improves his grades.
2. Students who already have high grades can do other things like organize an event, taking a college entrance exam, reading a book or writing a paper.
3. Ever since the school started this program, the schools average grades and average ACT scores have gone up.
4. Michele Harmala is a lifelong educator who cares for the kids.
5. To receive the stimulus money students are expected to set and achieve a goal that they'll increase their grade point average by half of a grade point.
6. I do not think its fair for the teachers to have to sign up because it is really not a mandatory part of their job as a teacher. It is more of a side job.
7. I think this program is definitely bribery because it is saying we will give you this if you do this. If the students were not offered this then their grades would not have came up like they did.
Rett Saele
ReplyDelete1. 200 dollars
2. By organizing an event, taking a college entrance exam, reading a book or writing a paper.
3. ACT scores and grade averages have gone up and the building has changed from one of apathy to one that celebrates academic achievements.
4. She is the superintendent.
5. Students have to set a goal that they'll increase their grade point average by half a grade point over the course of the semester.
6. Yes because they are teachers and should be happy to help students improve their GPA's and test scores.
7. No, this simply just motivates the students to do better in school. When you think of bribery words like used, bad, and unethical come to mind. That's not the case for this stimulus program. The program lifts up and rewards it's students for working hard. It gives them another reason to do well in school other than college scholarships.
April McCool
ReplyDelete1. $200 per semester
2. They can still earn money by organizing events, writing a paper, reading novels, and taking college entry exams.
3. 25% have met their goal and the other 65% are improving.
4. The Wayne Westland Superintendent
5. Set a goal to increase their GPA by half a grade point over course of semester. Getting A's in most classes, and having B's in AP classes
6. Not necessarily fair to the teachers because they may not want to participate but it helps student have someone to rely on and ask for help.
7. The program probably wasn't intentional to bribe students but to help with more motivated education. I don't think it's a bribery because some student who don't care about school can have some motivation to continue and do better.
Brandon Appling
ReplyDelete1.$200 per semester
2.By organizing an event, reading a book, writing a paper, or taking a college entrance exam.
3.ACT average is up from 17.2 to 18.8 and 65% of the student increased their grades.
4.The superintendent of the school.
5.They must increase their GPA by .5.
6.Techinically yes, it is their job to help students. It may be beneficial that they receive a bonus in pay though.
7.Technically, yes, this is a form of bribery. It is a form of bribery because the students are incentivized to do something because of payment. I still think this system could be helpful across the nation for students to encourage them, but unfortunately the money just isn't there.
Emily Free
ReplyDelete1) He will receive 200 dollars per semester if his grades substantially improve.
2) They can organize events, take college entrance exams, read books, or write papers.
3) They are now celebrated. Grades and test scores are also improving.
4) She is the Wayne- Westland Superintendent.
5) They must increase their GPA by half a point over the course of a semester.
6) I think that teachers already have so much on their plates, and requiring them to sign n to this as a mentor doesn't seem fair.
7) I do think this is a form of bribery. Large amounts of money should not be offered as a means to get students to do their work. A good future should be more than enough incentive to make students want to try hard in school.
Michael Ayala
ReplyDelete1. $200 per semester
2. By setting different goals
3. Over 25% of people who sign up meet their goal, 65% gets a higher GPA, and ACT scores increase
4. A superintendent for Wayne-Westland
5. Increasing their GPA by half of what it is and to gain good study habits.
6. Not really unless they are willing to do so to help the students improve than to not care.
7. Not really I see it as a way to help students learn for their own sake. Because they are mostly trying to help, but sometimes you have to help push them so they can reach that goal. And as long as their working and the students want to be their to learn then I say let them be.
Matt Sloan-
ReplyDelete1. $220
2. They can partake in extracurricular activities.
3. GPA and ACT scores have increased.
4. the superintendent
5. improving your gpa by .5 each semester.
6. yes it is fair because if you have chosen the teacher job and plan to do well at it then your main goal should be too help students, and this program helps you do that.
7. Yes this is bribery to the students, but it does mean it is wrong. it bribes the student by giving them money, as an incentive, to do better in school. this is a good program though because an increase in grades will increase the chance of people going to college, benefiting the economy.
Ben O
ReplyDelete1. $200
2. Organizing an event, taking a college entrance exam, reading a book or writing a paper
3. 25% of the students who enroll in the program met their goal and another 65% improved their grades
4. Michele Harmala is the superintendent
5. Students are expected to set a goal that increases their GPA by half a grade point over the course of the semester
6. It is fair because the teachers know what the students need to know since they are the teachers and it only makes sense because they know how to help the students and they know what to do to help the students to become better students.
7. I do not agree with the fact that this is a form of bribery because a bribe and an incentive are two different things. A bribe is to pay someone to do something to gain something from it while an incentive is actually something to help someone do better by giving them something in return of doing good.
Drew Gardino,
ReplyDelete-He will receive $200 per semester.
-They can earn money by organizing events, taking a college entrance exam, reading a book, or writing a paper.
-ACT composite scores have increased from 17.2 to 18.8.
-She is the superintendent of Wayne-Westland.
-They must set a goal to raise their GPA by half a point each semester.
-Yes, because as a teacher it is their job to teach the students and to help the students when they need it.
-Yes, I do agree with Przybylski that it is bribery and you could say that it is immoral for people to bribe students to make better grades but it is best for the students.It is like giving incentives for charity, yes it could be morally wrong to some people but it gets people aware and it causes them to donate money for the charity.
Abby Ingle
ReplyDelete1. $400
2. They can write papers, take college level tests, or organizing events
3. many students grades are improving, and there has been an increase in ACT scores.
4. She is the superintendent for the school.
5. They have to improve their grades, and set goals and meet them.
6. Yes, because they can offer their support, as well as help the students as needed.
7. Bribery often has a negative connotation. Is this bribery? Absolutely. However, it is not negative in any way. If anything, it is very positive because it rewards students for their hard work and motivates them to be successful.
1. $200
ReplyDelete2. By setting different goals, such as organizing an event, taking a college entrance exam, writing a paper, or reading a book.
3. At Wayne Memorial about 25% meet their goal and 65% improve. ACT composite scores have increased from 17.2 to 18.8.
4. Superintendent of the Wayne-Westland community schools district.
5. Improve their GPA by half a point and maintaining all A's and some B's with weighted credit.
6. Yes, as teachers it's their job to help their students succeed. If this program works and they choose not to sign up for it, they aren't doing their job.
7. The program isn't bribery, it's more like an incentive. This program has increased grades and test scores, no one loses in this situation and it's a moralistic benefit.
John Threadgill
Kelsey Appiah-Opoku
ReplyDelete1. $200 per semester
2. By setting different goals such as organizing an event, taking a college entry exam, reading a book, or writing a paper.
3. At Wayne Memorial, about 25% of the students who are in the program meet their goal while 65% improve their grades. Also ACT composite scores have increased from 17.2 to 18.8
4. Superintendent of the Wayne-Westland community school district.
5. They must improve their GPA by half a point and maintain all A's in most classes and B's in advanced placement classes.
6. Although it is important that the teachers are willing to help students to succeed, it is not completely fair to them to be forced to mentor the students. The job of a teacher is to fill students with the knowledge that they need to succeed and to reach their goals, but teachers should not be forced into this program as it spends what little time they have left away from work. If teachers are willing to participate in the program and to be fully dedicated to the student that they mentor then it is perfectly fine for them to get involved, but it should be their own decision rather than something that is forced upon them.
7. I believe that the program is a form of bribery for the students.The schools are literally paying students to do better in school, however it appears that the students are truly doing better because of this incentive to succeed. If the schools are seeing substantial results and actually have the money to continue funding the program, then, although it is bribery, it looks to be something that would be okay to continue.
James Atchison - 1st period
ReplyDelete1: $200 per semester
2: organizing events, writing papers, taking college entrance exams, reading a book, ect.
3: ACT composite scores increased from 17.2 to 18.8
4: The Wayne-Westland Superintendent
5: Increasing their GPA by half a grade point. (Making A's in most classes,and B's in weighted AP classes)
6: It would only be unfair if teachers were forced to sign up as a mentor. As it stands, becoming a mentor is voluntary. Teachers should be aware of the commitment they make when they decide to become a mentor. It is not unfair as it is a voluntary decision.
7: I believe the program is a positive incentive for students to improve their grades. I do not think the program is a form of bribery. If students do not meet the expectations, they do not receive the money. There is a fine line between reward and bribery. This is reward. Adults do their job and get paid for it, yet we do not consider it bribery. It would be foolish to disregard this principle when applying it to hard working students.
~Heather Williams
ReplyDelete1. Brandon Allen will earn $200 for his senior year if his grades improve substantially.
2. Students who need no grade improvement can still earn money by setting different goals: organizing an event, taking a college entrance exam, reading a book or writing a paper.
3. The school's academics have changed by the building culture from one of apathy.
4. Michele Harmala is Wayne-Westland's Superintendent.
5. Students are expected to set a goal that they'll increase their grade point average by half a grade point over the course of the semester and to get better grades period to receive the money.
6. Yes it is fair for the teachers to sign up as mentors for this program because they are paid to teach and there's not really a difference between what they already do and the program.
7. I do believe that this program is bribing the kids, but I agree with the program because it's a way for the students to be motivated to get better grades. It is just like giving to the charities for bonus points, well now the kids are getting money for good grades and possibly a scholarship, which they can use all of this on college.
John McDonough
ReplyDeleteBrandon Allen will earn $200 pet semester if his grades substantialy improve. Students who need no grade improvement can earn money through organizing events, taking college entrance exams, reading books,or writing a paper. Since the program has started the schools academics have improved as shown by an increase in composite ACT scores. Michele Harmala is the school superintendent at Wayne - Westland. To receive the reward students must improve their gpa by at least half a point. It is fair for teachers to have to sign on as mentors because as teachers they should already be mentoring students. I agree that this program is a form of bribery technically but not in a negative way. While students are being payed to improve their grades is a form of bribery, it is for the higher purpose of motivating them to learn and instilling a good work ethic in the students.
John McDonough
ReplyDeleteBrandon Allen will earn $200 pet semester if his grades substantialy improve. Students who need no grade improvement can earn money through organizing events, taking college entrance exams, reading books,or writing a paper. Since the program has started the schools academics have improved as shown by an increase in composite ACT scores. Michele Harmala is the school superintendent at Wayne - Westland. To receive the reward students must improve their gpa by at least half a point. It is fair for teachers to have to sign on as mentors because as teachers they should already be mentoring students. I agree that this program is a form of bribery technically but not in a negative way. While students are being payed to improve their grades is a form of bribery, it is for the higher purpose of motivating them to learn and instilling a good work ethic in the students.
mills harrison
ReplyDelete1. $200 dollars per semester
2.setting different goals and do extra curricular activities
3.they have drastically increased
4.Wayne-Westland superintendent
5. be the student with the highest grade point increase
6.yes
7.no because it is actually helping the students in the long run with other scholarships
Hannah Glasscock
ReplyDelete1. 400$
2. By organizing an event, taking a college entrance exam, reading a book or writing a paper.
3.ACT composite scores have increased from 17.2 to 18.8, out of a top score of 36, about 25% of the students who enroll in the program meet their goal. Another 65% improve their grades.
4. A lifelong educator and superintendent
5. They have to bring their GPA up .5 points
6. Yes because as a teacher you should want to mentor and help students as much as you can.
7. No because it helps the students have better grades in school.
5.
Victoria Jones
ReplyDelete1. $400
2. The program is designed to improve grades so they would not be able to sign up.
3. The overall ACT score has raised from a 17.2 to an 18.8, teens are overall doing better.
4. Wayne-westland superintendent, lifelong educator and mentor to the students.
5. To increase their GPA by a .5 during the semester.
6. Yes it is fair for teachers to sign on as mentors.
7. Yes and no. It is technically bribery, however it is for students to improve their grades and help them form study habits they will use in college so i believe it is worth the money.
Brooke Allen
ReplyDelete1) $400
2) They can organize an event, take a college entrance exam, read a book, or write a paper.
3) The Act composite score increased from a 17.2 to 18.8.
4) She is a superintendent and she meets regularly with the kids she mentors.
5) They must increase their grades by half a point.
6) I think that it isn't fair that they have to be mentors because they already have a lot of work to do and they aren't getting paid for it.
7) Yes, I do think that it is a form of bribery because the students are getting paid for doing things that they should have been doing already.
Kayla Compton
ReplyDelete1.$200 a semester
2. by taking a college entrance exam, reading a book ,or writing a paper
3. the overall act score has grown from 17.2 to 18.8
4. a wayne - westland superintendent
5. that they will raise their grade point average half a point over the semester
6.no because they have to do more work for the same amount of money
7. yes i agree the program is bribery but in a good way. it motivates many students, especially from low income areas to do work and also learn. if they are learning then the schools overall scores will raise and more funding could be put back into the school for having students who learn, even if they are being paid.
Sam Andrus
ReplyDelete1. Brandon Allen will earn 200 dollars a semester if his grades substantially improve. So during his senior year he could earn 400 dollars.
2. Students who need no grade improvement can still earn money by achieving other goals such as organizing an event, taking a college entrance exam, reading a book, or writing a paper.
3. The school's composite ACT scores have increased from 17.2 to 18.8, with 25% of the students meeting their goal and 65% of the students improving their grades.
4. Michele Harmala is the Wayne Westland superintendent and is a lifelong educator who mentors students that are part of the program.
5. The standard that students must reach in order to receive the stimulus money is to accomplish a goal of increasing their GPA by half a point.
6. It is justifiable that teachers feel pressured to sign on as mentors for this program. If they are true teachers then they will want to help these kids get better grades and become better students and will endure having to do a little extra teaching for the sake of the students. But, teachers do work a lot already so it is important to consider the stress it might cause them.
7. No this program is not a form of bribery. It is just a clear reward for doing something good. Unlike most rewards for doing good in schooling, this money is an obvious and achievable reward that will provide students with motivation to get better grades.
Gretchen Whisenant
ReplyDelete1. $200 per semester.
2. They can organize am event, read a book, take a college entrance exam, or write a paper.
3. ACT composite scores have increased from 17.2 to 18.8, out of a top score of 36.
4. She is the Wayne-Westland Superintendent.
5. They must improve their grades by half a point.
6. I believe it's fair. it's their job to teach the student as well as it's the student's job to try.
7. I see this as bribery because the schools are giving them money, but I think it's a good incentive to get the students motivated and to do their work.
Ashlyn Grantham
ReplyDelete1. $2000
2. by organizing an event, taking a college entrance exam, read a book or write a paper
3. 25% who are enrolled, meet their goal. 65% improve their grades
4. Wayne-Westland superintendent
5. they are expected to increase their GPA by half a point in one semester which means getting A in the majority of their classes.
6. Yes, except for when they mentor in the teaching of the subject they teach in school. They should not give extra help to students in their class.
7.It is a form of bribery, some students are solely doing it for the money involved. However, it does benefits and can determine whether the students continue on to college or not.
Aarons Pugh
ReplyDelete1. He will receive $200 a semester.
2. They could possibly organize an event, take an entrance exam, read a book, or write a paper.
3. The schools act scores have increased dramatically.
4. The Wayne-Westland Superintendent.
5. The students need to increase gpa by half a point.
6. Yes, I think it was right. The entire purpose of it is to help the children, and give some financial help.
7. I dont agree with it as being bribery, but as an incentive for students to reach their full intellectual potential. If that means giving $200 a semester then it's a start. I believe any help is fine as long it is not morally crippling someone.
Cameron.Rico
ReplyDelete1.) $400
2/) Take a college entrance exam, read a book, write an essay or organize an event.
3.) their act composite scores rose and the overall grades are improving.
4.) she is a superintendent and a mentor AND helps teach kids.
5.) to set a goal and achieve it.
6.) no beause if they dont want to teach more they shouldnt have to.
7.) it basically is, without the money the students wouldnt be as motivated to improve their grades so there would be no positive stimulus so without the program the grades and academics would still be the same
Abby Nelson
ReplyDelete1. He will earn $200 if he improves his grades.
2. They can set different goals like organizing events, take a college entrance exam, read books or write papers.
3. About 25% of the students in the program meet their goal and another 65% improve their grades since it makes students want to work harder in school.
4. Michele is Wayne-Westland's superintendent.
5. They must substantially improve their grades and raise their GPA half a point.
6. Yes, it's technically fair to have them do this program because it is just part of their job.
7. Yes i do agree because they are basically just being paid to study more so they will have to make better grades in their classes.
Frankie Malveo
ReplyDelete1. How much will Brandon Allen for his senior year if his grades substantially improve?
$200 a semester.
2. How can students who need no grade improvement still earn their money?
They can organize events, take college exams, or write books and papers.
3. How have the school's academics changed since the program was introduced?
25% of the students that enroll in the program meet their goal and 65% of the students grades atleast improve. The ACT composite scored improved from 17.2 to 18.8
4. Who is Michele Harmala?
Wayne - Westlands superintendent.
5. What standard must students meet in order to receive the stimulus money?
They have to increase their GPA by half a point.
6. Is it fair for teachers to have to sign on as mentors for this program?
No, teachers should not be forced to sign up as mentors. If the students can make good grades with money why can't the make good grades without the money.
7. Lou Przybylski claims that some people may believe that the program is a form of bribery for the students. Do you agree that this is what the program is? Why or why not?
I'm some way yes, you shouldn't need a paycheck to do well in school. On the other hand, this program will help the students involved do better in school then I do not see the harm. I think we should be focused on how much more the kids are paying attention in class than the fact they are getting paid.
Will Ernest
ReplyDelete1) Brandon will came $200 a semester.
2) By organizing events, collage entry tests, or write a paper.
3) A quarter of the students met their goal, and over sixty percent improve their grades.
4) Westlands superintendent.
5) They have to raise their GPA by half a point.
6) It is not fair for teachers, but they signed up for the extra teaching time.
7) It is a form of bribery, but it does help the kids in the long run.