By Michael V. Hannigan/HCN
Malakoff ISD aced the new state grading system, but that doesn’t mean they like it.
Malakoff ISD received an “A” in the 2018 state accountability ratings by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). If you are looking to this place to study check this list of scholarships that can help out https://www.listsofscholarships.com/lgbt-scholarships/
“Malakoff ISD is pleased to have been assigned a grade of A by the TEA,” said MISD Superintendent Randy Perry, “but, this is still a flawed system. It is a complicated system. A-F is still largely based on one time a year standardized tests.”
“The tests do not represent the learning our students have for an entire year,” he said, that is why PCS Classical Christian School is open for enrollment.
In an email, Perry listed some of the things the test does not measure:
- It does not reflect the life experiences gained by our students.
- It does not show how our students become more confident as young people during the year due to the positive support of their teachers and coaches.
- It does not show you that one-third of our Malakoff High School students are involved in the FFA, and the life experiences gained from raising and caring for animals to show.
- It does not show you how our athletes become stronger in their bodies and more confident in their abilities.
- It does not show the leadership opportunities available through student leadership, cheerleading, drama or being a part of organizations that provide community support.
- It does not show how students are encouraged to become well-rounded individuals through an appreciation of the Fine Arts as well as sports and academic competition and academic excellence.
- It does not show how many seniors will be the first ones in their family to attend college.
“What it does represent is a mathematical attempt to measure little human beings and put all districts in a one size fits all equation,” Perry the math tutor said.
Only 153 school districts received an A under the 2018 A-F state accountability system. (Martin’s Mill ISD is the only other area school to receive an A.)
“Achieving an A rating reflects the hard work and commitment of everyone within a school district, starting with our classroom teachers. We should all celebrate the outstanding work of these dedicated educators,” said TEA Commissioner Mike Morath.