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| Posted On: | 06-Apr-2003 |
| From: | roatanrealestate.....hn |
| Subject: | Re: [roatan] Roatan schools |
Sherry- I whole heartedly agree. U.S. schools burn their books every three years and get new ones. The teachers there often have the option of using and or not using the work books that go with the text books. More often than not, the new work books are also burned. My wife nancy and I have been involved with shipping almost 8,000 books to the island and setting up of a children's library. Over 3,000 were to a school in Coxen's Hole. Just like in communities in the states, people need to be involved in order to improve the education on the island. Larry Schlesser Roatan-Real Estate PLEASE VISIT OUR FREQUENTLY UPDATED SITE- http://www.roatan-realestate.com 011-504-445-1612-phone 011-504-445-0351-fax 011-504-967-4482- Cell phone U.S. Mailing Address- IMC-Sap #5002 7801 NW 37th ST. Miami, FL. 33166 On Sunday, April 6, 2003, at 04:32 PM, S ARCH wrote: > As an islander I'm so glad to hear that there's someone out there in > this > group that's concerned about the schools in Roatan. As one of the > founders > of the FIRST accredited, bilingual school on the islands, I suggest > that > instead of starting another school, help the existing schools. They > are in > need of help and most is open to suggestions. > > Sherry > > > > > >> From: "CONSTANCE DIAZ" >> Reply-To: roatan.....com >> To: >> CC: >> Subject: Re: [roatan] Roatan schools >> Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2003 20:17:40 -0800 >> >> Welcome, Casey! >> >> I have been meaning to answer some of the questions regarding the >> quality >> of >> education in Roatan for sometime. It's an issue which fires me up >> when I >> am >> not deep into other problems. I have been visiting Roatan on a fairly >> regular basis since 1982; and I have also been in education in the >> States >> for the last forty years, first as a teacher, and the last fourteen >> years, >> as a high school counselor. My husband is from the island, and I have >> had >> lots of opportunity to observe products of the school first hand. The >> students I am referring to attend(ed) the private bilingual schools. >> I am >> convinced that the quality of the schools there is extremely poor. It >> continues with those who go to the mainland to study. I have received >> written communication from some of these which is almost >> indecipherable. >> On the other hand, I met a young woman from Calabash Bight who >> received her >> RN/MS in the States, and is now in Med School in Washington State. A >> few >> weeks ago while I was there, I met a young man from Jonesville Point, >> who >> said he went to school in French Harbour, who is receiving his MA from >> Catholic University in Tegus, so, obviously someone is learning, >> whether despite the teaching or on account of it. >> >> I know there will be more and more Americans moving to Roatan. Some >> friends >> and I have been thinking of beginning an American school, and have >> just >> begun to check into the possibilities. We have land to do this, but >> we are >> checking to see what is legally necessary to open a school. All of >> us are >> credentialed teachers from California--of various ages. If anyone out >> there >> knows anything about the legality and procedures of setting this up, >> please >> let me know. We were thinking of running a K-8, using California >> curriculum >> and standards. We hadn't thought of a pre-school, but there is a >> huge need >> for that. I haven't seen any recently. I remember several years ago, >> there >> was a small operation in West End, but that was prior to the tourist >> explosion. If there is enough interest, we could look into that. I >> am >> hoping that some of you out there might be interested in working with >> us. >> While we would like to provide continuity in the program, we realize >> that >> not all of the teachers will live on the island year round. If we get >> enough people interested in staffing the project, we should be able to >> organize it to accommodate all---parents, students, staff. >> >> So, I finally said it; there is a need and there is an interest in >> addressing that need. If you have any ideas, help us! It would be a >> private school with tuition for any nationality. English will be the >> language in which all subjects are taught; Spanish may be offered as >> an >> elective, after the basics of English are mastered. Children without >> financial means could be sponsored by individuals or groups. It will >> not >> be >> for financial profit, but we will pay our teachers and other expenses. >> Volunteer help will be welcome also. >> >> Please let me hear from you. >> >> Connie >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "intriguelearning" >> To: >> Sent: Friday, April 04, 2003 5:19 PM >> Subject: [roatan] Roatan schools >> >> >>> Hi all, >>> >>> This is my first post to this board but I've been following it for >>> some time. Must say it's nice to have this kind of resource >>> available -- wish I could say the same about all islands! >>> >>> My question has to do with schools on Roatan. My family will be in >>> Roatan for 6 or 7 weeks starting in May. Our real reason for >>> visiting is we're on a sort of extended journey looking for >>> that "perfect" place to set down some roots for a while. We have >>> two children ages 3 & 1. >>> >>> Are there any good primary schools on Roatan, and if so where? >>> We've scoured the 'Net and haven't come up with anything, but we've >>> heard the local government schools aren't that good -- any private >>> schools? Our daughter attended a private Spanish/English school in >>> Mexico and loved it, anything like this on Roatan? >>> >>> Any feedback would be great, especially if there's anyone out there >>> with younger children or children in general. Thanks for your >>> responses in advance, I think this board is an excellent idea! >>> >>> Casey >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >> > > > The new MSN 8: advanced junk mail protection and 2 months FREE* > > > > ---------------------~--> > Get a FREE REFINANCE QUOTE - click here! > ~-> > > > > > > > Save Smiley. Help put Messenger back in the office. | |
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