Northmont High School Alumni

I don't know about all this. Our parents had a general idea of whether we did well or not, the specifics were up to the kid. But knowing every assignment,is obsessive, and not necessary to get equiped for life. It promotes distrust, and decreases dignity, I think. Honesty is better .Just ask your child "how are you doing in school?". If he lies, your problem is not with school. Are the children of today learning to be independent, honest, and respectful of other peoples privacy, or are they learning to spy with the new technology, and do whatever it takes to look good under the microscope? This entire "monitoring" program speaks of distrust , and teaches it also , I think. So in the end, we get exactly what we don't want- kids turned adults who fear someone looking over their shoulder, and distrusting their neighbor. Maybe I'm over reacting, but I don't like spying. There is something dark and lurking about it. I was an "A" student, and did'nt want everbody to know it. I hated the cliques and "class" structure in high school, as well, and this seems somehow a part of that. Oh, well, just some thoughts. Don't get too upset!

Do you realize how much guff we would have gotten if our parents would have had a computer? Northmont schools now have each childs weekly class progress online. Homework due and turned in, points possible and received, class work due and turned in with points possible and received. Also a link to each teachers email so the parents can make a quick note. This is great for the children of today.