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Post by jenrik2714 on Sept 10, 2008 12:22:44 GMT -5
My husband and I went to curriculum night at Frontier and we were impressed. We were impressed by each of her teachers enthuisiam. I am glad she is in this program. The students seem serious and with the small class sizes, she is not afraid to participate and ask questions. So far so good with her. Anyone else have a child at Frontier
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Post by sushi on Sept 10, 2008 20:05:37 GMT -5
My son switched in 2nd semster last year to go to frontier (normally they won't allow it but they did let him do it for some reason). I would highly recommend it to anyone.
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Post by southsidesignmaker on Sept 14, 2008 19:35:32 GMT -5
Curriculum night at frontier was a very good experience. Our student takes three classes there and the others at the main campus. Two of the instructors were from private industry with many years of experience in their fields. Block format classes give students a feel for what college courses are like. The environment also seems a lot less rushed and less busy when compared to the main campus.
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Post by WeNeed3 on Sept 30, 2008 18:02:46 GMT -5
I just read this in NV's on-line newspaper, The Neuquamedia. Frontier’s Fate Might be FinalSeptember 14, 2008 neuquamedia.org/2008/09/frontiers-fate-might-be-final/Rumors on the ultimate fate of the Frontier Campus have been circulating the halls recently. The common story theorizes that the Frontier Campus was put into place only to ease the effects of overcrowding at Neuqua Valley and Waubonsie Valley. Therefore, when Metea Valley eventually opens its doors to students, the Frontier Campus will close. Reality is not as simple. “Even though no definite decisions have been made, I know [District 204 does] have a lease with the Fry Building where Frontier currently resides for 2 more years after this year,” stated Bob Mattingly, a counselor and administrator at Frontier. Based on Mattingly’s statement, the 2010 to 2011 school year would be Frontier’s last at its current Fry location, but the lease is not the only factor in deciding Frontier’s future. “I do believe that a lot will depend on the number of students we get from WVHS the next two years as to whether we’ll still offer the ‘Frontier Experience’ to WVHS and Metea students at the present site, or whether those schools will have that ‘experience’ at their own school sites or another site which would draw more students,” stated Mattingly. Evidently, Frontier’s future heavily depends on how many Waubonsie seniors enroll in the coming two years. Neuqua students currently outnumber Waubonsie students by a significant margin. A higher enrollment rate from Waubonsie would seemingly increase Frontier’s value to all District 204 as a whole and also increase the likelihood that it would stay open. Even in the short term Frontier could see some changes. According to Mattingly, the grant that keeps enrollment at Frontier to ten dollars plus book and class fees, may expire this year. In that case, College of DuPage classes would still be offered at the “regular tuition fee.” Frontier Campus is a joint venture between Indian Prairie School District 204 and the College of DuPage. The joining of the two institutions allows Neuqua Valley and Waubonsie Valley Seniors to sample the college atmosphere and class work while finishing their high school education. The Frontier Campus is located approximately 1000 feet east of Neuqua Valley’s Main Campus. By Jonathan Oskvarek, Echo news and web editor
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Post by WeNeed3 on Sept 30, 2008 18:03:57 GMT -5
I wonder if we don't renew the lease, would there be enough room/resources to bring this program into the actual buildings?
I would hate to see this disappear.
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Post by southsidesignmaker on Sept 30, 2008 21:59:35 GMT -5
Dr. Dash spoke of possible implementation of the block type classes at all three high schools at a pta meeting at NVHS back in February. This program has been successful, hopefully it will happen once the space is available.
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Post by gatormom on Oct 1, 2008 6:34:42 GMT -5
Dr. Dash spoke of possible implementation of the block type classes at all three high schools at a pta meeting at NVHS back in February. This program has been successful, hopefully it will happen once the space is available. I remember you mentioning that before. I imagine the distance to Frontier keeps more Warriors from signing up. It certainly isn't that far but getting back to the main campus for after-school activities is the issue. It would be pretty exciting to have this program available in all three high schools.
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Post by southsidesignmaker on Oct 1, 2008 10:01:14 GMT -5
I am also hoping this goal becomes reality, but realize the populations of both NVHS and WVHS will still be at or near capacity for the short-term. The idea of folding these "block type courses" into each school may still be years off if capacity is the only consideration. Still long term it is a great idea.
With the escalating cost of college today some of these college credit classes come in very handy when they are credited to the freshman college student. I wish the district would put out info. on how a high school student could get credit for a substantial portion of "Freshman college" coursework that is taken in senior year of high school. Two of my children have taken advantage of the program at frontier with good success. I don't know of all the college credit coursework avail., but feel that if parents and students researched this option I suspect that 3-5 classes(semester),could be counted as college work. This would be opportune for those students transferring to COD after senior year giving them a head start at college both academically and financially.
Maybe the Naperville Sun could pick-up on a story like this instead of printing crap about the lack a/c at the primary school level. Amazing how negative articles seem to be timed for the only really hot day in September.
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Post by Arwen on Oct 1, 2008 11:39:44 GMT -5
Maybe the Naperville Sun could pick-up on a story like this instead of printing crap about the lack a/c at the primary school level. Amazing how negative articles seem to be timed for the only really hot day in September. We just got lucky this year with the mild temperatures in August and September. The lack of AC in the ES buildings is a real issue that deserves attention.
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Post by southsidesignmaker on Oct 1, 2008 12:03:54 GMT -5
Arwen, I agree with you as to the need for a/c at the primary level, just concerned with the timing of the paper's article. Hopefully when the next ref. has a/c included for these schools.
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