The FCAT sucks and serious disappointment.
I will get to writing about our vacation and something really seriously important that I need all you divorced and single parents advice and help with, but I promised to help Sebastian with a project that he has to do.
He emailed me the things he needs from me to help him with a green study that he has to do for part of his project.
My part doesn't look too complicated, his does, but mine is just gathering up some containers and some other supplies, most of which I already have around the house.
That damn FCAT test really sucks.
Remember that Sebastian applied to go to Suncoast Polytechnical High School?
In Saturday's mail, we got a letter and he was so excited, he was shaking as he opened it up, and then he started crying, handed me the letter and ran to his room and cried on his bed.
Because of the FCAT test, because he was off by ONE POINT on the FCAT reading portion of the test, he was not accepted into Suncoast Poly-tech.
ONE. FREAKING. POINT.
He's absolutely crushed, he really wanted to go there so bad, he did amazing on his tests and essays for the application, he got letters of reference from his teachers, but the damn FCAT and one stupid point is keeping him out of that great school.
ONE POINT!!!
It's so not fair.
Comments
That really sucks, I'm so sorry for Sebastion. There's no way he can retake the dang thing? You'd think they'd work with him since it was just one point.
Posted by: Jennifer | April 12, 2010 3:51 PM
I called this morning to ask if we can appeal, they said no, all decisions are final. I explained that the freaking FCAT, one point, was the reason, can't an exception be made, can't we appeal based on that one stinking point? They said no, no appeals, all decisions are final.
Posted by: Kat | April 12, 2010 3:53 PM
Kat,
I would fight it still. Did you call the current school or the new school? Call the principals of both. Also, move things to the next level if you get no where.
Posted by: Ryan | April 12, 2010 4:12 PM
That suxs.. !! big time..!!! is there an email we can help you appeal the decision..?? let me know.. i'll be glad to write an email for Sebastian
Posted by: mama bok | April 12, 2010 5:55 PM
they said no appeals yet on the FAQ section Sebastion can retake the test as many times as he wants till he passes it. I would call the school and demand that they allow a retest.
Posted by: Linda | April 15, 2010 12:40 PM