PETITION TO ALLOW HOME SCHOOLED STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN PORT JERVIS,NY DISTRICT AFTER SCHOOL CLUB
Target:
PORT JERVIS N.Y. AREA/ HOME SCHOOLERS
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We have been trying to get the Port Jervis school district to change their policy. New York State allows ,with the BOE 'S approval ,all homes schooled students the right to participate in clubs. Since April of 2008 Many pros and cons were debated. The children come from taxpaying homes. They would follow the same rules for behavior. The insurance to add them is minimal. Most of the clubs have low attendance. The meeting will be August 21, 2008 at 7:30 . The location is set at the town building in Huguenot. Due to repairing the school. I will be there and need your support. I am a 16 year old home schooled student. After carefully exploring the N.Y.S. law, I realized this would be beneficial for me to participate in clubs such as: Scholastic bowl, Mock trial, Chess club. Would you please support me by signing this petition. Thank you- C.J. Phillips
We have been trying to get the Port Jervis school district to change their policy. New York State allows ,with the BOE 'S approval ,all homes schooled students the right to participate in clubs. Since April of 2008 Many pros and cons were debated. The children come from taxpaying homes. They would follow the same rules for behavior. The insurance to add them is minimal. Most of the clubs have low attendance. The meeting will be August 21, 2008 at 7:30 . The location is set at the town building in Huguenot. Due to repairing the school. I will be there and need your support. I am a 16 year old home schooled student. After carefully exploring the N.Y.S. law, I realized this would be beneficial for me to participate in clubs such as: Scholastic bowl, Mock trial, Chess club. Would you please support me by signing this petition. Thank you- C.J. Phillips
We signed the "PETITION TO ALLOW HOME SCHOOLED STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN PORT JERVIS,NY DISTRICT AFTER SCHOOL CLUB" petition!
# 43:
8:49 pm PDT, Oct 30,
Michaela Lane, Montana
# 42:
3:14 pm PDT, Sep 18,
Simos Tarabatzis, Greece
# 41:
12:22 pm PDT, Aug 25,
Angela Rhodes, Greece
# 40:
10:06 am PDT, Aug 22,
Jack Layne, Tennessee
# 39:
8:32 pm PDT, Aug 21,
Terry Phillips, New York
Thanks to everyone that signed my petition !!!!!! THE B.O.E voted no to home schoolers participation in after school activities. THANK YOU
Thanks to everyone that signed my petition !!!!!! THE B.O.E voted no to home schoolers participation in after school activities. THANK YOU
# 38:
9:11 am PDT, Aug 21,
Lynn Alford, New York
it is only right that all our children are given equal rights. New York State law allows this. Please allow children of all tax payers, not just some, the enrichment of school clubs.
it is only right that all our children are given equal rights. New York State law allows this. Please allow children of all tax payers, not just some, the enrichment of school clubs.
# 37:
8:02 am PDT, Aug 21,
Guy Fodor, Connecticut
Weather your home schooled or not your still a tax payer and should be able to enjoy the same clubs as any one else does
Weather your home schooled or not your still a tax payer and should be able to enjoy the same clubs as any one else does
# 36:
4:25 am PDT, Aug 21,
Sharon Mcguinness, New York
This issue speaks for itself. At least it should. Almost all homeschoolers' Parent's pay taxes just like everyone else. Why shouldn't our children who are saving the district money by not attending school, be able to utilize the system for the education of "our children" when need be. Sharon Mcguinness
This issue speaks for itself. At least it should. Almost all homeschoolers' Parent's pay taxes just like everyone else. Why shouldn't our children who are saving the district money by not attending school, be able to utilize the system for the education of "our children" when need be. Sharon Mcguinness
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9:35 am PDT, Aug 20,
DIANE PICARIELLO, New York
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7:03 am PDT, Aug 20,
Jennifer Polarski, New York
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5:50 am PDT, Aug 20,
Heather Shaffer, New York
Public schools are here to serve ALL children in our community. Read the mission statement. You specifically state, " The Port Jervis City School District is committed to measurably improve the academic performance of ALL students and provide opportunities for students to reach their fullest potential." If you don't let the home-school kids join, you are hypocrites.
Public schools are here to serve ALL children in our community. Read the mission statement. You specifically state, " The Port Jervis City School District is committed to measurably improve the academic performance of ALL students and provide opportunities for students to reach their fullest potential." If you don't let the home-school kids join, you are hypocrites.
# 31:
5:08 am PDT, Aug 20,
Ruth Bricker, Pennsylvania
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8:19 am PDT, Aug 19,
Barbara Scheuermann, New York
# 29:
8:13 am PDT, Aug 19,
Chuck Moore, Pennsylvania
Having known C J for a number of years as his Youth Group Leader, Sunday School Teacher and many family activities over the years, it has been a pleasure to have him participate in every activity. He has great leadership potential and is an inspiration to young and old who know him. Lastly he will be an asset to every endeavor he's involved in.
Having known C J for a number of years as his Youth Group Leader, Sunday School Teacher and many family activities over the years, it has been a pleasure to have him participate in every activity. He has great leadership potential and is an inspiration to young and old who know him. Lastly he will be an asset to every endeavor he's involved in.
# 28:
7:04 am PDT, Aug 19,
Nancy Reichert, New York
It seems logical to allow all taxpayers to participate. I am not sure what the downside is? There will most likely be very few who will actually participate so it seem that there would be little impact
It seems logical to allow all taxpayers to participate. I am not sure what the downside is? There will most likely be very few who will actually participate so it seem that there would be little impact
# 27:
6:15 am PDT, Aug 19,
Thomas Hallman, Pennsylvania
Those who choose to homeschool still pay school taxes, which hardly seems fair in the first place. To deny homeschoolers access to school-tax-supported activities is wrong.
Those who choose to homeschool still pay school taxes, which hardly seems fair in the first place. To deny homeschoolers access to school-tax-supported activities is wrong.
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5:12 am PDT, Aug 19,
Jerry Reganess, Pennsylvania
I support this request both as a member of the business community and as a parent.
I support this request both as a member of the business community and as a parent.
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4:49 am PDT, Aug 19,
THE CRUM FAMILY, Pennsylvania
PORT JERVIS SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS-HOW CAN YOU SLEEP AT NIGHT? YOU ARE FAILING THESE BRIGHT CHILDREN!
PORT JERVIS SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS-HOW CAN YOU SLEEP AT NIGHT? YOU ARE FAILING THESE BRIGHT CHILDREN!
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3:32 am PDT, Aug 19,
Rich Dennison, New York
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9:23 pm PDT, Aug 18,
Karen Armstrong, New York
# 22:
6:18 pm PDT, Aug 18,
Name not displayed, Pennsylvania
Knowing CJ as I do, if permitted to participate in clubs, he will set the standard for others. As a Pa. taxpayer, I am glad to see both the public school students and the home schooled students get the benefit of a different perspective.
Knowing CJ as I do, if permitted to participate in clubs, he will set the standard for others. As a Pa. taxpayer, I am glad to see both the public school students and the home schooled students get the benefit of a different perspective.
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6:06 pm PDT, Aug 18,
Nancy Calvario, New Jersey
If a home schooled student's parents pay school taxes there is absolutely no reason why they can't participate in after school activities.
If a home schooled student's parents pay school taxes there is absolutely no reason why they can't participate in after school activities.
# 20:
6:01 pm PDT, Aug 18,
Suzanne Schultz, New York
If there is no law against it, why doesn't the school allow it?
If there is no law against it, why doesn't the school allow it?
# 19:
5:16 pm PDT, Aug 18,
Mike Neel, Pennsylvania
# 18:
4:56 pm PDT, Aug 18,
Patricia Romyns, New Jersey
We have an obligation to all children in our "community".
We have an obligation to all children in our "community".
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7:53 pm PDT, Aug 17,
Name not displayed, Maine
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12:05 pm PDT, Aug 17,
Katherine Ardrey, New York
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4:16 am PDT, Aug 17,
Barbara Repenning, Pennsylvania
C.J.Phillips is an intelligent and responsible young man who has already overcome many serious medical issues. He is a home schooler and very capable and deserving to be involved in these public school clubs. Home schooled students deserve every opportunity that public schooled children to. Gov. Rendel in Pa. already signed a bill that in Pa. home schooled children can participate in extra curricula activities in the schools. Why not New York?
C.J.Phillips is an intelligent and responsible young man who has already overcome many serious medical issues. He is a home schooler and very capable and deserving to be involved in these public school clubs. Home schooled students deserve every opportunity that public schooled children to. Gov. Rendel in Pa. already signed a bill that in Pa. home schooled children can participate in extra curricula activities in the schools. Why not New York?
# 14:
6:39 pm PDT, Aug 16,
Dawn Clark, New York
As a fellow tax payer, homeschool mom, and resident of Port Jervis, I agree that homeschool children should be permitted to attend club and have access to school equipment that is allowed by State law. It is very sad that a stones throw away in PA, this is allowed and done quite well. Many homeschool families have a great rapport with the DV School and do a great many activities with no problem.
As a fellow tax payer, homeschool mom, and resident of Port Jervis, I agree that homeschool children should be permitted to attend club and have access to school equipment that is allowed by State law. It is very sad that a stones throw away in PA, this is allowed and done quite well. Many homeschool families have a great rapport with the DV School and do a great many activities with no problem.
# 13:
3:13 pm PDT, Aug 16,
Ivy Hoyt, New York
Taxpayers should be permitted to decide to what degree their children should be involved in any community and public services available to any other child in their district. I believe this right should be extended not just to clubs but to include school books and special presentations as well. As homeschool families we pay the same taxes as any other family and ask little from the system in return! Perhaps it's time we ask for a bit more and maybe as a result of this increased involvement....the school district might find that our homeschool families have even more to offer our community than just our hard earned tax dollars!
Taxpayers should be permitted to decide to what degree their children should be involved in any community and public services available to any other child in their district. I believe this right should be extended not just to clubs but to include school books and special presentations as well. As homeschool families we pay the same taxes as any other family and ask little from the system in return! Perhaps it's time we ask for a bit more and maybe as a result of this increased involvement....the school district might find that our homeschool families have even more to offer our community than just our hard earned tax dollars!
# 12:
2:06 pm PDT, Aug 16,
Shaun Firth, New York
Ladies and gentlemen of the school board, Please let's give All the children of our community (Home schooled as well) every opportunity to benefit in life in advancing their skills and learning; so that they are well-rounded and equipped to face the challenges in life. They are the future. Give them your full support. Thank you.
Ladies and gentlemen of the school board, Please let's give All the children of our community (Home schooled as well) every opportunity to benefit in life in advancing their skills and learning; so that they are well-rounded and equipped to face the challenges in life. They are the future. Give them your full support. Thank you.
# 11:
7:40 pm PDT, Aug 15,
Julie Dearmond, California
Not all children are home schooled because they want too but due to medical conditions makes impossible for them to attend school with their peers. Difficult treatments, low counts force them out of normal schools so if they can take part in a club, a sport or model united nation type activity it will make their lives so much more liveable. No one would wish a brain tumor on anyones child so making their lives more difficult by excluding them from an activity that they would enjoy is criminal.
Not all children are home schooled because they want too but due to medical conditions makes impossible for them to attend school with their peers. Difficult treatments, low counts force them out of normal schools so if they can take part in a club, a sport or model united nation type activity it will make their lives so much more liveable. No one would wish a brain tumor on anyones child so making their lives more difficult by excluding them from an activity that they would enjoy is criminal.
# 10:
2:02 pm PDT, Aug 15,
Amanda Riley, New Jersey
I doubt you'll get very many signatures by the meeting. Make sure you come up with a really good speech about why it would benefit you.
I doubt you'll get very many signatures by the meeting. Make sure you come up with a really good speech about why it would benefit you.
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5:27 am PDT, Aug 13,
Christina Lander, Connecticut
# 8:
7:50 pm PDT, Aug 12,
Steve Dale, Australia
WHO CARES WHERE THE KIDS GET THERE EDUCATION FROM AS LONG AS THEY ARE GETTING ONE,STOP BEING PREJUDICE TOWARDS HOME SCHOOLED CHILDREN.
WHO CARES WHERE THE KIDS GET THERE EDUCATION FROM AS LONG AS THEY ARE GETTING ONE,STOP BEING PREJUDICE TOWARDS HOME SCHOOLED CHILDREN.
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3:10 pm PDT, Aug 12,
Name not displayed, New York
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10:34 am PDT, Aug 12,
Pam Boland, Georgia
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10:00 am PDT, Aug 12,
Jodi S Bauter, Georgia
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7:51 am PDT, Aug 12,
Name not displayed, Germany
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4:31 am PDT, Aug 12,
Michael Ammons, Virginia
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4:11 am PDT, Aug 12,
Regina Marino, Connecticut
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12:45 am PDT, Aug 12,
David Dunkleberger, Pennsylvania
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