I do not agree with themed schools, EXCEPT for vocational schools and schools for the arts.
I think that schools and programs that only focus on Math/Science/Technology are causing inner city kids to be ill prepared in writing skills. If there was a guarantee that they could score well on verbal exams and essay writing, then i'd support them.
Vocational schools are necessary, because many kids aren't cut out for college and need to be strengthened in non-academic areas.
Schools of the arts are tricky....sometimes they can be helpful because they provide direction and skills that regular schools don't have. But sometimes they are also guilty of allowing students with poor writing skills to sneak by.
I do NOT agree with "academic" high schools. If you put all the smart kids in one school, OF COURSE you'll have a 0ne hundred percent graduation rate.
I just eally wish all high schools were truly comprehensive.
