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The article entitled, “School
enrollment has dropped since 1977” that appeared in the Jan. 28 edition of the Rappahannock News, reported inaccurate information that portrayed a distorted representation of our public school’s physical space needs. The article taken at face value would allow readers to drawerroneous conclusions.
In general, the article understated the growth in programs, overstated new space provided, and misrepresented the current crowded condition at the high school.
The simplest and best way for anyone to gain an understanding of the space needs of our public schools is to visit the high school and see the situation yourself. As superintendent of our public schools I must respond to the Jan. 28 article. However, the most valid and persuasive evidence is a personal visit. If any citizen is interested in gaining and understanding of our currently physical space usage and needs, please contact the high school principal, Mr. Jackson Raines, at 987-9305 for a tour of the building.
The text of the article stated that between 1977 and 1997 the “enrollment” (September average daily membership) of the school system changed from 1207 to 1061. Trends or the appearance of the enrollment data was not presented. Enrollment trends over the most recent 10 years have revealed an increase. The 10 year period between 1977 and 1986 reveals a distinct enrollment decline.
The students and demographic conditions that produced the 10 year decline between 1977 and 1986 are generally out of the system and not effecting current trends. More importantly, the most recent 10 year enrollment trend is more helpful in predicting future enrollments, since the students and demo
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