Attaining some minimum level of achievement is the goal of attending
school. If that level can be attained by meeting a college-prep
curriculum, fine; but that level might also be attained outside a
college-prep curriculum.
I investigated the Applied Math courses at MHS, and concluded they are
excellent preparation for society's needs. However, I understand these
courses do not fulfill college-prep requirements.
I have very little problem with HS graduates who are not meeting college
entrance requirements, as long as they have started on the road to:
a. learning to think,
b. continuing to learn,
c. using their own resources efficiently & effectively.
I have a lot of problems with HS graduates who have met the college prep
requirements, but cannot do items a-b-c.
Having said that, I doubt the minimum NCAA requirements are excessive. If
many MHS grads cannot meet those requirements, something seems out of
kilter.
Robert Probasco rcp@uidaho.edu