Dear Editor,
Time is coming soon when we, as a community, will cast our vote on the school referendum – Dodgeville.
I was fortunate to be able to continue my Catholic education at Divine Savior High School, fortunately just one block from our house. (A Lutheran high school was also less than 5 minutes away.)
I’m quite the “saver” but so far, have not been able to find a list of the classes I took.
So contacted a friend who kindly found out what courses are taken by freshmen at Edgewood High School (Madison).
Required subjects: Religion (a given), US history, Math (either Algebra or Geometry), English, Biology, and a foreign language.
A choice of electives (all of which are required before graduation) includes: Art, Physical Education, or Public Speaking and Personal Finance.
Not long ago, I overheard a parent listing the classes (plus study hallsplural) that their freshman was taking. There was no resemblance.
Granted, the comparison is between a private and a public school. BUT where are the “basics” that I would expect an individual to build upon during his/her public high school experience?
Eileen Z. Fitzsimons Town of Dodgeville, WI