Comments on: The Finest Middle School in North Carolina http://blog.lawsonforcongress.com/2007/12/13/the-finest-middle-school-in-north-carolina/ Peace, Prosperity, and Liberty Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:12:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Jewells http://blog.lawsonforcongress.com/2007/12/13/the-finest-middle-school-in-north-carolina/#comment-7693 Jewells Wed, 15 Oct 2008 02:19:30 +0000 http://blog.lawsonforcongress.com/?p=95#comment-7693 I had a chance of visiting DNS yesterday because a friend had mentioned it since I (like a lot of mothers of 5th graders in Durham) am looking to alternatives to the DSA's war over who gets to be the lucky ones from the "famous" Durham Public School lottery. Boy, was I surprisingly shocked by what I saw. I thought I was going to be there for maybe 30 minutes, enough time to ask a few questions, put my curiosity to rest and maybe if I am lucky, I might leave with an application since I had no illusion a tuition free private school can be that promising. Almost 2 and half hours later, all I could think of was "what do I need to do to get my child accepted" and I was closed to begging them to please get him in but I tried to present myself half way professional and leave the begging for my next visit. Since I came home, I had called about 5 other parents that I know with 5th grade boys that share my values in education and kids that I know would be a great fit for such a wonderful program because after all, I want the best for my child including those that he will interact with in and outside of the classroom. To be honest, I just read the blog by Mr Lawson and I so can relate to what he said. I felt like this school is the best kept secret of Durham and I will be lucky to have my child attends his middle school, assuming that he will get accepted. I guess the only thing left for me is to just get started on the application. I just would like to say "Thank you" to Dr. Vennelle and Ms Medlock for taking over 2 hours to speak with me, answer all my questions and really giving me hope of getting my child the education that he deserves. I had a chance of visiting DNS yesterday because a friend had mentioned it since I (like a lot of mothers of 5th graders in Durham) am looking to alternatives to the DSA’s war over who gets to be the lucky ones from the “famous” Durham Public School lottery. Boy, was I surprisingly shocked by what I saw.

I thought I was going to be there for maybe 30 minutes, enough time to ask a few questions, put my curiosity to rest and maybe if I am lucky, I might leave with an application since I had no illusion a tuition free private school can be that promising. Almost 2 and half hours later, all I could think of was “what do I need to do to get my child accepted” and I was closed to begging them to please get him in but I tried to present myself half way professional and leave the begging for my next visit. Since I came home, I had called about 5 other parents that I know with 5th grade boys that share my values in education and kids that I know would be a great fit for such a wonderful program because after all, I want the best for my child including those that he will interact with in and outside of the classroom.

To be honest, I just read the blog by Mr Lawson and I so can relate to what he said. I felt like this school is the best kept secret of Durham and I will be lucky to have my child attends his middle school, assuming that he will get accepted. I guess the only thing left for me is to just get started on the application.

I just would like to say “Thank you” to Dr. Vennelle and Ms Medlock for taking over 2 hours to speak with me, answer all my questions and really giving me hope of getting my child the education that he deserves.

]]> By: Lawson for Congress Blog » Blog Archive » Christian Community in Action http://blog.lawsonforcongress.com/2007/12/13/the-finest-middle-school-in-north-carolina/#comment-1756 Lawson for Congress Blog » Blog Archive » Christian Community in Action Tue, 08 Apr 2008 22:37:14 +0000 http://blog.lawsonforcongress.com/?p=95#comment-1756 [...] future is to reach out and make a difference in our own communities. Highlighting efforts such as Durham Nativity School and Blue Ribbon Mentor Advocate has been one of the true pleasures of this [...] [...] future is to reach out and make a difference in our own communities. Highlighting efforts such as Durham Nativity School and Blue Ribbon Mentor Advocate has been one of the true pleasures of this [...]

]]> By: Lawson for Congress Blog » Blog Archive » Celebrating Blue Ribbon Mentor Advocate http://blog.lawsonforcongress.com/2007/12/13/the-finest-middle-school-in-north-carolina/#comment-647 Lawson for Congress Blog » Blog Archive » Celebrating Blue Ribbon Mentor Advocate Thu, 17 Jan 2008 22:21:32 +0000 http://blog.lawsonforcongress.com/?p=95#comment-647 [...] a much better place. I’ve written previously about the fantastic work being done at Durham Nativity School. More recently, I’ve had the pleasure of spending time with Graig Meyer, a local educational [...] [...] a much better place. I’ve written previously about the fantastic work being done at Durham Nativity School. More recently, I’ve had the pleasure of spending time with Graig Meyer, a local educational [...]

]]> By: Lawson for Congress Blog » Blog Archive » Grassroots Conversion, and What To Do About Darfur? http://blog.lawsonforcongress.com/2007/12/13/the-finest-middle-school-in-north-carolina/#comment-521 Lawson for Congress Blog » Blog Archive » Grassroots Conversion, and What To Do About Darfur? Mon, 07 Jan 2008 02:41:57 +0000 http://blog.lawsonforcongress.com/?p=95#comment-521 [...] On your website you mention the Durham Nativity School.  I am curious as to how you propose spreading that model.  I know the Nativity school and I [...] [...] On your website you mention the Durham Nativity School.  I am curious as to how you propose spreading that model.  I know the Nativity school and I [...]

]]> By: Garland Ragland http://blog.lawsonforcongress.com/2007/12/13/the-finest-middle-school-in-north-carolina/#comment-494 Garland Ragland Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:15:38 +0000 http://blog.lawsonforcongress.com/?p=95#comment-494 The government, federal and state, now spends an average of nearly $10,000 per student a year. Meanwhile, the average cost of tuition for both elementary and secondary private schools is less than $4,000 a year. Why not just give every public school student a school voucher of $4,000 so they can go to a private school? We'd save money, but best of all our children would be getting a much better education at schools like Durham Nativity School. The government, federal and state, now spends an average of nearly $10,000 per student a year. Meanwhile, the average cost of tuition for both elementary and secondary private schools is less than $4,000 a year. Why not just give every public school student a school voucher of $4,000 so they can go to a private school? We’d save money, but best of all our children would be getting a much better education at schools like Durham Nativity School.

]]> By: Lawson for Congress Blog » Blog Archive » Capitalism versus Corporatism http://blog.lawsonforcongress.com/2007/12/13/the-finest-middle-school-in-north-carolina/#comment-489 Lawson for Congress Blog » Blog Archive » Capitalism versus Corporatism Mon, 24 Dec 2007 16:13:19 +0000 http://blog.lawsonforcongress.com/?p=95#comment-489 [...] The Finest Middle School in North Carolina [...] [...] The Finest Middle School in North Carolina [...]

]]> By: Libertarian Girl http://blog.lawsonforcongress.com/2007/12/13/the-finest-middle-school-in-north-carolina/#comment-482 Libertarian Girl Sat, 22 Dec 2007 17:56:01 +0000 http://blog.lawsonforcongress.com/?p=95#comment-482 Wow, this seems like an amazing school! I'd love to read some follow-up posts when you visit again. I didn't realize that a school could be run just off donations-- what a great idea. Ron Paul has sponsored a bill in Congress called the Education Improvement Tax Cut Act, which would allow individuals to deduct from their taxes I think up to $5,000 that they donate to any school, public or private, for scholarships or any academic reasons, in the United States. The Durham Divinity School should certainly be aware of this legislation and try to get it passed. It would be very helpful to schools like this, and to public schools as well. Wow, this seems like an amazing school! I’d love to read some follow-up posts when you visit again. I didn’t realize that a school could be run just off donations– what a great idea.

Ron Paul has sponsored a bill in Congress called the Education Improvement Tax Cut Act, which would allow individuals to deduct from their taxes I think up to $5,000 that they donate to any school, public or private, for scholarships or any academic reasons, in the United States. The Durham Divinity School should certainly be aware of this legislation and try to get it passed. It would be very helpful to schools like this, and to public schools as well.

]]> By: BJ Lawson http://blog.lawsonforcongress.com/2007/12/13/the-finest-middle-school-in-north-carolina/#comment-465 BJ Lawson Sat, 15 Dec 2007 20:34:45 +0000 http://blog.lawsonforcongress.com/?p=95#comment-465 Angel -- It would be my pleasure! BJ Angel — It would be my pleasure!

BJ

]]> By: Angel Dozier http://blog.lawsonforcongress.com/2007/12/13/the-finest-middle-school-in-north-carolina/#comment-466 Angel Dozier Sat, 15 Dec 2007 15:02:00 +0000 http://blog.lawsonforcongress.com/?p=95#comment-466 Thank you, Dr. Lawson. Might you come to visit the 7th grade Life Science class, 5th period, 1:20-2:15 some day? Thank you, Dr. Lawson. Might you come to visit the 7th grade Life Science class, 5th period, 1:20-2:15 some day?

]]> By: Kyle http://blog.lawsonforcongress.com/2007/12/13/the-finest-middle-school-in-north-carolina/#comment-467 Kyle Fri, 14 Dec 2007 23:07:36 +0000 http://blog.lawsonforcongress.com/?p=95#comment-467 It's always so nice to hear about a school that is actually teaching its students what will truly be expected of them when they go out into the real world. Good manners, as well as the three R's. Thanks for bringing light to this wonderful school. It’s always so nice to hear about a school that is actually teaching its students what will truly be expected of them when they go out into the real world. Good manners, as well as the three R’s. Thanks for bringing light to this wonderful school.

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