Is it safe ? wrote on Nov 5, 2007 6:49 AM:Is that particular site safe for a school ?

Notification ? wrote on Nov 5, 2007 6:52 AM:Were the residents notified by the City about this ? When was the Public Workshop held so that property owners in the vicinity had an opportunity for input ? High Tech High is great, but isn't the Planning Commission Hearing premature ?

Billy wrote on Nov 5, 2007 8:52 AM: Sounds like a vocational school to me. The problem is that high school is too early for a student to decide what his life's work will be. If the courses are to be electives then it would be alright. But, to have school counselors decide what profession a high school student will be trained in smacks of asininities. In order for students to perform in later life they need good foundations in math, English (reading and writing and speaking,) and science. The arts and the humanities are a must but, they must be chosen by the student. Industrial arts are important also, but must be an elective and chosen by the student. sounds as if the high school teachers are trying to make it easy for themseleves.

Alf wrote on Nov 5, 2007 9:24 AM:What age are you talking about, "Billy"? I do believe, as you do, that fifteen, sixteen and possibly seventeen year olds are too young to be railroaded to any given vocation. By eighteen, we are talking about people (not mere teens) who are legal adults, who are "old enough" to join the armed forces (or be drafted) and either put their life on the line or have their life be put on the line. It can't be both ways, too young to decide a vocation (career) AND yet old enough to fight for our country and possibly die. The problem is that there is this point that someone "becomes an adult" and that point, legally, is one age (yes, I know there are "emancipated minors", etc.), whether that person has been ready for adult life for a year or two or they are a few months or years away. Having options, electives, in high school is one way to see where one "clicks". Regards, Alf.

Reardon wrote on Nov 5, 2007 10:01 AM:Billy: One must make life decisions too early, but there is no solution. When one is about 20 -- not "full cooked" -- one must decide with whom they will (theoretically) spend the remainder of their life, and what profession they will pursue. Unfortunately, one only knows 20 eligible people to select from as a mate, and knows details about one profession or two. Both selection processes are just too limited, and for those who only complete high school, it is much, much worse because all of their choices are much more limited.

Esco Teacher wrote on Nov 5, 2007 12:59 PM:Hight tech high is the greatest school in North County San Diego, they take all these "average" students and make them college bound studetns, in Esco it seems we just blame all the parents, and everyother socio-economic factor, and allow kids to fail not just in school but in life

pmo wrote on Nov 5, 2007 1:57 PM:The school is a project based education program, not a vocational school. High Tech High, like Guajome Park Academy (GPA),in Vista must follow guidelines of the local school districts, but these are charter schools--and so they specialize in certain areas. This school, like GPA, prepares your children for the university. GPA is an International Baccalaureate program, as is High Tech High a baccalaureate program. Both schools must teach core subjects, but with a hands on projects approach versus textbooks. It is a wonderful concept. Very rigorous...upper level classes. Nothing vocational about it.

Not a Voc School wrote on Nov 5, 2007 2:14 PM:HTH is not a vocational school. 100% of its graduates have been accepted to college. This is a perfect example of why the general public should not get to vote on changes to the General Plan. Most people don't really have a clue, nor do they make an effort to inform themselves.

To: Not a Voc School wrote on Nov 5, 2007 5:47 PM:One person does not a city make. Since when is it decided (and by whom) that the "general public" doesn't have a clue. Most people attempt to inform themselves of an upcoming project. They also make others aware of projects that the developers and consultants would like to rush through, behind closed doors. That is just not the way. Citizens have a right to be informed, especially on projects that will change the General Plan and increase use. When use is increased, it is up to the public to make certain that the rules are followed. Many of the "general public", (us) have informed themselves when issues came forward. Of course High Tech High is not a vocational school - but there is severe need for vocational schools as well. there are some students that are just not college-bound and provision needs to be made for them as well.

Hey Alf wrote on Nov 5, 2007 9:53 PM:I'm with you. 18 is old enough to do anything. I'm 18 and I think I should be able to drink and party whenever I want. I can vote and get drafted, but I can't have a drink like other adults? What can you do to help me change this assinine law?