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happygirl
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Yeah! 
We're gonna be eating enchaladas together. I'm so happy you were blessed with the right job and even more so that it's close enough to see you. |
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Adventurer
Joined: 28 Jan 2006
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| Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2007 5:36 pm Post subject: |
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| My parents lived in Dallas for about 10 years. They left because they didnt want to put 5 kids through the Dallas public school system. Has anything changed in twenty years? |
The Dallas Independent School District and the one in Houston are still pretty bad. There is tons of politics going on in the Dallas district, cover ups, gang violence, and the state of Texas last I remembered curved the state tests heavily, because many students were even able to get a 50 in science. There is a Hispanic superintendent, and him and his friends passed something so that you must be bi-lingual to become a principal, so he could bring in more Hispanics. That was Dallas at least as of 2006.
However, Plano ISD, Frisco ISD which are the suburbs north of Dallas are quite fine. I am not really commenting on Charter schools if they are not under the control of Houston's ISD or Dallas ISD. As far as Dallas, they should break it up, it is too large and out of control. One hand doesn't know what the other is doing, and they lose 50% of their teachers within the first 5 years. |
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krats1976
Joined: 14 May 2003
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| Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2007 7:38 pm Post subject: |
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| happygirl wrote: |
Yeah!
We're gonna be eating enchaladas together. I'm so happy you were blessed with the right job and even more so that it's close enough to see you. |
I am so excited, I can't even say!! Just got a confirmation on salary too (I'm liking Texas already!!).
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| ...I am not really commenting on Charter schools if they are not under the control of Houston's ISD or Dallas ISD... |
Dunno anything about Dallas, but the charter program I'll be with is an independent district. They're trying to partner up with the Houston ISD on a limited basis & smooth some ruffled feathers, but generally they're separate.
They're successful too. Did I mention I'll be working at one of the top 50 public high schools in America (according to Newsweek)?
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Adventurer
Joined: 28 Jan 2006
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| Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2007 9:23 pm Post subject: |
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| krats1976 wrote: |
| happygirl wrote: |
Yeah!
We're gonna be eating enchaladas together. I'm so happy you were blessed with the right job and even more so that it's close enough to see you. |
I am so excited, I can't even say!! Just got a confirmation on salary too (I'm liking Texas already!!).
| Adventurer wrote: |
| ...I am not really commenting on Charter schools if they are not under the control of Houston's ISD or Dallas ISD... |
Dunno anything about Dallas, but the charter program I'll be with is an independent district. They're trying to partner up with the Houston ISD on a limited basis & smooth some ruffled feathers, but generally they're separate.
They're successful too. Did I mention I'll be working at one of the top 50 public high schools in America (according to Newsweek)?
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If that is the case that it is largely separate from Houston ISD then it's fine. I am sure it must be a good school. What will you be teaching?
I think it's positive to have a new start. I am certified to teach social studies. I was applying before coming to Korea, but I didn't get any answers until I was already in Korea. LOL |
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krats1976
Joined: 14 May 2003
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| Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2007 9:59 pm Post subject: |
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| Adventurer wrote: |
If that is the case that it is largely separate from Houston ISD then it's fine. I am sure it must be a good school. What will you be teaching?
I think it's positive to have a new start. I am certified to teach social studies. I was applying before coming to Korea, but I didn't get any answers until I was already in Korea. LOL |
I feel your pain man. We social studies teachers are a dime a dozen. I sent out dozens of resumes, but even with 5 years and international experience, I still only had 3 requests for interviews. Before I came to Korea (back when I only had 1 year under my belt), I had to practically beg to get anyone to even talk to me.
I shoulda studied science!
BTW... I'll be teaching 10th grade World & 11th grade US History. I'd rather teach geography, but I love US history, so that will be fun. |
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hogwonguy1979
Joined: 22 Dec 2003
Location: the racoon den
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| Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2007 11:07 pm Post subject: |
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| krats1976 wrote: |
| Adventurer wrote: |
If that is the case that it is largely separate from Houston ISD then it's fine. I am sure it must be a good school. What will you be teaching?
I think it's positive to have a new start. I am certified to teach social studies. I was applying before coming to Korea, but I didn't get any answers until I was already in Korea. LOL |
I feel your pain man. We social studies teachers are a dime a dozen. I sent out dozens of resumes, but even with 5 years and international experience, I still only had 3 requests for interviews. Before I came to Korea (back when I only had 1 year under my belt), I had to practically beg to get anyone to even talk to me.
I shoulda studied science!
BTW... I'll be teaching 10th grade World & 11th grade US History. I'd rather teach geography, but I love US history, so that will be fun. |
had the same problem as a cert social studies teacher. Besides dont you know all social studies have the same first name? Coach. Its why I went to grad school so I could teach at the Jr College level but thats all adjunct and I have 2 fields that I can teach on that level Hist and Poli Sci
I hope I get as lucky as you krats in 2-3 more years. Just wonder how the schools will react to no experience at the 6-12 level and 12 years here |
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krats1976
Joined: 14 May 2003
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| Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2007 5:08 am Post subject: |
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| hogwonguy1979 wrote: |
| Besides dont you know all social studies have the same first name? Coach. |
So true...
When you're ready to go home, they'll probably take into account your time here as evidence that you can actually teach & that you've worked with students before. It just won't count towards pay.
The best thing to do (if possible) is to go back to a place you'd like to live & sub in the district for awhile, making it known that you're looking for a full-time position. Once they know you, when openings come up, they already know who you are and you're much more likely to get a job. It sucks, but that's pretty much what you have to do, unless you want to work in the inner city or a really remote locale. |
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wylies99
Joined: 13 May 2006
Location: I'm one cool cat!
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Houston has a high crime rate. Be prepared.
San Antonio is also a wonderful!
Are you a football fan? You will soon be surrounded by a SEA of football fans- including women. You'd better watch at least the NFL games (Texans and Cowboys) every weekend- and probably the 'Horns/Aggies/Raiders/Cougars on Saturday, too. Otherwise, you'll have nothing to talk about all week.
Oh, and plan to attend your high school's Friday night games.  |
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wylies99
Joined: 13 May 2006
Location: I'm one cool cat!
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BTW, even with the everyday problems, Texas is a great place to live. It's nice to live in a state where people are happy to just be there.
Plus, Texans have a real "can-do" attitude about things. Give it some time and you'll never want to leave. |
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krats1976
Joined: 14 May 2003
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I am looking forward to being in football country again. D'you think it'll be a problem if I'm cheering for the Seahawks & BYU instead? 
Not sure if my school even has a football team (*gasp*). They said the most popular sports are basketball, track & crosscountry... mostly because they don't require a lot of money or equipment. (charter schools don't have the funding that regular public schools have). |
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crazylemongirl
Joined: 23 Mar 2003
Location: almost there...
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| Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2007 4:56 pm Post subject: |
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| congratulations! New jobs rock... |
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Tiger Beer
Joined: 07 Feb 2003
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How is Houston treating you so far?
I heard they have NO ZONING between residential and businesses. Wondering what thats like. I'd imagine there would be negatives, but what would be some positives as well? |
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princess
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
Location: soul of Asia
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| After what my friend told me, I'd be too scared to go and teach in the states. She has whole lot more work to do than I, not to mention payting RENT!!!!!!!!!!!! That scares me. At least I don't have to pay for my box in Korea. I'd be bored in Texas in no time, too. Texas can't be as fun as Seoul. And my friend does NOT get paid in the summer vacation months as a teacher. Also, travel time will be less in the states. |
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gaychel
Joined: 25 Nov 2007
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| Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 6:43 am Post subject: |
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| wylies99 wrote: |
Houston has a high crime rate. Be prepared.
San Antonio is also a wonderful!
Are you a football fan? You will soon be surrounded by a SEA of football fans- including women. You'd better watch at least the NFL games (Texans and Cowboys) every weekend- and probably the 'Horns/Aggies/Raiders/Cougars on Saturday, too. Otherwise, you'll have nothing to talk about all week.
Oh, and plan to attend your high school's Friday night games. |
I lived in Houston my entire life until I moved to Korea last week, and I have
1) Never been shot, robbed, mugged. My car window got bashed out in my apartment complex about 9 months ago and my stereo was stolen. The crime rate is high, yes, but it's spread out. Stay out of the hell hole areas of town and you're fine.
2) San Antonio sucks. You spend more than 3 days there and you've done it all. I don't know a single person under the age of 50 who lives in SA and doesn't hate it.
3) I hate football and have never even seen a Texans game, im person or on TV. I have plenty to talk about.
Houston is good. Not the most amazing place, it has it's problems, and it kind of lacks a soul, but it's a good place. Have fun, and eat some tex mex for me. |
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gaychel
Joined: 25 Nov 2007
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| Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 6:49 am Post subject: |
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| Tiger Beer wrote: |
How is Houston treating you so far?
I heard they have NO ZONING between residential and businesses. Wondering what thats like. I'd imagine there would be negatives, but what would be some positives as well? |
I have no idea what the benefits are, but I do know that I've never heard anyone say anything positive about the no zoning laws.
One thing I hate about Houston is how everything is so disposable. If a building gets old, it's demolished instead of renovated. Landmarks and cool stuff are torn down all the time for condos and crap businesses. I've always said that if Houston had the Louvre, it would have long since been torn down to make way for a CVS. |
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