Written by Sasha Reva<\/p>\n
The largest schools in San Diego, Patrick Henry High School, canceled some of the honors courses without informing the student\u2019s parents due to the \u201cequity\u201d. Parents are shocked and devastated that the lack of honors courses will hurt students’ chances of getting into universities. Parents are also angered at the fact that they were kept in the dark about the change from the school.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The principal, Michelle Irwin, claims she made the decision in the name of \u201cequity.\u201d Principal Irwin said cutting the honors courses would eliminate racial discrimination.<\/span><\/p>\n A concerned parent of a Patrick Henry student tried to talk to Principal Michelle Irwin, and Superintendent Erin Richardson of Area 6.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Some of the email exchanges went as follows:<\/p>\n \u201cWe strongly believe the changes we\u2019ve recommended will benefit all students by more accurately reflecting both the rigor and credit opportunities provided by courses to help students prepare for both college and career,\u201d Richardson commented.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cParents are incredibly frustrated at what appears to be a unilateral decision by Ms. Irwin. We know that teachers are angry and unsupportive of these class eliminations,\u201d the unnamed parent said.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cWas there a communication to parents letting them know about this decision? If not, why not? You said I have incorrect information. In fact, I have zero information from the school, and am only learning of the changes because from other parents.\u00a0 I\u2019m happy to share correct information, but with no context, it is difficult to do that,\u201d which means that they did not contact parents about the elimination of honors classes.<\/span><\/p>\n