Comments about ‘Canyons District is pointing kids toward college’

Shocking that this sort of indoctrination is allowed, but not that of the United States President seeking to do the same thing. Frankly I find it lame to pretend students are graduating when they are in Kindergarten. They will have forgotten most of the experience before Middle School.

What a sweet story about Canyons. In reality we teachers are struggling to teach our students this year. It sure would be nice of the district to help its employees by getting the ordering up and running and figure out who they want to fix copy machines. At the moment Lone Peak has one copy machine that works half the time and we have yet to be able to place an order. Everyone's paper supply is depleted. There are teachers that have bought paper, print cartridges, and other school supplies out of their pockets in order to keep their classes going.
So Canyons administration I beg of you to get the mechanics of running a district down soon! The teachers are trying, but they are very frustrated. It is beautiful to put ideas in children's heads, but the reality is you need basic supplies and smooth running schools to get a child to college.

What a shame. Having TINY KIDS put on a cap, that is to EARNED and WORN by adults. I don't recall long term goals placed in my head at five years. I do remember, however, working hard at writing my letters, numbers, making friends, singing, getting along with others, painting, storytelling, show and tell - I could go on. Being five is about learning, not setting goals!

It's really too bad that the district doesn't spend as much time and effort in educating the children as it does trying to make itself "look" good!

That is a very sweet story. I think that the canyons district is doing a great job. you people that have negative comments obviously dont know that the district is trying to teach kids to stay in school. It is a good thing that they are involved! they do a LOT for the kids and want each and everyone to graduate high school. so back off and let them do their job and stop criticizing all of the hard work they have put into the district.

I think that this is a great opportunity for the kids to meet the big guys. It was obviously fun for the kids to pretend they are graduating and they will always remember how fun it was. The canyons district is doing a fabulous job with everything and making time to personally go visit the children. Canyons district will probably be the best district in Utah. Lets all try to support them because they are here to stay.

Although the Canyons may not have its supplies and essentials ordered and ready, we can rest easy knowing that Canyons PR guru, Jennifer Toomer-Cook appears to have the public relations machine running smoothly and cranking out obligatory fluff pieces for her employer. What a waste of time for the little tykes, their taxpaying parents, and devoted D-News readers.

I am literally blown away by all the hard feelings and negative views I've read on this and the KSL website. It's sad, but human nature to voice nasty comments behind the Anonymous name. We've definitely had some "start-up" pains in this district, but I've witnessed first hand an unwavering dedication to all the students in my children's school during a hectic time by all the teachers and administration.
As for setting long term goals at such a young age. When I was 7 my grandmother drove me to the campus of the University of Utah and told me what goals I could achieve in life with higher education. Not one of her 21 grandchildren graduated with anything less that a bachelor's degree from a major university. Some went on to receive Masters and some MDs.
This is a good reminder to all of us to instill the aspiration of higher education in all our children. Then again, you could just sit around griping about publicity stunts.

Is there really any reason for "start-up pains" for this District? The buildings, faculty and administration were already in place and considered functional before the split. They knew the split was going to happen and should have had plans in place to at least keep up basic educational services a year in advance. What happened??

I am sure school will go on for Canyons. I am also sure we will hear all about it, each time being reminded that SL County residents have to raise taxes to pay for this mess. Someone dropped the ball.

Why do we still believe that every child has to go to college? We still need plumbers, electricians, mechanics, carpenters, etc. I believe that every child should be encouraged to stay in school and get a high school diploma. However, I wonder if one reason why kids dropout of high school is because of our school system is still based on making every student fit into a mold that no longer has any relevancy!

One Size, it's not all about just going to college. It's about instilling in them goals to do something more than drop out, and give up. If these student aim high, they will become more than perhaps their progenitors. And to others who gripe about helping children set goals at such a young age, open your eyes. Right now there are children who are growing up in the "system" and they see that as their future. But a student who sets their goals on getting out of that terrible cycle will not only help to build our country back up, but help to end this downward spiral of governmental system abuse that is so prevalent now days. I see students every day who think they cannot got to college because they have been told no all their life. Why do we disable our children with doubt? Set your goals high for yourself and for your children. In turn they will find a brighter future for themselves and become better contributing members of society, whether with a college degree or well-earned certificate.

Using kids as a PR move is something only Canyons would think up. They had these kids paraded around the cameras to make it look like their little district is so special with novel ideas. However it was at just this one school and they made a hoopla over it.

I am tired of schools that have the 'look at me, I am special attitude.' If they HAVE to do that, they are not special. The lesson these kids have learned wasn't getting ready for college. It was that they are special even though they haven't done anything yet--something WE educators have to deal with more and more.

Children ARE special when they work hard, gain the knowledge and skills being taught each year. They should not feel the world has to give them something just because they exist. Canyons has taught these kids the WRONG thing.