On Nov. 7, columnist Jeff Hawkes reports “Half of all Latino students at McCaskey High School drop out.”
WATCHDOG: Considering that approximately 60% of the population at McCaskey is Latino, this is both terrifying and unacceptable. We are grateful to Hawkes for spotlighting this disgrace and also for praising the efforts of parent Frances Rodriguez.
A contributing factor to the drop out rate is the abject failure of the School District of Lancaster’s athletic program which has been under the supervision of Assistant Superintendent Drew Miles. For example, once a football powerhouse, McCaskey lost every football game this year! Such results do not build student self esteem nor encourage them to remain in school
