Patrick Henry High School Principal, Michelle Irwin, cut some honors courses without informing the parents. Irwin claims the decision to cut honors classes is in the name of 'equity.' Parents say this brings students down, instead of elevating them.
SAN DIEGO – San Diego’s largest high school, Patrick Henry High School, has cut some honors courses without informing the student’s parents.
The principal, Michelle Irwin, claims she made the decision in the name of “equity.” Irwin also said cutting the honors courses would remove the stigma from non-honors classes and “eliminate racial disparities in honors enrollment.” Thank you for reaching out and inquiring about some of the course changes at our high schools. I understand the concerns you have as you look forward to the success of your student. I hope this email will explain some of the reasoning behind those changes. We have scheduled some upcoming opportunities for parents to have their concerns addressed personally by academic leaders.