Teachers in middle schools and high schools do not communicate students' poor performance before they mail grade reports. Schools send grade reports to parents too late, which makes it hard for parents to help their children make up the work so they can pass their courses. Parents want to take responsibility for their children's education, but teachers do not tell them in time. Some special education students in some high schools and middle schools are not getting the education they need. Teachers have told parents they cannot modify courses for these students.
Military presence is an asset for the school district and city.
Federal aid may help to fund these programs. Principals do not always tell teachers about the specific needs of special education students. Teachers have poor attitudes about this issue. Although class time is 90 minutes, most of the time is wasted doing nothing or irrelevant things. District in-service for teachers has improved.