SEM Song Lyrics
CURRICULUM COMPACTING
I'm a real smart kid but I kept it hid
There was no point to show what I know
it just got me more work, and I'm no jerk,
if I just slide by, kept out of her eye
I knew it would be over sooner or later
But Mrs. Henry said I've noticed you
you like snakes and lizards too,
if you finish your math and show what you know
you'll get the chance to make your reptile show
and everyone will come and see it.
Curriculum Compacting—that's just good teaching
Its not so tough cause we're buying time for the good stuff
So I want to do my best with all the rest
cause I know if I can get done fast it won't last
I'll have a chance to explore tell the world the score
teach them about the fate of the dinosaur
and it won't end at the schoolhouse door
when Mrs Henry saw what I could do
opened up a door that I stepped through
school's not so bad no matter what you've heard
you can be smart and not be a nerd
but don't just take it on my lonely word
Curriculum Compacting—that's just good teaching
Its not so tough cause we're buying time for the good stuff
Curric Compac—that's a fact
Curric Compac—that's not whack
got to move fast and get back to class....
by Barry Oreck
