First term brings problems
Ellen Schwartz
The freshmen class had trouble passing last quarter; 83 of 425, almost 20 percent, failed at least one class. The majority of the students failed because of attendance while others just failed to accomplish the work. Science, math and elective courses are the most troubling to students’ grades.
No-drop policy alive at school
Eric Anderson
One term under a no-drop policy has come and gone at the school.
“In my opinion, it’s been a benefit to many students,” Principal Tim Wernentin said, adding that many students who wanted to drop a class have been able to work through tough classes and be successful.
The no-drop policy took effect this year at all three high schools in the district. After a term begins, students are no longer able to drop out of their classes. If a student finishes the first term of a two- or three-term class, he or she is locked in until the end of the class. The one exception is if the student receives an ‘F’ in a two-term class, in which case he or she would be transferred to another class. Wernentin was not aware of a case in which a student failed the first term of a three-term Advanced Placement class. He pointed out that if a student is in ninth, tenth or eleventh grade does not have a full schedule, he or she is in violation of another district policy.
Students question gray areas of copyright
Nikolai Fedorchak
To lift or not to lift? That is the question.
When it comes to the latest music and movies, most students are all for it. When it comes to words and pictures most schools are against it and have policies in place based on copyright, the TEACH Act and plagiarism. To date, politicians and political issues are in a gray area under the First Amendment because of the public figure rule and fair comment and criticism. As one media spokesperson said, “Who really cares?”
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