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Show sr.ruAL SALT orr.-- n iu;i - LA.XL- C rivi::::; u IiY UTAH , clMtUAL COLLECTIONS Copta b of the Rtflw-Journ- purchaMd at th N. Main, layton 197 may Rota Offlc. (M-- and ' 561 Mavorlk, Mavwlk, E. 2014 N. Mavorik, 87 Wi On Stop, 135 N. 1000 400 N, Layton W, layton Main, i Main, layton Kaysvtll 25 Per Copy efflex JJ Davis Carrier Route Presort US Portag BULK RATE PAID publishing company South Main Street BountttU LtPcjh B4010 CUPPfR 76 ooroa 544 - 9133546 - 0076 25 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1987 1, skills should be developed, panel says Reading By DONETA GATHERUM CLEARFIELD The number one goal for the schools in Davis District should be to develop skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening. This conclusion was reached by a county-wid- e representative committee consisting of 60 people. Ing cluded in the groups goal-settin- were high school students, teachers, administrators, board of education members, parents and community representatives. The committee met twice in a workshop setting. The first meeting consisted of a presentation on prioritizing and setting goals. A model developed by Phi Delta Kappa, the national education fraternity, was used to get the committee members thinking along appropriate and unified lines. After two hours of discussion in smaller groups of six members per $250,000 450 Helping -- 350 350 300 350 of Davis County and Helpline Information 150 & Referral -- tem. Dr. Kendell believes this set of goals can be helpful in evaluating individual performance on all levels of the school system. improve quality and improved While there was unanimity that the top goal was to develop skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening, the second goal listed was almost as important. This was to develop skills in mathematics and science. This belief that basic skills are most important was followed by a feeling that attitudes and characteristics of good citizenship should also be developed by the school system. Third in order of ment efficiency, long range planning to accommodate growth and . methods for public participation in decision making. The results of the curriculum de- partment recommendations and the Board of Education directions will be presented to the 60 person planning group for further discussion. By late January, a specific plan with objectives will be ready for implementation in the school sys By DONETA GATHERUM 200 UnttadWtou cation consideration by Dec. 8. The Board will also consider practical" goals such as manage- 100 O United Way of the $540,000 Davis County United Way goal had been reached as of Monday morning. Executive Director Larry Burdett reports several major areas of the county have yet to report. Hes optimistic the goal will be reached and says response is ahead of last year. Two-thir- ds scores for Davis students. In social studies, the Davis averThe results of age was 18.1 compared with a state CLEARFIELD the ACT and AP test for last year average of 17.8 and a national averwere presented to the Board of age of 17.5. The social studies Education members at their Nov. scores were also high for the five 17 meeting. English, social studies year period. and natural science scores were Davis district recorded an averslightly higher than the national avage of 21.8 in natural science comerage while the math performance pared to 2 1 .9 statewide and 2 1 .4 on scores were lower than the national ' the national level. Math was the only area where average. The ACT test is taken by high students fell below the national avschool juniors and seniors who plan erage. Davis students scored an avto enter a college. Dr. Dallas Workerage of 16.(3 on the math section man prepared the comparative incompared with 16.8 on the state formation on the test scores. He level and 17.2 nationally. The 16.6 noted 1758 students in Davis Disaverage is consistent with the district took the ACT test. This is a trict scores for the past five years. Davis District has developed a higher percentage than those taking the test elsewhere in Utah and a strong Advanced Placement progmuch higher percentage than those ram. Last year 787 students took a totalof 1208 AP tests. Sixty-si- x pertaking the test nationwide. District students averaged a cent of the tests were passed. score of 18.7 in English compared The AP program allows a student to a state average of 18.6 and a nato take a high school course and tional average of 18.4. This reprethen try to pass a national test. sents a five year high in English Those receiving scores of three or better on a scale of one to five can earn college credit for their work or can have certain college courses waived. All county high schools offer an AP program. Throughout the district nineteen different AP classes are offered ranging from history to art, music, math, science and English. Dr. Workman noted the ACT and AP tests give other interesting information about Davis County students. Sixty-on- e percent are satisfied with the quality of classroom instruction. Sixty-thre- e percent like the variety of courses. Sixty-si- x percent report they are pleased with the honors and advanced placement programs. On the low end of programs that satisfy students are remedial skills development with only 31 percent expressing approval, laboratory facilities What you BOUNTIFUL feel can hurt you, a noted blood specialist emphasizes. He notes the interaction between high cholesterol and hypertension (high blood pressure) in causing health risks for millions of dont pressure-cholester- ol Americans. They collude to put millions of people at increased risk for premature death or disability from stroke and heart attack. These silent accomplices attack apparently healthy individuals, often with catastrophic results, he said in a recent interview at the Davis County Clipper offices. Evidence indicates it is necessary to treat both high cholesterol and high blood pressure to reduce chances of coronary heart disease, Dr. Kaplan emphasizes. About 1.1 million Americans die from cardiovascular disease each year. Hypertension is a silent killer, affecting over 40 million Americans, yet many are unaware they may have it, he continues. He is a professor of internal medicine and hypertension section chief at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. Left untreated, high blood pressure will cause the heart muscle to become larger and overworked and will accelerate the development of arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), resulting in an increased risk of stroke or heart attack. e in competition at Cedar City, taking 4th Layton High School drama students participated recently Leonard Childers, Corey Schaffer, Matt Piper, Manning, place. They included: back, Lisa Ross, left, Tiffany Coach Dennis Ferrin and John Piper; middle, Lisa Whitaker, left Scott Willette, Milaka Christensen, A.J. Stacee Taylor; front, Heather Manning, Cheryl Parkins, Lisa DAgostino, Tiffany Lauder, Rusty Petersen, in the annual Shakespearean Competition at Southern Students Sutton. participated Allison Bennett and and a group scene representing LHS. Teams from Utah State College, working on monoacts, California took and Nevada part. Utah, Idaho, Arizona, five-stat- T self-wort- h. living. This is the first time Davis School District has used a broad base of community representatives to help establish the goals for the school system. Participants seemed satisfied with the approach that was used and happy to be part of the goal selection process. well-organiz- ed es and school rules and regulations with 44 percent expressing satisfaction. Forty-fiv- e percent reported they were satisfied with the career education and planning aspects of the school system. The majority of Davis County high school seniors said they plan- ned to attend the University of Utah. Other college choices were Weber and BYU, tied for second place. Next in college preference was USU, then Dixie and Ricks. Business is the most popular field of study. Twenty-on- e percent of those taking the ACT test said they would major in business. Health professions attracted 13 percent of the seniors. Eight percent selected education and eight percent also reported they would major in a social studies discipline. Ten percent of the seniors said they were unde- cided. Take aim against killer, doctor says By TOM BUSSELBERG duo-scen- importance was to develop pride in work and a feeling of Ranked 18th out of 18 goals given was to learn how to use leisure time. Seventeenth in order of importance was understanding and practicing the skills of family District ACT scores show m&th lower English higher, 400 People study and recommendations so that a clear focus for curriculum implementation can be developed. Supt. Richard Kendell has indi- cated a draft of District Goals should be ready for Board of Edu 500 People unit, the group responses were combined and a list was developed showing a ranking from most important to least important. A follow-u- p workshop gave the 60 participants the opportunity to indicate how well Davis District is doing in the area of meeting the goals. This information will be used by the district curriculum staff for Healthful eating, lower fat and cholesterol intake, regular exercise, compliance with medication regimens, selection of medications consistent with the goals of lowering blood pressure and cholesterol are ways to treat the problem," Dr. Kaplan notes. Many people feel too lazy, thinktheyre too busy, or are often overwhelmed by the prospect of getting into shape, he continues. Compounding the problem is that there are usually no symptoms for hypertension or high cholesterol. Hypertension can be controlled if patients have their blood pressures checked regularly and, when prescribed, take their medications daily, he says further. Cholesterol levels may be reduced with the aid of simple, diets. Several American fast-foo- d chains and restaurants are listening to the desire for less fatty diets. The Dallas native listed Arbys and Rax roast beef outlets and bennys Restaurant as national chains with such attention placed in their many preparation. In his own case, he has cut way back on beef, eats very few eggs in a month and tries to eat a lot of fish. Mediterranean cuisine is he generally better, health-wisadds, noting even a touch of garlic can be of healthy assistance. High blood pressure symptoms usually crop up after the age of 30 but can be checked a lot earlier, Dr. Kaplan stresses. "About one in 300 kids are bom with high cholesterol. There is a major need to know the family history. High blood pressure can also be passed e, on. All children should have their blood pressure taken some time in he says. In additheir tion, a cholesterol check can be made through a finger prick test before the age of three with results available in three minutes. That cholesterol test would norpre-teens- ," mally only be recommended if there arc known to be serious fami- - Contlnuod on page two |