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Show Page 4 Modular System Works Well at Two S.L. Schools - East and Judge by Jeri Anderson East High and Judge Memorial are two schools in the Salt Lake area that have modular scheduling system functioning. East High has had the scheduling for six years and Judge Memorial has had it for three years. Both schools highly recommend the system and have enjoyed it in their schools. The operation of modular scheduling is divided into 21 - 20 minute moduals and out of a regular school day students are assigned to classes that rotate on a weekly basis instead of a daily basis. There are six classes per week instead of six per day with an average of three classes per day. that leaves the responsibility of free time uptothe student. The benefits of modular scheduling are abundant, for one thing it breaks the monotony of a routine school day, the student has time of his own to study or to work or do whatever he wants. The system also provides the student with an opportunity to participate in smaller group discussions. There is also a wider variety of classes the student may choose from. Administrators and education, can go to a counselor for help in order to work things out. This system also prepares the student planning to go to college for the role of a college student and he can do a better job orienting himself. There are some differences in the system at East and at Judge, at Judge the scheduling is more strict and the time the students have to themselves must be used for study, whereas, at East The length of the class periods vary, a student may take a class that consists of three moduals or 60 minutes but that might be the only class he has all day. Students may take as many as 6 moduals per class or 120 minutes or as little as 2 moduals or 40- - minutes. of the About one-thir- d students' time is unscheduied and -- Who Would You counselors working with problem students view the modular system in both a "pro and con" light. They feel it is excellent for those students who have the maturity and to handle the responsibility for decision- Nominate For Black Mother self-discipli- making as to scheduling of classes and free time. Some students simply cannot handle this type of FRESH MEAT freedom and eventually skip -- classes and drop-ou- t of school . On the average, however, a student who participates FRESH PRODUCE Community Scholarship graduation. Award, It has been found that GROCERIES American Express Money Orders Customers Receive Personal Attention At HALES MARKET 511 So. 500 E. Of The Year? the modular system graduates from high school with from 18 to 24 credits while the other student in a more structured setting, has 15 credits accumulated towards in The Central City Committee an "Evening of Soul" which includes a Black Mother of the Year fashion show, a banquet, and entertainment featuring guest speakers, on in these schools the discipline problem has almost vanished, the students enjoy school more and rate is minimized in the drop-ou- t most cases. It is hard to determine an attendance rate at these schools as no class rolls are kept. Ore problem the system does provide is of many students that in the halls who may distract others in class and many adults visiting the school or driving by and seeing large groups of students on the lawn view the system with alarm. It should be pointed out that the student who has a difficult time budgeting his time, if he is sincere about getting an is sponsoring students are free to do almost anything they want to with their time - including, getting a job. The Salt Lake Neighborhood News explored the modular system at these two schools because several other area schools are considering adopting this system and many residents have indicated an interest in learning about how it works. More information could be gained by visiting the schools with the modular system, talking to students, teachers and administrators or Board of Education personnel. a Mothers Day, May 13, 1973, from 6:00 - 9:30 p.m. at the Rodeway Inn. There will be "Evening of Soul" urges everyone in the community to get involved and assist in submitting nominations for the Black Mother of the Year Award, b listing her name, address, phone number, and a short explanation as to why she should be selected Black Mother of the Year. Nominations should be tickets on sale in the next week and for a $5.00 donation you will be served a delicious meal of Baked Chicken and Dressing, submitted by May 11, 1973 to the Central City Community Center, 615 South Third East, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111, in care of Phi ita Carney. Tossed Salad, Greens and All proceeds from the Hamhocks, Candied Yams, program will go into the Central City Community Scholarship Fund to help youngsters in the Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, hot rolls and butter, Apple Cobbler and your choice of coffee or milk addition to the fine meal and fashion show, you will be entertained with live music. In Phi 1 ita Carney, City Recreation Coordinator of the Central City Community Center, who came up with the idea of an area and from all ethnic backgrounds further their educations. Prizes will be awarded to the Black Mother of the Year and Ms. Carney hopes this will become an annual event. For further information, call Phi ita at 322-243- 6. |