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Show PAGE 8 The Tlmes-lndepende- Extra! and nt Back-to-Scho- supplement August ol 2001 9-1- 6, Collaboration gives GCHS Utah math scores keep intern a rich experience pace with the nation Several local public safety agencies handl'd together to create an internship exjM'rience for a local student third The experimental between the Grand County Sheriff's Department, National Park Strvice, Moab Medical Technician this spring and is as an EMT for Grand County Emergency Medical Services. now working Fire Department, Grand County EMS and the Utah lighway Patrol proved to he a tremendous success, according to Kelly Thornton, School to Careers coordinator. The plan came about as a way to provide a comprehensive experience for the student, who had interest in several areas of public safety," 1 said Thornton. Everyone seems to have won here, Kim had exposure to many aspects of the field and the agencies shared responsibility." The intern, Kimberly Sheriff Jim Hyland with high school intern Kimberly Fordham, who graduated in Fordham May, agrees. Pm interested in all areas and this was a good way She was recently named by the Utah to get information on all Sheriffs Association as the recipient areas and see if this is what 1 want to of a $1,000 scholarship for her studdo," she said. I really appreciate all ies in Criminal Justice. The agencies were pleased with the the time and effort they spent showing me what they do." Fordham comprogram as well. Each agency worked pleted training as an Emergency to give Fordham an overview of what they do. According to Captain John Flahie of the Moab Fire Department, I tried give her a taste of whats possible in this business." All plan to participate in future internships. first-han- d tame yeijrW&ije For a great cut 3t a great price ' ; r V " v : call Laura HairS&fcri! r 259-168- 9 55-1- 2 E. 100 S. t t Internships are made available to high school junior and seniors through a partnership between the Department of Workforce Services staff, who coordinate with local businesses and, the Grand County School District, which provides instruction in workplace skills. Because of the success of this collaboration, Thornton hopes to form similar ones for students with interests in different fields. Businesses or individuals who are interested in participating in the program should contact Thornton at The Department of Workforce Services at Utah fourth and eighth graders continue to perform well on national mathematics tests according to data released today by the National Center for Educational Statistics National Assessment of Education Progress. The report, The Nations Report Card: State Mathematics 2000," showed Utah children on a par with their peers nationally. Utah fourth grade students had an average overall mathematical proficiency score of 227. This is almost the same as the national figure of 226. At this level of performance, Utah students performed significantly below six of the participating states, statistically about equally with students in 2 1 of the participating states a nd territories, and significantly above students in the remaining 19 states and territories. Utah eighth graders demonstrated an average proficiency score of 275, compared to a national figure of 274. At this grade level, Utah students performed significantly below 13 of the participating states and territories, about the same as 12 states and territories, and significantly bet- ter than the remaining 19. These performance levels have stayed approximately the same at grade eight since both the 1992 and e 1996 administrations of NAEP. Grade four performance stayed about the same from 1996 to 2000, and is up from the 1992 administration. Although Utahs performance exceeded the western regional average and the national average in 1992 and 1996, performance is essentially equal to the western region and the nation in 2000. Utah's perforState-by-Stat- mance has not declined over the years, the performance of other states and the nation has improved over that period to equal that of the state. Yet another type of analysis reported by National Assessment examined the performance of fourth and eighth grade students in terms of levels of mathematics achievement. National Assessment scores are reported according to three proficiency levels: Basic, Proficient, and Advanced. Seventy percent of Utah fourth graders and 68 percent of Utah eighth graders scored at or above the basic level. While there was a substantial improvement in 1996 over the 1992 performance when 66 percent of fourth Continued on Page 10 Second Annual Carnival to be held Aug. 25 Back-to-Scho- ol The Grand County Prevent Child Abuse Team will host the Second Annual Back to School" Carnival Aug. 25at Rotary Park from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. There will be games for all ages, food, drinks and a silent auction that will close at 2 p.m. Cost will be 25 cents per ticket or 44 tickets for $10. Each game will cost one ticket, and food and drink will cost anywhere from two to four tickets. Organizers are still looking for volunteers to help with the game booth, and for donations in the form of food items, prizes or cash. Those interested in donating, volunteering or would like more information, should call Debbie at 260-103- 9. 719-263- JX PHOWJ (5) O) 290 Veicome back studentsL We do 35mm & APS Film $0UBtlUlSt2S4959 OVERNIGHT 0 IL DEVELOPING Develop 10 rolls Get the 11th FREE ! !(3GESflte-)GG(- 5 ! 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