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Show nnb ixibge blatters While a D grade gave credit, what did it really mean? The student had occupied space in a classroom for about 180 days; so he had credit to go on to the next class with skills and concepts yet unmastered. The usual cause was his feeling of worthlessness coupled with a dislike for the material and skills and record to way by Mrs. Helen Kitchens The program, instituted d this year serves a purpose: first, it provides an opportunity for the girl who has difficulty completing her project during the regularly alloted class time to catchAnd, second, for the up. student who really enjoys sewing and wants to explore techniques beyond those provided during regular classes, the after school sessions can meet her needs. The girls arc working on worthless. What is a Grade? The after schoo! measure the progress of dents in the public schools has long been a topic of much controversy and concern for parents, stude.its, and educators alike. stu- system be dethat motivates and challenges faster students, but does not brand or destroy the of slower students. It is hard to accept and be excited about the fact that I rate 40th in a class How can a veloped two-fol- to which he was exposed. As Sand Ridge was in the idea stage, educators, parents and students tried to develop a grading system that would inform parents, stu- self-conce- of 40! dents, educators, Most of ir, agree that the standard A B C D F system was adequate for the top A students. But what did it do D and F students? for ' employers and others who need to know exactly what skills a particular student had mastered. At the same time, they searched for a system which would enh and dehance the sire of the student to continue in his quest for knowledge, regardless of his ability level. self-wort- y times, after receivough Ds and Fs, the feeling of worthlessness is repeatedly reinforced; and the student begins to believe and react as though he is indeed . ing v Xl TYPICAL Monday-Thursd- after-scho- ay at Roy Junior High finds this group of cloth- - (superior, passing and incomplete) grading syswas developed rf7fsffr or classes register Spring quarter Trained teachers diagnose important skills for each student within his ability range. A student is usually held at that particular skill level until mastery Is complete rather classes in adult eve- the Weber County ning hgh school program will ''ch 6 through May 18. begin ., Last fall a player, with tears in his eyes came to me and said, This is the first time I have not received a D in math. 190-lb- Persons attending will reunit of credit ceive one-hafor each course successfully completed during the quarter. Sixteen units of credit are to "be comp'ctcd during the tenths eleventh and twelfth grades with' seven required credits: one in science, one math, two history and three F.nglish. The Adult Fducation Pro- gram is sponsored by the Weber Board of Fducation with Hon Stephens, director. Later I saw a student of low ability do two fulls years of work in six months; his explanation: This work is now fun because I understand it. The other dayf after- receivon a completed ing an S unit, a student almost jumped out of his chair. For the first time this student was able to work at his own speed and own ability level. Since this student would have received a under the traditional system, his behavior was delightful. Yes, Sand Ridge matters because individual students matter. Meeting the particular needs of every student matters. A grading system that allows each student to achieve and be successful matters. U hours a imj (9 hours Fridays) at sions and records. will pick up Sophomores and class cards packets March 1 in the Union Building ballroom using the following schedule: Students with the last name starting with H register at 8 a m.; the D to G group at 9 a.m.; A to C, 10 a.m.; T to Z, 11 a.m.; S, noon; P to R, p.m.; M to O 2 p.m. and I to L, 3 p.m. will pick up Freshmen 1 course car-'- : March 2 and 3 in the Union Ballroom following a schedule by last name initial 8 a.m.; F and March G, 9 a.m.; D and E, 10 a.m.; C, 11 a.m.; I and K, noon; 1 3 p.m.; W, 2 p.m.; T-p.m.; no cards given out after 4 p.m. March 3 - S, 8 a.m.; 10 a.m. and 9 a.m.; T- 11 a.m. Students may pay their fees 2-- A-- Z, P-- W-- Oral cancer proves killer, smokers warned football 6-- Tuition is $15 for the first class and $5 for each addition- al class. Persons 21 years of age and under, who have not graduated from high school, will have their tuition refunded if they successfully complete the courses. Junior and senior students have class cards pulled for them by the registration office by returning packets to the administration building anytime Feb. 28 and 29, said Mil-to- n C. Mecham, dean of admis will than moving with the class, being exposed, but not mastering the skills. Registration will be held Feb. 28. 5- - p.m. at Weber High. The o.iice will be open every Monday night until 7:30 p.m. and the book store will be open during registration and each night for the first week of he quarter from 7 p.m. lf Weber State College students attending day school winter quarter will be able to pick their classes for spring quarter early by taking advantage ot advance registration Feb. 28 through March 3. My dentist just told me to stop smoking, as I could be in danger of developing cancer. This really scared me. Can smoking really cause cancer of the mouth? Smoking is a major factor in oral cancer, just as it is in lung cancer. The incidence of oral capcc- - is four times as great among smokers as Oral among cancer is particularly insidious because it is usually painless until it is too late for treatment. Oral cancer is one of the most malignant of all cancers, killing 7,500 each year. An 15,000 Americans are with oral cancer. nually, inflicted Some 40 new cases of oral cancer in Utah are expected in 1972, resulting in!5deaths. Only persons with lung and stomach cancers have lower survival rates than those with oral cancer. Even when oral cancer is treatable, the treatment is often severely disfiguring, with surgical removal of tongue, lips, cheeks, and sometimes the whole jaw. While oral cancer may be the most frightening result of smoking, there are other oral problems associated with the Navy offers new program A new program offering guaranteed school training for male high school graduates has been announced by Petty Officer Magee, Navy Recruiter. Called the Regular Navy Enlisted Occupational Specialty School Guarantee Program, it groups Navy skills into 14 occupational specialties. This program, which became effective Jan. 1, 1972, permits the Navy to be respon- sive to the desires and aptitudes of the individual applicant by guaranteeing school 14 in of one training categories, providing eligibil-- i is established and main,, tained Men who enlist under this program will be assigned - use of cigarettes. For example, dental scientists have found that smokers have a much higher incidence of gum disease than the population. In addition, smoking stains the teeth and can cause bad breath. Finally, smoking dulls the taste buds and prevents smokers from enjoying full the varying tastes of different foods. short, smoking is as bad for your oral health as it is for your general health. People who do not smoke shouldnt start and those who do smoke In should We should add a further word of caution: Do not make the mistake of switching from cigarettes to pipes or cigars. Pipe and cigar smokers have a much higher incidence of lip do. cancer than You should know the five warning signals of oral cancer. They are: sore on the lips, gums, or inside the mouth that will not heal. A ing. Qualified individuals who desire to enlist in other Navy programs will still be able to do so. Some of the other programs available are Advanced Electronics Field, Nuclear Field, UDTSeal and Vocational Sc h o o Graduate Training Programs. Basic qualifications for this new program include being a U.S citizen between 1 17 end 31, have a high school diploma or GED equivalent, meeting the specific mental and physical requirements for the specific skill area and enlisting for at least four years. Grouped within the occupational specialties are such Navy jobs as dental technician, swelling of the neck, lips, tongue, or palate. numbness or loss of feeling in any part of the A mouth. ho, wealhero, and an case of spring fever. Loona, the office vamp quit her job because she had so many coffee breaks she couldnt sleep at night. Hi early uv 'v "You know , dear," the young wife said to her husband, "you dont seem as well dressed as you were when you married me. I dont know he why not. replied, "Im wearing the same suit!" Aato3aafe-H(WM- : set for confab A course in small business management development begins at W'eberState Col- oral tissues. bleeding A pat on the back develops character, says June Hyde, if it is administered young enough, and low enough! often enough Sign in the doctor's waiting room in Ogden. Ladies are kindly asked not to exchange symptoms. It gets the doctor hopelessly confused." Sunset father: be short. Son: I will "I'm busy, I am. I'm really not late, boss," said Aloysus the tardy office I boy. just took niv coffee break before coining in!" Building, tax deductible In answer to taxpayer quiries, District Director in- of Internal Revenue for the I tah District, Roland V. Wise stated that transportation expenses to remote area work sites will not be allowed on 1971 Federal income tax re- turns. In recent decisions, the courts have held that no matter how remote the job site, how hazardous the occupation, how far the employee must travel or how necessary the travel, commuting costs are personal expenses. Mr. Wise advises taxpayers that since these are personal expenses and therefore not deductible on their 1971 returns, they should not be claimed March 20 cation Building prior to 3:30 p.m., Mr. Mecham added. LITTLE KNOWN FACTS ABOUT $000 A said. The course is sponsored by WSC Division of Continuing Education, WSC School of Business and Economics, Small Business Utah State Administration, Board for Vocational Education and the Ogden, Roy and Brigham City Chambers of Commerce. Speakers for the classes and subjects follow: Feb. 29, The Systems Concepts and Management by Objectives, Dr. George Odiorne, dean of College of Business, University of Utah and Dr. Bruce F. Baird, associate dean of College of Business, U. of March 28, Managing Human Elements to Reach 399-594- U. p- Scout earns award at - In KOUSIH fact about wood can save you a bucket of money on maintenance bills. ittle-know- ceremony Everyone knows that wood is beautiful. But maybe you didnt know that its also easy to keep looking beautiful. Hardwood floors now have new finishes that make maintenance easy. Just an occasional waxing does it. Prefinished or textured wood paneling end the headache and expense of painting walls. And they last the life of your house. Outside, wood can save you money too. Many wood sidings need no finishing or maintenance at all. Others finished with stains bring out the beauty of woods natural grains or sawn textures SUNSET Robert K. Reeve, 13, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Reeve, 273 W. 1600 N., Sunset, has been awarded his Eagle Scout award at ceremonies held at the Sunset 2nd Ward Chapel. Robert is a member of Troop 165, where he has served as quartermaster, patrol leader and is presently serving as senior patrol leader. He has earned the one mile swim award. He is a member of the Order of the Arrow. He enjoys sports and music. He has played on the Sunset Junior High intermural basketball team. Robert is a member of the concert band Today, the trend in homes toward the natural look. The weathered look. The carefree look And like no other mate- at school. -- long-lastin- long-lastin- is Robert Reeve . . earns award . He has earned his individual award in the LDS Church and is secretary of the Deacons Quorum. (Miltem non-prof- it with has worked the national and state association to have a roster on every bulletin board in every I tah high school. Utah the Ob- jectives, Dr. Charles D. Lein, chairman department of busiWeber ness administration, State. April 4, Attaining Objectives Through Management Controls, Dr. Robert E. Rose, dean, School of Business and Economics, Weber State. Program coordinator and moderator of the sessions is William A. Tilleman, assistant professor of bankingand finance at Weber State College. Additional information may be obtained from Mr. Beckners 1 office at Weber State, ext. 576. proclaimed in administration, March 14, Relating Your Objectives to Key Situations, Jerald T. Storey, assistant professor of business administration, WSC. March 21, Advertising ObBob Welti, owner, jectives, Bob Welti Advertising Inc. Vision Week President Nixon ha- de1972. signated March as Save Your Vision Week" throughout the United States. The Utah Optometric Asassociation, a sociation, under the direc'ion of the Womens Auxiliary , will mail aporoximately 400 posters to all junior and senior schools, city, county, high stale and federal buildings The Save Your Vision Week" poster will be displayed on all bulletin boards. Many vision problems that eventually lead to total blindness, can be prevented by a periodic eye examination by a qualified vision specialist. In an effort to stimulate interest, mostly with the young people, the W omens Auxiliary business WSC. 'Save Your Ogden 84402 Commuting not may also pay their regular registration in the Technical Edu- six-we- of of One last comment. Since early detection of oral cancer is vital to its cure, see your dentist regularly. If he observes any abnormality, he will recommend a biopsy to see if the abnormal area is The sooner oral malignant. cancer is diagnosed, the better the chances are for a minimum of disfiguring surgery and a complete cure. quartermaster, sing technician, photographer's mate, storekeeper and many others. For further information, contact Navy recruiter Petty Officer Magee, Navy Recruiting Branch Station, Post Office at lege Feb. 29, 7 p.m. Union Building auditorium. The classes in managing businesses by objectives will be held each Tuesday night for the period, said Lee A. Beckner, coordinator of conferences and special programs at Weber State. Cost of the program is $25 which includes materials and Mr. Beckner refreshments, March 7, Marketing for the Profit Objective, Claude T. Wynn, associate professor patches or red spots on the oral structure. data proces- sot Students rial, wood delivers it. electricians mate, radioman, v said. Clarification or additional information concerning advance registration may be obtained at the registration office in the Administration Building. rs to a specific school within the occupational category before graduating from recruit train- the day they get course cards in the Union Building or they may pay anytime before March 17 at the cashiers office, Administration Building, between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday Mr. Mecham through Friday, fees she chooses. Students are currently making dresses, jumpers, blouses, skirts, pant suits, jump suits, and lounging apparel. j projects. wIW which identified the skills mastered, and the level of their mastery. This entire system is based on the individual's own ability to achieve. The is to be used to indicate work done above expectations in quality andor for Pass quantity; the achievement of expected levels for the individual's ability; and the incomplete to indicate work not up to the expected level. Adult ed students getting ready to work on individual ing When a student reaches the ninth grade, she is allowed to sew on any project that j Business controls six-we- An S P I tem scene ol a variety of projects, determined by their level of experience. All 7th graders begin by making a jumper for themselves. Eighth graders are making iresses, pants suits, and nigh .owns or robes. feiD hid Mountain |