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Show The Soling Sun Wdnesdny Nov. Education 3 3D lQAft The Salina Sun You help NSHS students make choice on education Computerized program and Your Child: Success in School by JIM CAMPBELL Utah Education Association President Five years ago when the school reform movement began, the famous Nation at Risk report said students need to do more homework. Children may grumble about those fractions or French verbs in the evenings, but homework can help children learn better, improve grades and make them better readers. Besides that, it can teach self discipline and responsibility. But homework isnt just for students. Parents should own some of the responsibility too. Its good to find a good place in the home with study materials - pencils, dictionary , paper, good lighting and a place to store materials. Teachers strongly advise against having TV going in the home study spot. Music? See what works best. Some students can study while the music is going, others are distracted. When your child in elemen tary school begins to do homework, make sure the youngster understands the directions. You may want to do the first few problems together, then watch how the child docs from there. You may become less involved when your child reaches the upper grades, but you still should know what the teacher expects. Meet each teacher at parent-teachconference night. Teachers often describe their homework expectations. er If your child has problems with homework that you arent able to solve, you may want a meeting with the teacher. Should your child grumble and gripe about homework, its natural. And this is important: Dont ask whether your child has homework assume there is an assignment every night Then praise them for getting it done. District wants uniformity in its schools Principals and staff throughout Sevier School District are concerned about some inconsistencies and lack of uniformity through the schools in the district. A poll has been taken of principals of the district schools, regarding testing, correctives, and implementation, in the hope of finding a way to establish uniformity throughout the system. . For example: At Richfield High and South Sevier High, students are allowed to tests they have not done well on, one the test will not time. raise the grade, but is done to be sure the student has mastered the subject, stated Boyd Kiesel, of the Sevier District. However, at North Sevier High, a student, under extenuating circumstances, can take the test a first, second and third time. ' Kiesel said that principals and staff are meeting to establish a more uniform approach. Consistency and uniformity are goals all teachers in the district are working toward, he added. Re-taki- re-ta- . The school year is rapidly passing by, and soon the class of 1988-8- 9 will be ready to leave NSHS behind and head for the college classroom or workforce. Principal Timothy Smith, of NSHS, reports that there is a computer program, available at the school, which may help those interested in college determine which college best suits their educational, financial, and social needs. The program Select A College can be used by the students during the 8 th period class, or during a computer period, according to Mr. North Sevier Middle School will be getting a new roof on the west section of the building, accord- ing to the Sevier District School Board. Ashman Elementary will ' est. Questions are rated as to order of importance to the student in such areas as the Arts, Humanities, Law, Medicine, Teaching, Engineering, etc. This information is then computed and lists of classes offered in each of these categories are also rated as to their importance to the student When all has been input, the computer makes a listing of the colleges in the areas chosen by the student that would best suit his or her educational needs. The name, address, and courses meeting the students desires are listed. If desired, the computer will also print out a letter that only needs the students signature - going to those colleges requesting information etc. The computer program takes about half an hour. Seniors especially, are urged to make use of this computer program, to help them make up their minds as to w here - and what course of study - they want to pursue when NSHS school bells ring for the final time for them this Spring. Home School officer requests Specialist During the November 10 meeting of the District Board of Education, a home school request from Clover Watson, for her son, Joshua, a sophomore at North Sevier High School, was approved. Mrs. Watson said that she wanted her son to attend some of the high school classes at NSHS, and that he wanted to participate in the wrestling program. Boyd Kiesel, District Board member, said that participation in the wrestling program would have to be a consideration of the Utah High School Activities Association. In other home school acMrs. Linda Wilson, Home tion, School President, and Instructor, Sunni Thompson expressed some concern, and asked that a Home School Resource Specialist be utilized to help unify the home school program and serve as a liaison between home school participants and the District. Linda Wilson, Home school president; private school instructor, Sunni Thompson met with the Sevier District School Board at their November 10th meeting, to express some concerns, and to request that a Home School Resource Specialist be utilized by help unify the home school beprogram and serve as a liaison and school tween home participants the District. More than 50 students are attending home school for the 1988-8- 9 school year, according to Superintendent Brent Rock. Supt. Rock said that Shaun McCausland, a home school participant, and former music teacher for the district, is proposing to be a home school resource specialist for the district. Board members said that they would need more time to study the proposal , and will consider it at a later meeting. Mrs. Wilson explained that she was concerned that Board members are approving home school requests, but are going on record about being concerned about the quality of education these students North Sevier High School lists Honor Roll Principal Timothy Smith reports that the following students from North Sevier High School have earned a place on the Honor Roll. Robert Bagley, Courtney receiving new roofing on its north side. The project will cost approxi- mately $29,960. The project will get underway this spring or summer when the weather permits. information, asking areas of inter- TO BE USED TO UNIFY & HELP COMMUNICATE Freshmen New roof for NSMS Smith. There are 20 copies of the disk, so that several students can work on the program at one time. The computer asks the student questions which are easily answered by punching either a number or a letter. Questions asked include price range of tuition the student will be able to pay; how much do they want to spend on board and room; what states would be acceptable; how large a studentbody; private or public school, and more. After those questions are answered by the student, the computer continues to break down the will Christensen, Jamie Shaw, Trina Willardson, Nathan Hallows, Joe Tohnson, Heather Mason, Kelly Glover, Ryan Baker, Canisha Gurr, Mary Kay King, and Brett Sorenson. Sophomores Paula Barnes, Jewlyann Demille; Kimberly Fillmore, Brian Gladwcll, Carleen Trapp, Ryan Brailhwaile, Mike Peterson, Christine Smith, Jennifer Johnson, Martin Jensen, Stephanie Hatch, Ricky Torgerson, Jared Johnson, Matthew Crane, Zcke Susman, Warren Brown, Crisdena Peterson. are receiving. She requested that home school proponents from Brigham Young University be part of aschool board agenda. President Ross Marshall told Mrs. Wilson that the district is supporting state law, and her argument may not be with the Board, but with the laws of the state of Utah. Supt. Rock said a long range plan is needed and home schoolers need to feel the support of the Board for proper education of children. Private school teacher, Sunni Thompson, invited the Board to attend her school and see what is going on there at any time. Subscribe today! Call 529-783- 9 Juniors Corbin Partridge, Cheyenne Merchant, Roger King, Mary Brady Sorenson, Cassidi Hansen, Aaron Mason, Mark Freeman, Cindi Stephenson. Ba-glc- y, Seniors Paul Brailhwaite, Rebecca Johnson, Heather Mason, Ryan Anderson, Merrilce Curtis, Cammy Gladwell, Kenalee Glover, Shauna Wilson, Jennifer Crane. Name omitted from Honor Roll The name of Kamron Robinson, 7th grader at North Sevier Middle School, was inadvertently omitted from theNSMS Honor Roll printed in the last issue of the SUN. Subscribe today! Supt. pleased with Call 529-783- 9 outcome of vote S uperintendent Brent Rock said that he was pleased with the result of the defeat of the Tax initiatives in the November election. There had been a 78 percent of registered voter turnout in the Sevier County election. Tax initiatives A, B, and C failed, with 67 percent of the voters opposing A and B, and 77 percent opposing Initiative C. Supt. Rock said that the voting outcome was a vote of support from the people. The Utah Education Association, as well as the local District board had worked to present the issues of the initiatives to the public - noting the possible effects if the initiatives were to be passed. S upt. Rock said the District plans to continue to work with the general public and let them know that the District is productive and is spending their tax dollars in an effective manner. Board members were thanked for communicating the impact of the tax initiatives to the public. Applications being taken for military academies Third District Congressman Howard C. Nielson is encouraging high school seniors to submit applications for attendance at any of the five service academies nationwide. Deadline for application is December 31, 1988. Applications are available for the U.S. Military Academy, West Point; U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs; U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD; U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY; and U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, CT. Applicants must be nominated by a member of Congress to be considered for admittance to all but the Coast Guard Academy and must be at least 17 years old but not more than 22 years old by July 1, 1989. Candidates should have a strong grade point average, good national test scores in math and science areas, and extracurricular involvement that indicates leadership skills. Nielson says that service academies offer one of the best educations available in the country. Benefits of attending service academies includes the opportunity to seive ones country and the chance to learn discipline, Nielsen said. Those interested in applying should call Emily Wiscombe, 6 or toll free, at for an application form and information. All applicants will be interviewed by Nielson on January 7, 1989. Based on application information and interview results, he will make his nomination to the academies. 377-177- Santa was visited by dreds of Salina area hunchil- dren last Friday night. The cold, snowy weather just added to the holiday spirit as the new lights on the City Office lawn were turned on the the holiday season made it's official entrance into the area. NSHS Wolves Comer Kami Mickelsen The studentbody of North Sevier High School enjoyed the two day Thanksgiving holiday, but we're now back to the books. The Girls Basketball Team won their game against Gunnison, and will play Thursday against Manti. The Girls will take on North in the first home game of Sanpete the season for NSHS . Everyone is invited to come out and see the Lady Wolves in action. They are really great! We expect big things from them during this season! The Boys Basketball Team will take on Beaver in a home game here at NSHS on Friday, December 2. The Drill Team will travel to Orem on Saturday for a Meet. A Wrestling Tournament is set for December 2 and 3. The NSHS Wolves will take on Manti in another home game on Saturday night, December 3. The teams are off to a good start this season, and they appreciate the support of the people of the area in their efforts. See you next week. 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