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Extra days off have classroom consequences By Marie Dorsey Calendar Editor
Within the first five weeks of the 2010-2011 school year students had already had four days off, and over the next three months they will have 15 more days off. Normally students don’t have this much time out of the classroom in the beginning of the school year, but this year brought a pleasant
surprise for most students. Last year there were only 13 days off in the first 4 months. CHFHS junior, Laci Taylor, enjoys these days off and doesn’t think they will matter because she will learn all she needs to. “Students should take the time to study at home and read about their school work at home.” said Taylor.
But she does think that the teachers are teaching at a fast pace and that some kids may fall behind. “Most things just require reinforcement at home.” Taylor said. Ms. Lee, a middle school student’s parent, felt the opposite. “I don’t like all these days off because I don’t like my child being in the house by herself.” Lee said.
She said these days will affect student grades “because when they go back to school they might not be in the right mind set.” There will also be furlough days, these are four days off during the year that students get off and teachers don’t go to work and don‘t get paid. These days were added to save money so that the county would be able to pay all the employed
Community Day Students beautify CHFHS landscape
teachers. Principal Nobles-Jones said she doesn’t get the luxury of all of the days off. “Ninety-nine percent of the time when you are off I’m working,” said Nobles-Jones. Mrs. Nobles-Jones feels that these days off won’t affect the students’ learning if the teachers are teaching correctly. She says that if she were a teacher she would assign
How to prepare for a college visit By Bryan Thompson Staff Writer Are you planning to sign up for one of the many college visitations that are scheduled at Flowers? But are you really prepared? All of these things are important for you to do, know and be aware of when you’re attending a college visit at Flowers.
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Community Day Students plant flowers and trees outside of Charles Herbert Flowers High School on Nov. 3.
Community Day Students to host college fair Nov. 13 The Community Day Students of Charles Herbert Flowers High School will host their first College Fair from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., on Nov. 13. The following teachers will assist with the fair: Ms. Blake, Mr. Jackson, Ms. Milko, Mr. Refugio, Ms. Freeman-Reid and chairman of Admissions/ Guidance, Mr. Russell. Colleges that will be
present will include: UMUC, Howard university, Lincoln University, Morehouse College, Tuskegee University and many more. Parents are encouraged to attend and participate in this Saturday event with their children so they too can be better informed of the colleges their children may be interested in attending and its requirements.
Always, always, bring something to write with and write on. It lets the admissions officer know that you view the information that he or she is presenting as important. Carry yourself in a mature manner. Actively listen to the
presentation. Make eye contact with your presenter. It will let them know that you are serious about wanting to hear what he or she has to say. Don’t slouch in your chair, don’t pop or chew gum. Do not talk while the presenter is talking. Do not try to have a conversation with your friends during the visit. Ask questions. Ask about college life, clubs, class sizes, and admission requirements. If you follow these simple guidelines, your chance of making a good impression with the admissions officer will definitely go up. You may even attract an offer of admission...
Guidance clears up graduation credit policy By Joanna Akinlosotu Local News Editor
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projects to the students when she knew they would be out of school, that way there wouldn’t be a gap in the learning. “A student who is focused will keep up,” said Jones when asked about the fast pace learning. She also said that they need“internalmotivation” and that “students without it [internal motivation] won’t keep up because they don’t care.”
Each student in Prince Georges County must meet earn a total of 21 credits in order to graduate. “The students need to be aware of the requirements so that they can be focused,” said 11th grade counselor, Mrs. Mosely. To become a 10th grader, a student must earn 5 credits and one of them must be for English. To become an 11th grader, a student must earn 10 credits including: 2 credits of English, 1 credit of Mathematics, 1 credit
Graduation Requirements English.......4 credits Math.......3 credits Science.......3 credits Social Studies.......3 credits Fine Arts.......1 credit P. E.........50 credit Health ........50 credit Technology Ed........1 credit Electives.......2 Foreign Language OR 2 Advanced Tech Education AND 3 electives OR 4-9 credits of State-Approved Career and Technology Education
of Science, 1 credit of Social Studies To become a12th grader, a student must earn 14 credits including: 3 credits of English, 2 credits of Mathematics, 1 credit of Science, and1 credit of Social Studies