The Oracle: Need to Know Issue

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The Academy Awards Best Animated Feature Film

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Pixar Disney DreamWorks Studio Ghibli Aardman Nickelodeon Sony Pictures

Wins 9 3 1 1 1 1 1

Nominations 12 11 11 6 3 2 2

STUDENT’S NAME TEACHER

DISCIPLINARY REFERRAL

DATE OF INCIDENT CLASS PERIOD

NOTICE TO PARENTS The purpose of this notice is to inform you of a disciplinary incident involving the student.

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“Make sure to be ready on what’s coming because there will be a lot of stressing is coming your way. For example, if you’re a senior in English there will be a lot of stress so after school you need to be working on it nonstop.”

- Samuel Socop

“That they should focus more on searching for scholarship opportunities and getting their GPA up.”

- Mseke Asani

“Don’t give up and work really hard. You will be very stressed, but it’ll be worth it once you get that diploma. Because when I get my diploma, I’m out of here. I will feel really accomplished.”

-Jennifer Brioso

Features

“To take school seriously because this is the year that matters the most.”

- Josephine Kormo

“Do your work because you can easily fall behind .”

- Daisy Arreola

“Make sure to have good note-taking skills because classes require that. Also, as long as you pay attention in class, you’ll you be okay.”

- Aejay Vivanh-Vong

“Don’t be stupid. At least focus on your school work more than messing around, and try to get good grades.”

-Mason Frederick

“Put your focus on class work and actually show up to class. To improve your grade, ask questions. The workload definitely increases so maybe prepare for that especially if you’re going to take AP classes.”

- Ella Neades

“Get more involved in student activities, such as joining yearbook, The Oracle, Upward Bound, and Polar Bear Crew. Teachers do care about students, but you as a student should also care about yourself and your grades. If you want to improve and get better, sign up for classes you feel more interested in.”

- Oh Bwit Pa

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