Archive for the ‘News’ Category
Wednesday, November 19th, 2008
Seven cheerleaders from Morton Ranch High School were indicted yesterday on class B misdemeanor charges for hazing. If the girls are convicted, they face a punishment ranging from probation to a maximum of six months in jail and a fine of $2,000.
All this for hazing? Isn’t hazing supposed to be ...
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Tuesday, November 11th, 2008
According to this article a new law that takes effect in Florida next year will require all school districts to create virtual schools. Is it the future of school?
Well it is and it isn't. I definitely see more "regular" students taking classes online. I see more "regular" schools offering classes ...
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Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008
With all the talk about elections going on many people might think their vote for president this year might be the most important vote they make. That may be true, but I usually think the most important vote in any election is usually for the smaller elected offices.With this in ...
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Monday, October 20th, 2008
This year’s Red Ribbon Week has begun, following the same pledge as always – no use of illegal drugs, no illegal use of legal drugs. Schools and groups around the country will participate in Red Ribbon Week to raise awareness about drug and alcohol usage.
For those of you who are ...
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Thursday, October 16th, 2008
Violence erupted at First Coast High School in Jacksonville, FL this morning as a result of $4 missing from a student backpack. The incident landed one student in the hospital and the other was arrested for aggravated battery.
Just image what would have happened if it had been $10 or even ...
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Monday, October 13th, 2008
Public school officials in Chicago feel that opening a gay-friendly high school may be the first step toward improving graduation rates and decreasing incidences of harassment toward gay students.
According to a survey conducted by the Chicago Public School District in 2003, gay and lesbian students are three times more likely ...
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Thursday, October 9th, 2008
One week after 18-year-old Alonzo Smith, a football player at Liberty high, died from MRSA, another student has been infected.
Officials say that the student is responding well to treatment and that it is likely they will make a full recovery, since the infection was spotted quickly and treatment began early.
School ...
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Thursday, October 2nd, 2008
One issue that is becoming ever more popular and important to parents is the health of their child’s school. It’s no wonder that this is so important, as students spend around 13 hours of their life in school, between pre-K through 12th grade.
So how does your child’s school rank?
Health Magazine ...
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Wednesday, October 1st, 2008
Yes, you read that correctly – 50 students were suspended from Kentridge High School after posting a video of a student’s fight on YouTube.
The video displays two girls involving in a punching match with a large group of students standing around watching. The video was captured by a student’s cell ...
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Tuesday, September 30th, 2008
Parents and students: if you have any candy bars at your house with a logo of a white rabbit on the packaging, throw them away! A recall has been issued on all White Rabbit candy bars, as it is believed that they may be contaminated with melamine.
These contaminated candy bars ...
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