School start time bill may affect transportation and extra curriculars
JULIE NGUYEN
September 17, 2018
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Proposed California State Senate Bill 328 would push school start times back later, and the bill currently depends only on Governor Jerry Brown for final jurisdiction. If he signs it, the bill will require all middle schools, high schools and charter schools to start no earlier 8:30 a.m. by July 1, 20...
Herrmann seeks to establish connections
September 17, 2018
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New RJUHSD superintendent hire Denise Herrmann is beginning the school year with a sense of purpose. She plans to spend her first few months concentrating on introducing herself and gaining a deeper understanding of the district through both staff and students. “This first year, my goal is to learn abou...
Specialized staff positions difficult to fill
September 17, 2018
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This year marks the first year photography will be a Career and Technical Education course, under the name Digital Photography. The district is currently working with new RHS photography teacher Steve Fischer to help him become CTE certified. This will be the third year RHS has taken a photography tea...
BRIEF: RHS plans to install more bike racks, alleviate crowding
September 12, 2018
Administration’s push to prevent students from locking their bikes to various areas on campus has met some challenges. Due to a limited number of bike racks, students have resorted to locking their bikes to fences and gates around campus. Junior Nathan Sangria believes that more bike racks, as well as ...
New superintendent establishes Student Advisory Committee
September 7, 2018
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RJUHSD plans to add a student advisory committee for the superintendent. New superintendent Denise Herrmann plans to implement the committee to add more student input to district proceedings. "You're the students we’re trying to serve, so I also need to hear from you and be able to communicate w...
Loss of bus drivers prompts route revisions
CLAIRE TOWNSEND
September 7, 2018
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Bus routes are facing major changes due to a limited amount of bus drivers compared to last year. With five fewer bus drivers, buses have had to take on extra students. According to bus driver Jose Sanchez, in cases where buses reach their maximum capacity, extra buses will be sent out to get the ...
RJUHSD advances Wellness Center initiative
September 4, 2018
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District employees are working to establish the RHS Wellness Center. At the Wellness Center, located in Admin 2, students can seek emotional support and aid from specialized counselors. According to wellness and prevention coordinator, Christina Dobon-Claveau, the district began implementing wellness cent...
Credit recovery choices valued unevenly
CLAIRE TOWNSEND
August 31, 2018
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When a student fails an English 9 or 10 class, they must choose between one of two options. Take credit recovery over the summer, or even after school in the fall; or re-enroll in those classes during the school year. English teacher Denise Weis urges students to complete credit recovery outside...
New photography teacher works to connect students
CAITLIN TRAN
August 31, 2018
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Roseville high school’s new staff Steve Fischer has made his first appearance as the photography teacher on campus. With his new role Fischer hopes to focus the program on building character and relationships. “I want them to value themselves and their work, and I want to let them know that...
Student Government hosts annual Club Rush
JONAH LUCIA
August 28, 2018
Student government hosted the annual club rush Monday at lunch. Students gathered in Campos street to learn about all the different clubs and programs offered around RHS. Student government activities director Brent Mattix says the students had a much bigger hand in the event than he did. “I d...
RJUHSD furthers digital equity initiative
JULIE NGUYEN
August 28, 2018
Juniors and seniors in underclassmen classes received Chromebooks last week as a continuation of the Digital Equity initiative. Next year, all seniors will be receiving Chromebooks. Junior Nicole Lopes appreciates having a Chromebook to use for her Spanish 2 class. “I think it is nice, since I am i...
Anti LGBTQ+ protester makes appearance at RHS
STAFF REPORT
August 25, 2018
Since last Monday, an anti LGBTQ+ rights protester has made appearances in front of RHS. According to youth resource officer Marc Kelley, he is protesting on public grounds and is protected by the first amendment. Kelley aims to ensure interactions between the students and protester remain civil...
