Turning away from suspension
CAM MEDRANO and DANIELLE BENNETT
October 29, 2018
Filed under Editor's Picks, News
In part one of a two part investigative report, Eye of the Tiger previews how the new model will enforce positive strategies to address behavioral concerns. Part two explores the effect the new practice will have on RJUHSD students, staff and suspension rates. Click here to read part two. ...
BRIEF: ROSE Tour cancelled
NICK KIMBALL
October 29, 2018
According to ROSE Club divisor Dean Gadway ROSE Tour has been cancelled until further notice due to a logistical issue with Union Pacific.
AP does not always mirror college
CLAIRE TOWNSEND
October 29, 2018
Filed under News
This article is the second of a two-part series on AP curriculum. Click here for the first article, published October 8th. (‘As AP evolves it still has supporters, critics,’ C. Townsend). While AP Courses are shifting with modern educational trends, altering AP tests to emphasize higher-level thin...
Teachers collaborate to align curriculum
October 29, 2018
Filed under News
As part of the RJUHSD’s general goal to ensure equity in student achievement and academic performance, the district has taken steps standardize and more closely unifying class curriculum through department and district meetings, professional learning teams (PLTs), and course standards. To better...
BRIEF: UPROAR Magazine seeks student work
JADA TRAIL
October 26, 2018
Creative Writing Clubs Uproar is looking for student writing, poetry, and artwork. According to Creative Writing teacher Jamie Handling, the UPROAR Literary Magazine is open to short stories, poetry, and artwork. Although the original deadline was today, handling has pushed it back another week ...
BRIEF: Third PLTW Engineering class may offer college credits
CAITILN TRAN
October 23, 2018
A dual enrollment Project Lead The Way Engineering class may be available for Roseville High School students to take in the near future. Dual enrollment classes act as the equivalent of a college course all while on campus and still offering the accompanying college credits. PLTW teacher John ...
BRIEF: On-campus college finance classes
JONATHAN VARLAMOV
October 19, 2018
College finance classes will be held on campus on November 8. The classes will be held in the cafeteria from 6-8 p.m. College and career technician Jacqueline Seider encourages students to come and get help. “All students are encouraged to come and get help from our counseling department and the experts that...
BRIEF: Guitar class receives new guitar racks
October 19, 2018
The guitar program on RHS recently received new guitar racks. Guitar teacher Austin Gaessar worked with principal David Byrd to attain the funds; purchased from the Wenger Corporation, the new racks cost approximately $1,000 each. Gaessar hopes that the new racks will alleviate problems presented by the form...
BioMed students may receive honors credit
JONATHAN VARLAMOV
October 17, 2018
Filed under News
Student currently enrolled in Project Lead the Way BioMed, could receive honors credits for this semester. According to PLTW teacher, Erin Granucci, plans are currently in consideration to allow PLTW courses to receive honors credit. “We just feel that the rigor and the content that the kids are getting in all the...
Transportation difficulties impede student arrival
JULIE NGUYEN and NICOLE KHUDYAKOV
October 9, 2018
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Junior Kristen Mckibben rides her bike to school with her brother on a daily basis. Within a two year period, Mckibben has received two flat tires due to thorns and burs located near the bike racks. Thus far, her family has spent over $200 on tire maintenance as a result. “I park in the actual...
BRIEF: SB 328 vetoed by Gov. Brown, no start time changes for RHS
October 8, 2018
Last edition, Eye of the Tiger covered Senate Bill SB-328 - the start time bill that, if signed, would have required middle schools and high schools in California to move start times to 8:30 a.m. or later. However, governor Jerry Brown vetoed the bill, leaving start times up to individual schools and...
AP curriculum evolves with students, teachers
CLAIRE TOWNSEND
October 8, 2018
Filed under News
As part of a two part investigative report Eye of the Tiger looks into the pros and cons of pushing AP courses. Part one examines the benefits AP courses can offer students. Part two will explore some of potential problems with the program. Last week, all Roseville High School students were a...
