February 6, 2020 4 rustlernews.com
Students schedule for 2020-21
Intramural Basketball
by Katie Mygland, staff writer Now that semester one has come to a close, it’s that time of year to plan class schedules for 2020-2021, and the schedule catalog is here to help. According to counseling department leader Brenda Lowry, there are a couple new classes being added next year: New Art studio and ceramics, American Indian Studies and a new online math class for dual credit. Some of the names of classes are being changed, Lowry added. Art is getting some name changes, and Street Law, which will now be a full-year class, will be known as
Criminal Justice 1-2. There are no classes being removed from the schedule, but Lowry said if there is a lack of interest in certain classes they will be removed. Lowry has one piece of advice for students. “Explore their choices, experience different things. I encourage students to take those classes for a career/college,” Lowry said. “If the students plan to go to college out of the state, then they have to take two years of a foreign language. If they wait until they are seniors it’s too late, so plan early.”
Counselors offer scheduling advice DOs
The 2020 intramural basketball tournament kicked off on Jan. 21. Elimination games begin on Feb. 20, semifinals begin on Feb. 25, and championships take place on Feb. 27 at 8 p.m. and 8:40 p.m. Photos by Holly Spragg.
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Choose classes to help narrow down what you would like to do later in life. Think you are interested in Welding? Take Welding. Maybe you’ll like it or maybe it will help you cross off some ideas off your list. Challenge yourself. If you are only worried about GPA, you will miss out on opportunities for learning and growing. Get pre-requisites out of the way early. Also ask that teacher (or one of us) what other classes would be beneficial. The rigor of the Honors/AP classes will benefit you when taking the standardized tests as well as on college and scholarship applications. There is also something to be said about being with like-minded peers who are as invested as you are. Research and plan! You want to be civil engineer? Where can I go to get that degree? What classes will I need to take in high school to prepare me? Use the free education you receive in high school to prepare for your future. Take classes that will be benefit you in life, even if it’s not what you want to do as a not what you want to do as a career.
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Choose classes based on what your friends want to take. Try to take the least amount of classes possible. Seniors take one or two or three opens (if taking a 7am) Not applying for scholarships because you don’t think you will be the most qualified or because so-and-so is also applying and they will for sure get it over you. Not taking math your senior year if you are planning to go to college. Not challenging yourself to take a rigorous class because you are worried about your G.P.A. Students come back from college to visit us every year and say things like “I wish I would have taken more math.”
ACT prep sessions to improve student test performance career.
by Taylor Willmarth, staff writer When Noel Osterman left her position as an English teacher for pastures new as a librarian at CMR, she promoted a program to help prepare students for the ACT. The new ACT preparation program, supported by the administration, provides students with an opportunity to get help from professionals after school hours. Most ACT Prep programs come at a costly premium. The Princeton Review, for example, offers an inperson course for $599. However, the program that CMR has offered this year is free for all students. “Students are always welcome to come, even if they don’t sign up,” Osterman said. “Mr. Parsons
and Mrs. Ranieri have made this a priority.” Osterman took class time to work on ACT Prep when she was an English teacher, which inspired her to help form a committee at CMR. The English, math, and science department heads are working to provide subject-specific help in each of the content areas on the exam. Osterman said that it is important for a substantial number of juniors to attend the events because the teachers are taking their personal time to provide the assistance. “It’s just a way for students to be better prepared for the exam,” she said. “ACT scores are an important factor [when applying] for college and scholarships.”
To Do List: 1. Remind: text @ cmract to 81010 2. Sign Up: bit.ly/ actprepcmr 3. Show up ready to review
Students review test taking skills with science teacher Tom Cubbage at the first session on Jan. 8. Photo by Jamie Williams.
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