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No first-day jitters Freshmen learn ropes at Boost Camp
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There’ll be no first-day jitters for these rising freshmen. With more than double the number of students than in previous years, 40 rising freshmen learned the ropes at Farragut High School during Boost Camp. Starting high school sight unseen wasn’t appealing to these 40. Transitional classes – preparing students for freshmen courses in math, science and English – were taught by FHS teachers. Students take center stage, acting out class etiquette lessons such as how to ask for assignments after an absence. Proper and improper manners were exemplified through peer-to-peer skits. Shauna Miller, 14, said she’s learned her way around the high school, which will be one less hurdle she’ll have in August. Mary-Lennox Hopper, 14, said she is most looking forward to having the freedom to sit
outside with her friends during breaks between classes. “You can see friends you normally wouldn’t get to see because you don’t have classes with them,” Hopper said. She’s been looking forward to attending FHS for some time now because her mother, two aunts and her uncle all graduated from the school and she wanted to carry on the tradition. Likewise, Shauna is looking forward to her first day because her brother, an FHS senior, will be there to look out for her. She, too, wants to follow in his footsteps. Though just four days into the camp, Shauna said she has been learning a lot and believes her time spent at the camp will better prepare her for her time at FHS. “The math teacher [Brenda McGrath] makes learning math fun. It doesn’t seem like she’s teaching because she’s talking it through with us.” Early in the camp, teachers guided students as they chose their top five goals they wanted to achieve in their high school career. • Better understand the layout of school buildings and day-to-day workings • Improve study habits and earn better grades See BOOST on Page 2D
Tucker Leighton discusses the insect specimen with Allyson Watson. Ashley Peterson/farragutpress
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Freshman Hopes What rising freshmen are looking forward to at FHS: Brenda McGrath gives a lesson on fractions. Ashley Peterson/farragutpress
Thien Phien, left, focuses the class microscope beside teammate Jacob Vaughn.
“Good grades and more friends� – Allyson Watson, 14
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• Learn to focus and know proper school behavior • Learn social skills and manners to avoid difficulties with teachers and other students • Successfully complete high school and matriculate if desired The three FHS teachers running the camp took those goals and designed their lesson plans to give the students a boost to achieve them. The camp touches on three courses taught to give the students a transitional platform from middle to high school. There are many changes in entering high school – from school layout to course load. Unlike middle school, grades are cumulative. One year of poor grades will impact the following years. Each student starts with a potential 4.0 grade point average. High school students take four classes each semester, lasting one-and-a-half hours each. Each year (two semesters), students typically earn eight credits. However, students need just 28 credits to graduate from FHS, including electives and mandatory classes. A student’s senior year GPA can reach higher than 4.0 with Advanced Placement and honors level courses. Last year’s highest GPA, 4.625, was earned by both Kevin Ye and Alex Vaz.
McGrath said high school prepares students for their future in college or in the workplace. For students seeking more challenging courses, AP courses may be for them. In addition to learning in-depth lessons in math, science, history, technology, art, language or music, FHS AP courses have the potential to boost a student’s GPA. If a student receives a “B� in an AP course, it actually carries a GPA weight of an “A,� boosting overall GPA. Depending on student success and college policy, AP courses may count for college credit, meaning that if a college accepts AP credit for a course, that student wouldn’t have to re-take the class because AP courses are taught at college-level. “Performing well in advanced classes begins with believing ‘I can do it,’� McGrath said. Boost Camp provided many techniques and guides, giving students keys to a successful high school career. McGrath said, “No excuses –– you’re either on time or you’re not on time.� One key tip to earning good grades is taking good notes, which will help a student concentrate on the lecture and will help when reviewing for quizzes or tests. Read a textbook by first scanning the material, reading and then reviewing. McGrath hopes Boost Camp will return next year, particularly after this year’s success.
“Get good grades to get better job� – Nick Allen, 14
“Getting my license� – Jacob Vaughn, 15
“Sitting outside between classes with friends� – Mary-Lennox Hopper, 14
“Not being in middle school anymore� – Libby Richard, 14
“Freedom� – Laura Short, 14
“Hanging out with friends more� – Shauna Miller, 14
Front to back, Libby Richard, Roy Mutta and Moiz Surani listen to math teacher Brenda McGrath. Ashley Peterson/farragutpress
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Parent Portal connects parents to teachers and teachers to students. Yet many aren’t utilizing the networking Web site setup through Knox County Schools. Every Farragut and Hardin Valley area school parent, teacher or student has the ability to quickly view information through the site. Parents can receive e-mail updates on their children’s progress daily or weekly. As each teacher enters test scores or quiz information, an e-mail is sent out within 24 hours, updating the parent. Parents are privy to attendance information, excused or unexcused. Teachers, club sponsors or school administration can
send messages to parents or students. Likewise, parents and students can send messages to school staff. Parents have their own log-in information and accounts; students have separate log-in information and accounts. Students involved in school events (sports or club) may want to take advantage of a calendar tool that keeps track of club, sports and personal events after a student has entered them. Events can be added months in advance. Parents can sync their child’s calendar with their own, keeping both parent and student on the same page and cutting down miscommunication with pick-up and dropoff times for such events. PTA meetings and deadlines can be entered, as well as personal events. Some parents, in order to keep track of their child’s
events and clubs, also have their child’s log-in information so they can check for updates and keep one calendar. FHS boasts 51 clubs –– that can be a lot to track. Adding in sports, academics and community service projects means parents and students have a lot to keep up with. For example, Farragut High School’s approved clubs are listed on Parent Portal. Within the club page, teacher-sponsor information is available, letting students and parents know who they need to contact. Also listed are club events and information on each individual club page. Parent Portal is a user-friendly site that, at the very least, informs parents about events and provides contact See PORTAL on Page 5D
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information for teachers, administration and guidance counselors. While not all teachers use Parent Portal regularly, teachers have listed their preferred form of communication –– usually their work or personal e-mail. If a message is sent through Parent Portal and there isn’t a response within a reasonable amount of time, call the school and ask to contact the staff member. There may be a technical difficulty. As the school year begins, parents will be able to log in and view their child’s current classes and teachers.
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Premier Athletics Premier Athletics offers gymnastics, dance, tumbling and cheer instruction for every athletic level and interest, from preschool and recreational instruction to nationally competitive teams. Gymnastic instruction for preschoolers includes obstacle courses, trampolines and inflatables for 2 through 5-year-olds. Groups are separated by age and have preschool-sized equipment, themes and music. Premier Athletics also has recreational gymnastics instruction for beginner through advanced, as well as competitive teams, ranging from levels 3-10. Students improve strength, increase flexibility, gain coordination and, of course, learn how to flip. Dance classes at Premier teach skills and choreography often required for school dance teams. Tumbling classes focus on skills that are a large part of cheerleading and power tumbling teams. Cheerleading students, in addition to tumbling, learn and improve jumps, strength and flexibility. Premier is home of the most successful cheerleading program in Tennessee. The Sharks have more than 350 national titles, and because classes are separated by age and ability, any child can enjoy competitive cheerleading. Being on a competitive team, whether gymnastics or cheerleading, gives kids a sense of belonging and a higher self-esteem and often helps develop time management skills and focus. It isn’t unusual for Premier kids to earn better grades. For families not interested in instruction, Premier Athletics also offers fun birthday parties on weekends. And parents, we haven’t forgotten about you! Premier is also the home of Trill Fitness, which offers group fitness classes, such as Zumba, Body Pump, Yogo, Body Attack and Cardio Kickbox, on site! Work out while your child practices.
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S S Supply Our Schools
To keep interactive and fun learning experiences available to Farragut area students, teachers are relying on parents more and more. Many teachers often buy supplies with money out of their own pockets –– not with county or state funds. Teachers, who many believe aren’t paid enough, choose to step up and help so their students can succeed and enjoy their learning experiences. It’s a great time to donate school supplies. School will begin in just a few weeks. Town of Farragut School Education Relations Committee will be accepting donations for Farragut schools and Hardin Valley Academy from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Aug. 2 through Aug. 13, at Town Hall. Drop off school supplies such as reams of white and colored copy paper, pencils, pens, dry-erase markers, staples, tape, scissors and rulers.
OTHER WAYS TO HELP: • Read supply lists brought home by your child. Be proactive and bring in supplies. • Parents have a right to join together and contact school officials regarding low funding for school supplies. • Local businesses can look into donating supplies –– if nothing else, it gets the business’s name in the community and is free advertising. • Many local businesses have discount programs for schools. Teachers can look into this.
Teachers Funding Classroom Supplies Many teachers look to provide exciting experiences for children in the classroom, frequently using interactive supplies and techniques intended to make learning fun. While teachers often get an annual school supply budget, too often what teachers use in the classroom is purchased with money out of their own pockets. That’s even more true in light of recession-related budget cutbacks that have forced teachers to reach deeper into their own funds to pay for supplies. An April 2010 OfficeMax “National Teaching
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KEYS TO CLASSROOM SUCCESS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Be on time every time. Don’t miss a day.
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Be prepared for class –– finish assigned reading and homework. Sit in the front of the class. Be aware of your body language. It affects how open you are to learning.
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What are they buying? At least 80 percent of teachers interviewed in the study found that basics, such as paper products and craft items, are in short supply. Many parents are unaware that teachers use their own funds for supplies. But students and parents alike can do their part to contribute to a better learning environment. • When teachers send home notes requesting donations of supplies, parents should step up to the plate. It’s not greed feeding these requests, but rather necessity. • Parents can join together and consult school officials about their concern for dwindling school budgets. • Local merchants can donate school supplies or offer discounts for teachers. Not only is it free advertising, it’s good for the community as well.
• Teachers can investigate discount programs at school- and office-supply stores. • At the beginning of the year, teachers can issue a list of necessary classroom supplies. Parents and other community members can work together to complete the list. • It’s not just classroom supplies, either. Some teachers use their own money to help students who may not have money for lunch or bus fare to get home. Fundraisers for the classroom can be a good way to raise extra money for miscellaneous expenses.
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School buses are essential modes of transportation, taking thousands of students to and from school every day. While school bus accidents are rare, riders should still practice safety aboard and around the bus. In the early days of education, students were educated in local schools within walking distance. If they needed to travel, it was by horse-drawn wagon. As the nation's roadways began to evolve, so did the methods of getting children to school. Eventually school buses became the norm. In an effort to prevent injuries, representatives from 48 states met in 1939 to establish safety standards for school buses. Since then, several meetings, known as the National Conferences on School Transportation, have taken place to modify safety procedures and standards. In addition to safety procedures regarding ridership, school buses are built with certain standards in mind. Mirrors, lights, braking systems and the like are regulated to provide the utmost safety to passengers. While catastrophic accidents involving school buses are very rare, buses are built to handle much more than the occasional run-ins with passenger cars and light trucks. Maintaining school bus safety is a team effort. Students need to do their part while riding the bus. Here are the safety precautions that should be followed. • Walk to the bus stop; don't run. • Always use caution when crossing
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What to do if your child is being
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If your child is being bullied, he or she is not alone. About 160,000 children in the United States miss school every day due to fear of attack or intimidation by other students, according to the National Education Association. Bullying is a serious problem that is growing worse, and is taking on new forms through the use of the Internet and mobile phones, educators have said. Some estimates say that 25 percent of American children experience direct or indirect bullying daily. Broadly speaking, bullying can involve any number of behaviors, according to Findlaw.com, a leading online source of legal information. Behaviors include sexual harassment of another student, teasing, excluding a student, calling a student names, physically pushing or attacking, threatening or hazing, spreading rumors, damaging or stealing belongings or demanding money. Cyber-bullying, a relatively new form of bullying, takes place over the Internet through social media Web sites and forums, or through mobile devices. Many pre-teens and teens prefer to communicate with one another through texting on their mobile devices. Because kids can share messages quickly with a large group of students, cyber-bullying can be especially effective in spreading rumors about a student or harassing a student through the sharing of photos. Because this is a relatively new area of harassment, many school districts are still trying to determine the reach of their authority in off-campus cyber-bullying attacks. Bullying can have far-reaching consequences for the victim, the perpetrators and other students who indirectly become distracted from their studies out of fear of becoming a bully's next victim. Bullying has been cited as a factor in teen suicides as well as in a num-
ber of on-campus shooting massacres, including the infamous and tragic Columbine High School incident. In that case, media reports suggested that both of the shooters were victims of bullying. Historically, bullying among school children has not been a topic of broad public concern. In fact, some adults may view bullying as a rite of passage for children and youth, as popularized on the big screen and TV programs. Because of events like Columbine, attention to bullying among children has increased dramatically among school personnel, members of the general public and policymakers. Today, according to Findlaw.com, 43 states have some form of anti-bullying laws in place, complementing anti-bullying policies established at the local level by private and public school boards. Here are some additional tips from Findlaw.com on what to do if you suspect that your child is the victim of a bully: • Talk to your child. A lot of times your child will not want to talk about being bullied because they perceive it as embarrassing and humiliating. If you notice a change in your child's behavior and attitudes, approach him first. Offer your support and let him know that action will be taken to improve the situation. Your child will most likely be feeling isolated at school and it's important for him to know that he can confide in you. • Document facts. Take pictures of any injuries and have your child give a detailed description of what happened. Write down the dates and times that these situations occurred and get statements from any other students, teachers or parents who may have observed the bullying. This information may be useful if See BULLIED on Page 13D
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police and school officials need to get involved to prove how long this has been going on and what the damage has been. • Talk to teachers and the principal. Don't wait. Immediately contact the school and alert school officials to the problems that your child is facing. Many schools are adopting a zero-tolerance policy toward bullying. Alert other adults about this situation as well, including parents of other children and the bus driver. The more people who are aware of bullying, the more chances the act has of being stopped. • Put it in writing. In addition to talking directly to teachers and the school principal, put your concerns into writing to the principal, the superintendent and school board members. While many schools have adopted zerotolerance policies, some school officials and teachers may not take seriously their own school's bullying policies, or
for that matter, state laws regarding bullying. Putting your concerns in writing sends a strong signal that you mean business. • Encourage others to speak up. If the same child is bullying other students, persuade parents to report it too. School officials are more likely to respond immediately if they see the problem is affecting several students. • Call the police. Many states require schools to report bullying incidents to the police, according to Findlaw.com. If your child has been the victim of a physical assault or repeated incidents of bullying, call the local authorities – especially if your school has not contacted local authorities. • Talk with a lawyer. If your child has been physically or sexually harassed contact an attorney. Attorneys who specialize in personal injury litigation are probably best suited to represent you and your child. To learn about the law and what to do if your child is being bullied, visit Findlaw.com.
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