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Lockout Update
By Danielle Barrasa, Staff Writer
Each week more and more students are going to class and fewer students are going to lockout. According to Chaffey's statistics for the 1999-2000 school year, the lockout rate is down an incredible 54% compared to previous years. That means less than half the usual number of students are missing class due to tardiness. |
Since Mrs. Garcia stepped out of the English classroom this year to take over lockout, she has made it her priority to ensure that every student is in class.
The majority of students in lockout are freshmen. Unlike juniors and seniors, who are planning on graduating in the near future, freshmen haven't realized that being in class makes a difference. Avoiding lockout by getting to every class on time does not only prepare one for college and/or the workplace, it also provides a sense of pride at the end of the year when report cards are received. Students can look back and say, "Man, I'm good. I got an A and never went to lockout once!" instead of, "Gee, maybe I would've passed that class if I hadn't been dropped for too many tardies."
Mrs. Garcia shares an insight for underclassmen: "I have never met a junior or senior at Valley View High School who was glad they messed up their freshmen and sophomore years."
"I'm very proud of the staff and support from administration," appreciates Mrs. Garcia. "But I'm really excited about the prospect of more students staying out of summer school and ultimately graduating " on schedule. |
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Will School be Canceled Next Year?
By Lailah Moridzadeh, News Editor
This new year is unlike any other. Chaos may erupt, devices may break down, and above all, this coming year is the start of the new millennium. January 1 will be an ironic day. It should be a day of sheer glee, since it's the beginning of a new century, yet for many Americans, fear is all they anticipate.
Different companies have prepared themselves for the Y2K, but has Chaffey High School? According to KTLA Channel 5, schools may be affected. Teachers' payroll, elevators, school records, and safety devices can all malfunction, that is, if the school isn't prepared. As far as admini-stration is concerned, the Chaffey Joint High School District is prepared.
Last year, the district began meeting in the San Bernardino School office. They discussed all issues dealing with Y2K.
Companies that provide the school with supplies were asked to present the district with a letter confirming they are set for Y2K.
As for the teachers' payroll, the bank has reassured that no malfunction will occur. Perhaps the biggest worry are for those who have direct deposit; even they need not fear.
The weekend before students return to school after Winter Break, administration will inspect the electricity, heating system, and other devices to ensure all works well before school resumes. If things don't appear to function properly, the media will be notified that school will be canceled.
With things going as they are, district supervisors can virtually guarantee the new year will arrive without consequence. |
