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Recent local, national rises in car accidents prompt students to face dangers of driving

Recent local, national rises in car accidents prompt students to face dangers of driving

feature September 16, 2015

One day in late July, senior Chloe Keller was driving alone in her car, unaware of any danger that lurked ahead. She approached the intersection of 111th and Cornell Street, proceeding through it at the...

CALCULATING THE ROUTE TO SUCCESS: Christopher “Chris” Jamerson, precalculus student and senior, works on his math homework. Jamerson is noticing an improvement in his grade as well as the grades of his peers.

Students, teachers continue to adjust to RISE standards

Beats February 9, 2013

Christopher “Chris” Jamerson, precalculus student and senior, is noticing an improvement in his math grade as well as the grades of his peers. As teachers and students continue to adjust to the RISE...

Superintendent continues work with PQSD legislation

Beats February 6, 2013

According to superintendent Jeff Swensson, Indiana State Senate Bill 189 concerning Performance Qualified School Designation legislation has passed through the Senate Education Committee. According...

School board president Layla Spanenberg and Superintendent Jeff Swensson prepare for the Jan. 8 school board meeting. Swensson’s resignation is effective June 30, and board members will begin to search for a new superintendent. MAIER / PHOTO

School board to introduce policies at Jan. 28 meeting

Beats January 27, 2013

The school board will meet on Jan. 28 for the first reading of 16 revised district policies, according to school board president Layla Spanenberg. “Before it ever goes to a first reading through the...

STAYING THE COURSE: Algebra II student and junior Austin Layman works on his homework. Layman says he plans to just do his math this semester. MATT BARNTHOUSE / PHOTO

Teachers, students to continue to adjust to RISE standards

Beats January 18, 2013

The CHS math department is not making many changes this semester, according to department chairperson Jacinda Sohalski. Sohalski said via e-mail, “We aren’t introducing any sweeping changes...

PROBLEM SOLVER: Eighth-grader Anthony Ji works on an assignment in his pre-calculus class. Ji is one of 19 middle schoolers who come here for advanced math and science classes that are not offered at the middle schools. AMIRA MALCOM / PHOTO

Record number of middle schoolers attend CHS for advanced math, science courses

News November 16, 2012

The number of eighth graders coming to CHS to take a math class has increased over the years. This year, 19 students are here, and, according to counselor Linda Skafish, that number is expected to...

Rising tension. New RISE standards have created problems in the classroom.

Rising tension. New RISE standards have created problems in the classroom.

perspectives November 16, 2012

This year Carmel began implementing RISE standards into the classroom on a limited basis. Even with this controlled introduction, it has shown drastic and mostly negative effects on the school. Teachers...

Allison Malloy, honors English 10 teacher, submits final grades for her classes during SRT. Malloy said the implementation of the new English curriculum and the Common Core Standards has been difficult to manage. VICTOR XU / PHOTO

English department adjusts to curriculum changes in second quarter

Beats October 22, 2012

The English department is looking to make several adjustments to its freshman, sophomore and junior classes, which finished their first quarters on Oct. 12 under a new curriculum. English teachers have...

Superintendent works to implement strategic plan

Beats September 28, 2012

On Sept. 24, Superintendent Jeff Swensson delivered a recommendation to approve the new strategic plan for Carmel Clay Schools. According to Swensson, the new strategic plan is a result of growth and change...

Band teachers Michael Pote and Richard Saucedo discuss in band class. RISE affects classes like band through different evaluations, such as playing exams.

Especially in performance-based classes, student evaluations take different forms

News September 19, 2012

Before her audition for her sophomore year of band, Stephanie Caress, Wind Symphony I percussionist and junior, said that she remembers practicing timpani on five pillows laid upon the ground. Then, recalling...

New teachers learn about RISE evaluations on the fly

News September 19, 2012

Although new teachers like Kara House, AP Environmental Science and Biology I teacher, have not had the same training as the veteran teachers for the new RISE evaluation system, many feel like they have...

Teachers, central office work to settle new contract

News September 19, 2012

According to social studies teacher Peter O’Hara, negotiations are currently ongoing between the teacher’s union Carmel Clay Education Association (CCEA) and the Educational Services Center (ESC)....

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