Education

High school fights showing up on the web

Wednesday, 29 September 2010 14:13 Written by Jennifer Hensley

Though they were once limited to the confines of a school hallway, parking lot or locker room, high-school scuffles have taken on a decidedly larger forum in the World Wide Web.

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Top scholars are serious about studying, sports, fun

Thursday, 23 September 2010 12:27 Last Updated on Thursday, 23 September 2010 13:21 Written by Jennifer Hensley

The top scholars at Navarre High School are serious about three things: studying, sports and fun.

And though all three admit studying is a top priority, each said they wouldn’t be able to hit the books if it weren’t for all the other things in their lives.

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Union, district at odds over policy

Wednesday, 15 September 2010 15:17 Last Updated on Wednesday, 15 September 2010 16:18 Written by Jennifer Hensley

Despite evidence to the contrary, Santa Rosa County School District officials have said they will not bargain with the teacher’s union over the district’s acceptable-use policy, which is said to be overly restrictive of educators.

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Class size struggle

Wednesday, 08 September 2010 11:42 Last Updated on Wednesday, 08 September 2010 13:45 Written by Jennifer Hensley

School officials missed guessing the exact number of enrollments at Santa Rosa County schools this year by less than 0.3 percent, but they still will struggle to meet class-size requirements.

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Science teacher makes the grade

Wednesday, 01 September 2010 11:28 Written by Jennifer Hensley

When it comes to science, Kathy Moore knows her stuff.

This decorated teacher and one-time administrator considers herself a life-long learner and now, thanks to a prestigious fellowship program, Moore is on the forefront of an initiative designed to recruit students into a field that she worries may soon be desperate for help.

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Study shows obesity rates rising

Wednesday, 18 August 2010 12:58 Written by Jennifer Hensley

A three-year comprehensive study of school kids’ body mass index revealed that, in some cases, obesity rates are on the rise.

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Santa Rosa County Schools make the grade

Friday, 06 August 2010 13:45 Last Updated on Friday, 06 August 2010 17:09 Written by Jennifer Hensley

Despite widespread anxiety regarding school grades, Santa Rosa County schools are once again on top.

The Florida Department of Education released school grades today. The grades were long overdue, mostly due to problems scoring the Florida Comprehensive AssessmentTest, or FCAT. The FCAT serves as the foundation for school grades, which is a system intended to reward high-achieving schools and help correct those who are lagging behind.

According to Bill Emerson, assistant superintendent for cirriculum and instruction for the Santa Rosa County School District, schools in Santa Rosa County have improved. In some cases, the change was drastic.

All the schools in the south-end received an "A" grade.

For more on this story, check out the Aug. 12 edition of the Navarre Press, or subscribe online.

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