Opinion on Sidney grading sparks debate over pass fail
The piece argues current A through F grading harms skill development courses like Accelerated Reading. It suggests switching to a pass fail system to avoid penalizing effort or natural ability, acknowledging implementation challenges but stressing student benefit.
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Hi Life celebrates The Sidney Hi Life 30th birthday this month
The Sidney Hi Life marks its 30th year as a monthly paper this month despite a 1972 format change to a four page tabloid. The publication began in 1945 and briefly became bi monthly in 1951, though the birthday remains tied to its original start date.
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Playmate Profile Highlights Student Leader and Coach
This week’s playmate, born May 19 1958, attended South Ward Elementary and Sidney High School. He participates in Student Council Math Club and Honor Society and enjoys tennis. He teaches Sunday School at Light Memorial Presbyterian Church and remains an active member.
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Educational Planning Program brings colleges and services to Sidney High
An Educational Planning Program is set for Monday October 27 at 2 p.m. in Sidney High School. Guidance Director Ralph Spencer says it will provide students and parents with firsthand information on colleges and armed services including costs living arrangements and programs. Colleges and services attending include Air Force Army Augustana Blair College Chadren State University of Nebraska and others. The session is open to all area students and aims to foster student parent college dialogue.
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Nebraska Western College
Northeastern Junior College
South Dekota School of Mines
University of Nebraska
University of Nebraska College of Vocational Agriculture
University of Wyoming West Nebraska
Western Nebraska Technical College
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Richard Muldoon
Bi Century play set at SHS with thrust stage format
All school play on November 14 and 15 centers on a Bi Centenary theme titled Stephen Vincent Benet's Stories of America. A three act piece covers the Revolution the Railroad and an American Folk Tale with a large student cast and crew.
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Webster's Seventh Collegiate Dictionary reviewed as a study aid
The review critiques the Webster's Seventh edition for its dense history laden entries and challenging vocabulary. It notes confusing chapter structure, long anti climax, and limited excitement, yet acknowledges strong organization and potential value for studious readers at SHS with a high vocabulary and long interest span.
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