Dropout Rate at Sterling High Faces Local Scrutiny
The Sterling High School dropout rate stands at about 25 percent, reflecting students who quit during the year, fail to re-enroll in fall, or move away. Administrators note the rate is below the national average but remain concerned and investigate seven main causes including social factors, finances, marriage, dislike of school, lack of courses, personality conflicts, and mobility.
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STHS
William Tonkin
Egal
Illinois
United Township High School
East Moline
Future Teachers Club Meeting Discusses Kadet Teaching
The Future Teacher's Club met January 21 at Washington School. They considered teacher aids and Kadet Teaching and talked about an upcoming trip, but no concrete plans were made.
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Washington School
Study Halls at STHS Demand Improvements
A student's vivid letter calls study halls at STHS goof-off hours. The writer describes chaotic conditions, from damp paper to spit wads, and begins with a PE class period cleanup before seating.
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STHS
Future Nurses and FFA events clash on Feb sixteenth
The Future Nurses plan a 6 30 meeting for February 20 inviting Newman and Rock Falls clubs for a pot luck supper with a guest speaker and games. Also the Future Farmers of America schedule their annual banquet for February 20 after discussing judging qualifications at their last meeting and a February 18 meeting prior.
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Newman and
Rock Falls Fna
Farmer's -- of America
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