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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26. 1987 USPS 454-160 25 CENTS Students improve testing scores by Pal DiMaggio tuke the test again in the of Schools Frank Brunette Curriculum and Instruc- Student scores have "in- tenth, eleventh or twelfth said that 1987 results show- tion. creased tremendously" on grade. ed that students scored In 1985-86. the first year the High School Proficiency "There has been a above the national norm in the test was used as a Test (HSPT) according to tremendous increase across every one of 39 areas of graduation requirement, 76 1986-87 school year results the board in all areas," said testing. percent passed in reading. announced ut the Board of Alice DeSanlo, Director of Test results in 1983 71 percent passed in writing Education meeting held lust Student Personnel Services, showed 10 out of the 39 and 57 percent passed in week. in a presentation of lest areas scored below the na- math. results to the board. tional norm, he said. The HSPr has been a Scores for the 1987 88 Results of Iowa tests in SIGN OF THE TIMES ... The Informational message state-mandated graduation In 1986-87, 86.2 percent school year will have to grades K-8, HSPT scores in board at Hahway Htrjh School recently displayed a requirement since 1985-86 of the students achieved a meet a standard of u 75 per- grude 9 and Tests of "Thank You" to Merck and Co., Inc., and Junior testing achievement levels passing grade^ in reading, cent passing rate in each of Achievement and Proficien- Achievement (or their participation In the Applied in reading, writing and 86.1 percent"^ achieved a the three areas to achieve cy (TAP) in grades 10-11 Economics Program. Sponsored by Junior Achieve- math skills. passing grade in writing and certification in the Depart- ment, the program Is about to reach students in William throughout a five-year 64.6 percent achieved a ment of Education's Level I M. Roesch's (our economics classes at Rahway High The test is given in April period were included in the passing grade in math. monitoring. The 1986-37 (or the second consecutive year. Economics Is an elec- to ninth graders who must program. "Students arc at The passing level set by standard was a 60 percent tive course offered to Juniors and seniors. pass it in order to graduate. or above grade level in all the Slate Department of passing rate. If a student fails any por- achievements this year." Education for 1986-87 was tion of (he test in ninth said DcSanto. 75 percent in reading, 77 "We've come a long grade, he or she is given Calling the test results the percent in writing and 61 way." said Magnolia, "but remedial education in that '"nuts and bolts of our percent in math, said Adele (here is still a long way to RHS students try "hands-on" business skill area and is allowed to business." Superintendent Magnolia, Supervisor of go" Library plans Economics classes at each class on a weekly basis stitution and United Jersey prices, costs and expenses. Roesch. who attended a holiday program Funding approved Rahway High School will lor a period of fifteen Bank provided financial ser- The computer was donated valuable training session once again participate in the weeks. vices lust year. lust year by Merck and Co.. with the business con- The Rahwuy Public- Applied Economics pro- The students und their Ai the conclusion of the Inc. sultants this past summer. Library will present a holi- gram sponsored by Junior business consultant will fifteen-week period, each The four companies tot Junior Achievement will day program, "Make Achievement. orgunize and nunie a com- student company will li- year. Rainbow .Enterprise. provide a.jfttbpok and for summer school - Decorations and Trim our pany, elect officers. - Jell quidate, und indiviiluulr R and B Productions, Students in William ~M. workboOTrhaf wflt setvt; as Tree," on Wednesday, by Pat DiMaggio menl courses, non-credited, Recital. Other (wilh ap- stock certificates, select a who purchase u share of Senior Productions and Roesch's four economics a supplement to the December 2. from 3:15 — The Rahway Board of include Computers I. Com- proval of Central Ad- product, assemble and stock will receive their Non-Stop Productions were classes will obtain firsthand students.' regular classroom 4:15 p.m. Education funded a sum- puters 2. Word Processing. ministration). knowledge on how to run u market the product (o sell to original $2 investment plus all successful in returning a responsibilities. Boys and girls in mer school program for Theatre Arts. Mechanicul — Granted permission lo business through u 'hands- the general public. a 'heullhy' dividend. dividend to their stock- This year's business con- kindergarten through 6th both Ihe High School und Druwing. HSPT Prepara- Ihe Chapter I Parent Ad- on" upproach. Euch company will huvc In addition, students will holders. Student workers sultants include Elaine grades are invited lo make a the Intermediate School ul tion and SAT Preparation visory Council lo solicit Business consultunls their own business checking have un opportunity to a/id officers gained valuable Needham. systems engi- decoration for the library last week's meeting. al u tuition cost of $30 each. donations for Ihe yearly ac- from IBM. and Merck and account to |>uy their ex- work wilh an 1MB pc com- knowledge on the ups and neer, from IBM; Kenneth tree. A motion approving a "This year we are also tivities of the preschool Co., Inc. will work wiih penses. Ruliway Savings In- puter to calculate various downs of organizing and Johnson, associate market- An extra decoration may remedial/enrichment sum- recommending two advanc- program. running a business for a ing research analyst; Bill be made to lake homo. All mer school program at the ed courses." said Assistant — Approved ihe contract profit. Simpson, senior purchasing the materials will supplied High School was upproved Superinlendenl of Schools between the Rahway Board "I hope that this year's agent and Mike Kelly, by the library. a! a cost not to exceed Nicholus Delmonaco. of Educution und the Union students will enjoy the same Research, all from Merck Rahway parents attend Access for the handicap- $13,130. "Geometry 2O2B und County Educational Ser- type of success," said and Co., Inc. ped may be arranged by The program will include Algebra I02B will be of- vices Commission to pro- contacting the Children's make-up courses in English, fered for 30 days, al four vide instructional services Gifted/Talented evening Department at 381-4110 by social studies and physical hours a day, for a total IO Si. Mary's Elementary November 30. education und health and number of course hours of School under Chapter I pro- To celebrate the opening chaeologist, whose lecture Dr. Kraft's talk was an will run 60 hours. Enrich- 120." gram in grades K I for the of American Education and slide presentation example of the type of uc- Rahway NAACP plans This will be the first lime 1987-88 school year, fully Week, parents of the Gifted spotlighted the Lcnnpc In- tivily from which gifted u remedial summer school federally-funded- und Talented students ul dians of New Jersey. Pro- students receive academic Program planned on program will be offered for — Approved Hnal pay- Rahway Intermediate fessor Kraft, President-elect enrichment outside of the casino trip, raffle seventh and eighth graders ment lo Park Construction School attended a special of the Middle Atlantic Ar- regular curriculum. heart-healthy cooking Rahwoy Board lets at the Intermediate School, Co.. Ruiherlord, in the G/T evening on Monday. chcological Society, has The Nutional Association For tickets cull 382-2451. special meeting said Delmonuco. amount of $1,500 lor win- November 16. written over 120 books ami The evening concluded lor the Advancement of 574-9752. or see any "Heart-healthy Cooking Cost of the program is dow replacement work Hosting the presentation articles. wilh refreshments provided Colored People (NAACP), member. for Ihe Holidays" is the not lo exceed $5,400 and completed ul Ihe High A special meeting of Ihe were Intermediate School His most recent publica- by the Intermediate School Rahwuy Branch, will spon- Also, the Christmas Holi- Iheine of a free program co- will cover basic subjects School. Rahwuy Board of Educa- Principal. Ralph P. Man- tion is entitled "The l.cnapc P.T.O. which was rep- sor a bus trip to Atlantic Ci- day Grocery Raffle is now sponsored by the Railway- such us English, reading and — Approved payment lo tion will be held on Tues- fredi. and Mrs. Rcginu Mac Indians of New Jersey." resented by Mi's. Linda ty on Saturday, December underway. /Clark Unit of the Ameri- mathematics to remediate Martinez. Sun Electric Co., day. December 1, 8 p.m., in Phee, Area Supervisor for with units Hinging from Horvuih. the organi- 5. First prize is $300 in can Heart Association and students in preparation for Newark, in the amount of ihe Louis R. Rizzo Board gifted und talented educ- fourth grude to high school zations'* president. Tickets are $ 10, wilh a $5 grocery coupons; second Rahway Hospital on Thurs- Ihe HSFI'. suid Delmonuco. $14.39] for light fixture Meeting Room (Room 105) tion. levels. bonus in coins returned. prize is $200 in grocery day, Dec. 3, 8 p.m. It will be In oilier business Ihe replacement at Roosevelt of the Ruhwuy In- Parents of 6th grade G/T Departure time is II a.m.