r1se• Number3 Volume XIII Captain Shreve High School, Shreveport, La. December 10, 1982 System reviewed by Linda Ledbetter News Editor As of Nov. 18, a committee consisting of approximately 15 people has been evaluating the weighting of grades, a system in which a differ­ ent point value is assigned to multiphasal courses. The committee of men and women such as central office personnel, a counselor, a principal, an assistant principal, teachers, and a data pro­ cessing worker was organized by Issac Pamplin, Superintendent of Social Studies and Language Arts. Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, Dr. Betty McNeese directed Pamplin to form the committee for the purpose of looking into the weighted grade system and to "gain a consensus of opinion" concerning the program, said Pamp­ lin. The committee will make a recommendation to the superintendent who will in turn make a recommendation to the school board. Weighted grades were first put into effect on Aug. 2, 1978, with the purpose of putting a point value on grades compatible to the phasing system. The system is divided into three phases: basic, general and enriched. Students entering Shreve their freshman year are placed in certain phases based on achievement test scores, grades, teacher's recommendation and RIM - Cluster data. Although a student may not meet me specific qualifications for a certain phase, he may choose to be put in a higher phase. Phased courses include English I, English II, English Ill, English IV, American History, Student makes big decisjons; civics, Mathematics I, Mathematics II, general science, and biology. Some subjects, non-phased courses, are understood to be enriched courses. Fraser named to governor's board are Algebra I, Algebra II, advanced mathe­ They where the meeting took place. The can question them," he says of these Biology II, physical science, chemistry, by Tracy Barnes matics, day was spent going over stacks of cases. Fraser noted jokingly that, "It and Foreign Languages II, Ill, and IV. Editor-In-Chief physics, paperwork concerning half-way houses is kind of nice to tell somebody As of now, using the weighted grade system, the feeling of and other groups dealing with youths whether they can have their $20,000 "A" is worth five points in an enriched phase How would you like million who are asking the state for grants or not." However, "we don't ever class, while in a general phase course, an "A" is knowing you were alloted $6.2 would be given of money to aid their organizations. actually see the money," he said, so worth. four points, and in a basic phase course a year and this money Shreve These grants are anything from books the idea of giving someone thousands an "A" is worth three points. out at your discretion? One to recreational equipment to new of dollars is not as glamorous as it may Opposers of the weighted grade system student is actually in this position. This person is sophomore Jerry mattresses. The juvenile justice board sound. would like to go back to the four point system, was this special Shreve Fraser, who is one of two teenagers reviews the requests and either funds Not only in which an "A" in every class is worth four on this board, elected to serve on the or denies them. "We're advisors to student chosen to serve points, a "B" is worth three points, and so forth. statewide of Justice and De­ the Governor," said Fraser. Most of but was also appointed as a member Pamplin was not at liberty to discuss the Governor's Juvenile "I'm rep­ these grants are given for a period a smaller group known as the Review opinions and discussion of the committee but linquency Advisory Board. of Louisiana," of three years with money decreasing and Evaluation Committee. This group several Shreve teachers voiced their opinions of resenting the youth a confident grin. He each year until after the three years. solves problems in grants and sub­ the weighted grading system. American History said Fraser with including district At this time, the separate organiza­ grants and reviews denied cases teacher, Georgia Lee, who teaches all enriched and 20 other people of half-way tions take over providing their own in order to suggest ways that these classes, is very much in favor of it. "I think it attorneys, directors chief of police, and funds. grants might be improved and finally encourages students to take difficult courses that houses, a retired are in charge of Even though 17-year-old Fraser is passed by the board. This December they might otherwise avoid. As long as we have even a reverend, and entering the youngest member of the board, meeting was the beginning of numer­ phases, those students that have to work harder authorizing grants new approaches, he has a vote equal to that of everyone ous trips Fraser will make. On Jan. 25 to get an "A" in an enriched class deserve more contracts to develop methods in regards to else. He said, "I can make a motion he will fly to New Orleans for a retreat­ credit." However, Mrs. Green who teaches basic techniques and programs. and if it is seconded that would be it," type training course put on to teach and general reading says she really isn't in favor juvenile delinquency the first of many and the grant would not be approved. methods of detecting fraud in the of the weighted grading system. "We have the Fraser made Rouge for a board In cases when the requests for money grants. Also, in February he will kind of program in our school that if these kids trips to Baton meeting on Dec. 1. He was greeted at exceeds $10,000 a representative return to the capital city for another were to achieve at their maximum level, they for a chauffered car com­ from the certain organization must be board meeting and again in April would be doing work deserving of a higher the airport by on the side and present at the board meeting. "I like the Governor's Conference on juvenile phase but would still be classified in the lower plete with a state seal the Bellmont Motor Hotel it when it's more than $10,000 so we justice. phase. n taken to PageS Page2 '. ' \ Wltuts Inside ___2 _______ T_H_E_EN_T_E_R_PR-I-SE--------------------------- 0 pin i 0 n December 10, 1982 Prom or weiner roast? What will it be iuniors? Smoke from an open fire drifts slowly to the sky as girls clad in fong, ruffled Prom dresses rush off in two's to powder their noses oettind a nearby tree. Waiting behind are their dates. One shuffles about nervously trying to adjust his bowtie with his left hand while juggling hotdogs and marshmallows in his right. The other scrubs furiously at his white ruffled tuxedo shirt trying to get rid of a bright yellow mustard stain. Sounds of crickets chirp loudly in the background as elegantly dressed couples roast their marsh mellows over the open flame. A painted banner hangs between two tall oaks proclaiming: 1983Junior/Senior Prom. Yes, students this may be the scene come the night of April 29 when the juniors host Shreve's annual prom. Doesn't sound like the typical prom scene to you? Well, due to the fact that the class of '84 began this school year with next to nothing in their bank account and only netted a little over $60 on their car wash, the juniors now only funds to pay for a few packages of hot dogs and marsh­ mallows for a weiner roast. To put on a good prom including band, decorations, free Cokes, and favors for the court, approximately $2,00 to $2,200 would have to be raised. This amount excludes the profit made on tickets sold at the door. Some fund raisers that the juniors have planned are selling M&M 'sand, of course, the annual Valentine's Day, "Flower Hour. • This carnation sale averaged $600 last year. This years' sale is ex­ LeHers to the Editor pected to net $700 to $800. These money-makers are a start, yet, the Enterprise staff would like to question why the juniors turned down the Student when he was young at a seance, Council's offer of letting them take over operation of the half-court a spirit came to him. This shot contest. This contest was Rock fan's held last year during half-time of the spirit told Cooper "If you will Next Issue's letters should boy's basketball game and was always a great success. serve me, I will bring you be turned Into Room 202 If these money problems cannot be solved soon, all you world-wide fame. • I believe this by Jan. 28, 1982. juniors and seniors better letter opposed start looking for a nice green stick to spirit was Satan because the roast your hotdogs on! Dear Editor, same thing happened to Jesus in I am writing in reference to Matthew 4:9, 10, when he was the letter to the editor entitled, tempted by Satan in the wilder­ "Rock fans oppose story," in ness. Jesus refused to serve the the last months issue. The story spirit but Cooper agreed. So Readers want to Yes, Shreve students, the writer was opposed to was now Cooper has the fame and about the possibility of Satan fortune and the Devil has songs being behind certain rock songs. about such things as sex with aHend assemblies The writer feels that if Satan is dead women. there is a Christmas really behind rock music in some Dear Editor: way, he's making a big mistake, Just because someone may To the teachers of Captain because all he's doing is bring­ listen to songs directly against High School, I just want to say With the holiday season just around the corner, Christmas ing in the cash for the groups and the teachings of Christ does not it's a shame that you won't activities seem few and far between at Shreve this year.