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authorization for a student's course of study. “The final decision rests with the parents.” Bloomer stressed.
Agreeing that they wanted neither to label nor limit students, the board members unanimously agreed to amend the minutes of their October 28 meeting, deleting “dual track” and substituting that students will be given the option, with parentaf consent.'' of two English courses, honors and general, at each grade level.
Robert Eastham asked for the effect of the honors English courses offered in 11 th and 12th grades for the past two years.
“In my opinion, it’s been effective. It prompted my recommendation to extend honors English down to the eighth grade level." Bloomer said. “Students going to college need a different preparation from those entering the world of work, just like you feed a work horse differently from a racehorse.”
“We’ve got to do something to raise SAT (Standardized Schdlastic Aptitude Tests) to help our youngsters get into college," Miller added. He maintained that beginning honors English in 11th grade won’t give students long enough for
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