The Mail-Journal, Volume 29, Number 17, Milford, Kosciusko County, 6 June 1990 — Page 14

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., June 6,1990

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School news

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MILFORD’S PRESIDENTIAL ACADEMIC AWARDS — Fifth grade students at the Milford School received presidential academic awards during the awards presentation at the school on Wednesday, May 30. Receiving plaques for their outstanding abilities were, seated from left, Lindsay Kaiser, Kelli Haab, Becky Roose, Amy Cockburn, ’VfovV Uoah onri Xloql Rppr

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In the center, from left, are Elizabeth Cole, Michelle Hershberger, Laura Gunden, Daron Price, Ryan Mikel and Luke Sawyer. Standing are Ora Freeman, Kasee Speicher, Meghann Stewart, Cassie Walton, Kari Beer, Carly Beer and Heather Wright. (Photo by Stacey Lesch)

Cub Scouts hold spring outing

On May 19, the Cub Scouts of Kosciusko County met at Rising Arrow Reservation for their annual Spring Outing. The outing began with the Cub Scout Promise and by repeating the Law of the Pack. The Wolf Book quiz proved to be challenging for the boys. After the third round, all of the Scouts were eliminated from the competition. In the sack race, coordination and sharing were the scout skill used to win. Three races were run. In the finals, the team of Emmanual Turner (Pack 3775) and Nathaniel Christrie (3761) came in first place, followed by Kevin Miller (3777) and Adam Richcreek (3726). In the ball hitting contest, Kevin Miller came in first by hitting the ball the furthest; in second place was Adam Richcreek, and third was Jay Waymire (3777). The big contest of the day was the nature scavenger hunt. The scouts were given the names of eight items found in the woods and were put in pairs for the contest. Winning the contest were Jonathan Mort (3761) and Scott Bryan (3726). Second place went to Emmanual Turner and Ryan Pieper (3726). In third place were Jeramiah Eckert (3761) and Mark Merchent (3761).

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The evening meal was prepared in the newly-built concession stand/trading post. The final event of the day was to recognize the “Tiger” Cub Scouts, who were graduating into a Cub Scout pack. The next district Cub Scout event will be the annual Cub Scout Day Camp to be held on June 20, 21, 22. Over 200 county Cub Scouts have alreadyregistered and more are expected. The Day Camp director is Dick McCleary, 267-6576. Eta Sigma Gamma initiates Jennifer Jorczak Among the seven Ball State students recently initiated into Eta Sigma Gamma National Honorary in Health Science is Jennifer Jorczak. She is the daughter of James and Judith Jorczak, r 1, Leesburg. A 1987 graduate of Wawasee High School, she is a senior at Ball State University majoring in physiology and health science.

ISTEP scores reflect possible upward trend

A report released today, June 1, by the Indiana Department of Education indicated that the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress (ISTEP) scores for 1990 show signs of a possible upward trend in student achievement across the state. Statewide average total scores in reading, language, and mathematics were up slightly compared to scores obtained in 1989 in all grade levels tested. Indiana students posted meaningful gains across all major achievement areas tested for grades one and two, with similar gains seen for mathematics in grade 11. Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction H. Dean Evans noted that while he is optimistic about the results, they will be interpreted with due caution. “While we are encouraged to see reading, language, and mathematics scores rise over last year’s in grades one, two, three, six, eight, nine and 11, fur-

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MILFORD PHYSICAL FITNESS AWARDS — These third, fourth, and fifth grade Milford students were presented with the Presidential Physical Fitness Award during awards day, Wednesday, May 30, at the Milford School. Sitting, from left, are third grade students Chad Olson, Beatrice DeLaFuente, Lisa Castro, Sara Frantz, Mary Ellen Hernandez, Dena Harter, and Traci Speicher.

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SYRACUSE MIDDLE SCHOOL STANDOUTS — Syracuse Middle School recently celebrated the achievements of its students at an awards ceremony. Some of the students recognized and their awards, in front row, from left, are: Greg Hormann, presidential academic award; Chris Stierwalt, presidential academic award; Bryan Finlinson, presidential academic award; and Travis Miller, presidential

ther research is necessary to determine the extent of gains and their potential causes. Overall, however, the results inspire confidence in the increasing health of the Hoosier educational system,” Evans commented. Evans noted that the changes enacted last year by the General Assembly to help more students obtain needed assistance had the desired effect. “As I stated last year, one of the major criticisms of ISTEP has been that too few students were identified as needing summer assistance. Under the new legislation, remediation rates rose from 3.66 percent in 1989-90 to 6.8 percent this school year. This is very close to our projected remediation rate of seven to 10 percent,” he said. Evans stressed the positive aspects of summer school. “Although some have disagreed with our approach to testing and remediation by claiming we are

targeting children for failure, I still strongly maintain that we are targeting students for future success.” Evans emphasized small class sizes, individualized instruction, and attention to the self-image of students in summer remediation as positive forces being used to “help get children back on track academically.” Evans further pointed out that many local school officials have adopted standards more stringent than the state’s. “Local authority to set standards for the remediation of students should further assist in the identification of those children in need of academic help.” He also noted that locally identified students will be remediated at state expense and that adequate funding is available to perform this important educational function. The report indicated that 474,039 students in grades one, two, three, six, eight, nine and 11 took the test in early March. Students in grades one, two, three, six and eight are currently eligible to qualify for state funded summer school. Os the 347,435 potentially eligible students, 23,647 obtained scores below state achievement standards. Individual grade levels, number of students tested, number of students below standards, and percentage o’s students below standards follow: grade one, 74,450, 6,828, 9.2; grade two, 71,800, 6,467, 9.0; grade three, 70,343, 3,491, 5.0; grade six, 66,858, 4,503, 6.7; grade eight, 63,984, 2,358, 3.7; grade nine, 67,498; grade 11,59,106. At Wawasee The following indicates the number of students who are eligible for summer remediation in-

In the middle row, from left, are fourth graders Jeff Beer, Peter Wagoner, Rob Schlipf, Travis Coy, Jay Haugh, Adam Bernicky, Mary Cockburn, Amy Gingerich, and Eva Schmucker. Standing in back are fifth grade students Rob Burke, Brock Manning, Amy Cockburn, Rachael Hively, Cassie Walton, Kari Beer, and Carly Beer. (Photo by Stacey Lesch)

academic award. In the back row, from left, are: Tony Ganshorn, presidential academic award; Natalia Dick, outstanding visual arts; Mitch Bye, outstanding visual arts; and Christina Hile, presidential academic award. (Photoby Mary Jane Lorton)

struction from June 11 to July 9 in the Wawasee Community School Corporation: grade one, six; grade two, 25; grade three, 13; grade six, 11; and grade eight, two. The totals for the three schools are: Milford, 17; North Webster, 27; and Syracuse 13. Evans hypothesized that relatively low remediation percentages for grades three and eight may be the result of third and eighth grade students having received the benefits of ISTEP and other education reforms for three and two years respectively, and that this fact results in their smaller need for remediation. However, there are other plausible explanations. “The department will analyze the results in an attempt to explore the causes of the differences seen,” Evans stated. Evans concluded by stressing the importance of statewide achievement assessment. “ISTEP provides a wealth of information for students, teachers, school administrators, parents, and taxpayers in general. The ISTEP program allows for comparisons of Hoosier students with those of the nation, assists in the planning of local curriculum and its evaluation, provides necessary information pertinent to readiness for post-secondary education, and helps to identify the strengths and weaknesses of state and local academic programs. “Workshops have been held throughout the state (and will continue to be held) to assist school officials in effective utilization of ISTEP scores on behalf of boys and girls and the overall school instructional program.”