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jMcHenry Highlights! FACTS FROM McHENRY COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL ACHIEVE - To Accomplish Successfully There may be no bigger issue in American high schools today than the issue of discipline. What do you do when a student misbehaves? And what do you do if he or she keeps misbehaving and you run out of the usual ways of keeping or­ der? Is there any alternative to putting the student out of school when behavior becomes a chronic problem? ^ "Kicking a youngster out of school just doesn't prove very much in most cases," says McHenry high school's East campus Principal, Bill Dodds. "The traditional '1st step' in discipline has always been out- of-school suspension, removing the student from the academic environment for a certain number of days. The problem is, the student is actually punished with a vacation, the parents are punished with an unexpected problem of supervision, and the teacher is punished when the student returns and has to make up a lot of missed work. It doesn't make a lot of sense." In an attempt to find a more creative response that does make sense, District No. 156 last year applied to the Illinois Office of Education for monies to set up an experimental program. The plan called for an alternative to out-of-school suspensions by setting aside space within the school where students who had violated the rules of the school remained throughout the entire day. Funding was approved and a certified teacher and an aide were hired. The program was called ACHIEVE and this fall begins its second year of operation. According to ACHIEVE teacher, Jim Aull, a student assigned to ACHIEVE is still suspended from school and cannot attend regular classes. The student has his freedom taken away and is required to follow the rigid routine of the program. "But he does not vegetate in ACHIEVE either," says Aull, "and every student is required to keep up with his class work. Teachers are in­ formed and assignments are sent down. Completed work is then returned to the teacher for grading." The ACHIE^ Degins promptly at 8 a.i an extended reading During ^ this time, the ACHIEVE teacher and his aide review individually with each child the work schedule for the day. A detailed plan is constructed as to how the day will be spent. If an assignment has not come from a teacher, the student is sent to find that teacher and get the work for the day. During the morning, students are not permitted to pass freely within the school, attend any classes except by special permission, or socialize with friends. Everyone in ACHIEVE breaks for lunch at the same time, although students who have worked and behaved well can earn some extra free time at the noon hour. The afternoon is similar to the morning. If a student completes all classroom assignments, the ACHIEVE staff provides ad­ ditional drill in the basic skills of reading, writing, and math. Success Of Program - Has ACHIEVE been suc­ cessful? Figures show that during the 1976-77 school year, out-of-school suspensions were reduced by over 60 percent. Previously as many as 2143 school days were lost to out-of- school suspension while last year this figure was reduced to 889. And a happy by-product is that while no state aide is collectable on students not in school, ACHIEVE students, since they are under the supervision of a fully certified A-l HEARING AID REPAIR SERVICE Free loaners-Complete Service on all Makes Custom Earmolds-30 Day Trial on New Aids. HOME SERVICE FOR SHUT-INS I TRY BEFORE YOUTUY! Maico-Oticon-Radio Ear Qualitone Audiotone Telex-Sono Tone Custom Made All in the Ear Models SIRVICi CENTER WEDS 1:00 TO 4:00 OTHER HOURS BY APPT. »HEARING AID BATTERY SALE! AAALLORY--EVEREADY RAY-O-VAC 675-*2.00 3l2-*2.00 76-*2 50 401-=*1 -10 41-*2.00 13-*2.00 PROVIDER CHRYSLER HEARING AID RO&fffiLANlT * ASSOCIATES 3937 W. MAIN ST. McHENRY 385-7661 Also 30 N. MICHIGAN CHICAGO 782-0985 teacher and are continuing their academic studies, do count toward that state aid. Three hundred students were assigned to ACHIEVE last year. Almost half found their way there because of excessive class cutting. At the same time, over 63 percent of the students assigned durihg the first semester did not return to ACHIEVE in the second semester. Obviously, the program had a deterrent ef­ fect! School counselors have been pleased with ACHIEVE, feeling that it gives them an additional option in dealing with the student who needs discipline. They can expect close super­ vision of the student assigned to ACHIEVE, knowing that he or she is keeping up with school" work. Evaluation of teacher reactions indicates that 88 percent of the faculty believes that ACHIEVE is a good and helpful part of the school's program. Even parents have commented to school officials that they are happy their child is being given this alternative to out-of-school suspension. They understand the educational value of the plan. Edgebrook PTO Hosts Meet And Greet Night The Edgebrook PTO is planning its first meeting of the school year, the theme to be Meet and Greet night Sept. 21 at 7:30 in the school gym. Members of the PTO board will be on hand to welcome parents. A membership drive is under way and any parent interested in joining the PTO is urged to attend. There are no dues at the present time and the only requirement for mem­ bership is that parents have a child in Edgebrook school. Questions regarding the meeting or membership in the PTO can be answered by calling Mrs. Bruce A. (Betty,) Smith, River road, McHenry. COURT BRIEFS Meetings that will be held in the McHenry County Courthouse include: Sept. 21 - Audit committee of the McHenry County Board, 9:90 a.m. Sept. 22 - Finance committee, 9:15 a.m. Sept. 23 - Zoning committee, 9:30 a.m. Sept. 26 - Special zoning committee, 9 a.m.; Public Safety committee, 9:30 a.m.; Transportation committee, 9:30 a.m. Sept. 27 - Chairmen's . meeting, 9:30 a.m. WHAT S NEW In New Guinea, discov­ ery of a plant that may rival the soybean. The "winged bean" is nutritious, will grow anywhere without fertilizer, is completely edi­ ble -- seeds, pods, roots and leaves. GET PROFESSIONAL carp# dtanmg results! (At do-it-yourself prices) MNT OUR MNM N VAC--Ik* M*r ' tkatOfNTlY... »ri nw emrpmt Iftiri wHti hot 'loowiu and MttoM dirt, corp«t 'Imvii jrour cfltftti CliAN. HUSH and OOOt-FRHI coMtcMrm /»* mmNRKIT niMMB ™ um ran cm--uw toner j» HOUR 0NIV *1100 FOR 24 HOURS. ACE HARDWARE 3729 W. Elm St. McHenry, III. 38M722 Youth Evangelist And Friend In Fall Series PAGE 21 - PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER 21, 1WTI S A V "Daniel" is back! The Alliance church, 3815 Bull Valley roa ', McHenry, presents the Rev. Frank Buckley, ventriloquist, and his friend, "Daniel" in a series of meetings beginning Sunday, Sept. 25 at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. and Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, at 7:30 p.m. The Daniel of the Bible was a great prophet, and this "Oaniel" might try to prophesy, but, mostly, Mr. Buckley has to set him straight. Mr. Buckley is a widely traveled, and sought after, youth evangelist, but every adult should hear him speak! He is an outspoken man who "tells it like it is'V as life relates to the Bible. He is ex­ cited about his faith. He can 'hold' boys and girls spellbound for over an hour. Rev. Gerald Robertson, pastor of Alliance church, encourages every person, young and old, to come hear this man of God. Young people, in this day and age, are seeking after truth and the real meaning of life. The Bible has the answers! Jesus Christ said, "I am come that you might have life, and that you might have it more abundantly." Anyone desiring more .in­ formation may call the pastor at the church, or Charles M. Christensen, Wonder Lake. THE MCC WAY • SAVE THE MCC WAY* SAVE THE £ ~ A MERCHANDISE CLEARANCE CENTER DIRECT MARKETING 301 W. V irginia St. CRYSTAL LAKE - WHILE QUANTITIES LAST - •VE'RE EASY TO FIND! I YOUTH ON THE MOVE I FIRM UP FOR FALL Conference Cindy Utech was selected as a state delegate to the 1977 National 4-H Dairy conference at Madison, Wis. Ten youths from Illinois are selected each year to attend the conference, held in conjunction with the annual Dairy ex­ position. She was selected because of her outstanding achievements in the 4-H Dairy project and the leadership she has shown as a 4-H member. An Ayrshire calf began her 4-H Dairy project at the age of nine, which has now grown to a herd of seven animals. Cindy has also taken Dairy and Veterinary Science projects to help prepare her for a career in the dairying field. She is the 19-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Utech of Crystal Lake. She is also a ten-year member of the Cary Busy Beavers 4-H club. This is the second year in a row one of the ten conference delegates from Illinois has been chosen from McHenry county. Last year Ed Vogts of Wood­ stock attended. As we select 4- H award recipients in the next weeks, we hope another member will qualify to attend. Recognition Twelve 4-H leaders and youth council members worked to finalize the list of 4-H members who will receive county and state Outstanding 4-H Member Recognition this year. 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