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0 h. I can't believe it! I've got four tests teachers should be more informed, especially
today. and then I have to swim sixth about Seniors."
hour. It's gonna be a bad day."
Another complaint was from Senior Doug
"Really? I've only got one class today, Petersen who said, "I don't mind it, but I hate
and that's underwater basket weaving." having to get out of school late."
"What?!" Are you serious? But your only All students are involved in the
a sophomore, You have to take seven advisement program, But sophomore Eric
classes!" Worthington had other ideas about it.
"Yeah, I know, but not today." "Freshmen and Sophomore should have to
"Hey, are you skipping?" have it, but I don't think Juniors and Seniors
"No, I've got advisement for six hours should be required to go."
straight!" In many advisement groups. parties and
This was one of many conversations that dinners and planned. In Science teacher, Jim
took place this year since the new Johnston's group, each time they met on
advisement system was set up. Mondays, they brought a quarter. At the end
Advisement was designed to meet with of the year. they had a party.
a teacher of your choice to plan schedules, Besides social contacts advisement gave
go over grades and credits, and to have students an opportunity to plan their
someone to talk to about anything. schedules for this year and next year. It also
Many students, though, had a negative gave them a chance to take advantage of the
attitude towards advisement. Freshmen spare minutes they gained through the
Heidi Jacob and Melanie Thomas both agreed scheduled time. Many used it to work on
that, "Advisement was boring, and we never extra projects or back assignments.
got any doughnuts."
Senior Connie Whiston stated, "The During Advisement. Juniors Abbey Wichman and Kris
Miller go over notes and homework.

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For Seniors. Advisement is very important in figuring
credits. lisa Eilers talks with senior Marcy Frost
during their scheduled time.

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