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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1987-05-13, Page 8• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Legions undertake child identification ly by the Wellington County School Huron, Bruce, Grey, Wellington, All 53 Branches in District "(— Board (Board in 1985 and subsequently was Waterloo and Perth with the 12 bran- were asked to financiially support This brought to the attention of the Bran- ches of Zone C-1 being contained in Program and have done so willingly. rhes in District "C" at their Fall Con- l luron and Bruce counties including The District has purchased two video vention in Owen Sound in October Kincardine, Ripley, Lucknow, Wrox- cameras plus the video tapes for use 1985. tiler, Wingham, Brussels, Blyth, (lin- throughout the counties. The Pro - The four zones which comprise tun. Seaforth, Goderich, llensall and gram al District level is under the District cover the counties of 1';��'t�"' Chairmanship of the District Youth Educatioo Chairman. Bob Craig. while the four Zone Voultl Education Chairmen are handling the ar- rangements in their respective areas. All school boards, public and separate, were approached with the plan to video tape the classes from Kindergarten to grade 8. 'These children would be taped in a manner so that a record could be kept of their gait, their facial profile, as well as a full faced view and voice record. All „video taping is being done by members of local Legion Branches with assistance from their Zone Youth Education Chairmen 1 Howard Car- roll in Zone ('-1, being assisted by Bob Chapman of Branch 109 Goderich 1. When the Program is completed. some 90,000 school aged children in District "C' ' ( approximately 9,000 from 35 schools in Zone ('-1) will be recorded on video tape. In two year's time the process will begin all over again so that a current video tape is always available. 'These tapes become the property of the respective school boards with the information contained thereon being kept con- fidential until authorized by the parents for release to police, papers. T.V. and/or radio stations, etc. in the ease of a missing child. The Child Video Identification Pro- gram which is now being sponsored by the Legion Branches in District "(7" was originally the idea of two Ar- thur District High School students. Mark Jones and Paul Ruffolo who conceived (he idea for a school pro- ject. The idea was adopted original - TO MARRY -- Mr. and Mrs. Paul Watson, Dashwood and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nigh, Seaforth wish to announce the forthcoming mar- riage of their children Mary Teresa and Al Louis on Saturday, May 23, 1987 at St. Boniface Church, Zurich. Open reception to follow at the Seaforth Com• munity Centre. Photo by Frank Phillips ENGAGED-- Fred and Norma Steele, of RR 1 Kirkton would like to announce the engagement of their son Brian Keith to Brenda Mary Hackett, RR 3 Lucknow. One of the secrets of a long and fruit- ful life is to forgive everybody everything every night before you go to bed. .� RR 2 Crediton 234-6464 Greenhouse & Nursery Now expanded to serve you better Mon. - Fri. 4 - 10 p.m. Sot., Sun. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Annual - perennial box plants. Great for flowerbeds and rockgardens Indoor " tropical and flowering plants Trees and shrubs Selection of hanging baskets All Your Gardening Needs esi • 111/2 miles south of Crediton r c LEGION SPONSORS -IDENTIFICATION — All of the.Royal Canadian Legion branches in District C are participating in a child identification program. From the left are Rick Smith and Norm Ferguson of Ex- eter branch 167 Usborne Central student Alia Blackler and Bob Chapman and Howard Carroll of Goderich. Z jvYNVIMMyfiM . ii2kS/9gfiE>AINS'A..?ei i 5•:f `9 ' l%. •.'- • Huron drop-out stats examined An interesting new report from the Huron County Board of Education i HCBE) could provide the founda- tions for future recommendations regarding.high school drop -outs. IICBE trustee Joan Van Den Broeek called -the Secondary School Student Drop Out Survey "excellent statistical data." Bob Allan, the direc- tor of education, said that the survey would continue as an ongoing process, with further reports made back to the board trustees. - - The 35 -page document has been long awaited by Huron board trustees. Data in the survey examines drop-out trends in the five Huron County high schools. During 1985-86, some 170 -students left school. This figure reflected 4.5 percent of the September 1985 secon- dary school population. By individual schools the survey results showed: Central Huron Secon- dary School Clinton - 44 drop -outs for 5.5 percent of the student population; Goderich District Collegiate Institute - 35 drop -outs, 4.5 percent; South Huron District High School Exeter - 39 drop -outs, 4.4 percent;-Seaforth - District High School -15 drop -outs, 4.3 percent; F. E. Madill Secondary School Wingham - 39 drop -outs, 4.4 percent of the student population. The survey further indicates that of the 170 total number of drop -outs, 99 were boys and 71 students were girls., Of the total, 47 of the drop -outs were 17 years of age, 43 of the students were 18 years old, 38 students were 16 years old, 19 students were 19 years old, 12 of them were 15 and 11 of the students were 20 and over. The month of October prbved to have the highest drop out rate. Eighty-eight of the drop -outs had less than 14 credits when they quit school, 51 of the drop -outs had between 14 and 25 credits, 23 of the students had more than 26 credits. The survey went on to document why these 170 students dropped out of school before graduation. The iden- tified reasons included: employment, 75 students; no definite plans, 73 • BED • BATH • WALLPAPER • LINENS • CUTS SAYE On All Wallpaper Orders until May 29 students; behavior, 12 students; private schools, 9 students; death, 1 student. A summary of the statistical includ- ed 11 observations. * Approximately one third of the drop out population was age 16 or lower. ' While three-quarters of the respondents claim to be working, ful- ly one half identify an intention to seek further schooling. * The level of satisfaction expressed with school courses offered dropped to less than 60 percent from over 80 percent in the transition from elemen- tary to secondary school. * Less than five percent of the respondents identified problems with their academic work. * Over 40' percent identified atten- dance at school as a problem. * A high degree of importance was placed on life skill courses, work placements, and practical experience subjects as helping students remain in school. - • Seventy percent of early school- leavers have other family members who left school early. *FiftyperEent of early school-leavers indicate involvement with a social agency. • Fifty percent attended two or more elementary schools; 35 percent at- tended three or more schools. 'Thirty-three percent attended two or more secondary schools. ' Close to one half of the respondents identify a special education background. The survey observations identified that student drop -outs had feelings of failure, poor self concepts, health pro- blems, family instability, substance abuse, problems with behavior and attendance, school conflict and lack of part-time work. It was further noted that one third of the respondents believe that "If I get a diploma, I still won't be able to get a job." When asked what changes in the school they would recommend the respondents suggested: more courses dealing with problems of maintaining a family and home; a grade just for those who don't want to go to school with kids half their age; more com- munication between teacher and pupil; free meals t for those below the poverty line) ; more courses in grade 13; on-the-job experiences; revised (contemporary) textbooks; something we will be able to use in the future; alternate day scheduling; half-time work placements; skill or job-related training; courses related to agricultural occupations; more "real -to -life" learning; open access to classes; fresh, new ideas for the young from the young; more ac- tivities in physical education. Respondents were also asked to identify what changes they would lilte to see in the community to help students who leave school early. They noted: educational programs outside of the school system; more training programs; more counsellors to give The readers write you confidence to carry on; job search assistance; a home in the com- munity for unwed mothers; more people who would accept apprentices; financial aid for those who leave - school because of poverty or family problems; opportunities -based -on per- sonal qualities, not just qualifica- tions; students should not be allowed to quit school until they. are 18 years old. Approximately one-third of the respondents provided comments sug- gesting some form of alienation with the school system. Negative com- ments were directed against teachers, vice principals and prin- cipals. Elements of conflict appeared to exist in many of these situations as a factor immediately preceding the decision to leave school. Further to the 1985-86 school year survey, preliminary observations for the current school year seem to in- dicate that the drop out rate may be lower in 1986-87. From September to December of 1986, 71 students had left school 20 from Central Huron; 15 from-GDCI, 12 from F. E Madill; 17 from South Huron; and seven. from Seaforth highschool. Survey data will continue to be compiled. - In conclusion, the current survey document makes several suggestions. It recommends that a profile of poten- tial drop -outs be established and that specific intervention strategies he employed to help reduce early school leaving, -both at the elementary and secondary school levels. Further recommended are procedure to facilitate the re-entry of drop-out students, as well as the need to establish alternative programs or school settings as a drop out preven- tion measure. PLAN MARRIAGE Leonard and Doreen Smith of Ltcan are happy to announce the frthcom- ing marriage of their cpughter Sheila Faye to Mr. Brian )ouglas son of Marie and the lateDonald Dinney, Crediton. The vedding will take place on Saturdiy, May 23 in Lucan United Churci. Open reception to follow. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Buy l McCaIIs Pattern and Get 1FREE\ (of equal value or less) D01k1D0t FABRICS 373 Main St. • •• • • • • • • Join the staff at for their Birthday Party We're 6 years old and we're celebrating by giving you presents. * special savings and free merchandise every day from Thurs., May 14 to Sat., May 16 k Join us for coffee and cake on Saturday * over $500.00 worth of prizes to be won TO MARRY Mr. and Mrs. Jack Dickinson, Stratford and Mr. and Mrs. John Consitt, Hensall an- nounce the forthcoming marriage of Diane and Dwight on Saturday, June 13, 1987 at Central United Church, Stratford. 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