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Day 49

Day 49

Bailey Stover May 5, 2020
During her 49th day of social distancing, senior Bailey Stover had a Zoom meeting with her journalism class, did some yard work and watched Netflix.
Freshman Walter Anderson works on his sketchbook for art adorned in a tie and overcoat on November 9th.
Photo by George Frey / Bearing News

Students dress for success

Emily Oba November 12, 2018
Students dress up for testing and important life events for a confidence boost and more overall success.
Applying knowledge: Advanced Placement (AP) Literature teacher Deborah McDonough prepares her class of seniors for their AP Exam.

Students ask for varied AP test preparation

Jacob Sykuta May 12, 2017
As the year leads to it's close, students worry about final and AP examinations and how teachers can better prepare them.
Types of assessments test student skills

Types of assessments test student skills

Katie Whaley April 7, 2017
Students and teachers speak about how written assessments compare to oral assessments and how imperative communication skills are in high school and beyond.
Study Time: Senior Jake Gallagher studies in the media center on Tuesday, Dec. 10. Finals week begins next Monday, Dec. 16.

Race to the finish

Grace Vance April 28, 2015

As a closing tribute to the year, I have a few last words. When the crazy scramble for getting good grades at the end of the year comes, even those who have maintained an acceptable grade average feel...

A good nights sleep or a good grade?

A good night’s sleep or a good grade?

Cami Kudrna March 25, 2015

According to studies, sleep is vital to improve studying tactics Students often asked to complete out of school assignments, such as studying for a test or quiz.  Procrastination comes hand-in-hand with...

Study Time: Senior Jake Gallagher studies in the media center on Tuesday, Dec. 10. Finals week begins next Monday, Dec. 16.

EOC exams to be taken soon; students will miss class time

Ross Parks April 29, 2014

End-of-course assessments are making another appearance this spring in record numbers. With freshmen finishing their first year on campus, RBHS has been exposed to a larger number of EOC takers than before. “I...

photo by Manal Salim

Date of grade submission causes difficulties

Manal Salim January 2, 2014

Upon the end of the current semester, the start of a new year is bound to bring about difficulties for both students and teachers. At RBHS, grades are due on the morning of January 8, which is a mere...

What is the point of taking finals?

What is the point of taking finals?

Eric Glennon December 20, 2013

Mr. Daniels and Mr. Still share their opinion on what the purpose of taking finals really is. [vsw id="82427065" source="vimeo" width="600" height="460" autoplay="no"]

January 2013: Media Specialist, Gwen Struchtemeyer assists RBHS senior Connor Fraser with studying for the ACT. Many students take the generous opportunity offered by Structemeyer to better prepare them for achieving a higher score on the standardized test. Photo by Aniqa Rahman
Originally posted in 2013

Media Specialist prepares pupils for ACT

Sam Mitchell January 12, 2013

Whether it be early morning before the first bell of the school day, lunch time when most teachers and students are taking a short break from their work, or after school on a Friday afternoon when most...

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