East Rockaway High School - Rock Yearbook (East Rockaway, NY)

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Rules for Rockopoly JBJECT . . is to accumulate enough credits at the end of four years to graduate, his is accomplished by maintaining high grades and a good attitude. The object 'ery simply is to take the four corners out of the board and let a happy and cooper-itive spirit monopolize students stay at E.R.H.S. HOW TO PLAY The game begins when a player starts freshman year. At this ime, and at the beginning of each year following, he or she is supplied with a .chedule, locker, and homeroom. Hard work, persistence and initiative are also lecessary aids that help each player course the board. It is mandatory to complete he board successfully in order to advance to the next level. The game ends after :ompleting the board three more times: as a sophomore, junior and senior. OAME RULES . . . Each player is given certain rules at the beginning of the year. In irder to remain a good student, one must comply with these rules. A player may lot be excessively late for class nor may one cut beyond the set limit without penalty of suspension. If a person follows the set rules and has a general all-around-he-board good attitude, he or she will turn all corners without fail. RISK . . . Once the game has begun, certain risks may be taken by the individual players. The intention of the player who takes a risk is not to be caught. Such risks as cutting, lateness to class, being in the wrong bathroom, stealing fire extinguishers, etc., can be hazardous to a successful completion of the game. Under certain conditions, various excuses for these offenses have not been acceptable. These are the car broke down , the alarm clock didn't go off , or I was on my way to school, when all of a sudden . . . It is suggested to avoid taking any of the above risks unless you are one of the few who can tell a story with a straight face. REWARD... A player may receive rewards of various forms. If he she excels in his scholastic achievements, he is rewarded by being named to the Honor Roll or Merit List. If he maintains an Honor Roll average, he may be rewarded even further at the end of the year by receiving a pin of merit. There are many extra-curriculars which warrant recognition. A player who participates in a sport will receive a letter at the end of the year. When the year is over, there is a dinner given for students of various activities. Here all who have given outstanding service in any form are also rewarded. DEAN... If a player is caught taking any risks by violating game rules, he will be summoned to the Dean's office. At this time the player must take a seat along with the rest of the soon-to-be-convicted players. Here he will sit, wait, hope, pray and frantically think of an excuse. Whether or not penalties will be administered is up to the Dean and originality of the excuse. FREE PERIOD ... If a player's schedule allows him a free period, he may spend it anyway he chooses. There are various options open to the individual. He could risk it and eat in the cafeteria or he may go to Santini's, McDonalds, home, etc. Eating is not mandatory during a free period. A player may choose to do homework, go to the library or things less beneficial such as congregating in the bathrooms or writing on new wing benches.