North Kingstown High School - Skippers Log Yearbook (North Kingstown, RI)

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. . . Policy Privilege or Policy by Karen Cancelliri Senior Privilege? What’s that? School policy and senior privileges have changed a great deal in recent years. At one time, seniors could check in for second hour class if they had a study hall first hour and could leave campus at the end of fifth hour if they were scheduled for a sixth hour study hall. But no more. Not only can a senior not sign in late, but those who do are assigned school detention. In an effort to maintain attend- ance in school, this privilege is gone. Senior study hall in the caf- eteria still exists and the stage is set aside as a senior lunch area, but the senior lounge in the round building remains but a mere faded memory. from the student handbook 1 ■ “■ • • students will make a maximum effort to attend every day.” 2. Any student who is tardy twice in a week may be assigned detention.” 3. . . . all requests (to leave school) must be submitted to homeroom teachers at least one day in advance of the requests . . ” 4. Students will be held financially responsi- ble for lost books or materials. . .” 5. “Students are required to sit at tables while eating. . .” Promotion Freshman 4-6 credits Sophomore 9 or more Junior 12 or more Senior 18 or more n

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Appearance. . . Change of Face at N.K. by Alison O’Leary North Kingstown High School’s appearance has undergone many changes in the past four years. The canopies which once kept students dry in rainy weather were removed when people decided they were a potential danger to those beneath them. Some of the grassy areas have been tarred to accommodate smokers while others have been protected by new fencing installed by the agricultural classes at the school. The interiors of many of the buildings have also been painted to give the classrooms a bright and clean look. While there are many changes yet to be proposed for the campus, it is clear that the old Wickford High School has given way to a new, multi-building campus of which the town and the students can be proud.

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 Students and Style by Kathy O’Neel From sweaters tied around the neck to the multi- ple pierced ear, students are changing to mix with the new styles and fashions. Straight skirts, kilts, and pleats are coming back to pair with Frye boots and the feathered hair cut. For the N.K. student, the accepted form of dress is Levi cords, faded jeans, and lettered T-shirts — a form of attire in line with the rural campus setting. If style is in fact a form of body language, then the student of N. K. has plenty to say. 12