LEVY COUNTY JOURNAL AROUND LEVY COUNTY THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2006 Education standards just got tougher BY CASSIE JOURNIGAN STAFF WRITER 3 Middle school students who fail to make the grade in language arts, math, science and social studies may find themselves a grade behind their peers after new state guidelines take effect. Jeff Edison, assistant superintendent of curriculum, presented a draft student progression plan to’ Levy County school board members at a recent meeting. The plan incorporates state mandates schools must follow in educating children. “The new _ guidelines go along with the Florida reading initiative,” stated Edison. “All courses will be working together to educate our children.” Specific changes to this year’s plan include: e Public voluntary pre- kindergarten program for children who reach age four before Sept. 1. e New © requirements kindergartners must pass before being promoted. They will be graded on 50 standards * to be promoted to first grade. passing grades on 35 of the remaining 43 standards. e Middle-schoolers will be required to complete one course in career and education planning, and must complete their academic and career plan during the seventh and eighth grades. e Middle schools will add at least one high-school level math course (algebra I) where appropriate. e Additional requirements added for students in sixth through eighth grades include completion of courses each year in language arts, math, science and social studies. They will be required to pass five full-year classes each year. e Oral reading fluency will be monitored three times annually for students in all grades. e Science mastery will be monitored at least once a year. | Curriculum used in each of the schools must also meet state standards as outlined in Sunshine State Requirements. Copies of these requirements sroHSUOR: sural photo By Cassie sournig an CHIEFLAND HIGH School English teacher Charles Johnson coaches students for a spring academic decathalon. progress monitoring plans for reading, writing, math and science. Second through tenth graders will be assessed in reading and math to determine whether they have mastered state standards. Students with low FCAT scores in reading, math, writing and science will receive diagnostic assessments. As with previous years, students must.achieve a grade of at least 60 in all students failing to meet state standards are also specified. Elementary students with reading deficiencies | will receive immediate and intensive instruction by reading coaches and teachers. Remedial instruction will be required until students can pass minimum state requirements. Students will be subject to retention in their current. grade when the are available at the schools. They must attain 100 percent Schools will = maintain on. seven. standards and Quilters finish project that will be raffled off BY WINELLE HORNE CORRESPONDENT Log Cabin Quilters met Thursday, Sept. 21 at the Levy County Quilt Museum. Our day started out slow, but by lunchtime we had several, from the Lutheran Church, some from Lake City and some from Crystal River. So, we did have a busy day. The quilt that Pat and B.J. finished for the Woman’s Club has, been finished and it will be raffled off later. Some of the squares were made by members a long time ago, was packed away.and finally were brought out. Now what do with them? Quilters always have ideas of how it’s finished and will be a treasure for someone to use. _ Jarrod and 10 boys were out Wednesday. and what a difference they make when they get busy. One~boy planted tomatoes that had never seen a tomato plant, much less planted one, but he did a great job. They do so much when they come out. Thank you, Lancaster. Joyce has brought in a lot of beautiful fabric and many projects can be made. We sell it here for the upkeep of our museum and we will have more later. Lunch was good with baked chicken, venison stew, mashed potatoes and gravy, squash casserole, biscuits, apple pie, chocolate cake and so much more. There were 13 members and 10 guests present. . Winnelle Horne is the director of the Levy County Quilt Museum, Inc. PR iver (Ranch Cran Crs) Now at2 locations: Dixie’s Antique Mall in Williston and Laneys Antique Gift Mall in Chiefland A We have the lowest prices on A Quality, Rustic, Solid Wood Furniture A to accent your farm, ranch or log cabin decor. E a) 352-526-0096 e RRRRRREE. SLL Tees Tre Pyistir tity - Southwestern Textiles, Cast Horn Chandeliers, Lamps and Shades, Pottery and Baskets, Cow Skins. and Western Artec! LEXY COUNTY JOURNAT, The legal organ of Levy County, Florida The Levy County Journal is published every Thursday by Levy County Publishing, Inc. P.O. Box 159, Bronson, FL 32621. Periodicals postage paid at Bronson, FL (USPS 310-780). Postmaster: Send address changes to: LEVY COUNTY JOURNAL P.O. Box 159 Bronson, FL 32621 SUBSCRIPTION RATES In Levy, Gilchrist and Dixie Counties . . . $17 Reproduction of the contents of this publication in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. The paper cannot be responsible for any unsolicited manuscripts or photographs. The publisher’s _ liability for an error will not exceed the cost of the space occupied by the error. Deadline for all news and advertising copy is 5 p.m. Monday. Classified deadline is 2 p.m. Monday remedial activities fail to help numerically graded courses. them meet state standards. Remediation activities for Journal photo by Cassie Journigan ; GOATS ARE THE name of their game. 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The event will be held at the Thelma Bolton Center at 516 NE 2™ Ave. in Gainesville and is open to the general public as well as to blind and visually impaired persons. Tickets are $10 each. Group tables for eight are available upon advance reservation. Please dress in formal or Sunday best. Come and enjoy the food and entertainment. For more information, contact the Division of Blind Services at toll free 1-800-443-0908, local 955-2075. Time nearing for Day of Unity Get ready for a day of fun and a great learning experience Oct. 7 at the Train Depot Park in Chiefland. The day begins at 11 a.m. with displays, bands and good food. Smoky Bear, local police and firemen with educational materials will also be there to greet the children. The Humane Societies from Levy and Gilchrist counties will all be there and many other agencies. A special area will be set up for children with lots of activities including puppets and lots of. coloring projects. At 7 p.m. there will be a religious service featuring churches from around Levy County. The evening service will feature: Puppets 4 Christ and music as well as mini-sermons from area: pastors. Bring your lawn chair and join the fun. Revival planned at Bronson UMC Plans are being made to host a revival at Bronson United Methodist Church Thursday, Nov. 2 through Sunday, Nov. 5. Well-known international. evangelist the Rev. Dr. Jimmie McDonald will return to Bronson UMC as guest speaker. The theme this year is “A Renewed Spirit.” 5 The weeknight services will begin at 7 p.m. and the Sunday ' service will be at the regular worship service time of 10:45: a.m. For more information, please call pastor Mario Chacon at the church office Tuesday - Friday mornings at 486-2281. Butterfly Wings Club organizes The Levy County 4-H Butterfly Wings Club will hold its initial meeting at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1 at the Extension Office in Bronson. The regular club meeting time will be determined at this organizational meeting. This club will specialize in butterfly monitoring/gardening/ outings and is open to all youths regardless of race, creed, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations. The Butterfly Wings Club is looking for youth ages 5-18 throughout Levy County to come and learn about butterflies. For additional information, call Reta Scott at 871-3371. Battle of the Bands is Oct. 14 On Saturday, Oct. 14 from 9 a.m. — 4:30 p.m, Chiefland High School will host the Sth Annual Tri-County Invitational Marching Band Festival. The festival will have up to 15 competitive marching bands throughout the day performing their absolute best be- fore judges. The marching bands participating in the festival will be coming from various locations such as Jacksonville, Orlando, Ocala and Tampa high schools, in addition to our, local tri-county bands. 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