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Arcadia High School is the only school in the country to offer a class in race track management. Requirements to take the course are stiff. The aim of the class is to expose interested seniors to executive management techniques.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 24, 1977

Pages: p. B-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 24, 1977

Pages: p. B-1

Subjects: Schools - Arcadia High School

Item ID: 2961AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia High School is instituting two P. E. classes for handicapped youngsters this fall. A survey showed the need, so a program has been worked out which will be titled Adaptive P. E. and is designed to strengthen and condition those students.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 28, 1975

Pages: p. B-3

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 28, 1975

Pages: p. B-3

Subjects: Schools - Arcadia High School

Item ID: 2958AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Board of Education has been studying the legal status and requirements of driver education. So far driver education has not been offered at Arcadia High School this year.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 12, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 12, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: School Board

Item ID: 2455AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Board of Education made firm its plans for the Junior High pupils. First Avenue 8th and 9th graders will attend classes on their own campus, while incoming 7th graders will be divided between Dana and Foothills junior high schools.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 5, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 5, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Junior High Schools

Item ID: 3030AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Board of Education has voted to put off until April 23, a decision on whether or not to establish a smoking area at the high school.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 29, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 29, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Arcadia High School

Item ID: 2968AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The School Board has granted open lunch for seniors with parental permission effective September 1974. It will be a trial measure for one semester.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 25, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 25, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Arcadia High School

Item ID: 2950AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Board of Education turned down a recommendation to shorten the last week of school at the high school. The recommendation was that for the last week, Monday would be a full day, while Tuesday through Thursday would be half days.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 18, 1979

Pages: p. A-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 18, 1979

Pages: p. A-2

Subjects: Schools - Arcadia High School

Item ID: 2966An

Collection: Newspaper Index

Yom Kippur (September 15 this year) falling on the opening day of school has caused extreme consternation on the part of the Jewish community, which has tried to get the School Board to reconsider and change the opening date, but to no avail.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 17, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 17, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools

Item ID: 2596AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia teachers picketed the open house at Arcadia High School to protest the 1978-79 raise offered by the Arcadia Board of Education. The teachers claim they received a 3.5% salary adjustment (vs. the average San Gabriel Valley increase of 5.5%) while the Board claims a 5% increase retroactive to December 1, 1978.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 22, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 22, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Employees

Item ID: 2732AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Board of Education approved a joint powers agreement with the city regarding use of part of the First Avenue Junior High School site for recreational purposes.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 10, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 10, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - First Avenue Junior High School

Item ID: 3034AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Board of Education has decided that the First Avenue Junior High School will be rebuilt following the present basic configuration. Article indicates possibilities for interior plans.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 19, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 19, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - First Avenue Junior High School

Item ID: 3038AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

On July 18 the School Board approved an expenditure of $2000 for plans and specifications for an addition to the High School Little Theater to be used as a set shop. However, the $40,000 estimated cost of the addition is not in the published budget.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 21, 1977

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 21, 1977

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Arcadia High School

Item ID: 2963AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

An addition to the High School Little Theater has been approved for a bid of $67,350. The addition will be used for set design, etc. The $20,000 cost increase over what had been tentatively set did not please the School Board.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 1, 1977

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 1, 1977

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Arcadia High School

Item ID: 2964AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Since October 1975 a committee of citizens, teachers and administrators have been studying requirements for graduation from high school. They recommend raising the units needed to graduate from 160 to 170. The School Board will vote on this proposal on April 14.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 1, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 1, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Arcadia High School

Item ID: 2959AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

General items regarding Arcadia High School

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 15, 1972 p. 1 (free expression restrictions protest); April 30, 1972 p. 1 (regulations adopted); September 10, 1972 p. 1 (study of joint park and gym with Maranatha High); October 1, 1972 p. 1 ( " " ); October 8, 1972 p.1 (teen center activities moved to High School); April 26, 1973 p. 1 (open campus for seniors); October 28, 1973 p. 1 (police science course)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 15, 1972 p. 1 (free expression restrictions protest); April 30, 1972 p. 1 (regulations adopted); September 10, 1972 p. 1 (study of joint park and gym with Maranatha High); October 1, 1972 p. 1 ( " " ); October 8, 1972 p.1 (teen center activities moved to High School); April 26, 1973 p. 1 (open campus for seniors); October 28, 1973 p. 1 (police science course)

Subjects: Schools - Arcadia High School

Item ID: 4221AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The School Board and the Administration have debated optimum class size and decided that in any class where there are more than 32 students, a paid aide should be provided to assist the teacher.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 30, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 30, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools

Item ID: 2593AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The California Museum of Science and Industry in Los Angeles has applied for 2 weeks of racing, from September 30 the October 10, 1979, to raise funds as an Agricultural District.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune p A-3

Date: March 22, 1979

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune p A-3

Date: March 22, 1979

Subjects: Horse racing

Item ID: 1747AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Interview with Suzanne Wallace, who operates the Turnquist Santa Anita Dog School. Good summary of the services that the school offers, hours of classes, etc.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 17, 1977

Pages: p. A-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 17, 1977

Pages: p. A-2

Subjects: Schools, Private - Turnquist Santa Anita Dog School

Item ID: 3078AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia High School has won a five year accreditation - the longest granted by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 16, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 16, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Arcadia High School

Item ID: 2951AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Views of two students at Arcadia High School on the question of setting aside a smoking area on campus.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 19, 1979

Pages: p. A-1+

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 19, 1979

Pages: p. A-1+

Subjects: Schools - Arcadia High School

Item ID: 2969AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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Arcadia High School is the only school in the country to offer a class in race track management. Requirements to take the course are stiff. The aim of the class is to expose interested seniors to executive management techniques.

Arcadia High School is instituting two P. E. classes for handicapped youngsters this fall. A survey showed the need, so a program has been worked out which will be titled Adaptive P. E. and is designed to strengthen and condition those students.

The Arcadia Board of Education has been studying the legal status and requirements of driver education. So far driver education has not been offered at Arcadia High School this year.

The Arcadia Board of Education made firm its plans for the Junior High pupils. First Avenue 8th and 9th graders will attend classes on their own campus, while incoming 7th graders will be divided between Dana and Foothills junior high schools.

The Arcadia Board of Education has voted to put off until April 23, a decision on whether or not to establish a smoking area at the high school.

The School Board has granted open lunch for seniors with parental permission effective September 1974. It will be a trial measure for one semester.

The Arcadia Board of Education turned down a recommendation to shorten the last week of school at the high school. The recommendation was that for the last week, Monday would be a full day, while Tuesday through Thursday would be half days.

Yom Kippur (September 15 this year) falling on the opening day of school has caused extreme consternation on the part of the Jewish community, which has tried to get the School Board to reconsider and change the opening date, but to no avail.

The Board of Education approved a joint powers agreement with the city regarding use of part of the First Avenue Junior High School site for recreational purposes.

The Board of Education has decided that the First Avenue Junior High School will be rebuilt following the present basic configuration. Article indicates possibilities for interior plans.

On July 18 the School Board approved an expenditure of $2000 for plans and specifications for an addition to the High School Little Theater to be used as a set shop. However, the $40,000 estimated cost of the addition is not in the published budget.

An addition to the High School Little Theater has been approved for a bid of $67,350. The addition will be used for set design, etc. The $20,000 cost increase over what had been tentatively set did not please the School Board.

Since October 1975 a committee of citizens, teachers and administrators have been studying requirements for graduation from high school. They recommend raising the units needed to graduate from 160 to 170. The School Board will vote on this proposal on April 14.

General items regarding Arcadia High School

The School Board and the Administration have debated optimum class size and decided that in any class where there are more than 32 students, a paid aide should be provided to assist the teacher.

The California Museum of Science and Industry in Los Angeles has applied for 2 weeks of racing, from September 30 the October 10, 1979, to raise funds as an Agricultural District.

Interview with Suzanne Wallace, who operates the Turnquist Santa Anita Dog School. Good summary of the services that the school offers, hours of classes, etc.

Arcadia High School has won a five year accreditation - the longest granted by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

Views of two students at Arcadia High School on the question of setting aside a smoking area on campus.