Gormac Polygraph School, located in Arcadia, has a reputation extending world wide. Article gives history of the school and its founder, G. Douglas Gurley, plus a description of the programs they offer.
The Planning Commission directed the planning staff to prepare a resolution permitting Maranatha High School to operate at its present North Santa Anita location.
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.
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.
The need for more volunteer aides is cited by District Librarian Mrs. Julie Dresdner. In the last three years, beginning at Camino Grove, library-media centers have been developed and are in operation at all nine elementary schools.
School will start September 16, 1975 and end June 19, 1976 (Friday). The new dates were set to accommodate the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur (September 15).
The Arcadia Unified School District is planning an ambitious expansion of its academic programs in 1974. Career guidance, library resources centers and reading programs will be emphasized.
The School Board will change the opening day of school so as not to conflict with Yom Kippur, a Jewish holiday. What the opening day will be has not yet been determined.
Trouble continues for a teen music "night club" that opened in December 1977 on First Avenue. Noise, trash, and parking have been problems. Now it is restroom facilities and fire regulations.