Day 88

Bailey Stover • June 13, 2020

During her 88th day of social distancing, senior Bailey Stover spent time with her brother, took a long nap, showered and watched "Chuck" with her parents.

Online classes allow for procrastination, cheating

The Rock and Bearing News Staff • January 14, 2020

Online classes provide a one-size fits all approach that does not cater to students. Companies such as Edgenuity and the University of Missouri K-12 use curriculum meant for the average student. Students who are ahead or behind the curve are an afterthought and subsequently robbed of individualized instruction.

Students assess class offering types

Bailey Stover • February 19, 2018

RBHS students and staff discuss how choosing between in-school and online classes can affect students and their academics and extracurriculars.

Students request classes earlier than previous years

Emily Oba • January 26, 2018

School counselors presented registration information during juniors’ U.S. studies classes. Counselors informed students they could not change their schedules after March 1.

Deadline in second semester gives students little time to change classes

Jared Geyer • December 21, 2017

Student will only have a few days after the winter break to be able to switch classes. Class changes for second semester are due Jan. 12.

Teachers, administrators review honors contracting curriculum

Emily Oba • December 19, 2017

RBHS teachers and administrators are evaluating the honors contracting system in studies classes. The honors contracting system is unique to RBHS.

Faculty members try to salvage German, Japanese classes

Nikol Slatinska • October 26, 2017

Faculty members work to salvage German and Japanese classes, which CPS plans to phase out in the following years due to budget cuts.

Required courses give assistance

Lisa Zhuang • May 17, 2017

Though seemingly dull, core curriculum gives students critical skills they need.

Students protest district’s cuts of German 1, Japanese 1

Nikol Slatinska • May 1, 2017

Freshmen start a petition in response to the elimination of world language classes.

Students seek help for standardized tests

Emily Oba • April 20, 2017

Preparing for college can be the cause of stress for many students; the pressure to get a good ACT or SAT score is not invalid for college use the score to decide who to admit.

Scheduling system requires update to help students

Emily Oba • March 6, 2017

For students who enjoy taking elective classes, a change in the scheduling system could offer great assistance.

Students complain rather than seek help

Ji-Sung Lee • February 21, 2017

[dropcap]A[/dropcap]lthough a straight A report card may bring pride to students and parents, most kids know it comes with hours of homework, studying and reviewing.  As faculty constantly teaches new...