Bearing News

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 Manage Second Semester Stress

Audrey Novinger • May 15, 2019

Second semester often creates hectic schedules loaded with school work and activities. However, students use different strategies to manage their stress.

Staff meetings may alter schedules

Multiple Authors • May 10, 2018

Teachers who teach the same classes will have PLT meetings on certain in-class periods next year. This will cause changes to what is offered during any given period.

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.

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.

WWFC: Make time for your craft

Nicole Schroeder • January 22, 2015

Around this time of year, there is a certain air of excitement and anticipation in the halls of RBHS that isn't matched at any other time in the semester. Next year's course booklets lay scattered about...

Bruin Block provides students with a consistent family style community

Jake Alden • March 21, 2013

Their very first year at RBHS, sophomores are given an obligatory class known as Advisory. This hour and a half serves the combined role of a high school orientation, study hall, emotional safety net...

Enrollment takes place early, students choose courses for next year

Alyssa Sykuta • January 7, 2013

Barely into second semester, sophomores and juniors must start making decisions for the coming school year, still seven months away. Juniors will travel down to the Performing Arts Center on Jan. 7 and...