The Gradesaver by Megan Copeland

The scariest thing in the world to some students would be an F on a test or a report card.

Learning certain topics may be challenging based on what an individual is good at. If someone struggles in at a specific topic, that person’s grades may suffer.

However, there are actions a person can take in order to improve their grades. One of these actions include tutoring.

Unfortunately, many students in this school don’t know that after school tutoring exists. For a high school student who is high in the top twenty, an “A-” in a class could set them back. If he or she were struggling in that said class, well, they could kiss top twenty goodbye.

“I know a lot of people are struggling a lot right now, and if they can get some one on one help, they can get better grades,” freshman Salutatorian Elaine Wilson said.

After school tutoring sessions are available Monday through Thursday in room E109. Students will be tutored by National Honor Society members who are experienced in the variety of subjects that a student may need help on.

NHS advisor Sharon Eickhoff expresses her excitement for the after school tutoring program. She hopes more people will come and participate in it if someone needs help in a specific area.

“Having students tutor tutor students is beneficial because it’s a peer on peer and that works really well. I think it works both ways. Number one, I think it’s nice that they work comfortably together. People are taking ownership of their learning and also have opportunities to reach out and be a mentor,” Eickhoff said.

Even so, that might not work for busy students. While coaches and club advisors encourage students to seek help on academic matters and be a little late to practice or club, students may feel obligated to put sports and extracurriculars ahead of getting help on certain academic subjects.

Junior Gehrig Rihm is an academic honor student and a member of the school band. He discusses how for a busy student, this program is challenging for busy students to squeeze into their active schedules.

“They always have practice at the same time and they are torn between practice and tutoring,” Rihm said.

There are websites students can visit to get help in certain areas. Khan Academy is a website where students can work on specific skills in math, English, and sciences.

However, there are students who lack the resource of the internet. If that is the case, there are tutoring hotlines where students can get help on specific subjects.

One of these hotlines is Rose-Hulman’s Homework Hotline. This hotline is directed to Rose-Hulman students and is available for high school students to call, text, and email for help on a specific subject. The phone number for this hotline is (812) 877-8435 and the hotline opens at 7 p.m.

While colleges do look at extracurriculars and sports when deciding who they will allow into their university, they also look at grades and class averages. It may not seem like it now, but one staggering grade could put a dent in the admission process for a specific student. If a student needs academic help, he or she will only receive it if they have the courage to ask.

Ask Avery: An advice column by Avery Meyer

What is the best way to ask someone to prom?

  I prefer to be blunt and not sugar-coat it. Make sure they’re in a good mood before you ask them. If they say no, ask someone else like a friend. You can also ask your mom to find you someone to take. Good luck, I guess.

 

 

Correction

In Issue 4 of The Pulse that was passed out on Feburary 13th, on page 5 under "The Community",  the word animosity should be anonymity. We also gave The First Christian Church fax number. Their phone number is 317-831-2777. We apologize for the error.

Who Thinks What Answers!

1. Noah Blessing
2. Max Perkins
3. Camille Gonzalez
4. Mr. Zollman
5. Lily Wymer
6. Ms.Gilly

Road Safety column by Avery Meyer

  

Tis the season for presents and nearly 76,000 road accidents involving ice and sleet every year according to safewinterroads.org.  

The Grinch by Abby Cox

The Holiday classic “How The Grinch Stole Christmas” plays several times during the holiday season. Live action and the animated version of the movies make their way to our T.V.s. Some pick the Live action well others stick to the classic animated version.

New Year, New You: Five Steps To Staying On Track by Peighton Noel

 The New Year has always been a time of change. The year is changing, and so is everyone else.

Finals Intervention by Megan Copeland

During the season of finals, students often find themselves swimming in study guides, late night crying, and asking oneself why they took that class in the first place.

A Day in the Life of a Senior Swimmer by Lacey Watt

As the bell rings at 2:40 p.m., senior Sydney Heitmann rushes to the girl’s locker room to be able to change and be out by the pool before practice starts. This is what she is used to, always being on the go.

One With Nature by Peighton Noel

On Oct. 27, 2017, the two American Studies classes went on a field trip to Brown County State Park. They studied poetry from poets who follow a Transcendental concept. The transcendental concept is the ideology that was followed by poets in the 1800’s. They were heavily influenced by nature.

  Transcendentalism is the idea of being self-reliant, valuing intuition over scientific knowledge, and not conforming to society.

  

Junior Katelyn Piche prepares to present her chosen poem to the class. Piche’s quote was “The only way to have a friend is to be one,”  by Ralph Waldo Emerson. “[This field trip] taught me to look at the better things in life, and look at nature more appreciatively,” Piche said.

Junior Faith Faber reads her poem to her class. Faber read the quote “There is no wholly masculine man, no fully feminine female,” by Margaret Fuller. “This trip benefitted me because I got to be one with nature,” Faber said.

Juniors Grace Pollard, Evan Brill, Sam Gercak, Alyssa Phipps, and Katelyn Piche watch the other students’ presentations. Gercak and Brill stayed close to keep each other warm. “Evan and I normally go and do nature stuff together a lot, so it was cool to do it during school,” Gercak said.

American Studies History teacher Ms. Joyce Gilly discusses the poems with her class. After everyone was finished, she shared a poem by Eleanor Roosevelt and an original poem by herself. “Not only is it a great learning experience, but it’s part of the American Studies tradition,” Gilly said.

Junior Paul Freer examines a turtle he found on a walking trail. The students named the turtle “Gilly”. “I lost my lunch box because I was focused on the turtle, but it was worth it,” Freer said.

Wagon Trails Rehearsal

Meet the Teachers by Avery Myer

Mrs. Kelly Cartwright is Phys Ed teacher here at MHS. She was inspired by her parents who were also teachers. She spends her summers in michigan. She would like to go on a caribbean cruise. “ I like to go to Michigan to see the lakes, they are really cool.”

Mrs. Karen Hall is a explorers teacher here at MHS. She was inspired by her 3rd grade teacher because she was her favorite teacher. She went to Ball State University and became a cheerleader there. She wants to go to Maui, Hawaii. “I've never been to the Hawaii Islands.”

Fact or Fiction Answers by Peighton Noel

1. Fiction
2. Fact  
3. Fact
4. Fiction
5. Fiction
6. Fiction
7. Fact
8. Fact
9. Fact
10. Fact