The latest classroom gossip that is putting students, especially juniors, into a tizzy is the rumor that senior permits will no longer be available at Canyon High next year. Superintendent Wartes and Principal Gilliland have confirmed that this rumor is false.
”Without hiring several extra non-core teachers we don’t have enough sections for all of the students without the use of free periods,” Gilliland said.
Full time students are required to attend at least five class periods and receive 240 minutes of instruction per day. If free periods do not infringe on those state requirements then they will not be removed, but will continue to be restricted.
“We do limit seniors to one of these periods, unless circumstances dictate otherwise,” Gilliland said.
Approval to distribute free periods must be given by Principal Gilliland.
“The campus administration will have to determine whether or not to allow an individual these types of permits based on a student’s schedule,” Superintendent Wartes said.
Students are encouraged to take advantage of the courses Canyon High has to offer in order to adhere to state requirements.
“As always we encourage our students to be involved in clubs, organizations, and classes that will develop them for college or a career,” Superintendent Wartes said.