I, as well as many other RVHS seniors, have found that the online courses, which were implemented as a way to make up lost credit hours, are pointless and absurd.

The reason that I am addressing this is because I am a student who has not gone to RVHS for his whole career as a high-schooler.  I went to school in Ohio for my Freshman through Junior years.  The school I went to did not have off blocks, we went from 7:20 in the morning to 2:30 every day, and life was good.  Upon arriving and learning that I had to complete an online course, I was a little upset.

Not only did I go to a school where I was receiving all of my credit hours, this year, I believe that I am enrolled in a very rigorous schedule including only one off block.  I think that the school administration should make an exception to students like me and students who have had only one off block their whole time in high school.

Knowing that this is not going to happen, however, I do want to add that this course is a good way for students to get the feel of an online program and see what it will be like in a college class conducted online.

I’m all for the prevention of teen smoking, really, I am.  However, I don’t think we’re going about it the right way.
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I would like to preface by saying that this is an editorial. Usually we use this site to publish breaking news and sports coverage, but I’m changing the rules, if only for a moment.

To the referees of the October 7 football game and select RV and Monarch football players:

RE: Your inexcusable actions towards the Ralston Valley Marching Band

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The beginning of this school year marked the end for the RVHS smoking pit.

And it’s about time.
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The Xpress staff weighs in on the changes brought about by the 2009-2010 school year, including the new online class, closing the pit and silver days.
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Dearest people who give me way too much work,
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With the end of the year fast approaching and report cards just around the corner, the Xpress gives Ralston Valley High School its own grades.

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