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said the credit ad- justment is a reflec- tion of the number of credit opportunities students can earn in their four years of high school.
The change will be similar to what Red- wood and Selma High Schools have in place which is a 6 period day and a 220 credit graduation require- ment.
“It puts us in line with our neighboring districts who are also on a 6 period sched- ule,” Hernandez said.
In addition, the credit requirement change would not im- pact any of the cur- rent A-G graduation requirements and core subject require- ments. It would only impact the number of elective credits a stu- dent needs for gradu- ation that would be adjusted to 60 credits rather than 70.
Popp said the credit requirement change will ultimate- ly provide students with greater flex- ibility to access the courses they need for college and career readiness.
“The credit adjust- ment aligns with our mission to guide stu- dents towards A-G coursework comple- tion that would allow them to be eligible for UC/CSU admissions.”
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Gang sweep nets 25 arrests, many from Cutler-Orosi
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Multiple law enforce- ment agencies concluded a five-month investigation that targeted violent gang members in Northern Tu- lare County resulting in 25 arrests that included two teenagers on Thurs- day, Jan 16.
The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office in part- nership with the DEA, FBI and Visalia Police Department spearheaded “Operation Stray Bullet”.
The Norteño gang members were respon- sible for more than 30 reported and unreported drive-by shootings, ac- cording to a press release by the TCSO.
The gang members consisted of the Norteño Criminal Street Gang and associates, who were involved in crimes in Visalia, Cutler and Orosi areas.
Investigators were able to identify the structure of the gang,
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in various clubs such as the Leo Club, ACCEPT, and Em- peror Spirit Clubs. “The clubs are focused on projects to help the community and to support sports teams and other clubs. I design and make posters for school events,” she wrote. To- lentino serves as the Vice Presi- dent on student council.
“I help organize events for seniors and work to make sure the seniors in our school, feel
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Tulare County Sheriff's Office deputies were busy last week making multiple arrests in a gang sweep in Northern Tulare County. Many of those arrested were from the Cutler and Orosi areas and were considered to be part of a criminal street gang responsible for robberies, shootings and the trafficking of drugs and guns.
important.”
Outside of school, Chelan
has volunteered for three years in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. She is also a mentor for elementary students at Jefferson School and was a volunteer in St. Mi- chael’s facility for the elderly before it closed.
Asked on the application why she should be selected, To- lentino explained, “I should be selected as the Dinuba Citizen of the Year because I have the drive and the will to give back
to my community and fulfill my responsibility with my family, community, and myself with this scholarship. I believe that I’ll be able to impact others more positively through dedi- cation and innovation.”
In closing her essay, Tolen- tino wrote, “From here on out, I can only achieve to become a better version of myself to continue impacting others with positivity and to build stability for my future.”
Chelan would like to attend UCLA, Cal Poly and U.C. Davis
and plans on majoring in com- puter science.
The winner for the Dinuba Teenage Citizen of the Year will receive a $1,000 scholar- ship from the Dinuba Women’s Club. Second and third place will reach receive $500. The winners will be announced at the Dinuba Chamber of Com- merce dinner awards banquet on Friday, Jan. 31. Tickets are on sale now and there will be no tickets sold at the door. For more information, call the chamber at (559) 591-2707.