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Thursday, October 7, 1999
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Students' risky behaviors often less than state averages
While the youth of Andover proved relatively safe in the annual report on risky behavior, a few statistics show that there is more work to be done, says David Nichols, director of health education for Andover schools.

Top PSAT scores could win them a scholarship
Sean Scott and Jennifer Jackson of Phillips Academy were two of 1,500 Semifinalists to qualify for the National Achievement Scholarship Program, an academic competition for Black American High School students.

State will rate school system performance based on MCAS scores
The state released a plan last week to create an "accountability system" for Massachusetts Schools, based on factors including their MCAS scores.

Floor plan approved for new schools
School Building Committee members voted to approve the floor plan for new school designs last week, and are expected to approve the site plan at their next meeting, scheduled for October 14.


 


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