|
Top Stories
Students say cheating common at SP, elsewherePublished 05/27/07
When three Severna Park High School students allegedly cheated on a college-level history test earlier this month, their peers were upset. But most weren't surprised.
For them, what happened is part of a culture of unchecked cheating that thrives in the school, regarded as one of the county's finest for its stellar test scores and high academic standards.
"Some way or another, (cheating) is getting pushed under the rug," said 16-year-old Severna Park junior Brittany Gendron. Many students feel pushed by school staff to take challenging Advanced Placement courses. That pressure, Severna Park's affluence and a win-at-all-costs...
|
| #1 - Anti-illegal-immigration group draws controversy (44 comments) |
| #2 - Severna Park forfeits county title (39 comments) |
| #3 - Man: Police forced him to delete photos (14 comments) |
| #4 - Suspect in assault top military wrestler (12 comments) |
| #5 - Couple departs Annapolis, continues on sailing adventure (9 comments) |
If you encounter other problems, please email ewiffin@capitalgazette.com and include your name, username, and any errors or messages that are displayed. The more information you can provide, the better able we will be to assist you.
In order to post or vote on a comment, you must be signed in with a hometownannapolis account.
Take a look at a summary of Commenting Guidelines.
If you encounter other problems, please email ewiffin@capitalgazette.com and include your name, username, and any errors or messages that are displayed. The more information you can provide, the better able we will be to assist you.