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Why do we learn high school math?

October 9, 2023

A question that is starting to appear more often in society is, “Why do students learn math in high school?” After all, most math that is used in everyday life is taught in middle school, such as percentages, decimals, and multi-digit multiplication.   The point presents itself: why learn something that is seemingly useless to the … More Why do we learn high school math?

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On February 12, 2026, Rockets celebrate the upcoming Mardi Gras Pageant with spirit week. Thursday's theme was extreme Mardi Gras. English teachers Mr. Robert Cornwell and Mrs. Julie Dill went all out! 

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