J.C. farr Archives - The Tam News

Principal Farr earns doctorate from Gonzaga University

By Kelsey Cook, Reporter ♦ Jun 7, 2022

Principle Farr, newly titled Dr. Farr, earned his doctorate in education from Gonzaga University.

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Pipeline

By Samantha Nichols, Editor in Chief ♦ Feb 23, 2022

Black students at Tam are suspended at nearly four times the rate of their white counterparts, contributing to a process known as the school-to-prison pipeline. But a novel approach to school discipline called restorative justice shows potential to dismantle that system from its roots.

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Tam renames Lower Keyser to Barrow Hall

By Lauren Felder, Editor-in-Chief ♦ Nov 5, 2021

Due to her impactful time at Tam, Lower Keyser has now been renamed to Barrow Hall after Clara 'Jewel' Barrow.

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Leadership transitions to block period class in an effort to increase diversity

By Emily Stull, Editor in Chief ♦ Sep 19, 2020

Despite efforts to make the program more accessible, minority and lowerclassmen enrollment rates have dropped.

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Measure B fails, plunging district into $3 million deficit

Mar 15, 2020

At least 200 students, teachers, and parents attended the board meeting on March 10, where the board of trustees discussed the $1.4 million in proposed cuts.

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Former assistant football coach arrested for child pornography

By Logan Little, Editor in Chief ♦ Jan 11, 2020

Principal J.C. Farr will hold an informational meeting about John de Lorimier's arrest on Monday, January 13.

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SOAR wins Ruby Bridges Student Leadership and Courage Award

By Josie Spiegelman, Editor in Chief ♦ Nov 7, 2019

The TUHSD was awarded the Ruby Bridges Student Leadership and Courage Award by Pacific Educational Group, a nationwide firm dedicated to starting meaningful conversations about race in schools.

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Students express concern over AP turnover rate

By Sophia Martin, Opinion Editor ♦ Sep 27, 2019

Eight assistant principals have been employed at Tam within the span of three years.

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Administration addresses scavenger hunt at town hall

By Lucas Rosevear ♦ Jul 5, 2019

Parents, students, and school and district staff attended, as did the Marin Youth Court director. Whether the administration will be able to effect change without a cultural shift is unclear.

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Unofficial attendance policy violates California Education Code

By Kennedy Cook and Lola Leuterio ♦ Jun 24, 2019

The policy limits adult students to 10 self-excused absences, after which they must be excused by a parent or guardian. This is inconsistent with California Education Code 46012.

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Farr receives award for work in student equity

By Leah Fullerton, Editor in Chief ♦ May 2, 2019

Principal J.C. Farr received The Shakir Stewart Foundation Award for Educational Excellence at the 7th annual Shakir Stewart Ascot Awards & Gala on Saturday, April 13. The gala served as both an award...

Homecoming rally erupts in controversy

By Skye Schoenhoeft, Editor in Chief ♦ Oct 11, 2018

The homecoming rally on September 28 received backlash from some students and staff for a number of questionable moments, some of which contained racist behavior. The events in question included juniors...