Amphitheater Junior High School - Pirates Treasure Yearbook (Tucson, AZ)

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1. Mr. Englehard watches Brad Dokals do his standing long jump. 3 2. Mr. Reff helps his eighth grade social studies class with a group activity. 3. Mr. Chiles helps Angela Schmall with a math problem.

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Core Classes Inspire Excellence here were seven main subjects in which all students had to par- ticipate. They were English, math, health, science, social studies, physical education, and HRXSSR. This year the English classes initiated Great Books Discussion Techniques , Mr. Sapp's classes did autobiographical posters, and critical thinking skills were emphasized. The science depart- W 2 ment had fun this year. In addition to it's regular curriculum, Mr. Mackie started a new Science Club. In P.E., Ms. Gault taught a new girl's gym- nastics unit, and Mr. Steimling initi- ated a LaCross unit. In social studies, we had a new current events unit. In the health classes, we studied about three important health areas - drug abuse, mental health, and human growth and development. The ma department continued their usual e cellent program. During the HRXSS time, a new Peer Tutoring progra was started, the homeroom i termurals continued, and a speci homeroom was formed to produce tl school newspaper. These main subje areas were the core of Amphi's ol standing curriculum. l. Mike Dekeyser, Todd Turney,and Chris Tay- lor dress up for a biography oral report in English. 2. Tera Thomas and Kellie Rife talk about the rules for being a good tutor in Peer Tutoring. 10 x. Ag. 3 3. Aeridy Williams and Kuuleme Williams care- fully work on a Science chapter. 4. Students play Wheel of Fortune and Jeapardy in Ms.Esposito's health class. Q ' A

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Selective Electives any electives were offered at AJHS this year. They included art, typing, Spanish, DMT, woodshop, home economics, drama, publications, ensemble, chorus, com- puters, band, and orchestra. The computer classes did research on planning hotel res- ervations, tours, and travel expenses. ln the home economics classes, the students had a unit on child development and nutrition. They studied the process of childbirth and child raising and learned about the main food groups. Students also elected to work as aides in the office and classes. Classroom aides corrected papers, tutored students, 2 2. Here comes the bride! -John Boulet and Stephanie Benavidez walk down the isle in a Spanish wedding. 3. Chris Jones, Chris Bonac- corsi, and Gabriel Gonzales work on their clay masks in art. 4. Wendy Van Deusen reads a story she wrote for her drama class. 12 ww-5 2 and took the attendance. The office aides helped Donna, Mr. Ritchie, and i iiii ' anyone else who needed help in the office. Drama was a new elective that started this year. The students pro- duced one play each semester. For the first time, advanced DMT classes were offered. These students built models of their dream houses. The orchestra took a trip to Flagstaff for the Grand Canyon Festival, and all the other electives continued their exciting ac- tivities. M, My ..-W ,,,, . .,.,. , ,....,,WW.,WW .... , - .., V. .....,-.......-,.,,,, 'Q iM' I f-'res LJ