Angola High School - Key Yearbook (Angola, IN)

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order jnst indicated. The work in Civics is studied from the standpoint of present day governmental problems. To make it as practical as possible, the 5tndents use the Chicago Record Herald and Literary Digest in addition lo the regular text. LANGUAGE In this age of demands for practical results we tend to measure every- -Ihirig bv a commercial standard. AVe ask what it will yield in dollars and cents. Xow, material results are not always the most practical, for they may 15C too transitorv. On the other hand, therefore, permanent qualities of mind ;and character must be considered. For this reason foreign languages are ■given a prominent place in the course of study. The foreign languages, when seriouslv considered, give discipline of mind and thought, power of expres- sion, information, outlook, the sense of the noble and beautiful in literature. Two languages, Latin and German, are offered in the Angola High School. Pupils on entering have the option of either language, which must be pursued two years for graduation. The first year ' s work in Latin consists of a studv of -forms, derivatives and constructions; in the second year, ' Caesars Commentaries are studied ; the third year is spent in Cicero ' s Ora- lions. Composition is given one day each week in the second and third year. The first vear of German is devoted to the study of declensions and con- ingations together with reading of easy prose. The direct method is used. In the second vear, the work is the reading of a number of German classics together with composition. The recitation work of this year is conducted in German. There is no third year class this year, but a course is outlined in Avhich the language is studied from a literary point of view. Li addition to tiie above work a German club meets one hour each week from 7 o ' clock to 8 o ' clock. The purpose of the clul) is to develop the ability to speak the lan- £ ' aage. The program is given in German. SCIENCE In order to meet the demands of the world successfully, one must be -aisle to cope intelligently with his physical environment. A knowledge of ■ lrious ])hases of nature is essential to give man this ability. To wait until one has reached the High School to begin his or her study of natural ])hennmena, is ])utting the work too late in tlie student ' s life. Such sciences as Nature Studv. ( Geography and Physiology are given in the grades. On 1I1C r)ther han.d, to stop science study with the grades, is giving the child too neager knowledge of his surroundings. The course of Science in this school IS intended to broaden the child ' s view and to make his environment his £cr ant. ] our years of Science are oft ered, of which two years are recjuired. The Science offered is one year each of Physiography, P)Otany. Physics and Chem- istry. Df these either Physiography or Potany fills one year ' s requirement and I ' hysics or Chemistry makes out the second year ' s work. The majority of the students elect i ' hysiography and Chemistry. The Botany is largely agricultural; and the other sciences are applied to problems of home, farm and shop.

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(Uoursr nf tit g Since I he new laws regulating Industrial Education were enacted by the General . ssembly in 1913, the course of study for the Angola High School has been in a state of transition. 3i[arked changes are being made to have the course comply with these laws and State Board requirements whicli are flex- ible enough to permit adjustment to local conditions. As the predominant interests of this community are agricultural, the course is designed with such ' interests in mind. Hie greatest change will occur in the ninth year from which Latin and Algebra will be transferred to tenth year. But with all the clianges contemplated, the rec|uirements will remain just as rigorous as heretofore. Thirty-two credits will still be recpiired for graduation from the Angola High School. Of these thirty-two credits, at present eighteen are re- quired. A credit means satisfactory work in one subject recited five periods per week for one semester. The course in force at present, and under which me class of 1914 is graduating, is outlined below. ENGLISH Language is fundamentally the basis of all education. W ithout a fair knowledge of his mother tongue, it is impossible for any person to become a clear think er or to make himself understood. Hence the work in English is emphasized in the High School course. Eour years are offered, three years of which are required for graduation. Eor those wdio take a minimum of the foreign language requirement, four years of English are necessary to graduate. The work in English consists of the study of composition and rhetoric and the reading of English classics together with the history of American ' and English literatures in the fourth year. In addition to the critical study of classics in class, a number of books are required for home reading, upon- which the pupils are examined. Memorizing choice selections and class de- bates are features of the English course. Beyond the regular work in Eng-- lish, a course of technical English Grammar is offered during the last semes- ter of the Senior year. HISTORY For the enrichment of the student ' s life and the development of his moral nature, no better subject is found than History. Besides giving one a picture of the progress of the human race. History affords the best basis for development of the reasoning powers. A further reason why it should ' claim a prominent place in the school program, is the basis it furnishes for tlie solution of governmental problems with which the student must come iit contact. In the Angola high school three years of history are offered, one- year of which is required for graduation. The history work consists of one- year in Greek and Roman History, one year in Modern, one-half year of United States History and one-half year of Civics. The work is given in thc

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MATHEMATICS Probably the only real test of formal log ic that the majority of people get is from the study of Mathematics. A ' hile there are some other branches- of study that furnish more wholesome means for the development of the reasoning powers in general, there is no high school subject Avhich demands :-uch exactitude and logical arrangement of statements to reach conclusions as Mathematics. Again, by its use of symbolism. Mathematics lays the foundation for a higher ] lane of thinking. Whenever the mind is able ta reason readily with symbols, it is then capable of doing logical thinkings And logical thinking is only common sense organized. In Mathematics the course covers three years of work, of which one year each is given to Algebra, Plane Geometry and Commercial Arithmetic. Two years of Mathematics are refjuired of all students for graduation. MANUAL TRAINING Alanual Training has gained a permanent place in public school work Both from psychological and commercial reasons it is a necessary part of cs ' ory child ' s training. It makes a strong appeal to the boys because of its mechanical and practical nature. From a psychological standpoint it is valued because it furnishes an opportunity for the training of the hand Again, the muscles are the great clarifiers of thought. have heretofore offered training for the heart and head but neglected the hand. The training of the three is the modern educational ideal. Three years ' work is outlined : two being given in the seventh and eighth grades and one year in the high school. In the high school wood work only- is given ; in the grades both wood work and sewing are given. In the seventh; and eighth grades the work is required ; in the high school it is elective, [it the high school the wood work is open to both boys and girls. In additioi? two years of cooking will be offered next year. The sewing is outlined in accordance with the National System of Domestic Science ; the wood w ork. in accordance with the Progressive System of Manual Training. MUSIC Since the ideals of education have risen to the height that calls for the development of the Avhole individual, any course of study that ignores or- neglects the emotional life of the child, is seriously defective. No one can- deny that the emotions do form a large factor in determining the conduct of man ; and that unless the emotions are properly directed they become a damaging force in societv. It is onlv when the emotions are centralized into pure sentiments that they become positive forces for good. Music has that power of centralization of emotions about pure sentiments, for which reasorD it naturally becomes a fundamental part of a course of study. In the High School the work in Music is fitted to the different stages of advancement of the students. To those who have never pursued a sys- tematic study of music in the grades, an elementary course comprised of the rudiments is planned and required. In addition two other courses are given