Central High School - Helios Yearbook (Grand Rapids, MI)

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Development of Young Bodies Their Goal Physicial education is a required course for all Junior High students. Two years of physical educa- tion is required of Senior High students for gradua- tion. The physical education program is designed to promote good general health habits, improve the stu- dents ' physical fitness, acquaint them with the basic rules of various games and activities, and provide an opportunity for them to acquire fundamental skills by participation. The broad aim is to develop inter- est in worthwhile leisure time activities and to make our students knowledgable enough to become better participants and spectators. Inter-school competition engaged in by the various teams throughout the school year provides the students with exciting events and the chance to develop good sportsmanship. Mr. Sharphorn and Mi the youth of Central Happiness Is a Quiet Study Hall The study halls of Central High are a rather unique part of the curriculum. Nothing is taught in them: yet students learn while in them. The purpose of the study hall is to provide a quiet place in which students can work and study. In a study Ijall. a pupil can do his homework, study his assignments, or hone up for any test he may have. If a student has no studying to do. which is not too often, he can quietly read a book, magazine, or newspaper. Study hall hours also provide time for students to make up tests and assignments or to work on extracurricular activities. The study halls occupv an important place in the school program. : exhausting position of study hail supervis Mortis, Mr. Lomokaski, and Mr. DeYoung.

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Part of an efficient social studies department are Mr. Hecker and Mrs. Harrigan. ■; ywv: • ' • 1 Capable leoctiers as well as coaches, Mr. Cleaveland and Mr. Posthumus are assets to Central High.

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Special Instruction Develops Abilities Our school board, in carrying out its program of equal opportunity for all students, lias organized special education classes of various types to implement this principle. Classes membership in these is limited. This fact sets the stage for individualized instruction. At present there are three teachers who are working in the area of academic development. Whenever feasible, special education students attend regular shop and home economics classes, art and music classes, and regular academic classes and participate in varsity sports. Throughout the program, emphasis is placed on the teaching of realistic self-evaluation and self-sup- porting work skills. These two important facets are an integral part of special education. A full time job, under the supervision of the city-wide job coordinator, is a requirement for graduation from the senior high program. of her sludenls. One of file vocational training instructors, Mr. Latiam, prepares hii self for his next doss. Mr. McDermott exhibits one of his physiological displays to Mr. Tovey. 23