Eau Claire High School - Kodak Yearbook (Eau Claire, WI)

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MR. l.l INENKUGYI. MR. KliLLl'R MR. DAVEY BOARD OF EDUCATION MR. Nl. LEINENKUGEL - - - President MR. A. C. NORDLIE Vice-President Miss RUBY BERGLUND ---- Secretary COMMISSIONERS Mr. Oscar Lolcen, First Wardg Mr. Art M. Mason, Second Wardg Mr. W. A. Standen, Third Watdg Mr. C. B. Luther, Fourth Wardg Mr. M. Leinenlcugel, Fifth Wardg Rev. A. E. Bomgren, Sixth Wardg Mr. S. Dufner, Seventh XVard3 Mr. Karl Stussy, Eighth Wardg Mt. A. C. Norlie, Ninth Wardg and Mr. Arnt Baker, Tenth Ward. Steps of Progress By SUPERINTENDENT PAUL G. KELLER The lceyfword of thought in the development of new educational patterns to bring them in line with the needs of modern life requirements is Articulation. From the beginning of American history educational programs were set up piecermealfthe common schools. academies. high schools, colleges. and special schools. They conformed to no character- istic American pattern. The common schools were originally copies of the German VolkfSchule:1, the academies were preparatory schools for the ministry and so on. Today every progressive educator is striving to bring about closer articulation between these separate patterns. Our schools in lfau Claire specifically are working on a program of articulation between the elementary school and the Junior and Senior High Schools. During the past two years the two levels of the .lunior High. which are the equivalent of the seventh and eighth grades as to chronological age, have been definitely administered. Social Science. Science, General Language, Guidance, Shops and Home Economics with the base subjects of English and Mathematics. and the supple- mentary subjects of Health, lVlusic. and Art. feature the new subject program. The try-out exploratory idea, individual instruction through the contract and other methods, and personality training are the guiding objectives in the technique of teaching and program making. The third level is in the process of development. There will he provided this fall two sets of courses likened to the fork in the road. One set will constitute definite, thorough preparation for later courses in the professions. The other set will provide concrete training in one of the several basic skills such as Commercial Activities. Home-Nlaking. Electrical Technique. Steel-Shop Technique, Automobile Technique, Woodswforking Technique, Agricultural Technique. These courses will provide liberal education subjects such as Social Science. Practical Mathematics, English, Science, Languages and similar academic subjects so that the basic skills courses will be well rounded courses. and will lead to a diploma after three years' work in the Senior High School regardless of whether it is a professional course or a basic skills course. Wlieli these courses are in full operation we hope there will be a happier and a more satisfactory adjustment of the student's educational preparation to his life needs. Improvements For 1931 By PRINCIPAL S. G. DAVEY Under the guidance of S. G. Davey. several new projects have been brought into Eau Claire High School. The student honor system is probably the most important that has been introduced. This plan has been substituted for the usual exemption privilege given to students earning the required number of honor points. Any senior having ten grade points-the equivalent of two A's and two B's-is presented with an honor pass which excuses him from roll call and all study halls. Underclassmen earning twelve pointsfa straight A average'-are also granted these privileges. The purpose of this system is two-fold: First, it encourages scholarship: second, it prepares the student for college work by training him to depend on his own initiative. and by preparing him for taking final examinations which are always compulsory in college or university. Another advancement for scholasticisxn in Eau Claire High School is the foundation of the National Honorary Society for High Schools here. Starting in September 1931. the school will be allowed fifteen members from the senior class and ten from the underclassmen to be enrolled in this organization. One of the greatest honors a student can receive is to be elected to this honorary society. A temporary diagnostic department was organized during the year to give supervised study to students needing help. This department uncovers the reasons why certain students fail by giving standard tests to determine the IQ of the student. If tests reveal that the student is of average intelligence, some other reason for the delinquency is evident. and appropriate measures are taken to remedy the situation. A definite program in Educational Vocational Guidance under direction of Mr. Josvanger has been developed during the past two years. Every ninth grade student is required to elect one semester of Vocational Civics. Guidance day will be held each year: thus a student pursuing four years of high school work will have opportunity to hear at least four councilors in his chosen field. ADMINISTRATION Page15