J J Pearce High School - Mustang Yearbook (Richardson, TX)

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Working on a semester history project Using his time effectively, amd mnny sophomore Melissa Thomas thumbs resources, junior Ieb Brooks takes core of through the note cards at the Reference some workin his Study Hull class. lBryanl Library. lCrawfordl , 7, ,ui i its X we 6 E If 1. '- l ,ff . rr'-1 QL 'F' X. L' . Ag,k, 0 ji W' .-ie, L Doing her geography class nssignment Looking over his four-year plan Cliff sophomore Lisn Anderson works in her Vrielink assisted by sophomore counselor classroom. lBoleyI Mrs. Lark Montgomery makes some deci- sions. lBryz-ml Tests nnd Study Skills f- Student Life X 27

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26 X Stud fjtkife earning a y to stud Good preparation leads to success Having to prepare for taking tests was something that was com- mon to all students. To prepare for a class, students had to find the method of study skills that was right for them. Then if they studied hard enough they could do well on a test. I found I only got as much out of the course as I put into it, junior Allison Rowley said. There were different types of study skills for tests and quizzes. Some students used last-minute cramming sessions at night or in the early mornings. Also, there were students who studied each night over material that had been covered in class that day. Some students took advantage of free class time in study hall. Combined with personal study skills, some students found extra help with school counselors. The counselors were there to help with individual problems but also served as a link between the school's administration and the students, sophomore counselor Mrs. Lark Montgomery said. Counselors offered assistance to all students who had questions about studying, taking tests, and school in general. It's important to have a good relationship with your counselor so they can advise you on which college to attend, senior Libby Peeler said. All the counselors tried to encourage more students to study effectively. Each classes' counselors concentrated on a different area of study. The study skills packet was given to all sophomores. junior counselors worked with students on test- taking skills in all junior English Iff 1l' ,,,1.,f . classes. Counselors helped seniors as individuals on making plans for their future education. Free tutoring help was offered to students after school. Students fail- ing subjects were encouraged to take advantage of this option. Standardized tests served as a personal indication for basic skills. Classes had to look at these tests seriously for graduation. Students seemed to get serious about exams this year because of the impor- tance on college entrance, senior Laura Swanson said. After finding the right method of study skills and using it, students usually scored the way they wanted to on tests. lNaftzgerl Taking a short break between studying junior Scott Shinners sleeps in the Study Center. lBryanl i f My p. 'ffrij Vi 1- . tMPqygg,,,,,,,,I, ...,, 1' . .. ' 'v at i tt ' . . ...M ...... . . 'i s...1 M ,mf 3 e

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28 X - TeachelreAQ,i43,s,..ss-sf-asa elp for teachers Aids are an advantage Help! Many teachers have so much to do that they need aids in their classes. In the library, in labs and in the classroom, helpers were doing what they do best - assisting teachers. I like helping teachers and this seemed like something I'd enjoy, junior Claudine Lewis, an aid for biology teacher Mrs. Kathy Bodner, said. Of all the tasks, certain ones were favorites. HI enjoy grading papers and helping Ms. tZonal Ray, junior Allison Clark said. Besides the classroom, helpers aided in the gym too. As an aid, I am able to grade papers and organize the lesson plan. I help and participate in the gym ac- tivities. Also I am able to show a certain activity and how it is done, senior Diana Anglin said. Students got explanations from Helping with the finalization of six weeks grades is sometimes too much for teachers to do. Here, senior jennifer Owens double checks an average in a cliemistry class. lPellerinl teacher-aids during labs. In labs, different groups worked as in- dividual units, and teachers cann ot help everyone at the same time. However, with the help of aids, teachers can achieve that goal. f'It gave me a taste of what teaching is like. It was neat to get to know the students and help them out when they are having problems or ques- tions, senior Laurie Paschal, another aid to Mrs. Bodner, said. Both the teacher and the aid benefitted. 'tAnother advantage is the good feeling you get when you have saved the teachers hours of work that they would have had to do at home and seeing the progress made each day by each student, Paschal said. The tedious and routine drudgeries of grading papers and tests became the tasks of the teacher-aids. This enabled the in- structor to focus energy into better educating the students. lBua and Inglej K fl . mr