Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies - Excalibur Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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li sfR 1 Extra studying is beneficial M A p. English, govern- ment, calculus, and • honors biology, American literature, and U.S. history classes require extra studying from students. These classes are for individuals who ' s desire to learn is greater than the average student. Advanced placement honors courses are devised to parallel classes stu- dents will be subjected to in col- lege. These extra study classes emphasize on study skills, re- search, thought and reasoning. Each class demands that a large portion of time be donated to studying. I spend almost all my free time studying, said Sandra Nova, senior. Besides acquiring greater knowledge, these classes have other benefits. Upon comple- tion of an A. P. class, students are eligible to take an A. P. exam supplementary to the course of chosen study. Should the student be notified of pass- ing the exam with a score of ' • spend almost all my free time studying % • three or higher, college credit may be granted to that student. I am taking A. P. classes so that I can eliminate some courses at university, said Bell Liwanag, senior. Although the Academic De- cathlon class will not enable a student to omit certain courses at college, it enhances the mind and allows the power of thought to prevail. This class, like A. P. classes, helps students improve their study skills. Unlike A. P. classes Decathlon does not con- centrate purely on one subject, but incorporates ten different fields of study. Students are tested on their knowledge in these areas. Individual ' s scores are compiled to form a team score. Therefore it ' s imperative that students be well prepared. Extra studying is definitely nec- essary. Dedicated students studied at lunch, after school, at home, and week ends. All my time was devoted to studying while I was preparing for the Decathlon, said Sandy Jaffa, senior. Dr. Petty. Ellen ' s on the grass! — When one has an exam on late ISth century i.S. literature in one ' s Honors English class next period, il seems that obligations to rules fly out the window. Junior. Ellen Oconer. defiantly sits on the forbidden grass to study for a difficult exam. But obviously our administrators are quite empalhelic and will consider extenuating circum- stances. f Extra Study Classes q Academics 0«

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Studying Pose — Chil Chin, meticu- lously graphs her functions from her calculus text. She finds that she must expend extra lime studying her theo- rems to fully grasp and decipher the concept of Rolle ' s theorem. The life of an aspiring Junior — Jeff Nodd is never far away from his books, whether he is enshrouded by the aca- demic atmosphere in class or the sce- nery of the campus, the junior assidu- ously attempts to achieve erudition. 4 Jl Lunatic on campus — Dean Taylor en- joys differentiation trigonometric func- tions in calculus and laughs about Hamlet ' s dilemma. When he ' s reallv in the mood for fun. he enjoys slandering our country ' s defied founders in his A.P Government class, but indeed each to his own. The Big Lie: Everyone kicks back dur- ing their senior year — With two A.P. Honors classes, seniors Itzik Shle- singer and Anita Pai spend 99 percent of their waking hours with a book. 84 Extra Study Classes Academics

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Mhai is this odd looking thing? — Daron Swiley, Raffi Christianian. and Byron Devers explore what is called a solar time piece on a field trip with their chemistry class to the Griffith Park Observatory in Los Angeles. Physics lab — Seniors Loyd Calomay and Ian Bratslavsky diligently work on a thermal heat exchange lab in Mr. Jones ' first period Physics class. The lab taught physics students the heat ca- pacity of metals, such as copper and aluminum. Take a look! — Kevin Wright, a tenth grader in Mr. McDonald ' s first period Life Science, views a sample of vinea- gar eels through one of the schools new microscopes. Having a little trouble fo- cusing on the sample. Mr. McDonald helps Kevin focus on the vineager. Hey, check out the crystal structure! — Seniors Jung Lee and Sherry Ino work on a physics lab on the topic of crystal structures, and the habits of chemicals with crystal structures. After viewing the subjects, both had to produce a drawing of the crystals. Q Projects OO Academics