St Pauls High School - Smoke Signal Yearbook (Marty, SD)

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3 . a J I D , , Q K jp' fu new A K, ..4. g. 1' ivbivi -J x s W-A ,M , .1 E W4 .,. , .gr-1 .,.,g',3, is 'iff ne.. Jn- Q4 .- 7 - X V ,.f-f' We Ifnglish l includes the foundation of s e n t e n c e mastery? lntensive study of parts of speech and drill for the recognition of phrases. clauses and sentences accord- ing to use and punctuation comprise this course . . . de- tailed work in punctuation. correction of misplaced modifiers complete this course. Civics and American gov- ernment embraces the study of our political organizations in local, state and national af- fairs. Emphasis is put on the privileges and responsibilities of citizens. Recognition is given to current events and the use of visual aids is in- valuable. Open forum and panel discussion with student participation is used. Om' Getz! and Our Guide! is the theme of Religion l. The course in religion for ninth grade accents Faith and tells the story of Divine l.ovt wliitli led God to create us .intl promise .1 Rcdeemer llie account or C rc-ation. the lzill .ind Retleinption are tak- en in detail. The course also intlutles the study of the lit- urgital year ,ind its .ipplica tion to f,llfl5Il.lIl life.

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-lunior English emphasizes principles of grammar. Par- ticular attention is given to parts of speech rind verbals, Complex sentence structure .ind rules governing punctua- tion is given. XY'ork in litera- ture includes especially eco- nomic and social conditions which influence various types of American literature. Material and drill to improve habits in writing and speak- ing is the project of IV English. Much work on sen- tence structure, diction, word study and spelling is in- volved. Fundamentals of speech are given. Individ- uiil needs in personality titl- justment in the use of speech as n tool in social and busi- ness reliltions is stressed. Religion ll deals particulittlv rind in detail with the life of Our Lord, The theme cen- ters around the love of Christ for us. Proofs that Christ is the Son of God and our Redeemer are exam- ined. The Sacrifice of the Mass .ind the Holv Eucharist climgixes the ye.ir's work for the Sophomores.

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American Government-1 study of our political organi- zation in local. State and national affairs. with empha- sis given to privileges and responsibilities of' the indi- vidual citizen, Study of notable documents in Ameri- can History-the Constitution and the Declaration of Inde- pendence is included. These students are taught more of their government as many people of today do not con- cern themselves with their public duty, Typing Il begins with the review of the Business letter. Manuscript typing, and the timed writing aid the student in building up his skill and control. Office procedure, form letters, and methods of communication are given. Drills in rhythm are particu- larly stressed. Office dupli- cators, legal documents, ad- vanced tabulation are in- cluded. Typing I includes the study of the mechanism. operation, and maintenance of the type- writer. The learning of the keyboard is by the touch system which enables them to build up accuracy and speed. Problems in centering and simple tabulation are included in 9 unit of basic typing, An introduction to the varied kinds of Business letters and office forms aids the students.