Albemarle High School - Peer Yearbook (Charlottesville, VA)

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EUHR SHSQNINE iS THE w P Home economics is a course designed to teach the students the basic principles of homemaking. It is education in the present, as well as preparation for home- making in the future. The development of basic beliefs concerning the contribution that the family may make to the development of individuals and communities and the essential skills for strengthening this contribution are the primary goals of the program. These beliefs and skills become increasingly important as society becomes more complex and individuals and family groups are faced with many problems which affect their health. happiness and economic well-being. The Mathematics Department consists of courses which will develo skills and abilities and stress accuracy and facility in the mathematic areas of, geometry, algebra, and trigonometry. The curriculum is designed to contribute to the present and future needs of individual pupils. The total mathematics department consists of thirty-three sections and 974 students. Drivers' training is a six-week non-credited course set up to instruct students in driving automobiles. Students, starting the course are first instructed in the mechanical parts of the car before they are allowed to get behind the wheel. In addition students learn how to keep a car in good condition and what to do in the case of any emergenc he might encounter while driving. .The main objective ofy the course is to produce safer drivers. The Business Education Department at Albemarle is set up to prepare students for initial employment in secretarial, stenographical, and general clerical positions immediately upon graduation. Subjects taught are: typewriting I and II, shorthand I and II, bookkeeping I, general business, clerical practice, and vocational office training. The department furnishes courses in the business department according to students' interests and abilities. It also offers typewriting, bookkeeping, and general business subjects to students for their own personal use. The Music Department of Albe- marle High is divided into three sec- tions, chorus, band, and orchestra. The chorus, under the direction of Mrs. Virginia Dofliemyer, consists of a concert, chapel, and girls' choir. Annually they present spring and Christmas concerts consisting of all three choirs along with the orchestra under the direction of Miss Eleanor Dickerman. Each year from the con- cert choir, members are chosen to participate at All-State Chorus in February and in March they go to the Festival. The band, under the direction of Mr. James WH Simmons, also presents annual concerts and participates in All-State Band and the Festival. 15

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A new and worthwhile addition to the program at Albemarle was added this year, a guidance de- partment, under the direction of . Mr. Robert C. Lewis. Its goals are to render a service to the students and to help co-ordinate their high school careers by steering them in the right direction from the very beginning. Next year an even smoother program will he in op- eration. New guidance counseling rooms are under construction now for use next September and more counselors are preparing for guid- ance work. This year the Art De artment has been greatly expanded and improved. Its members undertook the job of producing a set for the Albemarle Players' production of Charley's Aunt and brought forth a stylized set for three acts. In addition, they did the decora- tions for the annual homecoming dance, and the set for The Mon- key's Paw. Many times coming school events are announced with the help of the Art De artment. In art classes, new fiellds, which include the study of colors, de- signing, ceramics, work in pastels, lettering and poster making, and perspective, have been introduced. The hysical education program at Albemarle for members of the eighth, ninth, and, tenth ades, consists of numerous activities and courses designed to give students social!-and physical training. The students artici ate in various athletic activities such as basketball, softball, tumbling, volle hai, andp tennis. Courses in health, first aid, and drivers' education are also offered, through the physical education program. The Social Studies Department of Albemarle aims to develop an appreciation and understanding of our cultural heritage. Its purposes Dare. to acquaint students with philosophies of history, govemment and economics, to instill a sense of responsi- bility as a citizen, to promote interest in current events, and to provide Pupils with training in critical thinking. Albemarle's courses in social studies mc ude U. S. History, U. S. Govemment, World History, civics, and geography. Ei., Wg ,..... .. ..... -W ..-.,...Waaw.ms .... .... N,N The English Department aspires to encourage and promote good written and oral expression. It seeks to cultivate and instill an appreciation and under- standing of fine literature in the students at Albe- marle. The eighth, ninth, and tenth grade courses con- sist of a study of various literary selections and a study of basic grammar. The eleventh grade course includes a study of American authors and their works and the twelfth grade course emphasizes English authors and selections. Both the eleventh and twelfth year courses review the principles and application of grammar in reference to composition and other activities. S eech and drama and journalism are areas in- cluded in the English Department.

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Albemarle offers three foreign languages, Latin, French, and Spanish. The programs' aims are to develop the ability to read and write the languages, as well as to speak them. It stresses the languages as a means of communication of thoughts, ideas, and emotions of the particular people and their way of life. S J Yi i Albemarle's library contains approximately 7000 volumes plus an excellent supply of magazines and newspa ers. It affords excellent audio-visual equipment, including fillnstrips, projectors, record players, recordings, and tape recorders. Students who are members of the Library Club help in the library during their study halls each day. The library is a resource center of materials for both students and teachers and it encourages their use. Construction work begun last summer will greatly reduce crowded conditions at Albemarle. Eight new classrooms are being added to the school to be used for study halls, math, D.E. and I.C.T., health, English, journalism, and social studies. The library is being enlarged to include Room 118. This additional space will be used for increased shelf space, a larger magazine room, and a sound-proof conference room. Teachers using the conference room will be able to guide students in library activities without disturbing the entire library. The guidance department will be located next to the oflice where Room 105 used to be. It will include three offices for guidance conferences and a waiting room. w X The Science Department at Albemarle consists of courses in general science, biology, chemistry, and physics. Em- phasis is placed on KU understanding and applying scientific princi lesg 125 using the scientific method, and C31 de- veloping good attitudes and interests related to science. There were 834 stu- dents enrolled in science courses this year. Industrial arts and the shop courses teach the student many industrial skills and practices. Aside from the many courses of drawing, designing, metal working, basic auto-mechanics, and elec- tronics, the student may learn to co- operate with others and ap reciate and use industrial products. Health and safe- ty are stressed in the shops.