Brevard High School - Brevardier Yearbook (Brevard, NC)

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Mrs. Medford reviews vocabulary with her English I class. Schnee ncirnmtt Debbie DeBord finds the library a quiet place to study her English assignment. Mr. Goins looks over his daily lesson plan. 26 English

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New Curriculum introduced The English Department changed its traditional curriculum to an elec- tive program. Nine-week courses were offered in composition, com- munications, and literature for students in grades ten through twelve. Each course carried one- quarter unit of credit. The ninth grade English course was revised to give a basic preparation for the elective program. Certain advantages were evident in the new program. Students were forced to make more decisions, thus, giving them more responsi- bility for their own personal achievement. The new program was more flexible and allowed teachers to adequately meet the individual needs of — students. Grouping by grades was eliminated giving the students the opportunity to select courses to suit their in- terest and needs. It was hoped that the new pro- gram would increase motivation among students and decrease the number of failures. Mrs. Baker finds pleasure in teaching under the new English program. Mr. Henson prepares to use the overhead projector. Mrs. Lathrop ponders over a students question concerning his assignment. English 25

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communications classes One of the more popular courses, Print, Sight, and Sound, developed critical reading, listening, and viewing habits in regard to the news media. Movie cameras and equipment increased the students understanding of film production. Composition courses helped students to improve their writing skills. Students learned to observe and analyze their observations through composition. A good variety of literature courses were offered and much interest was shown in this aspect of the new English curriculum. Mrs. Reid makes her student's day more Mrs. Cook hurries down the breezeway pleasant with a cheerful outlook. anticipating her next class. Lucy Caldwell prepares to give her inter- Two new English tefchers, Mrs. Wynn and Mrs. Rosenthal, find the new English program en- pretation of Green Eggs and Ham. jovable. ey}