Carol W Hayes High School - Pacesetter Yearbook (Birmingham, AL)

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Social Studies Teaches The Past, Present and Future What in the world is going on' This and many other related questions can be discussed and understood through the resourcefulness of the capable and enthusiastic instructors of the history department. The high ideals in academic excellence, as an objective of department head. Mrs L.M.H. Fincher, have much bearing on student comprehension of worldly problems that have affect on them as Americans.

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English: The Universal Language The Hayes High School English Department, headed by Mrs. Marian Rogers, places emphasis on broadening the student s horizon through varying experiences in both oral and written communication. Along with her colleagues, who make those objectives alive and practical, we can see much improvement in the basics of English through the use of skills and testing. In addition to regular English classes, students are becoming more skilled in the language arts through honor classes in English, and certain electives as journalism and German. 16

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Math, the Greatest Count Down Competency in mathematics is one of the main objectives in meeting the students needs to survive in a world of computers. Courses in mathematics at Hayes High School range from general mathematics to Algebra II. Courses are also geared to meet the vocational needs of students who arc not planning to pursue a four-year college Career. Much extra attention, individually and class-wise, is given to students who must show some competency and skill through standardized testing programs. MissJ. Bardie. department head, gives much attention in striving to meet these goals The Academic bowl team has also made much competitive progress in mathematics under the special tutoring of Ms. B. Elam. 18