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

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Science Department Searches For Tomorrow Exploring the world through science is a continuous experiment and an on-going process that is forever involving environmental innovations and awareness. In the science department students delve into aspects of both biological and physical science. The science curriculum provides courses that arc prerequisites to laboratory skill and concepts. Mrs. D. Cook, department head. 19

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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

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Business Area Focus On the Future Students who arc looking forward to a place m the world of work after graduation, should find it richly rewarding to involve themselves in some area of vocational training while in public school. For the business-minded students, the business education classes can be the key to the future. The development of skills in the operation and use of business machines and technology will be vital to a successful career. Under the direction and guidance of Mrs. Sue Phillips, head of the vocational department, students are availed to every opportunity to acquire practical on-the-job-training relative to classroom theory and other fundamentals of business. Gasses are offered in word processing and accounting, as well as in clerical work. Prepare for your place in the working world, and for the future, through the training that is offered through business education at Hayes High School. 20