Central High School - Wings Yearbook (Woodstock, VA)

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eir notebooks. KY ' graders in Mr. Backman's Civics class work Social Studies The aim of the social studies department at Central is to prepare youth for effective American citizenship and to help students acquire know- ledge, skill, and attitudes essential for sound democratic behavior and good citizenship. The program seeks to develop in each stu- dent an appreciation of our American heritage, democratic way of life , and the moral and spiritual values inherent in the practice of American demo- cracy. Emphasis is placed on both the common good and the individual good, and of the rights and responsibilities of citizenship which are derived from the principles expressed in basic American documents. Our classrooms are workshops where con- temporary social, political and economic ques- tions may be studied. 'mf 52. World History students take notes from student teacher, Mr. Leatherman. 63

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Science The Science Department is concerned with the needs and interests of the student and the community with respect to the role of science in our rapidly changing environment. In View of this concern, the department is constantly re- evaluating the curriculum in order to keep up to date with the latest technological and instructional changes. Through the study of science in school, students acquire information that will enable them to Luiderstand better the nature of the earth and its inhabitants. Such an understanding of science will allow yoimg people to use, both wisely and effectively, our natural resources and the prod- ucts of modern science and technology. s .mag Y z . , xr. Biology experiments are directed by student teacher, Mrs. Faulkner. 62 A Physics class, taught by Mrs. Tavenner, experiments with practice engines. l - . Much of Chemistry, under Miss Clinedinst, is learned through laboratory work.

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Languages The Language Department's main goal is to develop an interest in the appreciation of the people, geography, language, and culture of the country whose language is being studied. An awareness of the relation between the student's own language and civilization, and that of another country is realized in the program. The student achieves a deeper understanding of himself, his nation and its history, and the right attitude toward current world situations through study of a foreign language. This department aims to lay a founda- tion for further proficiency in the language through further study. rf' In its first year, Spanish, under the direction of Mr. Mrs Gochenour teaches four years of French Chellini, has many students. 64