Douglas MacArthur High School - Brahma Yearbook (San Antonio, TX)

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-.ff Study time scarce but necessary The bane of existence for most teenagers was scheduling in time to learn what is necessary for the next day or next class. There was a common feeling of ap- prehension for both the freshman frantically cramming for his first semester exam and the student staying up all night to catch up on missed assignments. But learning to study was importantg it taught one the skill of budgeting his time, one he must use all his life. 148 Academics ,-f- rM Teresa Mclllurray and Loralee Wooley compare answers on a math assignment. Diane Lustgraff makes use of spare time in the library before an English test. hp-rf'

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A World History student puts finishing touches on contracted work. A calculator makes things easier tor physics student Joe Thomas. .,.Q 2 Contracting for projects delegates responsibility ln the normal order of things, students have little choice planning their lessons. However, in Ms. Kathy Ftowe's history classes, students were allowed to take the initiative of choosing their own work and, to a degree, even the grade they received. At various times in the school year, work was assigned on a contract basis. Each student chose a variety of activities on a certain major topic such as worksheets, reports, posters, and the like, all of which were due on a certain date. Project length and complexity determined the grade, which was a pre-set goal for each pupil. Most students liked the fact that they were delegated the responsibility of choosing their own work and allotting time to do it as they saw fit. Academics 147

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six Unlike most other schools in the district, the Mac library was open during lunch for the benefit ot busy students. Jon Courand and Jett Schneider talk over questions in German class. Academics 149