Ferndale High School - Reflector Yearbook (Johnstown, PA)

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THE EUUHSE HE STUUY English I Mrs. Markle and Mrs. Hill Text—High School English I by Canby, Opdycke, and Gillum Required of freshmen The freshmen English course aims to re- view and renew grammer studied in grade school and seeks to apply this knowledge in a practical way through the building of composi- tions. both oral and written. Personal themes form a large part of the written composition unit. Pupils learn to use the library and its study tools and to apply this knowledge to their other studies. English II Mr. Kuhs Text—High School English II by Canby, Opdycke, and Gillum Required of sophomores A study of grammar, sentence writing, punctuation, and composition is presented the first semester. Works of outstanding English writers of the 16th, 17th, 18th. and 19th cen- turies are studied in an English literature course during the second semester. English III Mrs. Hill and Miss Grace Hetrick Text—Composition and Rhetoric by Tanner Required of juniors. The first semester includes only the study of composition. Word, phrase, and clause techniques are reviewed. Paragraph structure is analyzed, and a unified, emphatic theme of five or more para- graphs is required. The oral theme is taught in the public speaking unit. The second semester course includes the study of these classics. The Crisis (Churchill), The House of the Seven Gables (Haw- thorne), As You Like it (Shakespeare), The Vir- ginian (Wister), Types of Short Stories (Heydrich), Making ot an America (Riis). Abraham Lincoln (Drinkwater), The Rivals (Sheridan). English IV Miss Grace Hetrick Texts—New Practical English for High Schools by Lewis and Hosic Literature and Life by Greenlaw and Miles Required of seniors The course in senior English endeavors to em- body the latest researches in the field of English. To develop powers of clear and logical thinking, rightly directed imagination, habits of close and accurate observation, and self-expression, em- phasis is placed upon oral and written expression. A thorough review of technical English precedes spe- cial stress on theme writing, while the public speech and debate receive special drill and treat- ment. A course in intensive reading aims to give a systematic training in the interpretation of the printed page with habits of completeness and exactness. Social Science Mr. Kuhs Text—My Worth to the World by Capen and Melchoir Required of freshmen This two-semester course is better known as Civics. The first semester deals with trainings in citizenship; government, national, state, and local; nomination and election of candidates to public of- fice; and financing government. The aim is to acquaint the student with the political organization of the society in which he lives. The second sem- ester presents the economic pattern of our society. It includes the study of our capitalistic system and vocational guidance. This year, for the first time, the history of Pennsylvania is presented in the final weeks of the semester. World History Mr. Leal Text—Mans Great Adventure by Pahlow Required of sophomores This course presents the contributions to civili- zation made by the Egyptians, the Balylonians, the Greeks, the Romans, the Western Europeans, and the peoples of the modern world. Its Wes are; (1) to develop an appreciation of ti. . tionship between the pas a ,id t1 • help the student understand a place in a complex world; (j) to create wi'..in the student a desire for a better knowledge of world affairs and an understanding of how they will af- fect our country in the scheme of future plans for world security. TWENTY TWO

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I1UH MOTTO: WOHK FIRST American History Mr. Townsend and Miss Ruth Hetrick Text—The American People by Hamm Required of juniors Preparation for good citizenship is the goal in the teaching of American history. Problems to be solved are stressed rather than facts to be learned. This course aims to give the pupil a clear idea of the chief events in the history of the American nation and to train him to use this his- torical knowledge to interpret present day condi- tions. It also aims to bring to his attention those factors in the industrial and social development of the United States which have brought about existing social, economic, and political problems. Problems of Democracy Mrs. Hill Text—Problems in American Life by Arnold Required of seniors The general purpose of this course is to ac- quaint the student with the problems confronting America—past, present, and future—so that he may conduct his affairs for the profit of himself and the group. The course aims specifically to de- velop in the student the power to think and to speak for himself, at the same time giving respect and consideration to the opinions of others. Finally, this course purposes to open ways for the student to select for himself some useful channel of future endeavor. Algebra I Mrs. Bosley and Mr. Townsend Text—First Course in Algebra by Lennes Required of most freshmen During the first semester students taking alge- bra I learn to perform the four fundamental opera- tions, to use signed and literal numbers, and to solve simple equations. In the second semester a study of special products and factors leads to problems in fractions and fractional equations. Prac- tical problems involving linear equations in one and two unknowns complete the course. Home and Job Mathematics Miss Reese Text—Home and Job Mathematics by Barto and Osborn Required of freshmen not taking algebra This course provides drill in fundamental opera- tions of arithmetic and business mathematics. It also includes practical application of mathematics in everyday living—earning, spending, and saving; insurance and taxes; budgets; thrift; money and banking; and public finance. It is mathematics for the masses rather than for the specialist. Plane Geometry Mr. Scott Text—Plane Geometry by McCormack Elective for sophomores Plane geometry is a course of academic na- ture. Since advanced mathematics and science courses are based upon it, it is essential for the purely academic student. It is built upon problems which require logical reasoning. The success of the student depends upon his ability to draw correct conclusions. Plane geometry has everyday applications to carpentry, bridge-build- ing. gardening, dress-making, china-painting, real estate, astronomy, radio, aviation, and baseball. Algebra II Mrs. Bosley Text—Second Course in Algebra by Lennes Elective for juniors and seniors This is a one-semester course reviewing the principles taught in algebra I and extending them to second degree equations. Greater pro- ficiency in the performance of algebraic opera- tions and practical applications of algebra are stressed. TWENTY THREE