Greenwood High School - Woodman Yearbook (Greenwood, IN)

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Varied academic program offers over 150 courses in 11 departments GCHS has a strong and varied academic pro- gram. The ll departments include over 150 courses. Each subject makes a unique and definitive con- tribution to the education of every student. The English Department teaches a variety of skills . . . from beginning French to Advanced Speech . . . from Intro to Writing to College Litera- ture. Each class offers an opportunity to further develop the written and spoken expressions of lan- guage. Several seniors have noted specific English courses as being especially valuable. . . . the topics will be very helpful in future studies . . . Tom Williams Senior Tom Willimas felt College Lit was very helpful because the topics covered will be helpful in future studies. College Lit and Research were also noted as being helpful by Christine Davidson because they provided excellent preparation for collegef' Leigh Ann Gossman and Pam Hulett said that they have benefited especially from American Lit. Leigh Ann said that she learned most in classes in which you do the work on your own? The Science Department fespecially Physicsj provides a good preparation for college. It gives one insight into the many aspects of the scientific world? So said Susan Irons, a senior who has taken four years of science courses. The mind is expanded and disciplined by the study of physics and biologi- cal sciences, both offer at different levels. The basic understanding of living organisms and of the physi- cal universe is helpful to everyoneg also the thought processes emphasized and the challenges presented by the science courses provide invaluable prepara- tion for the future-especially forthe college- bound. Thought processes are also affected greatly by the Math Department, without which no education would be adequate. From the Stock Market to the Supermarket to all aspects of modern technology, mathematics are a way of life. When the future promises to include more complex technology than ever before, an understanding of math is essential. Also, as Melanie Turley pointed out, The variety of courses offered in the Math Department are extremely helpful in preparation for college because they teach one to think analyticallyf' The many courses offered include General Math, Computer Math, Geometry, Algebra I and II, and Calculus and Trigonometry. The study of man, past and present, and his mis- takes, behavior and problems is pursued in the Social Science Department. U.S. History, the junior required course, was noted as very valuable by many students. Said Senior Gavin Meek, It's inter- esting to see the development of man-his politics, his inventions, and his achievements in the world? Choices are offered to freshmen and seniors in Social Sciences. Freshmen and sophomores are given a choice between World History, Values and Issues, and Geography. Seniors have their choice of either Psy- chology, Sociology and Economics in addition to the required Government. The department has the objective of evaluating societyis past mistakes, pres- enting issues and applying them to the unknown future.