Harrold Junior High School - Herald Yearbook (Greensburg, PA)

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. . . met our needs Modern civilization requires mathematical ideas, it is essential for our complex life of today. In the seventh and eighth grades stud- ents are taught such terms as selling prices, rates of insurance, area and volume, pyramids, squares, etc. In the ninth and tenth grades a more involved use of arithmetic and numbers are used. Algebra investigates the properties of numbers and deals with its relations and combinations. Geography enables us to understand the physical, economic, and social activities of peo- ples and nations. In the lower grades, pupils are made aware of the oneness of our world. In the tenth grade, economic geography deals with factors, explaining man's economic wealth as well as that of the nations of the world. The average ninth grader's knowledge of scientific information is rather limited, hence he must be given training which will increase his knowledge of our universe. A knowledge of fundamental topics as osmosis, distillation, precipitation, theory of magnets, etc. is neces- sary for our understanding. General Science is offered to students of the ninth grade. Bio- logy, and elective, is offered to students of the tenth grade. Mental and physical health are all-import- ant if we are to be well adjusted citizens of the future. The value of good health is stressed in the Health Education Courses. Students in each of the grades are given training that em- phasizes the functions of the body, and a de- velopment of wise health habits. AND DID RESEARCH IN THE LIBRARY I9 WE TOOK VOCATIONAL SUBJECTS . . . AND THE ACADEMIC COURSE.

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Uur Curriculum . . . The curriculum of our school is a number of things. Among these, it comprises the var- ious courses of studies, the activities, and the experiences of the teacher-pupil relationship. The curriculum of our school is broad in its scope, it is flexible enough to meet the ever- changing needs of the present school. The Junior High School is geared to a pro- gram of studies and activities for the seventh and eighth grades, and, for the ninth and tenth grades. In the lower grades, the subject cours- es offered are: English, Social Studies, Geo- graphy, Mathematics, Art, Music, Health, and Shop training. After this training, students may select the courses in which they wish to specialize. These include the Academic, the Commercial, the General, the Vocational Home Economics, and the Vocational Agriculture Courses. The Social Studies program of our school is varied to the extent that pupils are given a complete picture of the story of civilization. Contributions of peoples, their culture, the struggle of nations, concepts of governments, idea of law and order, and constitutions are made meaningful to the student. English is the basic subject essential to the understanding of all our courses. Pupils well versed in the mastery of grammar, reading, and literature, are provided excellent avenues of expression in various subjects. The mastery of English provides a rewarding experience that will be of benefit to each student throughout a lifetime. AND ALGEBRA WITH MISS BAINBRIDGE WE DEVOTED HOURS TO STUDYING . . .

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MR. SADLER KITCHEN STAFF-Mrs. Hodge, Mrs. Kaylor, ' Mrs. Holtzer, Mrs. Brodiskie. MR. W. JOHNS, CUSTODIAN Valuable Services Were Rendered by the District Office Tenth grade students enrolled in the com- mercial courses are offered typing, bookkeep- ing, and commercial geography. In each of these courses, practical training and work ex- perience is given. Pupils are thus given an in- sighfzdinto the demands of the modern business wor . The farm youth of today, by necessity, must know the principles of scientific farming, he must have a good working knowledge of machinery, and be well versed in all phases of farm life. The courses as provided in our Vo- cational Agriculture Department are designed to meet every farm need and prepare students for a career in this field. The Home Economics courses teach our girls fundamentals of good home management. Cooking, sewing, decorating, cleaning-every- thing that pertains to the household is given to our girls. With such practical training and knowledge these girls will become the efficient homemakers of the future. Shop training is offered to all of our boys from the seventh to ninth grades. Training in the shop consists of a number of practicalap- plications to a set of plans. A language that gave an added meaning to English was the study of Latin. This subject is devoted to students of the academic course. Mastering this language is a great asset for a career in the professions. Students express themselves by song and by their artistic talent. Music and art contrib- ute to our cultural development. Because of these outlets, our school life was enriched, and a lasting appreciation of things beautiful are impressed upon our mind.