Hill City Junior High School - Yearbook (Hill City, SD)

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verleaf, and Sunburst. They learn how to bor- row and carry in math class. They also begin the multiplication tables and learn up through the tives. They add and subtract two place numbers. There are six reading groups in the sixth grade. These are ability groups. This year all of the primary students have been studying a new method of penmanship called D'Nealin. This is a style of cursive printing that uses a natural slant to the letters and letters like k and l have a curved hook on the end. Mrs. Shuck says, lt's beautiful, and we can read the writing. One of the most fun science projects of their year for the students was the study of their own bodies. Did you know that one student lost his kidney , and one day they all pasted their brains in place? The terms cation. However, they now move from class- room to classroom. Mrs. Kenton teaches them reading in a book called Tapestry In math they learn the rest of their multiplication tables, and they learn how to divide with remainders in their answers. ln science class with Mr. Greer, they have fun learning about different kinds of machines, and experimenting with pulleys and inclined planes. Mrs. Kenton teaches them a fun unit in social studies about pioneers, and Miss Degen doesn't let them forget about nouns and verbs. They have PE, with Mr. Shuck twice a week for 20 minutes. He has them doing all kinds of activities like tumbling and playing frisbee tag. They have music class with Mrs. Engstrom, and have only one re- cess during the afternoon. As you can see, all of this activity really keeps them hopping . used in the unit of study made it funny and very productive. Each student drew his body on a piece of white paper and then added the body parts as they studied each one. The second grade students participated in all the usual activities like fire drills, holiday par- ties, and such. They take two short recesses in the afternoon each day, As you can see, the second grade classrooms are beehives of activity. THIRD When students enter the third grade, they have rabbit teeth in front and are working on replacing their missing teeth with permanent ones. The third grade class is also the begin- ning of individual responsibilities, ln the third grade, they study all of the same subject areas - reading, math, spelling, science, so- cial studies, English, music and physical edu- as a 4 4 , , , ,, , , , . 134. .wrriibsw -v ..aw,,,, CL! Mx-QMJ ,, ., ,fa- A ,, .. , fi 1 ,1:-,QV- ff , t ,Qs 1vg,,,Sf.,r 'QA .. rr ' ' , sm 5 Q QA s. ar me x , f, ww em A V M, ,kia ,. FOURTH Fourth graders keep paddling on through the pond of knowledge The story becomes more complicated each year, especially their story problems in math They also learn how to multiply up to four-digit numbers. Their reading texts are called Windchimes and Passports. In science with Mr Greer, they are studying the human body and its systems, They made charts that showed their insides. Mrs. Kenton teaches them social studies and SD. history. ln Miss Degen's English class, composition is an important part of their work They wade through the parts of speech exercises year after year. Music is one of their busiest classes. They learn how to read music, rhythm, and melo- dy. Some of the high school students visit their class and demonstrate different instru- ments for them. They have to get l'quacking every morning in order to complete their lessons each day. , f ,..m,f1,- H .n ' ,W A WJ 'Wil If rwf.,,Z2 v The new addition was completed on December 18, 1984. Sixth Sixth graders leap into the year with energy and anticipation. They can't just sit on their lily pads and expect success. Mrs. Prautzsch teaches their math les- sons, They learn how decimal points are used and what they mean. They also study consumer math courses. Their readers are Medley, Impressions, and En- core. In social studies class, they study each countries around the world. They learn about the flag of the nation, and its histo- ry. In English class they review all the parts of speech and sentence patterns. They have handwriting classes to improve their pen- manship. They learn about filling out forms properly, legibly, and neatly. Copper tooling and stained glass designs with markers are examples of their fun art projects. In music class with Mrs Eng- strom they review key signatures, time signatures, and study related arts. They compare visual art with music. Mr. Shuck has them playing kickball, tum- bling, and other things to get them in shape so that they can make the leap into the Junior High pond.

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Elementary Adds Ftooms One of the things that we decided as a staff is that we always won- dered what grade was it that I was required to tie my shoes, learn the multiplication tables, or write cur- sive. Therefore, we wanted to inform our readers and also record for the young people some of the things that they are expected to learn at each grade level. Do you remember when you had to? Kindergarten The kindergarten students are the youngest and the smallest on our growing ladder. The class is divided into two sections. There are 20 students in one section and 20 in the other They attend school all day every other day These little chicks are expected to know some things before they ever begin school. The children should know their address, phone number, birthday and chores like tying their shoes and going to the bathroom by themselves. Here at school, they learn about their envi- ronment. They learn to explain social and occupational roles of family and community members. They must learn about themselves and become little people. Some of the skills that kindergarten students learn are: to name the eight basic colors, to identify sounds, to count to 50 and to recog- nize basic shapes, They also learn the alpha- bet and how to write their name. Kindergarten activities are aimed to develop the following kinds ot skills: self-help, motor, social, language, and understanding con- cepts. By the end of the kindergarten year, all of these young people have come out of their shells. . fs-ae. , i t l 2 i ,Q-3 4 -TQ . The old annex building will no longer be used for 3 CIBSSYOOVTT- Fifth Mrs Prelle is the home room teacher for the fifth graders, who continue on like the tortoise in the race. They always finish their race In their reading text called Key- stone, they work on comprehension. They go to Mrs. Prautzsch for their math class. They study fractions and the metric system. Mr. Birkholz is the science teach- er who helps with experiments. Their fa- vorite experiment is how to Ucrystalize' milk It tasted teriffic when they finished. i ln social studies class they study the his- tory of the United States. They are re- quired to know the location of all 50 states, and the correct spelling. They have to do reports on the state and in- clude information like the state's flower. bird, etc. In fifth grade they are able to join the beginners band if they want. They study things like melody, rhythm, and expres- sion in music. The results of their contin- ual efforts is a promotion to sixth grade. Time races on. FIRST Upon entering the first grade the children have grown a few inches, have lost some of their front teeth, and have learned school routines. They are usually timid, like fawns, and are just as curious. They are eager to learn and look forward to coming to school. The first grade class is divided into two sec- tions, Mrs. Byerly's class has 20 studentsg Mrs. Swartz's class has 20 students. The children have a regular routine. They be- gin each day with an assignment paper on their desk. They say the flag salute and shar- pen their pencils for work. The main thing that first grade students have to learn is how to read, They must master at least the first three books, Rockets, Footprints, and Sur- prises. lf they have not completed this series, they must remain in first grade until they can complete them successfully, First grade stu- dents begin to add numbers, They have lan- guage lessons, and penmanship lessons. They study science and social studies too. Mrs. Byerly teaches the social studies les- sons and Mrs. Swartz teaches the science lessons. These students also have PE. class in order to develop their muscle coordination. Mrs. Engstrom meets three times a week with first graders for music classes. All first grade students enjoy recess time. lt may be a first grader's favorite time of the day, They can make noise, have fun, and run with their friends, just like the baby deer they are. SECOND The second grade students are busy bees. They have to finish reading Honeycomb, Clo- ,1 , ugg, I. Qg 32. The construction of the new addition began on June 1, 1984. ,. '1-

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