Independence High School - Spirit Yearbook (Charlotte, NC)

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The library provides individual carrolls so that students may study efficiently. Library andaudo-visual materials combine “Miss Wheeler keeps the Independence Learning Resource Center in good work¬ ing order.” The Learning Resources Center combines a traditional library and audio-visual program with the newer concept of independent study. A staff of media, materials, and subject specialists is available to aid students and teachers in the location and effective use of educational materials. Students in the independent study program may take courses offered in the curriculum as well as courses not currently available. The purposes of independent study are to allow each student to proceed at his own rate of speed, to study materials and subjects of special interest, and to develop a responsibility for his own learning. Independent study is for those students who need extra help, or who want to study courses that are not offered. A student should ask himself, “What do I need to know?”, What do I want to learn?” and “What do I already know?” — before he begins study in a subject. Each student keeps a daily logbook and a bibliography of resources. Independence is the only school in this area of the country examining independent study for everyone. Mr. Troy Abernathy Audio-Visual Specialist; Advisor to Audio-Visual Club Mrs. Willa Agurs Learning Resources Center-Independent Study; Math, Science Mr. Roy Alexander Senior Science, Physics, Biology; Outdoor Activities Club Advisor Miss Judith Aydlett Algebra II, Geometry, Algebra-Trigonometry; Pep Club Advisor 32

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Guidance Department provides services for all The guidance Department provides services including personal, educational and vocational counseling. A library of college catalogues and annuals, as well as occupational information is provided. An adequate testing program is administered to all students. Mrs. Bauman, secretary, maintains student records, types transcripts and schedules appoint¬ ments. An orientation program for incoming students and a follow-up program for graduates are planned by the guidance office. Mrs. Miller works busily at typing a report. Mr. Wilson and Miss Olive are busy throughout the year administering tests, and advising students about their plans after graduation. Miss Bauman helped numerous students be accepted by different colleges by seeing that their transcripts arrived on time.

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Col. Robert Ball Aerospace Education Instructor, Air Force Junior ROTC Mrs. Pat Bauman Secretary of Guidance Department; Lettergirls Advisor Mrs. Bobbie Berry In-Service Education Miss Dell Bethune Shorthand I, II, Office Machines to aid students in Independent Study Mr. McGraw often confers with students concerning Independent Study. Mrs. Agurs is in charge of the math and science portion of independent study. With available equipment, many students can use the Audio-Visual Room simultaneously without disturbing each other. The Audio-Visual Department is that section of the Learning Resources Center which deals with the acquisi¬ tion, preparation, storing and circula¬ tion of films, tape recordings, and record players. In addition to carrying on the traditional program of supplying materials for teachers, the Audio-Visual Department supplies these materials for individual students. The obtaining of these materials was the larger part of the work this year. 33