James Madison High School - Prospectus Yearbook (San Diego, CA)

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7H, It Just Sounds Different Language is the key to communication. Few people have trouble learning their own, but to try and com- prehend a second or third one may be tough. Most colleges required at least two years of a foreign lan- guage, therefore many MHS students realized how difficult it was to develop new language skills. Students were given a choice of Spanish, Latin, French, or German to learn at various levels. They started out at first and second level, some even pro- gressing to the twelth. Other students that chose to pursue a language not offered in depth at Madison were given independent study of that language. How did people choose which language they wished to learn? Third year Spanish student Lisa Williams, said I chose Spanish because it comes in handy most often. Another Spanish student in her first year, Jennifer Peterson said I took it just to get the cred- its out of the way. These students learned more than just how to speak a new language. They also learned about a culture different from their own, and just maybe how to communicate better in their own language. Students in Mr. Robinsons third year Latin class listen to an interesting lecture about the ablative absolute. Mrs. Tctkclsen's fifth period is class caught in the act. Mr. Michaels' Spanish class enjoys a discussion about Spanish history. li Rosenbluth reads to the other students in her third year Latin class a chapter of I 1 .. ... , W o . () . l V- I KX » VW J A e f+ Ao b pu cLo Cjl— X- ( • VouiGp UKQ ig Language 37

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The Study Of Our Language English is the only required class for High School students to take For aLf-four years. There were 22 English teachers in Ma- dison's English Department. There were different English classes offered for all indivi- duals. Some students felt that English was one of their favorite classes. Lili Reeves, a junior said, I never thought Ameri- can Literature could be so in- teresting. Mrs. Millers a great teacher and can really make English fun. Students were put into classes that was best suited for them. Some classes that were avalible were: regular and advanced classes, and ESL for those persons who had English as their second language. In most classes the areas stud- ied were literature, composi- tion, reading, and learning dif- ferent techniques of writing various essays and themes. The average student would take English 1-2 in 9th grade, English 3-4 in 10th, American Literature in 11th, and in 12th, students would have the choice of Contempory Voices or a new class offered this year. Imaginative Dimensions. Linda McDonald, a senior, stated, I think that having a variety of English classes to choose from motivates the students to do better in their English classes. 36 English Jennifer Wilfing is slightly confused by her assignment. Sean Ambott demonstrates his way of studying English. Mrs. Barnard gives instructions for an upcoming paper.

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Hurdling Through Math Many students see math as a subject they must hur- dle over on their way to a diploma. Many may not become mathematicians, but all will one day have to balance a check book, and most, will probably have to decide if 10% interest on a loan is a good deal. Math comes easy for some, and more than expected to will end up in jobs that require sophisticated mathematical concepts. Madison offers a class for all. The requirements, that students must meet are meant to prepare them for the directions their future may take. The mathemat- ics requirement only asks for a complete six semes- ters of credits for different math courses from the ninth grade to the eleventh grade. Seniors are en- couraged to continue with their math studies in or- der to prepare themselves for college and the fu- ture. Here at Madison, there are many exciting math courses that are being offered. The common pattern that many students followed are from Algebra 1-2 through Geometry and Intermediate Algebra and finally to Trigonometry and Advanced Algebra or Math for College Entrance. For many who have a strong background in math. Calculus would be the further mathematical studies. Not everyone takes these math courses. The other classes offered were Pre-Algebra, General Math, Technical Math, Con- sumer Math and Career Math. Any of the men- tioned math courses are acceptable for graduating requirements. Questions, questions about midpoints of linear equations. . . Geometry teacher Ms. Connell answers them all to Russell Cain and Trina Riney. Arc you sure I did these antiderivative problems right' Amy Tsco asked Jennifer Strong. Bob Lee enjoys discussing math with his lunch. 38 Math This page sponsored b)