Jefferson High School - J Yearbook (Jefferson, WI)

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PAGE THREE GENERAL STATEMENT Through the medium of this annual announcement for the year 1919-20 the Board of Education is pleased to bring to the attention of the people of this community some of the interesting features of the work of the Jefferson High School. In selecting the material for the following pages we were guided by the belief that the patrons of the school are more interested in things that are actually being done, than in any statement of what we expect to do in the future. Democracy is the American ideal, and our public schools are our best expression of that ideal. Each year our high school has grown steadily along the lines of greater democracy. The high school has been developed until it meets very closely the needs of the community. The courses are broad enough and thorough enough to meet the desires and needs of everybody. No longer is it necessary that every child be compelled to take the same work as everybody else, regardless of his likes and dislikes, needs or ambitions; no longer is there an attempt made to apply the same standard to all pupils regardless of training, home influence, temperament or disposition. High School training alone does not necessarily insure a boy or girl of success, but it can be made to contribute materially to his success. It is with a sincere interest in the welfare of the young people of the community that the Board of Education invites your attention to the advantages offered in the Jefferson High School. Will Cl. Ballentine, Superintendent of Schools. Geo. J. Kispert, Pres. Board of Education.

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PAGE TWO TEACHERS Will G. Ballentine - Principal P. D. Joseph - Science Gracia Darling - English Mary Henry - Mathematics Ouanita GelTert - Domestic Science Grace Griffin - Commercial Work Edwin W. Webster - History and Latin Olive Hied English and Physical Training Lenora Rickerman - Teachers’ Training - Manual Training and Athletics Clara M. Keller - Drawing Esther Bienfang - Music BOARD OF EDUCATION John Bienfang Geo. J. Kispert Fred Heileinann Win. C. Mayer John Hermann S. E. Waterbury Leonard Vogel OFFICERS (ieo. J. Kispert - President S. E. Waterbury - Vice President Robt. K. Henry - Secretary Michael Beck Treasurer

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PAGE FOUR COURSES OF STUDY The basis of every course of study outlined on the following pages is English. History and Mathematics. These form the foundation of an education along any line of work and lead in importance in all courses. English includes the study of reading, written and oral composition, letter writing and spelling. At least three years of this work is required for graduation. Mathematics includes the study of arithmetic, algebra, geometry and bookkeeping. Two units of the above are required for graduation. Next to English the subject of History in undoubtedly the most important as a basic study. It is the greatest humanizing subject offered in any course. Two units of this work are required of every student, one in American History and one in European, including the history of Ancient and Modern Europe. Languages are not required, hut the study of Latin is offered. Latin has its chief value in its bearing upon the English language; about two-thirds of our English words have descended from the Latin, which the old Romans used to speak, and we have many expressions which have come down without any changes at all. Latin is valuable as a basis for the study of other languages and is helpful in certain professions as law, medicine and engineering. It also gives one a greater understanding and appreciation of literature, art, and Roman history. No modern course of study is complete without Science. To this end some science is ottered in each year. One year's work in each of the following subjects is offered: Biology, General Science, Chemistry and Physics. Thus a boy or girl interested in any line of work is given ample opportunity to develop it. Laboratories and apparatus are supplied in sufficient quantities to allow individual work by every student.