John Marshall Fundamental School - Patriots Yearbook (Pasadena, CA)

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X R.Johnson Mr.C.Randm Little heard about at Marshall but yet a very important part of the academic program, is the Department of Special Learning. This program provides fundamental classes which stress the principles of English, math, reading and social science. These classes try to provide students with a solid educational basis upon which they can build their future. This basic approach to teaching was a worthwhile eHfort on the behalf of both the students and teachers alike . .. For some, it is the difference between an education and dropping out of school. 105

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a gg 1 r gi5'JQrg, ,g, ?QgiV3,g ,l , 1 i ,l l 17e4.,,5,a:i,wg. 'Rik ive, ji i'?5iW? 1,1 w ' lifgafgi i, Jw 14LMl'x:I x.zf2, F79 lVI r. L. York Lectures, lectures, and more lectures on everything from the Phoenicians to Far Eastern rice paddles and today's legislation, were delivered this year. Notetaking was par for the course. Social Science, the study of the world's people, religions, and environments, conjures up for many individuals visions of long- winded lectures, maps, memorizing, or just plain day- dreaming. Yet, t'o many of lVlarshall's students, it is a study of the past . . . a recollection of the wars, conflicts and birth pangs of our nation and the world's. A Social Science course employs a special kind of instructor whose understanding and knowledge in the areas of World Geography, U.S. History, U.S. Government, Behaviorial Science, and Economics, must be extensive. This year this department tried harder than ever to convey the knowledge of yesterday as painlessly as possible to the young people of today. With a greater emphasis placed on individual abilities and needs, the Social Science Department helped students to realize their full potential, thus enhancing their character and creativity. 103