Jonathan Dayton High School - Regionalogue Yearbook (Springfield, NJ)

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L. to R.: J. Meeker, A. Gonnella, O. Slotterbeck. L. to R.: Dr. D. Merachnik, Mrs. S. Murray. The Department of Special Services is unique in that it is comprised of both instructional and non-instructional personnel. This department is concerned with spe- cialized services for students which, when offered, permit students to do a better job in learning. These services include: health services, psychological testing and counseling, referral to community resources, parent counseling, educational programs for exceptional stu- dents, reading programs, home instruction programs for ill students, and transportation arrangements for students needing such facilities. The personnel of this department are all specialists who utilize their skills in helping students develop their maxi- mum potentials for learning. Without nurses, phycholo- gists, or specialists in education, many students would be unable to do their best. While the health services are offered to all students, the majority of Special Serv- ices ' functions are offered only to those students who are in need of them. For this reason some students may be unfamiliar with the department and its personnel. 16

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STANDING L. to R.: R. Lummer, T. Santoguida, J. Bicknell, J. Swedish SEATED I, Mills, H. Palmer. STANDING L. to R.: H. Hooper. E. Eames KNEELING D. Howard, L. Conley. PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT In an effort to round out the students ' cur- riculum, a variety of sports is presented. In order to coincide with the current health education program, which consists of a continuous nine-week course of study for each grade level, the physical education classes are divided into nine-week periods. Sport skills taught to students remain with them and contribute to their well being throughout their lives. Mr. John Brown DRIVER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT The primary objective of the Dri- ver Education course is to teach young drivers to obey all traffic regulations in order to help stem the upward tide of traffic deaths on our nation ' s highways. The de- partment tries to develop in stu- dents the virtues of patience and tolerance and encourages them to instill these virtues in others. L to R Scocca, H. Hooper, J. Swedish. R Lummer, J. Mills.

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Mrs. A. Miliano, Miss B. Dimmers HEALTH OFFICE The Health Office, under the direction of Mrs. Montgomery, is the center of health services for the students. These services include general physical, vision, hearing and dental examinations. Students who are injured or become ill during school are given immediate care. Conferences are also held with students about improving their health habits and correcting any health deficiencies. Mr D. Brodman JONATHAN DAYTON HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY The library is a department of the school designed to serve the needs of students and teachers in all areas of high school work. Materials for reference, research and leisure reading have been provided for all levels of ability. The library is fre- quently used as a classroom lab where students, teachers, and Miss Dimmers, the librarian, work together. Mrs. R. Montgomery ART DEPARTMENT The art program under the direction of Mr. David Brodman, offers the students an oppor- tunity to develop their aesthetic sense through class work and observation. The art classes have provided the main office with a constantly chang- ing display of the best examples of students ' art work. The display case in front of the art room is a focal point for visitors who can see unusual ex- hibits there ranging from designs formed from var- ious seeds and grains to modernistic sculpture. The art courses introduce the students to both fine and commercial art and their various media. 17