Kentridge High School - Accolade Yearbook (Kent, WA)

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New Additions Make Social Studies Exciting There's always a constant struggle to help students see the importance ot what social studies classes are all about, commented Mrs. Jane Cleveland, department head. The purpose ofthe classes was to involve the students in the changing world around them. lt also helped them become more critical thinkers concerning current world events and politics. With the addition of new U.S. History, Sociology, and Economics books, as well as the piloting ot a student leadership program, students were given better opportunities to help in the develop- ment of presenting Social Studies in an exciting and interesting way. Because of the budget cuts, more was changed than just the exclusion ot activities. There were larger classroom sizes, fewer elective choices, and less personal time between students and teachers. Also, teachers received a smaller salary allowance than former years. These created many challenges tor the students and teachers alike. But as Social Studies teacher Mr. Glen Baron remarked, ll's always a challenge to teach under adversities! L. Fix l i K. Landeo 2. .. ,wma F' Jane Baron Cleveland Kendig 1. Discussing ideas tor a political science paper, Karen Verner shares materials with Tim Milam. 2. Engrossed in an archaeological dig are anthropology students Martin Campbell, Ross Jhanson, and Todd Berry with Jane Cleveland supervising. Tate 64 Social Studies Mattson Ripley Karen Gary Verner Wortman

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D.Johnson1. Positive Philosophy Pays Off Take risks Get involved. This slogan, prevalent in the daily interaction within the classes, represented the positive philosophy of Mr. Ken Howe's Academic Adjustment students. Our goal is to work with kids at their own ability level, but still cover the same material as every other student in reading, writing and math, Stated Mr. Howe. From this, the teachers hope the student's will have a better attitude toward school and not make failure such a concern. To qualify for these classes, students are tested early in their high school years on their reading skills. According to government statistics, the national average shows that approximately two percent of the student body should be receiving instruction from academic adjustment classes. Hypothetically, that would mean that 150 out of 1500 students at Kentridge should have had academic aid. Academic Adjustment students found much success in being able to receive school credit while being employed in vocationally related jobs. The ultimate goal in the future is to integrate the activities within the ASB, and encourage students of all backgrounds and learning abilities to take risks . . . and get involved. S. Maxon Sa Sf vs if . 14' X r '- ' N '- Ken in on Howe Dill J. Thompson 1. l - Zrimsk 1. Catching up on the daily news, Gabrielle Wilkerson in- volves herselt with current events. 2. Lending a helping hand, Larry Book aids Laurie Langenbach on an assignment. J. Thompson 2. Academic Adjustment 65