Le Roy Central School - O At Kan Yearbook (Le Roy, NY)

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Science Major changes were made in the science curriculum this past year which involved the seventh, eighth, and ninth grades. The life sciences were taught in the seventh grade, This course was an introduction to biology. The eighth grad- ers embarked on an accelerated program of earth science. Selected students from this program took the earth science regents examination at the end of the year. They will continue the new program with the physical sciences in the freshman year. The physical sciences serve as an introduction to chemistry and physics. Students who did not take the regents exam will repeat earth science next year. This new curriculum will make the transition from the junior high science program to the senior high curriculum more effective. It provides a better pre- paration for the more advanced sciences of biology, chemistry, and physics. Biology, offered in the tenth grade, is the study ofthe origin, reproduction, and structure of plant and animal life. Chemistry is the study of the characteris- tics of elements and simple substances, the changes that take place when they combine to form new substances, and the laws that govern their combination and behavior under various circumstances. It is offered in the junior year. Physics is offered in the senior year. This course deals with matter and energy Physics students study the mechanics of heat, light, sound, and electricity. Which bottle was it? .J , fzfffzawg ' ,: i,-14553. , ' w f , W ,fl In A ROBERT BALL-B.S., SUNY Geneseo. Gen. . Sci. 7,8. Earth Sci. DIANE GIACUMO- B.S., SUNY Buffalog B.S., SUC Brockportg M.S., SUC Buffalo. Biology. JOHN KLINGEN- SMITH-A.B., Wash- ington and Jeffersong Grad. Study U. of R. Gen. Sci. 8,9. AD- VISESI Sr. Class, O- AT-KAN. CAROL SCOTT-B.S., Bloomsburg State Coll. Sci. 7, Earth Science. i , ,

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x.. . H. ,, . ROBERT DEVITO-B.S. SUNY at Buffalo: M.S., SUNY at Brockport: Adv. Study at St. John's U3 SUNY at Buffalo. Soc. St. 11,12. AD- VISES-Photo Clb. Model Congress. OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES: Real Es- tate Salesman. JON GERLACI-I-B.S., McNeese State U.: Adv. Study McNeese State U.: SUNY at Brockport. Physics, Chem. ADVISES: Student Council, National Honor Society, Science Club. COACH-Soccer. OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES: Hunting and Fishing. MARK KENNEDY-B.A., St. Bon- aventure U.: M.S., Canisius Coll.: Adv. Study Niagra U. Math l0,l1. ADVISES: 9th Grade, Chess Club. OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES: Bowling, Golf , Tennis, Football, Skiing, x and Reading. DONALD REHOR-A.B., Dart- mouth Col1.: Adv. Study at Cornell U.: SUNY at Brockportg SUNY at Geneseog U. of R.: Massachusetts U. English ll. DONALD SANTIN1-B.S., SUNY at Brockportg M.S. SUNY at Cortland. DIRECTOR: Health and Phys. Ed. 7-123 Vice-Principal: DIRECTOR: Athletics. ADVISES: Ski Club. COACH-Var. Ftbl. OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES: Hunting and Antiques. .1-r qi ..- . Z'FIT. 5'i'i i'f E' ' Curriculum Corrdinators The basic function ofthe curriculum coordinators is exactly as their name implies to coordinate the curriculum Within their departments. They must maintain correct de- velopmental standards from kindergarten through the 12th grade. They establish the policy for discipline within their respective areas, as Well as observe and criticize the teach- ing techniques of their faculties. Meetings are held once a month to review policies and discuss new methods of teach- ing. The curriculum coordinators also meet regularly with the principle. The coordinators may also recommend prospective teachers for hiring or dismissal. They are further respons- ible for budgeting and requisitioning new supplies for their departments, as well as the maintenance and inventory of all materials. This pst year the Board of Education re- quired all coordinators to recommend new courses for advanced study by selected students.

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2 lah- Oh no, he's taking my picture. 1 I dgrft believe it. DAVID MACKENZIE B.S., M,S.-SUC Geneseo, Math 8,12. ADVISES-8th Grade. ,g-gfaww -- i-wf.-a..,..1-.Ne W.. - VINCENT MONICEL- LI-B.S., SUC Brock- portg Adv. Study Brockport. Math 7,9. it ijfrxiiiz 2:-fgz' ' .-.-.1 ' - j'!,:'g? gif V If-4. f i ,cl ' ' ' ' 543 'wr 17.24 ,Q-fa, .sv-rw ' ,H ' - 2-ff' li 'rf f 1 ii RONALD PAGININ- B.S., SUC Brockport. Math 8,9, ADVISES- Soph. Class. COACHES-J.V. Baseball. '! 1' U , yay' X M2 I .- ,,v.,...w 4, ., as asf , 'fn X gf ' K f 1 I .. -f ' ' ' '42 I f ' , mm' 9,1102 fra- I WS? Y'-W Y 'i?.2ojiNi 1 , ..:5 M1-at-ff .,.,' fijffi' CHRISTINE SPAMPI- NATO-B.S,, St. U. of N.Y. Albanyg Adv. Study SUC Brock- port. Math 7,8. AD- VISES-8th Grade. M A knowledge of mathematics is necessary in every aspect of life. This is especially true today when every- thing is computer oriented. The Math- ematics Department does an excellent job providing this knowledge. The curriculum is formulated to supply students with the mathematics they need for success in life after gradua- tion. General mathematics is offered I on the junior high level followed by algebra in the freshman year. College bound students require a more thorough knowledge of mathe- matics, and the department offers courses on higher levels to prepare them toward this end. Plane geometry is taught in the tenth grade. This is supplemented with trigonometry in the junior year and mathematics 12 in the senior year. In addition, mathematics serves another purpose: it teaches students to think logically and use reason to solve problems in all areas of life. athematics