Meadowbrook High School - Sceptre Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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cc wanted to get one more credit, and prepare | for college,’ was Jessica Smith’s answer to the question, Why did you take a seventh | period? None of the students knew what to expect the first day of the program, but most said that it turned out well for them. There were two subjects offered, Key- boarding | and Computer I. And each subject had two classes. Mrs. Evelyn Avery and Mrs. Connie Allen taught Keyboarding |. . Mr. Jim Taylor and Mrs. Linda Blake taught Computer I. Most of the students enrolled in the class to get the extra credit. But some took an additional class because they could not fit it into their regular schedule and wished to take it. This seventh period, a two hour class that met after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays, gave students the opportunity to take another class and to learn more. The teachers also had reasons for staying the extra ERODE NUNES fone Citi Many students widened their knowledge and extended their day by enrolling in a seventh class four hours a week, Mrs. Allen did it for the extra money. Mr. Taylor and Mrs. Avery gave up their spare time for the joy of teaching. And Mrs. Blake did it out of need for another computer class. Although there were many advantages to the sev- enth period, there were also disadvantages. The most common problem for students and teachers alike was the requirement of staying after school for two hours after regular classes had let out twice a week. Another complaint was the disorganization of the program. Mr. Taylor thought that the program should have received more attention than it did. Eventhough there existed a balance of advantages and disadvantages to the program, there was a general consensus that the seventh period was beneficial to school and students, for it gives, to any student who is willing to work, the opportunity to increase their knowl edge and broaden their horizons. w SRA Classroom computing. Duri 7th period, Troy May and his f ry friend listen attentively-to. Taylor's lecture. ge Lil i . ' OS OM TED Lem Isp ee pyar Seventh Period 25

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I will follow. Cris Sabo of East link plays a U2 song on his guitar at the Talent Show.