Milton High School - Blue Gold Yearbook (Milton, VT)

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3:2 Blue and Gold MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT Algebra I-The aim of this course is to teach the language and the science of the simple equa- tion, to emphasize the importance of the equa- tion and its application through the solution of practical problems. Plane Geometry-The aims of this course are to teach the pupils to reason rather than to ac- cept statements as true without proof, to use geometric tools accurately in simple construc- toin and show their practical application. Algebra II-This isa review of elementary algebra plus a sufficient amount of advanced material to prepare the pupils for college. GENERAL MATHEMATICS The aims of this course are flj To present mathematics as a practical subject arising from the life situations of ordinary people, f2j To give an insight into mathematical principles necessary to understand our increasingly com- plicated environment, To provide an ex- ploratory course in mathematics. LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT Students who have a fairly good average in their English courses and who are planning on attending college should fulfill the usual require- ments of two fat leastj years of foreign lan- guage. The two year language requirement must be made up of two years of the same language. Latin I-lt is the purpose of this course to endow the student with the following: Clj The fundamentals of latin grammar to permit the student to continue Latin II, 12D A correspond- ing knowledge of English grammar, An ac- quaintance with derivatives and related Latin words, Q41 Sentence writing and translation of Latin, 155 The meaning of a word in its sur- rounding context, Q65 The historical and cul- tural material available in Latin I and UQ An acquaintance with mythological material. Latin II-The aims set up for the first year are continued and enlarged upon, with more intensified study. The studentis power to trans- late should become increased. There is con- tinued opportunity to become acquainted with the history of Rome. Caesar proper is not en- countered until late in the year and then in simplified form. French I--To as great a degree as possible, the beginning student in French will be de- veloped to understand the spoken word, to speak it, to read it, and to write it. For the most part the reading deals with modern French life. The course tends to break down the studentis shyness and self-reserve by having him read and speak French aloud. Occasionally dictation in French is given and corrected by the pupil that he may better comprehend his weaknesses. French II-A student should have a C aver- age to continue in French II. For the majority of the students this will be the extent of their French course. Consequently, the skills attain- ed during French I are incorporated into French II but more intensely. Besides a completion of French grammar, one or more interesting works are read. SCIENCE DEPARTMENT General S c r e n c e-The composition and changes in matter, control and use of fire and heat, cause and prevention of disease, food, our water supply, weather, harnessing or energy, use of machines, electricity, and light, methods of communication, and transportation, the heavens, the earth's surface, and plant life are topics generally studied. Biology-A course designed to give a more thorough systematic knowledge of the living things on this planet. Much emphasis is placed on the relationship between hitherto unfamiliar organisms and everyday routine of life. Physics-The course helps to develop the ability to observe facts accurately, to record in an orderly fashion the data obtained, to set up apparatus correctly and expeditiously, to make quantative measurements, which may be used to solve a physical problem and most of all, to make accurate computations and to state results in good English and in readable form. Chemistry-This science deals chiefly with the changes in the composition of matter, the practical application of chemistry to everyday life, human health, in the home, in industry, its contribution to society and the progress of civilization, its relation to plant and animal life, all are stressed. Mathematical solutions to chemical problems are required. Laboratory periods for student experimentation average two periods per week.

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Blue and Gold 31 Program of Studies at Milton High School FHESHMAN 'English t'Algehra General Science or Biology Civics 'Latin I General Mathematics Home Economics I fCirlsD Shop and Mechanical Drawing Sf JPIIOMURE 'English QGL'CJll16tYY Generali Science or Biology gCiyics W7orld History Latin II 'French I 'Hunior Business Training Shop and Mechanical Drawing Home Economics I fCirlsD SUBJECTS not offered in 1951-52 Chemistry Biology Algebra II Driver Training JUNIOR 'English f'Unitcd States History Sociology Chemistry or Physics Algebra II French II 'l'TvDiHQ I Business English Bookkeeping 'l'Shorthand I Home Economics fAdvancedJ Shop and Mechanical Drawing II SENIOR English ' United States History Sociology Chemistry or Physics Algebra II 'i'Business Practice 'l'Typing II Home Economics fAdvancr-di Shop and Mechanical Drawing II Driver Training Civics and Home Economies Cllirlsj are required as Freshman or Sophomore subieets. A student must take four years of English. Sociology and United States Ilistory arc required tor graduation and may he taken either in the junior or Senior year. Clee Club, Band, Physical Education and Music Appreciation are offered to both girls and boys for which lla credit is received. Suhiects preceded by an Cui receive credit for college entrance. Those preceded by a dagger are essential to sound business training. No attempt is made to arbitrarily divide the curriculum into Courses,' so-called, calling one the college preparatory course, another the com- mercial, or another by some other name. Ou the contrary, it is our purpose to leave the pupil as unhampered as possible. Certain subjects are required of all pupils. Aside from these, pupils are given wide free- dom of choice among studies called 'electiyesf All students who expect to enter college, how- ever, must make a selection from those electives which are preceded by an asterick CU except that for some colleges, courses in Latin are not required though it is highly desirable. Either two years of Latin or two years of French are essential. In cases where any doubt exists in the minds of parents or pupils as to subjects to be chosen, advice should be sought from the office. When- ever it becomes evident that a pupil has made a mistake in the choice of his studies, an at- tempt will be made to remedy the difficulty.

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Blue and Gold 33 NIILTON BASEBALL TEAM Standing: XV1-lls, Ryan, Lafayette, Sweeney, Jones Kneeling: Pigeon, Blow, Tourville, lloque, Horican, Laughlin, Boudreau, Blair, Coach Patton HOME ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT Civics-This course deals with the meaning of American democracy, the major problems of our government, and the obligations of the citizens. Vocations-This course is given to help young people to understand the workers of the world and the kinds of work they do. lVhen the right time comes, the pupils will need to make their own choice of workg to de- cide how they are going to earn their living and how they are going to prepare for success in the calling they have chosen. Sociology and Prololems of Amcriczm De- n1ocrucy-Sociology concerns itself with prob- lems of modern social living and how these prob- lems are being solved by our democratic system of government. W'orlcI IIi.s'fory-Tlie course attempts to give rn understanding of how our present civilization developed from the past and what the different ages and peoples have c o n t r i b u t e d to the present. United States History-The objective of this course is to furnish a background of ideals, struggles, victories, failures and compromises which, viewed objectively, impress our country, forcefully and favorably on each high school student. SOCIAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Home Economics I and II-Home Economics l is required as a Freshman or Sophomore sub- ject. Home Economics II is elective to all upper classes. The State Course of Study is followed which states: Mlihe homemaking curriculum in the Ver- mont secondary school is based upon such im- mediate objectives and activities as will provide training to enable the student to QU benefit from opportunities for self-development which a course dealing with these personal and social problems can give formulate desirable ideals end standards in regard to personal living, home and family life. appreciate the worthwhile function of a home, fail learn the pleasures that can come from homely tasks well done for the