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

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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

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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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34 p Blue and Gold welfare of the family members or of the family as a whole, Q52 experience the challenge of homemaking responsibilities as is done through the home project, Q62 understand the contribu- tions of science, social science and art to solving the problems of personal living and of home and family lifef, 6-P COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT Shorthand I-Aims: to train students to read shorthand notes fluently and to transcribe them accurately, to develop habits which make for efficiency in taking dictation and to build up a vocabulary usable at the rate of about 80 words a minute. Bookkeeping-Aims: to teach the elementary principles of accounting and routine of book- keeping, and to develop an appreciation of busi- ness situations and problems, sole proprietorship and partnership. Typewriting I--The objective of the course is: mastery of the keyboard with the formation of correct habits and techniques which will en- able the students to type acurately at the rate of forty words per minute. The various letter forms are studied with special emphasis on at- tractive placement. This includes carbon copies and envelopes. Much time is devoted to person- al typing. Typewriting II-Objective: The ability to type accurately at the rate of 50 words per minute and set up attractively the following: manuscript typing, copying from rough draft, payroll, bills, invoices, statements, tabulations, and other business forms. Some time is spent in cutting stencils and instructions are given in the use of the duplication machine. lun-ior Business- Training-The objectives of this course are: to provide a background of eco- nomic education such as should precede any vocational training and to lay a firm foundation for the achievement of economic security. Ofice Practice-This course provides inten- sive pre-employment training. The objectives are flj to aid the student in mastering office skills such as filing, duplicating, keeping payroll records, and operating calculating machines and, C21 to develop the personal qualities and traits that are essential for success in a business office. 49 SHOP This is a course in woodworking, using com- mon tools, power equipment and lathe. 6 GENERAL INFORMATION Admission-Any pupil having graduated from the eighth grade is admitted to the high school. Other pupils are admitted upon presen- tation of an officially signed statement of proof that equivalent work has been completed. Tuition-All students whose residence is out- side the School District are charged tuition of 35175 for year 1951-52. If a pupil lives in a Vermont town which does not maintain a high school, his home dis- trict is legally obligated to pay this fee. Marking System-The marking system is a standard one used by most high school. A Q92-100D excellent work, B Q85-92, very good work, C C77-85? good work, D Q70-77D poor work, F Cbelow 70D no re-examination given. Report cards are sent home six times each year for parents, examination. While the teachers and principal appreciate the prevailing good will and cooperation of the parents, the following suggestion may help in keeping our scholarship standing high: Good attendance is fundamentally necessary for a successful school. Satisfactory work in the high school requires regular home study on the part of the average student. Parents and other adults are welcome at the school at all times. VVe invite any intelligent and sympathetic criticism.