Modesto High School - Sycamore Yearbook (Modesto, CA)

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B Special Classes Prepare Students 'QQ 1-.986 I 5' ' 'if ' A 'wfzzsisfsifg' , Zi m-ll ii- X-St-' Dr. Jumper explains a lesson in German to Ken Beaman and Jean McManus. Dr. Will Jumper Mr. Charles Willbu rn Mr. John Whitaker Specialized classes have been a main feature in the educational program at Modesto High School. In past years, an independent study class for seniors was offered, Students participating in these classes were eligible to take math analysis, English Masterpieces, a foreign language, and other chosen courses. This year a similar program has been offered to both iuniors and seniors. The iuniors may take American Literature, American History, and Advanced Algebra. Moreover, the seniors have the opportunity to go to Modesto Junior College and ta ke courses in the sciences and humanities. At Modesto High School they are required to take English Masterpieces. Math analysis is also offered. One of the main differences between independent study and other classes is that the students are required to do most of the work on their own. Correlated classes are also an important feature in the program at Modesto High School. These special classes are formed mainly to suit the individual needs of the less advanced pupil. Smaller classes allow more time to be spent on the pupil, rather than dealing with the class as a whole. Understanding is generally better in this program because the student has the advantage of having more individual teacher aid. Specialized programs dealing with independent study are in action all over the state this year working on a trial basis. Both the senior and the iunior programs are advantageous to the students, development before entering college. Mr. Curt Davis Mr. Dan Gonsalves Mr. William Han Page 20

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Study ls Essential To Learning Mr. Daniel Farrell Mr. Jim Price Larry Wi'ng checks books out to Mary Reese, David Kidd and Douglas Gant in the library during their indepen- dent study class. Study hall and library are two places in Modesto High School where study is of prime importance. Study hall is an elective class which is designed to meet the needs ot students who are in need of extra study time. Approximately 200 students can be seated in the study hall, which is often used for testing. Teachingthe study hall classes are Mr. Daniel Farrell and Mr. Jim Price. Students are free to use the library before school, after school, and during class periods when checked out of their class. Research work for tests and term papers is carried on in the library, where the magazine room is usually full of students making use of the magazines and periodicals which are available. Sections of fiction and non-fiction books as well as reference books are displayed in the library. Miss Helen Hartwick and Mrs. Maxine Benton are the librarians. Mrs. Maxine Benton Miss Helen Hartwick Page I9 1'

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Practical Classes Stress Safety ! e ' Roberta Peterson is shown giving artificial respiration to Richard Beck K in first aid. A Mr. Charles Beaty Mr. David Casper ' ' ' 'jf Mr. Carl Phoenix ei1,Q' , 'I Subiects which must be taken the sophomore year are drivers education, first aid, and vocations. These subjects offer practical experience and training. Drivers education is a subject required of all students by the State of California. It teaches students current traffic laws and good driving practices. This subiect is taught by Mr. David Casper. Drivers training applies many of the principles learned in drivers education. This class, taught by Mr. Carl Phoenix and Mr. Charles Beaty, gives students actual operation of an automobile. Another state course requirement, first aid, is taught by Mr. Jim Price. lt is realized that in case of an emergency that the students should be able to meet the situation by having an adequate know- ledge of first aid. Mr. Orville Underwood teaches vocations. This course gives students pn opportunity to decide which job is best suited for them, A '-bus' MY- Jim Price Frank Cole is shown testing the reaction time of Nancy ' Anderson in Mr. Casper's drivers education class. Mr. Orville Underwood Page 21 ff