Newton South High School - Regulus Yearbook (Newton, MA)

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A Special Education The twenty special needs students in the Life Skills Center are an integral part of the Newton South community. In their classrooms, the gym, and home econom- ics rooms, they work on developing the skills that will help prepare them for jobs and independent iving after their years in school. Teacher Jerry Beloin says that being at South is particularly important for the Life Skills students because it gives them the opportunity to socialize with oth- er South students and members of the Staff. Julie Checkoway, '81: Working in the Life Skills Center makes me forget who I am. This is my first year helping out in the gym class during B- Block. We've begun to work on concepts like forward and backward, in and out through folk-dancing and square dancing to music that the kids like. Music is really a poweful influence in Life Skills Class. Because of the gym movement class, one student has become willing to participate in other activities. Just being able to look into someone's eyes has changed her outlook, This seemingly small accom- plishment is a giant step in the right direc- tion. Nicolas Topalis - Life Skills student: I like South High. There are good teach- ers and I like the kids. I especially like the gym class. Julie Pressman, '81: Histo my advantage to be able to work with students of a different natureg in fact, it is a most pleasurable and rewarding experience. The warmth and love I re- ceive has taught me the meaning of friendship. They are no different from you and me, just a little less free. Chucky Flynn - Life Skills student: I like the square dancing with the other South kids and playing hockey in gym. 2Os'Life Skills 1 I I Q! ri 5 I3 Cofgyc Ciqc 'il-v-ts , X. l I I l' itll I '11 3 6 ,S 4 I L

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