North Platte High School - Roundup Yearbook (North Platte, NE)

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,ll THE CURRICULUM Science General Science — General Science is the foundation of higher sciences. This course gives to the student a panoramic view of the general scope of science. It helps to increase the pupil ' s idea appreciation of the factors of his environment, and helps him to develop his powers of observation in a scientific method. Agriculture — Agriculture should give the student a broad outline of this most fundamental industry- This course includes the study of animals, grains, soils, gardening, farm management. It will give the student a historic and eco- nomic background such as will enable him to appreciate the part farming has played in developing civilization, and the part it must always have in making permanent the institutions of civilized life. Physics — In our course of physics we take up the laws of nature pertain- ing to gases, liquids and solids. Also the laws of motion, sound, heat, light and electricity. During the course we show how these laws carry over into every day life. These laws are proved quantitatively in the laboratory. Chemistry — In our chemistry course we take note of the qualities by which different kinds of matter are distinguished from one another. Then de- vices, means, and conditions are changing any given kind of matter into other kinds, looking for means of separating different kinds of matter, when they are intermingled or combined with one another are covered and applied in every-day life. , . , Biology I, II — This is a course in fundamental principles of the biological sciences, a study of living things, a survey of the classes of animals, their de- velopment and ' economic values, and an intensive study of the human physi- ology This is an acceptable laboratory science for college entrance. physicology — The topics of habits, emotions, memory, reasoning, and many more are studied with particular reference to the ways in which they may affect the personal and social life of the individual. Commercial Subjects Business Training — Business Training puts forth in a simple, logical man- ner the out-standing needs of a boy and girl in school and out of school. They are taught to develop thrifty habits, to use public services correctly, to deal with business people, to manage home affairs and how to manipulate modern husness machines. , ... ■.■ 4. j Commercial Geography — Geography has always been in interesting study involving the surface of the earth with its rivers, mountains and atmosphere. Commercial Geography is a study of earths surface as a place to trade, and man as the trader. Commercial Arithmetic— The one term course in Commercial Arithmetic offers the student an opportunity to thoroughly review the fundamentals ot arithmetic and to develop speed and accuracy in the elementary processes ot arithmetic. Typewriting I— The class Ls instructed and drilled in handling the paper parts of the machine, correct posture at the machine, and correct stroking ot the keys. . Typewriting II— This semester includes the fundamentals ot business let- ters different letter styles or forms, and the ability to type and arrange cor- rectly business letters presented in the problem form. Typewriting III— This part of the course has for its aims, steady develop- ment of speed with increased accuracy, and a thorough study of business cor- respondence, including simple legal documents, wills, leases deeds and such Typewriting IV— Greater speed with high accuracy is the chief aim this —16—

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THE CURRICULUM There are eight courses offered in North Platte High School, six of which lead to graduation. The College Preparatory courses are as follows: Classical, General, Engineering, and Normal Training. The other courses leading to graduation, other than College Preparatory are the following: Stenographic, Bookkeeping and Accounting, Home Economics, and In- dustrial Arts. These courses do not lead to graduation: Home Arts and Trades. These constants are required in all courses: English I, II, III, IV, V, VI; Physical Training I, II, IV; World History I, II; and American History I, II. In the twelfth grade, English VII is re- quired unless the students show proficiency in a standard test given at the close of English VI. The College Preparatory General Course requires Algebra I, II, Plane Geometry, Algebra III, IV, General Science, Civics, choice of a science, Ad- vanced Civics, Economics, American Literature, and a language. The student many choose to take two years of mathematics and two of language, or three years of one and one of the other. In the classical course, requirements are same only for the language. Latin VII and VIII are necessary. Engineering is identical except that solid geometry and trigonometry are required. In Normal Training, Agriculture, Rural Sociology, Biology, Reviews, Pro- fessional Training, and Public School Music are the requirements for gradua- tion. Civics, Vocations, Algebra or Home Arts, General Science, Business Train- ing, Commercial Arithmetic, Commercial Geography, Public Speaking, Com- mercial Law, Commercial English, Advanced Civics, Economies, Salesmanship, four semesters of typing, and four semesters of Shorthand are the require- ments for the Stenographic course. The Bookkeeping course is practically the same with an exception of Shorthand, and the addition of Bookkeeping. In the Home Economics course, the course of study is also much the same. Civics, General Science, Dramatics, Economics, Public Speaking, Advanced Civics, and Home Arts I, II, III, IV, V. VI. The Industrial Arts course requires Civics, Vocations, General Science, Agriculture, Commercial Geography, Manual Arts I, II, III, IV, Commercial Arithmetic, Mechanical Drawing, Economics, Auto Mechanics, and Civics. The short courses Home Arts and Trades, need only three years of High School and do not lead to graduation. The outline of study takes in two years of Home Arts of Manual Arts, Vocations, Civics, General Science, Commercial Arithmetic, Commercial Geography, English Reviews, Apprentice-ship, and Electives. The North Platte High School is a class A High School, fully accredited to the University of Nebraska and in the North Central Association of Colleges and High Schools. The graduates of this high school, when certified by the principal are admitted without examination to full standing in practically all institutions of higher learning in Nebraska and the Middle West. College Preparatory Courses are arranged to meet requirements of all colleges in Nebraska, a nd most colleges in the United States. In order to graduate, a student must meet the requirements of the course chosen and have a total of thirty-two credits. The normal load to be carried by a student is four solids, and Physical Training when required. In addition, the student may elect Band, Orchestra, Glee club or any other of the listed Electives. Experience shows clearly that it is unwise for a student to carry less than, or more than a normal load. Special permission must be obtained from the principal in case a student desires to do either of these. —15—

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,ll THE CURRICULUM semester. Detailed study of business correspondence, and preparation of dif- ficult tabulations, financial statements, transcripts of Court Testimony, build- ing specifications, legal manuscripts and manuscript covers are other details in the course of study. Shorthand I-II — Foundation principles of the system of Gregg Shorthand are introduced to the student taking Shorthand. Study of the alphabet, char- acters, prefixes and suffixes is included. Shorthand III-IV — This is a speed study course. The student is drilled in taking dictation. Shorthand IV covers a review of punctuation, technical terms and correspondence of fifteen or twenty different types of business firms. Commercial English — The purpose of this course is to aid the pupil to acquire the ability to express himself clearly, correctly, and effectively. The course includes punctuation, grammar, and the general principles of effective composition. Commercial Law — Commercial Law is a study of business principles. This work is carried on first by a study of groups of legal principles, followed by a study of cases in which these rules are involved. The student is then re- quired to decide practical cases applying the correct principles to determine the case. Normal Training Reviews I-II-III-IV — This consists of a review of arithmetic, bookkeeping, general geography, reading, and observation. In Orthography a study of the rules of spelling synonyms, antonyms, homonyms, word analyses, and how to use the dictionary is involved. , Professional Training — A brief history of education is given. This is fol- lowed by a study of the principles of teaching, such as the laws of learning, law of interest, effect of physical factors upon study, teacher personality, char- acter, education, and discipline. This subject includes a series of observations, demonstrating the application of the principles of education in a regular class room under a successful teacher. One week is spent in the rural schools ib- serving the teaching. Manual Arts Manual Arts A and B — This course is open to students who have had little or no previous wood work. It covers essential principles and processes of hand tool construction, with simple projects as stools, pedestals, and cabinets. Manual Arts I-II-III-IV — This course is a special on furniture making, op- eration and care of machines, wood-turnings, finishing, upholstering, and should be of interest to those students who desire to learn the art of cabinet making Principles of house construction, roof framing, windows, doors, frames, stairs, repair work, replacing sash cords, putting door locks and window catch- es are presented. ... ... , ... Mechanical Drawing I-II— This course has been carefully outlined with the selection of instruments. The type of work done is drawing plans and prints. All drawings are penciled first, then inked in. Home Arts I — This consists of simple problems in clothing construction, offered to those with no previous experience. Home Arts II — Problems in simple dress construction — pattern drafting is confronted. Home Arts III — Breakfast and luncheon units, and the study of six food- stuffs with their uses are covered by the student. Home Arts IV-V-VI — Advanced garment construction and dinner units complete the course. -17—