Northeast High School - Nordlys Yearbook (Oklahoma City, OK)

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and Science make a 1970-1971 unique year Science Center offers Experimental equipment is a familiar sight to the Chem- istry students. better lab opportunities Of the four schools in the north cluster, Northeast was chosen as the science cen- ter. Under the Cluster Plan science stu- dents have a longer period, two hours 20 minutes, giving them more time for lab work. Also, teachers have an opportunity to do team teaching — two or more teach- ers jointly teaching class — which exposes the student to knowledge from more than one teacher. The subjects offered are Biology I and II, Biological Special Materials, Chemistry I and II, Physics I, Geology, Physiology and Science Seminar. Mr. Ledbetter points out the different types of pollution. Mark Smith works diligently on a physics project. 13

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Academics Wide variety offered to students A change in the English Department has provided stu- dents with a chance to work in their own area of interest. The new courses last one semester and upon completion of two such courses, the student receives credit for one year of English. In this manner, a student can obtain knowl- edge and gain a greater understand- ing from an in- depth course. The specialized courses are taught by qualified English Department person- nel. The courses in- clude basic reading skills, vocabulary, grammar as an ap- proach to writing, oral and discussion skills, western my- thology, interpreta- tion of drama, short story analysis and mass media. Miss Heidebrecht explains the importance of communications skills in mass media. Curriculum changes in English

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Vocational Education: Students gain skills Vocational Education includes a variety of programs designed to provide students tech- nical training, to give them a chance to learn a trade and to give them job experience. Vocational Education offers courses in elec- tronics, auto mechanics, welding, carpentry, cosmetology, and office-technique training. These courses combine theory and practice in job situations to prepare student for fu- ture vocations. On-the-job training received by students in employment oriented class situations Further trade courses are offered at modern, efficient technical schools which are part of the school system. Auto mechanics students, Steve Worley and Steve Taylor, are taught to co-ordinate eye and hand movements to repair cars. Maxine Frazier learns hair dressing techniques as she styles Sue Pharris' hair. 14