Northwest High School - Silvertip Yearbook (Wichita, KS)

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Over 100 academic courses open to orthwest students Offering more than 100 courses in some type of academic learning, Northwest allowed the studerits the opportunity to choose their own curriculum as it pertain- ed to their own personal needs, for the present as well as the future. Each depart- ment rendered, -courses that were valuable to the student seeking to strengthen a skill or learn new information that would be helpful in deciding upon a career. Various courses allowed students to pro- ject their talents in certain fields and gain recognition, respect and confidence from their friends and school staff. New equip- ment was installed in various departments of the school. Audio-visual equipment and computers made learning and teaching fun. The computers aided teachers with instant grading systems and provided educational games j for the students. The facilities in the five-year-old school added to make' education faster 45 and easier. ' Academic courses took on new dimen- sions when speakers and field trips were added to the curriculum. Students who participated in production based courses found field trips to companies, plants and businesses beneficial to their own course of study. The benefits of the various field trips included obtaining new ideas, gain- ing first-handfexperience about the sub- ject, and getting a break from the tradi- tional classroom learning facilities. Visiting speakers also broke up the routine of .everyday classes. Guest speakers gave the students profiles of their own careers and sometimes enlightened the pupils about a matter pertaining to their job that was not clear to them before. . Different courses and services provided by the facilities at Northwest were just another way we stepped out of the crowd. - ii' .,,,. . .'.-f ',,,, N . b 'E ffl? . f ! b , i lHA.L-ars. .... .. . Lui- ....... l as if , a. W' fvlifm N,-as li EE

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Different study techniques present among students Unique study techniques were present among Northwest students. Unique because study was not just confined to home or to the community library. Students utilized the facilities available at Northwest such as the commons, school library and of course classrooms. When using the school's facilities, students were also interested in saving time. By completing homework at school, students had time to hold down part-time jobs and work on other projects outside of school. Instead of leaving the building during the lunch hour, many students us- ed this time to study for tests or do extra homework. Also, during lunch a large number of students used the typewriters in the school library to type essays, reports and research papers. Using the time allow- ed at lunch was just one of the study .techniques utilized by Northwest students. A favorite technique used by students was to study with friends. A group of four or five students studying together was not an uncommon sight. But usually students studied with only one or two friends. The topics studied were as varied as the students who studied them. National Honor Society members studied for up- coming competitive bowls. juniors studied for the PSAT while seniors studied for the ACT and the SAT. Even though studying seemed to be a hard task to perform, many students found it easier if they could study with a friend. Unique study. techniques aided Nor- thwest in stepping out of the crowd in academic achievements. if 4 0 Opening me al TOP: Using class time proves to be the best way for Senior Eric Christensen to work on his homework assignments. RIGHT: Convcrsing with classmates before entering the testing room is one of the ways students com- pleted their studying. The five-minute passing period provides time to discuss last minute informa- tion needed for a successful test score. . ff M .. if 4 ii ' ' Sl