Parker High School - Parker Pine Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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Drawn From Life by a Parker High School Student-Elaine Kem DR. WILLIAM H. IOHNSON ' Initiative, liberality, and courage are qual- ities required by the community in its leaders. Public service demands that judgment and action which most benefits the greatest num- ber of people for the longest time. 10

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't ....f : A '-'--: -?'v- - '-V-f I - -V'-'--'f V'w'7 V : Xi I '- V' ' L ' ,.., '-'-' Mmwfmvasn-Ewarsxifm -Rf -2-mfs seam? em if 1 ' :,. ., ,,,,, ,..,,.,, I 1 W -2 -'K-. . f .,.,. 'k f 35 I --f'Wfjj? 1 '1 ' ?PT5'if?'WA3ir2Nwsm:-f . --- SEVEN POINT PROGRAM Dr. Iohnson has instituted in the Chicago high schools a pro- gressive consumer education program stressing the needs and interests of the pupils. The purpose of the program is to vitalize the work of the high school in the following seven major fields: RESEARCH Under the superintendent's guidance, each high school solves problems confronting it, not by guess Work or opinion, but by conducting investigations to find the facts. SOCIALIZATION So that students will become alert, articulate, responsible citizens, a student government is set up in our schools. Pupil leadership is evoked in classrooms, clubs, assemblies, and social activities. REMEDIAL READING Reading inability is the immediate cause of many failures. Therefore, remedial reading classes have been organized in our high schools in order that reading difficulties may be 'diagnosed and overcome. ADI USTMENT SERVICE This service assists pupils to use their abilities advantageous- ly, helping the able pupil and the less able one alike to realize their possibilities, whether for further education in school or out in the world, in adjusting themselves adequately. Cumulative records furnish helpful information on each student's educa- tional achievements, family history, health and Work records. PUBLIC RELATIONS Outside factors have a tremendous influence on the student's progress. The effectiveness of the school is being greatly in- creased by utilizing the assistance of civic, business, and philan- thropic organizations, particularly the Parker High Parent- Teacher Association. CHARACTER TRAINING To develop social consciousness and personal responsibility, and to combat juvenile delinquency, a vigorous program of character education is in operation. We strive to utilize every resource of the school and community to instill high ideals and right attitudes. THE PREVENTION OF PUPIL FAILURES Failures are almost unheard of in the Parker High School be- cause of provisions which have been made to prevent failures. The adjustment teacher diagnoses cases of failures and pre- scribes remedies. Every teacher has a conference period in which to tutor failing pupils. 11