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

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Wg-rl? lm 5 Q gg? Q ig 5 Q Q I Q 6 Q EIGHT POINT PROGRAM ' Dr. Iohnson's eight point program for the Chicago high schools seeks to promote the social growth of the individual student and to increase his abil- ity to understand science, art and the problems of industry. It aims especially to teach him to use his leisure time and to develop his abilities to the best ad- vantage. RESEARCH ' Each school has started an investigation in the field of individual differ- ences. As a result of their findings, the schools have already made successful readaptations in their curriculumsL REMEDIAL READING ' The ability to read Well is a prime requirement for success. Frequently stu- dents are retarded in reading ability because of illness or absence. In order to prevent failure and discouragement, remedial reading classes have been set up in every high school to provide for deficient readers. SOCIALIZATION ' The schools aim to cultivate desirable social attitudes. Students are en- couraged to participate in forums, clubs, social dancing classes, assemblies, and particularly in the student government which provides training for citi- zenship in a democracy. PUBLIC RELATIONS ' The high schools have set up public relation bureaus in order that the school and the community as a whole may work together effectively in the interest of the student. Through the medium of the Parent-Teacher Associ- ations, the school and the home work in partnership. CHARACTER TRAINING ' In every subject of the curriculum, the schools are developing direct me- thods of character training. Lessons and projects are studied for the pur- pose of inculcating desirable character traits and ideals. The schools deter- mine, by the attitude and conduct of the students, to what extent the goals which they have set up are being attained. ADI USTMENT SERVICE ' The purpose of the adjustment service is to see that every student has an opportunity for development. Through guidance and self appraisal, it strives to eliminate the forces that make for student failure and maladjustment. TRAFFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTION ' A program of traffic safety education has been launched in our schools. An organized effort is being made to reduce the accident toll by stimulating pu- pil interest in safe pedestrian and driver practices. SPECIAL INTEREST ACTIVITIES ' Each high school engages in special interest events in which the work of all departments of the school is integrated. Parker's outstanding contribution this year is its Spring Festival entitled Chicago In Pageant. 9

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