Paxton High School - Reflector Yearbook (Paxton, IL)

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BOOK II: THEIR STUDIES In Book II we shall describe our studies. We cannot, however, put into mere words the friendly and cooperative spirit of both teachers and students at Paxton Community High. Courses of study are offered in English, science, mathematics, Latin, French, history, agriculture, manual training, domestic science, and commerce. Requirements for graduation include 4 years of English, 2 years of science, 2 years of mathematics and 2 years of history. Also either 2 majors and 2 minors, or 3 majors are required in the 4 years of work. A major consists of at least 3 years of study in one field, and a minor at least 2 years. Study in a foreign language is also required unless an excuse is obtained from your parents. The school year is divided into 2 semesters; each semester is in turn divided into 3 six-weeks periods. Grade cards are issued at the end of each six-weeks, and grading is made by letters. School hours are from 8:30 a. m. to 11:57 in the morning and from 1:00 p. m. to 3:04 in the afternoon. The school day is divided into 8 forty-minute periods, 4 of which are devoted to recitation classes and the other 4 to study halls, laboratory work, or extra activities. In addition there is a ninth period after school in the afternoon, which is devoted to such activities as Drama Club, the High School Record, Art Club, and Girl’s Glee Club.

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WELCOME TO PAXTON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL In this section of our high school annual we extend greetings to the pupils who may enter our high school next year. We also extend greetings to the parents of these pupils. We hope that both parents and pupils will get a clear-cut understanding as to what we attempt to do in Paxton Community High School. On the following pages, you will find a brief discussion of each department of our school, with the names of the teachers of that department. The teachers were chosen because of their outstanding ability in their particular field. We are sure that our faculty is much above the average. Those students who attend our school, and who cooperate with the teachers, are sure to benefit from their contact with them. It is our purpose through our high school courses to develop individuals who are happy, broad-minded, and prepared for the next steps of their lives. We want them to have the proper attitudes toward people and things. We want them to be fair-minded and of a cooperative turn of mind. In the democratic form of government, people must learn to cooperate and to respect the opinions of others. Our high school enrollment is made up of about one hundred twenty-five pupils from the country and about one hundred sixty-five from the city of Paxton. We realize that the boys and girls from the country are sometimes at a disadvantage because they are coming into new surroundings. We pay special attention to these people and do our best to make them feel at home. Teachers are instructed to give special help to the freshmen from the country. In addition to our regular studies, pupils are encouraged to take part in some extra-curricular activity. Such activities as band, glee club, drama club, art club, athletics, plays, journalism club, annual staff, student council, and safety patrols are open to all pupils. We feel that participation in these activities helps develop a pleasant and well-rounded personality. We hope that you get much pleasure and information from the material that you will find in this book. We would welcome a comparison between our school and others. We feel that our school is second to none, and we do not have any apologies to make for any of its departments. We are looking forward to next year and to our association with you. JOHN J. SWINNEY.