Perry Central Junior High School - Pillar Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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Social Studies and Business Social studies is required of all students in the seventh and eighth grades. Ninth graders, may elect to take geography. Current events are a major part of the social studies program. At least one day each week is spent studying important news events as they occur. Practice Practice Practice 2.6. Seventh graders ponder history. The business department of Perry Central offers two courses to ninth grade students. They are typewriting and general business. Typing is of special value, because it fits into the work of many other areas. General business is required of all who plan to major in business. 'X f

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Science and Mathematics L, The primary objective of the science department is to offer students a wide variety of sciences. Health is required in the seventh grade. Eight grade students take a course in general science. Ninth graders may choose between biology and earth science. Special science courses are offered in the seventh and eighth grades to students who qualify. Ronnie Lakey, hard at work. Beth and Lucy follows Miss Bush's instructions' Pete Litterskl demonstrates the computer. Mathematics is a necessary part of general education. In jtmior high, pupils are taught to develop an under- standing of what mathematics is and to develop an appreciation of the role of math in the world today. Perry Central's mathematics department offers classes for the slow learner, the average student, and students n :cn em- that qualify for the enriched program. ' ',.,..-ma-.. I CU EEE- I3 CITE!- , .-...Q-.. oczncrm. I9

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Physical Education . ,. Fresh air makes us kick better. 1 -2-3-4, exercise boys. Our aim in physical education is to develop physical and social growth. Physical education in the ninth grade is alternated with guiclanceg in the eighth grade with scienceg and in the seventh with health. It's my turn now! 21