Phoenixville High School - Phoenix Yearbook (Phoenixville, PA)

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BOOKKEEPING - In the rf. MATHEMATICS - Math study on the high school level is contained in three major coursesg Plane and Solid Geometry, Algebra ll and Ill, and Trigonometry. 'fijlfli . LJ 5 SCIENCE - Regular class periods supplemented by extra periods for laboratory instruction, stimulate a keen student interest in Physics and Chemistry. V Bookkeeping course, com- mercial students learn to keep accurate records for every type of business. l959 TYPING - Typing stu- dents are drilled in tech- niquc, speed, and accuracy to develop proficiency for careers in the business world. u ' ,. LANGUAGES - The L a n g u a g e Department, which previously offered only Latin and Spanish, was recently extended to include French and Ger- man. STENOGRAPHY - This commercial course special- izes in training secretaries to take and transcribe dic- tation at an acceptable speed. 'I9

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ENGLISH - The funda- mentals of composition, ap- preciation of classics, and discussion periods are in- tegral parts of the advanced program of the English De- partment. PHYSICAL EDUCATION -- Physical exercises is a stimulus not only to the hody, but the mind. This purpose is incorporated into all Physical Education pro- grams. iI li I BIOLOGY - Biology is re- quired of all sophomores, in- cluding vocationals. Study is centered around a core of laboratory experiments and student projects, thereby giv- ing practical application to scientific theory. CURRICUL M SOCIAL STUDIES - The progress of man's cultural complex is studied through the media of World History, United States History, and Problems of Democracy. HEALTH - Through health courses, students gain a working knowledge of the physical and mental func- A tions of the human body enabling them to better understand themselves. i DRIVER EDUCATION - Putting the emphasis on safety, Driver Education students learn the operation and mechanics of an auto- mobile. . '+L A 'BP 5 .. -l

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OFFICE PRACTICE Accurate filing, efficient op- eration of all models of office machines, and appropriate dress for an office are stress- ed in Office Practice. n 'Xe AUTOMOTIVE SHOP Boys who plan to enter the field of mechanics are given real experience in the main- tenance and repair of cars in Automotive Shop. CARPENTRY SHOP Carpentry vocationals are instructed in all phases of the construction of homes, and they build many pro- jects in other related units of woodwork. MACHINE SHOP Through practical applica- tion, boys learn the skills of the machinist trade. The latest equipment is avail- able for use in the Machine Shop. ELECTRICAL SHOP In Electrical Shop the prin- ciples of wiring in homes and industries are included in hasic study, and the ad- vanced program deals with radio and electronics. I 3. Z N 1 F? Y it s , I DRAFTING SHOP Vocationals and academics who intend to study engin- eering practice the funda- mentals of Nl e c ll a n i c al Drawing in Drafting Shop.