Portsmouth High School - Legend Yearbook (Portsmouth, RI)

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J MODERN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT |[ Adding A Classical Dimension The Modern Language Department offers instruc- tions in three foreign languages: French, Spanish and Portuguese. French and Spanish can be started at the Middle School so that students have the opportunity to participate in a 5-year accelerated program. The regular program allows students with no previous language experience to complete a 4-year study sequence. Trips abroad are very popular; in recent years, teachers have accompa- nied student groups to Portugal, Spain, France, Mexico, and Canada. The Modern Language Club is an extra-curricular activity that promotes lan- guage-oriented activities and sponsors a foster child in Columbia through the Foster Parents Plan with money earned from fund-raising projects.

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j COMPUTER DEPARTMENT k Combining Bytes And Pieces The Computer Department at PHS is a great place to learn all about computers! The students work on a ■minicomputer' called the Digital PDP 11 44 and also have access to several micro-computers. The students really enjoy working in the air-conditioning computer lab where there is an informal at- mosphere of students and teachers helping each other. The Computer Department is located in the F-wing and offers six different courses including topics in computer literacy, pro- gramming in the computer languages, Basic and Pascal, and computer application. Courses are offered for every caliber of student. A student may take an easier course such as Introduction to Computers or Com- puter I or, if the student really likes a chal- lenge, the student may take the Advanced Placement (Honors) course. The students go on field trips to such places as the Computer Museum, New En- gland Telephone, and the Northeast Com- puter Show in Boston. The Computer De- partment is also involved in competitions and sends teams to local and national con- tests. In May of 1986 five computer students competed in the American Computer Sci- ence League national competition in Penn- sylvania. A team of 4 students traveled to Providence College and Western New En- gland College to attend the Association of Computing Machinery Programming Contests.

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i MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT k Searching For A Common Denominator The Mathematics Department is staffed by 8 teachers including a department chairman. The Department ser- vices both the non-college and the college-bound stu- dent. Courses for the non-college student include Basic Math Skills and General Math. These courses deal with the mathematical situations encountered in every day living as well as skilled and semi-skilled occupations. Courses for the college-bound students; namely, Pre- Algebra, Math 2 and 3, Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, Review for College Math, Advanced Math and Calculus satisfy college admission requirements. Over the past 4 years, we have attempted to satisfy the great variety of mathematical needs and abilities of this graduating class. All members of the class of 1987 have spent at least 2 years with us. It has been a pleasure teaching them in class and knowing them as individuals. We hope that they have made the most of our efforts and are well prepared mathematically for their future. Mr. Peter O'Hara Chairman Mr Frank Alfano Miss Irene Cavalieri Mrs Deborah Wiant Mr Phillip Rezendes Mrs. Eleanor Fern Mrs Rochelle Kieron Mr Ralph Harvey 16