Rockbridge High School - Rebel Yearbook (Fairfield, VA)

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orld History students work diligently to ate the answers to an exercise on mapping. t Prien eeipete ich 400 rryeinnctna tn | ann emma ‘Be ane ceteatbailianamemee nan ORE OTE eal I nsec La aS Giieece eet ati i al igi Wai Fl I CRI EIS AS SESS | Taking Drivers Education and learning how sophomore has to look forward to. Drivers Ed is Mrs. Topping explains a math problem as her to drive is one of the most important things a a required course which is also a fun course. class listens intently. Academics 47

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As Mrs. Johnston explains a Biology project, Jackie Conner, Fonda Wimer, and Nicole Bailey try very hard to figure it out. Courses in basic subject areas are the foundation for a solid education. Although required classes were not the most popular subjects at RHS, they were the key factors in the academics program. The required classes of English, Math, Social Studies, and P.E. were a major part of academics. Since many students were concentrating on earn- ing the 20-22 credit diploma, choosing 46 Academics Chris Smiley tries very hard to concentrate on the Earth Science test that he is taking. etting the Basics courses became more crucial. Therefore, this year more students ar- ranged to take advanced and college prep classes to meet the standards for the 22 credit diploma. Although the faculty and ad- ministration were primarily concerned with educating the students, they showed that learning can be fun, whether it was dissecting in Biology, reading a fifteenth century story in Juniors in 6th period English class liste closely to the assignment that is being explaine by Ms. Diller. English, or mastering techniques of writing a term paper. The students and faculty alike agreed that basic academic subjects were a vital part of RHS. Even though! academic requirements continue to! change, RHS will remain committed to providing a background in the three R’s. :

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In Routine Whether a student was college bound, interested in a vocational career or “‘just wanted to get by,” Rockbridge offered a class to meet each individual need. Those students who were college bound were challenged through foreign language classes, upper math and science classes and the computer program. By combining classes at Rockbridge and Floyd S. Kay Vocational Center, students interested in vocational careers could receive necessary courses required for their future. Hands on experience was given to students in the fields of auto mechanics, food and nursing. In the business department, students developed skills necessary to be adept in the business world. 48 Academics Classes that covered Typing, Office Technology, Accounting and Word Processing not only aided students in- terested in business, but also those who needed such skills for college. Students with artistic talents could develop their skills in either the Art or Mechanical Drawing classes. In the art department, students learned to work with ceramics, chalks, claymation, and other art materials. In the Mechanical Drawing class, projects including the art of drawing objects to scale were learned. Getting away from the core cur- riculum provided a welcome break in routine for many students. But besides this change, the elective classes also introduced the individual to future career possibilities. The Vo-Tech Auto Body class gives Chi Brown much experience which can be used his future career. Congressman Jim Olin shares with the juni’ and senior classes many of the problems |}! must face every day in national gov ernment. ‘