Savannah Country Day School - Country Data Yearbook (Savannah, GA)

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I Students of advanced standing who show an aptitude for science are allowed to take chemistry in the tenth grade. and physics in the eleventh, when the size of the section permits. In our present age, all Holds of science are swiftly climbing to untold heights. The Country Day School science department is planning to offer honor courses in the near future to extend to selected students even greater guidance in preparing them for the vital role which science plays in the development of our country. oflk p:..,..n.-A 5.23 R MR. GERALD K. VVILLIABISON Earth Science Temperatures rising, and it isn't surprising! All charged up? it i t 1? E at . MM ,Q-.- -ws-an

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MR. T. F. TR1oL, M.A. Chemistry, Biology MRS. T. F. TRIOL Physics, Biology, General Science CIE CE DEPARTME T The purpose of the science department is three-fold: to provide sound college-preparatory instruction, to ex- tend the boundaries within which the average science course exists, and to offer stimulating challenges and op- portunities to students taking science. Courses are offered in biology, chemistry, and physics, and a sound background is given in general science and physical geography to the younger student to prepare him for whichever of these courses he takes later. Biology emphasizes the study of plant and animal life and their relationships, and special attention to human life, along with an introduction to chemistry. The stud- ent taking chemistry studies the basic chemical prin- ciples, and employs them in working various types of problems, and he is also required to do a research project. In physics, he learns vital principles, and applies his knowledge in working mathematical problems. A re- search project is mandatory in chemistry, as it is also in physics. Laboratory experience is afforded the student in all three courses, and the chemistry and physics de- partments devote a separate period each week to the laboratory, in addition to classroom appointments. E:MC2 if . . . in seventh grade Science. 20

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GCIAL STUDIE DEPARTMENT Nui' Q ,. ,. MR. JOHN LANGFORD, M.A. Amehmn History, World History, Contempomry Problems Beginning in the seventh grade with a study of civics, the Country Day School student is introduced to an in- tense study in the field of history. The course in civics serves to familiarize the student with the organization and function of his government. XVith this background, the student is prepared to enter a study of XVorld His- tory, which is oflered to grades nine through twelve. During his years of high school, the student is required to have one year of American History, usually taken in the eleventh grade. Bible, an elective, is a thorough study of the Old and New Testaments. Also during this course, a knowledge of comparative religions is gained. This year, a new course, Contemporary Problems, has been introduced. Primarily intended lor a Senior course, this year it has been opened to all high school grades. 1 t