Shaker Heights High School - Gristmill Yearbook (Shaker Heights, OH)

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Research or study is made easy by fhe library facilities. Jack Freund will discover there is more to geometry than drawing triangles. Shaker High School follows the policy of test, teach, test, be- cause its extensive testing program enables the faculty to know more about each student. Early in the school year several diag- nostic tests in vocabulary, spelling, and reading are given and the results employed in mapping the course of study in English for the year. In addition to the usual weekly tests in most classes, mid-term and final examinations are given in all major subjects. Juniors and seniors are required to take an academic aptitude test, the American Council Psychological Examination, and sen- iors may choose to take Scholastic Aptitude and Achievement Tests sponsored by the College Board. Co-operative Achieve- ment Tests are given in all science, mathematics, and language courses, English and American History. The results of these co- ops, which are given at many high schools, show that Shaker compares favorably with independent (private) schools. i .J.4r dtJ M M A young hopeful checks her exam grade. Are they playing Concentration?

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Students cought in the act — actually working in class. ability to think logically and ro deal with abstractions is valu- able in any future course of study. Shaker offers both eleinen- tary and advanced courses in algebra and geometry plus trigo- nometry and applied mathematics. Students doing exceptionally well in mathematics were placed in an accelerated class which completed the required work and in addition, a course in cal- culus. Through social studies courses pupils became better citizens by gaining an awareness of international interdependence, an underst anding of American ideals and institutions, and a knowl- edge of democratic method. Two required courses, American History and American Government, explain the political system in the United States and the fine heritage left this younger gen- eration. Whether students prepare for college or business, they gain valuable skills from Business Education classes which include typing, shorthand, bookkeeping. Business Law, and Business English. The Music, Art, Industrial Arts, and Home Economics De- partments offer instruction of value in either avocational or vocational fields. The high ratings of Shaker students in Ohio and national scholarship tests and college board examinations prove that Shaker enjoys a considerable measure of success in achieving its scholastic goals. The boys use a little elbow grease on a 51 Chewy. Chop fine one cup of celery , A fine example of type casting.

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The problems are tough bi t someone is always ready to help . . Studying for Tests Keeps Us Busy and Scholarship Key winners show hard work gets results. First; Mary Lou Pralt, Laurel Schouer, Sherry Givelber, Morionne Woodle, Borbaro Sailer, March Boukalik, Kothie Meyer. Second: Marci ' o Hruby, Joyce Schoffer, Rertee Coponero, Linda Click, Florence Rosewo er, Failh Silver, Ellen Pmsan, Janice Soften. Third: Mary Bingham, Laurel Joseph, Sa y St enger, Marilyn Horak, Mary Miller, Sandra Newmon, Susan Sallzman, Paul Feinberg, Maurice Zilber. Fourth: Ken Berns, Bob Carlelon, Ralph Fuhrer, Don Lin- dow. Bob Sugor, George Gingold, Harold Hams. Fifth: Eugene Wachlel, David Jones, Bruce Kloppman, Mike Cop on, Sheldon Epstein, Bob Rosewater, Stanley Dunn, Peter Crumbine, Dennis Goodman.