Shields High School - Patriot Yearbook (Seymour, IN)

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« « GENERAL The faith of the American people in the high school may be measured by the increasingly large numbers of students entering its doors. Parents properly desire for their boys and girls the education that provides them an even chance in the competition for work. With the rise in the school population has come a much wider range of interests and abilities among the students. Many do not wish to attend college or prepare for any specific vocation or trade. They desire a course of study which will provide them with general information and training of high standard, and which will equip them to become worthy members of the home and com- munity. Shields High School offers such a liberal course. It provides opportunity to explore in practically all fields except that of foreign language, having as the required subjects the minimum set up by the State Board of Education and a maximum of variable or elective subjects. A credit is given for each semester ' s work successfully completed. A semes- ter is half a school year. The requirements for graduation from the General Course are as follows: eight credits in English, two credits in mathematics, two in science, four in history, two in civics and economics, two in community civics, and two in health and physical education. Since thirty-two credits are required for graduation, this leaves ten credits to be obtained from elective subjects. In the Academic Course, five elective credits are needed and in the Vocational Course six are required; therefore the General Course gives more freedom in the selection of studies. Approximately one-third of the students in school are enrolled in the General Course this year. ON THE PLAYGROUND Page Fi

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ACADEMIC » » Those Shields High School students who wish a well balanced course as well as a college preparatory one will find it in the Academic Course. The school, believing that the study of a foreign language trains the memory and judgment, that it offers values utilitarian and cultural, and that it makes for international good-will, offers two languages — Latin and Spanish. Those students who enjoy mathematics and who need it as a foundation for future work will find that the school provides, in addition to the usual algebra and geometry courses, college algebra, trigonometry, and business arithmetic. Four years of English are offered as well as Business English and a Bible course that may be substituted for English credit. The courses cover a rather comprehensive survey of American and English Literature and provide study of a cultural nature that will give a wholesome appreciation of the artistic element of literature. Grammar, too, receives its share of consideration throughout the four years. The social sciences through the study of history, civics, and current events teach the pupil to accept his responsibilities as an American citizen. Through the chemistry, physics, and biology courses the school provides an abundance of interest and research for the scientifically minded students. Two hundred and twenty students are enrolled this year in the Academic Course. IN ENGLISH CLASS Page Four

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VOCATIONAL » , For those students who are interested in the various phases of vocational training, Shields High School can meet adequately their needs. The Vocational Agricultural Department was established in 1918 and has been increasing in interest yearly. Through its various projects boys get special training who otherwise could never have it. The training in corn judging, live- stock judging, and the various types of 4-H Club work helps to make more progressive and better satisfied farmers. The Manual Arts Department, originally a part of the Art Department, was begun in 1918. In 1920 Manual Training was introduced. In 1922 the old gymnasium was converted into a manual training room and a complete new set of equipment was installed. Yearly new equipment has been added and the department extended. Today, in addition to learning the construction of and appreciation for furniture, the boys learn many other skills. The Home Economics Department was established in 1918 but did not be- come Vocational until 1934. Through its courses in nursing, interior decorating, home management, sewing, and cooking, it helps to arouse interest in better and happier homes. The Commercial Department has grown rapidly since its establishment in 1926. Much new equipment was added last year, thus making it possible to assist in publishing the Shields Owl. The courses taught are stenography, typing, bookkeeping, and practical office training. There are one hundred and fifty-eight students enrolled in the Vocational Course. IN THE SHOP Page Si)