St Ignatius High School - Ignatian Yearbook (Cleveland, OH)

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ADAPTATION TO THE ’80’S (Hla sxtnl an Excellence In a 1985 publication for eighth-grade students, the academic philosophy of St. Ignatius is described in these words: St. Ignatius is a college preparatory school that values the total growth of each student. St. Ignatius strives for and demands excellence. This philosophy has been part of the school in each of its 100 years. Standards in the school's first year were high. Three-fourths of the students took a classical curriculum, which stressed English. Latin, and Greek. One- fourth took a commercial course which concentrated on business. Academics was based upon the Ratio Studiorum. the Jesuit plan of education. By 1915 strong emphasis had been placed on science with the addition of new equipment and classes in Physics and Chemistry. However for the most part the curriculum stressed study of English. Math. Greek, and especially Latin. In the 1920 s and I930's students were offered three academic paths. The Clas sical Course prepared students for the Arts Course in college. The Latin-English Course prepared students for entrance to professional schools. Oppoiitc Physics is always fun—no matter where or when fr. Kirby. teaches these students the basics in the 6th floor Mam Building lab. R«low How hauntmgly archaic this scene ts, with the advent of the computer lab. the typing room and teacher were eliminated. 22 Feature

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