Sultan High School - Simco Yearbook (Sultan, WA)

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Course of Study The instructor who will have charge of this course is a graduate of one of the leading agricultural colleges of the country. He is employe-l for a twelve month tc rm and the projects which are begun in the school year will be continued over the vacation period. It is planned that in addition to the class work and the supervising of home projects that this department may he of further service to the community in a cow testing association or some other phase of agricultural activity. ENGLISH COURSE The English course is intended more for those students who do not intend to go to school beyond the high school. Subjects may, however, be so elected in this course as to afford a good college preparation. VVhile this course contains many options it must be kept in mind that no-one can graduate from this or any other course without having two majors and two minors. It must also be kept in mind that two units in science are required one of which shall be chemistry or physics. COMMERCIAL COURSE The Commercial course is intended for those who Wish to prepare themselves for a business career. Every one should have a better knowlege of Commercial English, Arithmetic, Law and Bookkeeping if not to manage a business, then to keep personal accounts, make family budgets, figure taxes, income etc. An effort is made to make this course meet local needs. DEPARTMENT OF HOME ECONOMICS The Home Economics classes are conducted with the work of the home maker always in mind. The

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Gutline Of Courses A CLASSICAL COURSE The Classical course is directly preparatory to the Liberal Arts course of colleges and universities. Four years of foreign language is required for graduation from this course. This repuiiement is met by two years of Latin and two of Spanish. SCIENTIFIC COURSE The Scientific course fits for entrance into the college of Science and Engineering. Three years of science are required for graduation from this course. For this requirmcnt four years are offered. It is strongly urged that all students of this course take the full four years of science. Regardless of what vocation may he selected this course gives a good secondary education. A special feature of this course will he the Smith-Hughes agriculture which will be introduced next year 119231 under the State Department for Vocational Agriculture. The work of this course will include regular class and labratory work. In the lahratory will be figured, feeding formula, costs etc. At home each member of the class is expected to conduct a project under the direction of the instructor. Any phase of farm practice may he chosen as a Droject. They will include the care and feeding of poultry, dairy cattle and other stock, keeping accurate records as to cost and production. The testing of soils and the raising of crops will also be chosen. The records which are kept will become a part of the agriculture library of the high school and will he added to yearly.

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Course of Study Continued program is arranged so that the Freshman and Sophomore girls alternate semesters of sewing and cooking. In the cooking classes special emphasis is given to the economical preparation of foods. The source, production, manufacture, physical and chemical properties and nutritive values are topics studied in connection with each food. In the sewing classes the students make many articles of their own clothing. Here attention is given to the source, production, manufacture and use of textiles. Study is also made of the effect of heat, light, acids alkalis and dye stuff on cloth. Fitting and designing are studied and practiced. DEPARTMENT OF MANUAL TRAINING. The purpose of this department is to give to every boy a knowlege of the industrial arts, some concrete experience and to aid him to determine his vocational interest. While gaining these ends many boys have been able to com- pletely furnish one or two rooms, thereby making an immediate financial gain as well. All articles made are first drawn thus giving experience in mechanical drawingand blue print reading. This department with the Home Economics department hold an annual exhibit of work just prior to the Christmas holidays. At this time many articles for holiday gifts are sold and all work is displayed. MUSIC DEPARTMENT Being one of the few high schools in t.he state olfering piano instruction for high school credit we feel' especially pleased with the fact that in two years in, which we have had this course some fifty girls have received instruction. Some member of this department is called to furnish music for almost every social event in the valley. Glee Club work has also received much attention.