Valley Stream North High School - Chariot Yearbook (Franklin Square, NY)

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reading Equipped with an extensive library and workshop area, the reading department helps students make the adjustment between ele- mentary and high school reading. Skills are improved by the corrective and development- al training the department offers. How the student approaches the textbook of a particular course is also of concern to Miss Patterson, who coordinates her efforts with those of the classroom teacher. It yra Schwartz Miss Ada Patterson 'hs liwynyil yi all psychologist The problems and pressures of school and home may grow until a student no longer can cope with them himself. When this happens he can seek the aid of the school psychologist, Mr. Yaca- lis. Simultaneously working with family, teachers and guidance counselors, Mr. Yacalis helps students overcome their difficulties and re-adjust to academic life. Mr. Tasos Yacalis I1 U FSS I don't know how Mrs. Nimmich knew that my stomach ache came at the same time as my Math test. Or how she knew that the thermometer read 1040 because I stuck it in the radiator when she wasn't looking. Or that I really couldn't see the big E on the eye chart. Better yet, how did she know that I've been skipping the dieter's lunch and eating ice cream cones for dessert? I don't know how she knows, but I know one thing: she knows! Mrs. Dorothy Nimmich N

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Mr. John Miele-10lb-12th Grade: Mr. Robert Kampf-1 Ilb Grade GI' Q FQ Mrs. Esther Merling-10th Grade Mr. Joseph Mercurio-1 2111 Grade

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modified education There are some students who find it difficult to handle the demanding curriculum, and to adjust to the pattern of 'school life at North High. The Modified Education depart- ment consists of well qualified teachers who work with small classes so that more attention can be given to each individual and his needs. In seventh and eight rades, remedial work is given in reading m emati g ish leges after graduation. and social studies In Senior H rs s X . . , . 1. . . i . . , e e g voactional and occupational, in re r jobs o l Mlgfa my lop: Mr. james Scruggs bottom: Mr. joseph Shannon