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

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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

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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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speech There are only two of us left. I must be next. No, he's pointing in the opposite direction. Saved for a few more minutes. Oh no!!! Now it's my turn. I feel as if I'm marching to my doom. I'm not really nervous. My hands are shakingg my knees are trembling and my throat is dry. But I'm not really nervous. My voice is quivering, my hands are perspiring and my eyes won't focus on my crumpled 5X8 cards. It seems like I've been speaking for eternities. Thank goodness-it's over. Why is Mr. Lackman taking . . so long to grade it? I-le's calling me over now. An A , My speech got an And I wasn't even nervous. -L, top: Mr. Ronald W. Lackman boltom: Miss Rachelle Leicht Hbrary A quiet room which provides a good work atmosphere, the library becomes alive with shoving, screaming students grappling for books around term paper time. After three trips to the library just to find out where the biography section is, joy turns to hysteria as you rush to the library Monday afternoon, only to find a closed room full of gossiping teachers. Even when the student leaves ample time to finish a report, Qlike one weekendj, he can be heard exclaiming, Whad'ya mean magazines don't circulate? Contrary to the way numerous study halls operate, the library offers refuge to students who like their sneezes to be answered with Gesundheit, not a detention card. iii cfii'fTnhraAldiQkA Mr. john Malnosky ei? , in .A gi X I , ' .' K ,jr I ,. ., , Nas. V x if V i .. 'Ar4 V Mr. Richard Lupoletti n ff! ,gk psf