Walla Walla High School - Royal Blue Yearbook (Walla Walla, WA)

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science anD MdTHeiwria The Science and Mathematics department merged »n 1972 Since that time an average of about 35% of the student body have enrolled in science classes Some students have taken these classes to satisfy graduation requirements, but many of them have pursued special interests in mathematics and or science All courses serve as terminal courses for the high school students but many of the courses can provide the students with background for further work at college or vocational schools We have offerings in mathematics which include Algebra 1 2, Geometry, Trigonometry, Algebra 3 4, Analytical Geometry, Calculus, and Shop Mathematics Science courses include Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Earth Science, Aero- naughtics, and Introductory Science AH of the courses are open to Sophomores. Juniors, and Seniors who have the proper preparation and or the permission of the instructor it is posable for a student to complete five years of mathematics by the end of his or her senior year at WaHi While we encourage a broad background m science, if is possible for a student to take two years of biological and or physical science The developmental mathematics courses and introductory science courses are intended for those students who have not had a great deal of success in science and mathematics prior to high school Some of the students in these courses achieve enough success to encourage them to take other courses »n mathematics and science before graduation A special interest class is Computer Programming WaHi has two teletypes One is hooked up with the computer at Watla Walla College The students learn to write their own programs and run them through the computer Students in other classes, who have had computer programming are allowed to use the equipment for special projects. 4

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ENGLISH The English program at Wa-Hi is designed to meet the needs of every student relative to his needs and ability Skills and background are offered in four major areas: Composition. Reading. Literature and Special Interest courses Ail So phomores. Juniors and Seniors may register for any course in any area depending on their interest and ability Composition courses include Basic Grammar, Grammar and Composition. Creative Writing and Vocab and Comp The students may choose to register for Basic Reading. Intermediate Reading or Advanced Reading Literature selections range from Basic Lit to American, World or English Literature and Greek Mythology Special Interest Courses include Speech, Drama. Communications and Journalism 6