West Essex High School - Milestone Yearbook (North Caldwell, NJ)

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pjgsiral Eiutration iimaion And ye will but persuade him!” The shout was unanimous and hearty.” To do his best academically, a student must have a sound, healthy body and a general feeling of well-being. This is the basic belief of the Physical Education Division. It is the reason physical education is an inherent part of each West Essex student’s schedule. Most time is devoted to developing the fundamental skills in all types of physical activity. The theories of family living, first aid, and health are also taught. As a by-product, the individual student develops good sportsmanship and leadership ability. The gyms are among the many marvels of our new school. At the start of the school year they were not finished, but by December all the girl and boy athletes were exercising vigorously in the gyms. The theory of driver’s education is a required course for all juniors. They can also take behind- the-wheel driving for practical experience. He will not ask for help anymore. Well, whenever one of those people got a thing into his head, there was no getting it out again. 23

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(imtianr? Utmatmt The junior or senior high school student needs more guidance and direction than at any other age. His independence is still in the future, but he must learn to make wise choices and to adjust to his environment. He must realize his capa- bilities and interests and then plan to use them to best advantage. These are just a portion of the aims of the Guidance Division at West Essex. Promoting more effective teaching and contributing to the over-all program of the school is also a main concern of the counselors. These people knew me and had confidence in my word . . . Mrs. Mariatta Arnold counsels a W.E. Lady. Career Night” at West Essex. We have two Guidance Departments — one for the Junior Division and one for the Senior Division. At least once a year each student meets individually with his or her counselor to decide on the course for the following year. As a junior or senior and as questions are raised, such as What job?” or Which college?” these conferences become more frequent. The Guidance Departments administer tests. The Iowa Tests of Educational De- velopment were given to each student and then the results were evaluated. Interested seniors and juniors took the College En- trance Examinations and various scholar- ship tests. The scores were distributed and explained by the counselors. In addition, they sponsored a Career Day” and worked with the PTA to organize a Back-to-School Night for parents.

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ittiiaton UtoUigy Today our world focuses on the fields of science and mathematics — the curing of diseases, the launching of rockets, the prob- ing of nature’s mysteries. It becomes increasingly important for the individual to study the phenomenon of life and the laws of the universe. The science student must possess a curious mind and then develop a knowledge of facts and processes. To encourage and instruct such students is the aim of the Math-Science Division. Scientific studies are encouraged by exten- sive laboratories, a science project room, and scientific equipment to rival many colleges. Courses are offered in the physical sciences, biology, chemistry, and physics. The Math- Science Division offers Advanced Biology for those students interested in continuing their studies in the biological sciences. Prerequisites are Biology I and Chemistry. 24 Oh, happy was I in the wilds of nature!” . . . anxious to help a pet of yours” ■ • • and low, there was my eclipse beginning! Of necessity she was patient in the teaching.”