West Hopkins High School - Rebel Yearbook (Nebo, KY)

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HEALTH P.E. The Health and Physical Education Department strives to contribute to the mental, emotional, and physical development of the individual. Through a variety of ac- tivities, one learns competencies in various group and in- dividual sports in which sportsmanship, cooperation, and a competitive attitude are developed. The Health and Physical Education Department com- bines both work and play in the educating and practicing of habits which contribute to a healthy and physically fit individual. Gayle Davis George Dever Doug Harris

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MATH SCIENCE The faculty of the math department feels that all students should be taught the basic principles of mathematics. In conjunction, the student must also be prepared to apply these basics to their everyday needs. We feel that a student who is not prepared to adulthood will not be adequately prepared for college or vocational studies involving the application of fundamental mathematics. We try to stimulate students to become ac- tive in mathematics and to apply their skills in a consumer type atmosphere. We feel that once they do initiate their skills, they will soon be rewarded by the respect of their families and peers, thus completing the learn- ing cycle. The earlier this primary reinforcement oc- curs, the sooner the student will begin his next learning experience in mathematics; thus, one successful learning experience leads to another. The Science Program at West Hopkins consists of General Science, Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. This pro- gram is designed to meet the needs and in- terests of the students of West Hopkins and to fit the capabilities of the teachers. The science offerings meet the requirements of the State Board of Education and the Southern Association of Schools. Don Clayton Mike Crowe Mike Duncan Jewell Logan David Jessup Sherley Sisk

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SOCIAL STUDIES THE BASIC ROLE OF THE SOCIAL STUDIES The basic role of our social studies program is to provide the motivation, understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for effective citizenship in the United States. We feel that each individual, regardless of abili- ty, is involved in experiences that are beneficial in learning to live with others. Also it would be ideal if each pupil developed an understanding of the basic principle of democracy to the extent that he she would become a useful, patriotic citizen. The social studies program is intended to offer opportunities for each pupil to develop: 1. An understanding of his responsibility in help- ing to perpetuate our democratic society. 2. Knowledge of how to recognize and successful- ly deal with prejudice and propaganda. 3. Knowledge and understanding of the physical and social conditions that exist in the world. 4. Knowledge and appreciation of the rich social, political, and economic heritage that belongs to the people of the United States. 5. A sense of loyalty or patriotism to the prin- ciples upon which the government of the United States is based. 6. Skills, habits and attitudes that are essential to the social studies and to good citizenship in a democratic republic. 12