Woodward Academy - Phoenix Yearbook (College Park, GA)

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Mr. Bill Lincbcrry directs the Social Stud- ies curriculum at the Academy. The primary goal of the department is to teach an appre- ciation of historical events and their impact on civilization. If students can grasp the im- plication of history on society, they will be better prepared to analyze and solve the problems of the future. Additionally, a knowledge of past events may prevent re- peated mistakes. Expanding on the main goal, the social studies faculty develops the students ability to organise his thoughts and write coherently through the regular admin- istering of essay type tests. Many classes require pupils to write term papers and out- side reports. Encouraging good citizenship by overcoming apathy and ignorance is an- other departmental objective. Social studies is begun in the Lower School. Students in the first through the third grades are taught about basic social concepts. Fourth through sixth graders learn more concrete ideas and are introduced brif- ly to American History. In the Middle School, geography is emphasized in addition to the study of Eastern cultures. Students in the Upper School Social studies program learn about political systems. Modem Euro- pean History, and American History. Sen- iors may choose from a wide selection of electivcs including business law. economics, psychology, accounting, and European His- tory. Presently, two years of social studies are required for graduation. CURRICULUM 45

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Foreign Language Department chairman, Jean Olstin, co- ordinates the curriculum for Woodward ' s Foreign Language Department. The Basic goal of the program is to teach students to communicate effectively in some other than their native language. Additionally, partici- pants in the Foreign Language classes are taught, not only to accept other cultures, but to appreciate them as well. Beginning in the seventh grade, selected students arc enrolled in Latin I and, after successfully completing the first year, are assigned to Latin II in their eighth grade year. In the Upper School, the Foreign Lan- guage Department offers students numerous options to complete the two year require ment for graduation. Possible choices in elude: Latin, French, Spanish, and German After completing graduation requirements many students continue their study by en rolling in third and forth year French or Spanish. Special programs exist for outstanding students in French and Spanish. Mrs. Bunny Renkin sponsors the French Honor Society and Mrs. Jill Nunez-Mason advises the Span- ish Honor Society. In order to be a member of either club, a student must display excep- tional language proficiency and be enrolled in upper level courses. 46 CURRICULUM