Woodward Academy - Phoenix Yearbook (College Park, GA)

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The Second Degree In order to meet the needs of every stu- dent. Woodward Academy offers two sepa- rate but related degree programs. These pro- grams. College Preparatory and Academic, are designed to completely prepare the stu- dent for life outside the realm of Woodward. Each of these areas carry the same gradu- ation requirements, although the College Prep diploma requires a more competitive academic schedule which includes not only the standard required courses, but a varied selection of electives as well. There are three levels of courses within the College Prep program: regular prep, honors and advanced placement. Each designation represents graduated levels of difficulty, with Advanced Placement being the most difficult and de- manding. Students passing the AP exam at year end with high scores may be exempt from college courses or receive college cred- it. The College Preparatory program is de- signed to prepare that student who is moti- vated to excel for entry into the college or university of his choice. The various levels of course offerings enables the student to pro- gress at different rates according to his inter- ests and abilities. I. Chris Buttrill closely studies material before observ- ing 11 under the microscope 2. Jell ' Miller pavs close attention in Chemistry class }. Michelle DuBose finds that taking notes carefully in Mrs Deacon ' s class helps her to ptepare for tests 4 Jon Bales remembers facts with which he will ace his test 5 Nancy Peterson uses het free period to study, a wise use of time 6 Randy Hutchinson takes notes while listening to a lecture 7 Brut Matthiesson and Bryan Russu utilize the library for its helpful resources during their free period 8 Margaret Powell watches the teacher ' s instruction to insure a complete undersranding

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Com- puters have come to play an ever increasing role at Woodward Acade- my. The first NCR Computer system was in- stalled in 1969. Since that time the Academy has contin- ually found more uses for the computer system. As more and more businesses turn to computers, it is imperitive that the well -prepared student learn the basics of computer programming. In order to meet this need, the Acade- my has added a computer science depart- ment headed by Dr. Charles G. Hixon. Every eighth grade student is required to take a computer literacy course which is designed to develop skills applicable to various high school courses. Courses in computer programming are also offered to Upper School students. At present the department has eight TSR 80 ' s , eight Apple lis and eight Intercolor II ' s. This enables students to spend a good deal of time at the computer gaining hands-on experience which should prove valuable both within and outside the Academy. 1. Computer programming re- quires much practice in order to master the techniques and language. 2. Andrew Fisch- b»ch finds computer pro- gramming fascinating, and the possibilities for use, endless. 3. Trisht Francis programs a computer terminal in Dr. Hix- on ' s class.